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 Macrobiotic diet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Allot of ingredients are standard Japanese ingredients used in their cuisine.
The ideal diet of the ten, according to Ohsawa, was named "Number 7" and consists almost entirely of cereals with a minimal amount of beverages.
For those wishing to adopt the diet, it is recommended, as for all diets, to read more about it, and consult a dietitian or physician before starting, or in the case of illness.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrobiotic_diet   (1115 words)

  
 Ricey goodness! YUM Ask MetaFilter
Rice milling has advanced and if you are willing to pay more consider getting Haiga rice which is white Japanese short grain that retains the germ/bran so you get aesthetics with vitamins.
Leftover rice can be used for congee (kind of like a rice porridge) - add water to the rice, add slices of salted pork (salt a hunk of pork overnight - add salt to pork, leave in fridge overnight), add quartered 1000 year egg, boil.
Rice pudding is a delicious desert or snack.
http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/30204#475484   (5198 words)

  
 Japanese Cuisine Properties
The Japanese diet consists largely of fish and rice.
In addition to these widely known benefits, here are some other components of the Japanese diet and some of their benefits (Just click on the food item to expand it):
In Japanese cuisine, Parsley is eaten and not just admired.
http://www.ampuku.com/Frames/afoodprop.htm   (1522 words)

  
 History of Japanese cuisine
Fried foods such as tempura might seem to be very un-Japanese as a lack of meat and dairy products in the Japanese diet meant that oil was not commonly used for cooking.
In the sixteenth century the Portuguese, followed by the Dutch, began to introduce foods that were adopted by the Japanese and later became cultural symbols.
As a result, sushi became a popular snack food, combining fish with the traditional staple food, rice.
http://www.yamasa.org/acjs/network/english/newsletter/things_japanese_29.html   (986 words)

  
 Macrobiotic diet Info - Encyclopedia WikiWhat.com
A traditional Japanese miso soup is taken for breakfast.
Macrobiotics is a dietary regime proposed in the late 1960s by Michio Kushi who was inspired by philosopher Georges Ohsawa.
Proponents claim that a macrobiotic diet can help achieve inner peace and salvation from consumerism, as well as bring significant health benefits, including protection from heart disease and some cancers.
http://wikiwhat.com/encyclopedia/m/ma/macrobiotic_diet.html   (282 words)

  
 Explore the benefits of Japanese Foods
So given these benefits, that a Japanese diet is high in micronutrients, high in soy protein which may have a positive effect on metabolism and depending on the foods eaten, have low glycemic indexes, on a general basis, Japanese foods can be beneficial for weight loss but more importantly for its health-giving properties.
Japanese foods have been traditionally regarded as "food as medicine" and is embedded into their culture.
There are three basic benefits that I see in eating traditional Japanese foods, I say, traditional, because most commercially available Japanese foods (in Western Countries at least) have been altered to suit western tastes, and has lost most of it's health-giving benefits.
http://www.savvy-fat-burning-food.com/japanese-foods.html   (1114 words)

  
 BLACK MOON - Japanese Food Recipes
The traditional Japanese diet is no doubt one of the healthiest in the world and thankfully tofu, miso, sushi, green tea, and soba are now familiar to many people outside of Japan.
Historically, Japanese cuisine has been one of the great Vegetarian cuisines of the world due to the influence of Buddhism.
Japanese food is as refined as any of the great cuisines of the world, but alongside the elegant fare is the humble bowl of rice and the heritage of simple country cooking.
http://www.theblackmoon.com/Jfood/food1.html   (143 words)

  
 Japanese Food 101 - The Basics - Japanese Food
The traditional Japanese diet incorporates lots of seafood, rice, soy, noodles and seasonal fresh vegetables.
The best part about Japanese cooking is that many dishes are simple, fast and easy to prepare at home, even for novice cooks.
Rice and soba noodles are a mainstay of Japanese fare.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35718.asp   (349 words)

  
 BLACK MOON - Japanese Food Recipes
The traditional Japanese diet is no doubt one of the healthiest in the world and thankfully tofu, miso, sushi, green tea, and soba are now familiar to many people outside of Japan.
Japanese food is as refined as any of the great cuisines of the world, but alongside the elegant fare is the humble bowl of rice and the heritage of simple country cooking.
Historically, Japanese cuisine has been one of the great Vegetarian cuisines of the world due to the influence of Buddhism.
http://www.theblackmoon.com/Jfood/food1.html   (143 words)

  
 Japan eating history and customs with culture information, food and recipes from asia
With the climate perfect for growing good crops of rice, the Japanese diet consists of rice as the staple food, with fish and veggies forming the nucleus of the side dishes.
The westerners introduced fried foods, which is why the breaded, fried tempura seem so very un-Japanese; while the Japanese enjoyed this type of cooking, it was not something that evolved naturally.
Although there are no marveling sessions held before the eating, the Japanese people really enjoy the artistic sense and beauty of the displayand arrangement of the food and the choice of receptacles for serving it.
http://asiarecipe.com/japeathistory.html   (1476 words)

  
 Japanese recipes and healthy food
The traditional Japanese diet is said to be one of the healthiest in the world.
Japanese food and traditional recipes for health and enjoyment
Shiitake mushrooms are a common ingredient in Japanese cooking and have a range of important health benefits.
http://www.japanese-food-for-health.com   (1054 words)

  
 BLACK MOON - Japanese Food Recipes
The traditional Japanese diet is no doubt one of the healthiest in the world and thankfully tofu, miso, sushi, green tea, and soba are now familiar to many people outside of Japan.
Japanese food is as refined as any of the great cuisines of the world, but alongside the elegant fare is the humble bowl of rice and the heritage of simple country cooking.
Historically, Japanese cuisine has been one of the great Vegetarian cuisines of the world due to the influence of Buddhism.
http://www.theblackmoon.com/Jfood/food1.html   (143 words)

  
 Japanese Cuisine
The Japanese diet gets the bulk of its protein from soybeans and seafood, and so is perhaps one of the healthiest of national cuisines.
Though red meat is a relative newcomer to the cuisine and outrageously expensive, beef, and the more reasonably priced pork, has been integrated creatively into Japanese cuisine.
The Japanese are very particular about their rice, eating only native born medium- grained rice.
http://www.cuisinenet.com/glossary/japan.html   (308 words)

  
 story.aspx?id=4999
The purple sweet potato, imo, is the core food, and the diet is high in vegetables, he said.
His co-authors are his brother Dr. Craig Willcox, an assistant professor at Okinawa Prefectural University, and Dr. Makoto Suzuki, a Japanese cardiologist and geriatrician, who is the principal investigator of the Japan-Ministry-of-Health-funded Okinawa Centenarian Study, which is currently in its 28th year.
Okinawan dishes and spices have experienced a “rediscovery” to the point where some are difficult to obtain in Okinawa because of the huge demand abroad, said Willcox.
http://www.mauinews.com/story.aspx?id=4999   (1027 words)

  
 Macrobiotic Food Diet
She also follows a strict healthy macrobiotic diet and barely touches junk food.
A macrobiotic marvel – Japanese pickled plum – saved Kylie Minogue’s GBP4m (US$6.9m) tour in 2000 and Madonna famously has her own chef to prepare macrobiotic meals for herself and her family.
She’s also adopted a special macrobiotic diet, which is made up of whole grains, soup, veggies, beans and sea vegetables.
http://www.macrobiotic.ws   (3138 words)

  
 Book review: Japanese cooking vegetarian and healthy.
Rich in a variety of fruits, vegetables, edible fungi (mushrooms to us), sea vegetables, soy bean curd (tofu to us) and grains, the Japanese diet is notably absent in meat, although small amounts of fish are often added to Japanese cuisine.
A seemingly daunting task until you see this cookbook and realize that the Japanese have the longest life expectancy in the world, which has been largely attributed to their diet.
The Japanese meal is thoughtfully and beautifully served in several individual bowls and dishes.
http://www.cyberparent.com/eat/book/review1.htm   (325 words)

  
 Okinawa Low Fat Diet
Okinawa Diet - Healthy Low Fat Japanese Diet
The Okinawa diet is almost completely free of any processed foods.
The Okinawa Diet is ideal for good health and good weight control.
http://www.annecollins.com/Weight_Loss/okinawa-diet.htm   (130 words)

  
 Japanese Cuisine
Japanese food is renowned as one of the world's most healthiest cuisines.  Taking the traditional Japanese diet, our products are nutritious and rich in fibre and incredibly low in cholestrol, fat and calories.  No wonder the Japanese have one of the highest longevity rate!
Presenting Japanese cuisine from the snow-capped mountains of northern Hokkaido to the sandy shores of Okinawa.  Japan- an island country is rich in fish and marine life and holds the ideal climate for the growth of good crops and rice.
Our products contain the most authentic Japanese ingredients - all natural.  Try our shoyu, noodlesmiso, sea-weed, pickle...
http://geocities.com/japanfood1   (241 words)

  
 Japanese Cuisine
Japanese food is renowned as one of the world's most healthiest cuisines.  Taking the traditional Japanese diet, our products are nutritious and rich in fibre and incredibly low in cholestrol, fat and calories.  No wonder the Japanese have one of the highest longevity rate!
Presenting Japanese cuisine from the snow-capped mountains of northern Hokkaido to the sandy shores of Okinawa.  Japan - an island country is rich in fish and marine life and holds the ideal climate for the growth of good crops and rice.
Our products emphasise the pure, clean flavours of Japan's indigenous ingredients; sea-weed, vegetables, rice, noodles, soybeans and more.  Our products delicately combine the flavours and textures of the foods to create an elegance and harmony that so typifies the Japanese style.
http://geocities.com/japanfood1   (241 words)

  
 The Manila Times Internet Edition LIFE & TIMES > Paper hot pot
The Japanese diet is no doubt one of the healthiest in the world and thankfully, Unsui Japanese Restaurant now offers a delightful business lunch menu featuring an array of authentic Japanese culinary creations weekly.
Japanese food is as refined as any of the great cuisines of the world,” says Chef Furukawa, “in terms of fresh ingredients and the cooking technique command.
He is also the bearer of an original Japanese cooking method, the concept of paper hot pot, which is new to the country.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2004/jul/21/yehey/life/20040721lif1.html   (1339 words)

  
 Mount Fuji International Limited Japanese Diet Foods
Shreaded Konnyaku Yam cake. Goes with vegetables&; boiled vegetable or soup.(remember this is good diet food !) (200g)
This has no real flavour, what it will do is absorb the flavour of the soup or stock and fill you up, so very good for dieting.
1700 Shiitake Mushroom&; 7107 Konnyaku (Jelly-like food made from Yam Potato&;
http://www.mountfuji.co.uk/acatalog/Mount_Fuji_Japanese_Diet_Foods_28.html   (356 words)

  
 macrobiotics
The basics of the diet promoted by Kushi were established by Sagen Ishizuka, a 19th century Japanese army doctor, although a German physician, Christoph Hufeland, published a book on preventive medicine which he called Macrobiotik in the late 18th century.
Or, it is quite likely that many people, like its founders, improve physically on the diet not for what they take in but for what they discontinue, such as refined foods, meat, milk, and other animal products.
The macrobiotic diet consists mainly of whole grains, vegetables, and beans.
http://skepdic.com/macrobiotics.html   (322 words)

  
 Healing/Living/Raw Foods
Prepare raw /living food breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks, how to “bake”(dehydrate) your own delicious breads, crackers, cookies, granola, pie crusts, and prepare Thai, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, Middle Eastern and Indian meals using the techniques of raw/live food preparation
Since adopting a 100% raw/living foods diet in 2001, Angelika has moved into a stage of true inner happiness and purpose and is sharing her knowledge and life-style with people of all walks of life during her concert and teaching tours.
Raw foods is not a new fad or diet, it is part of a quiet revolution of consciousness, affirming health, freedom and hope.
http://angelikahealingmusic.com/livingfoods.html   (472 words)

  
 Okinawa diet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The diet followed is relatively low in calories, and also incorporates fish.
The Okinawa diet is a commercially promoted weight-loss diet based on the standard diet of Ryukyu Islanders.
People from these Japanese islands (of which Okinawa is the largest) have the highest longevity in the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okinawa_diet   (135 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Glow: Books
Subjects > Cooking, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Healthy
Stop dieting and start eating the way God intended.
Subjects > Health, Mind & Body > Diets & Weight Loss > Diets > General
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/155788370X/ref=pd_sim_b_4/102-6217161-3933765?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance   (1543 words)

  
 Questions
Animal Total # of taste buds ------ --------------------- Chicken 24 Bullfinch 46 Turtle Dove 54 Japanese quail 62 Pigeon 50-75 Starling 200 Mallard 375 Bat 800 Human 9,000 Pig 15,000 Rabbit 17,000 Catfish 100,000
This product is tyrosine which can also be provided in the diet directly.
Behavioral experiments have shown that some birds (parrots, hummingbirds) prefer sweet tastes, but other birds (red-winged blackbirds) do not like sweet tastes.
http://www.staff.washington.edu/chudler/questions.html   (1543 words)

  
 SOCAP - CRM Magazine Articles
Total Quality Management and Consumer Affairs: Two Sides of the Japanese Experience
I'd Like a Contact Center Capability Maturity Model and a Large Diet Soda, To-Go Please
TQM: Where is it Today and Where Will it be Tomorrow?
http://www.socap.org/Publications/crmmagazine.html   (1543 words)

  
 japanese food diet
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 Japanese Diet
Japanese food and traditional recipes for health and enjoyment The traditional Japanese diet is said to be one of the healthiest in the world.
Japanese Government in the year 1946 during the occupation by the Allied powers: Legislature: The Japanese parliament is called the diet.
HISTORY OF THE TRADITIONAL DIET: JAPANESE AND THE WHALE HISTORY OF THE TRADITIONAL DIET: JAPANESE AND THE WHALE (from "Whale and Traditions of Diet", 1987) According to a noted culinary researcher, the late Mr.
http://www.which-diet.com/diet/japanese-diet.html   (610 words)

  
 C. HISTORY OF THE TRADITIONAL DIET: JAPANESE AND THE WHALE
The Nara period was the most prosperous era for Buddhism in Japanese history; therefore, the above-mentioned Imperial ordinances pervaded the nation; and animal meat disappeared from the Japanese diet.
This section will focus on the Japanese traditional diet with relation to the whale since that time.
He wrote the following about the Japanese utilization of whales: "...the right whale's meat is very delicious and it is a major part of the diet.
http://luna.pos.to/whale/jwa_trad.html   (2787 words)

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