What comes to mind when you think of Japanese food? Rice, sushi, tofu, vegetables? An artfully presented tray of all those things?
Beyond beauty, Japanese eating is healthful eating. It’s mostly low in fat and low in calories, with most food energy from carbohydrate-rich foods, such as rice and noodles. It features plenty of fish, with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids; soy foods, low-fat protein sources that also supply potentially cancer-protective isolavones; nutrient-rich, phytonutrient-rich vegetables; and plenty of food variety.
Take a lesson today from the Japanese table.
- Use chopsticks to help you eat more slowly. You’ll “hear” your hunger and fullness cues and enjoy food more.
- Make it look good. Eat from a nice plate. Include lots of vegetables for color, flavor, and nutrition. Garnish with herbs, fruit, or edible flowers.
- Serve more fish, more veggies, and perhaps soy foods. (See May 21 tips on tofu.)
- Enjoy food and family table time—one of several Japanese dietary guidelines.
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