About Japanese Food Health

For those who eat a calorie- and oil-heavy diet every day, Japanese food, which is low in calories and oil and high in fiber and minerals, is the best choice for improving health.

However, some Japanese foods are not healthy.　For example, tempura, tonkatsu, karaage, ramen, curry, etc. Those are probably the most popular menu items. However By avoiding these foods, you can enjoy healthy Japanese food.

In the near future, we will introduce you to some delicious healthy versions of those Japanese foods that Americans like.

Rather, Japanese food is effective in improving diarrhea.　For example, miso is made from soybeans and is rich in dietary fiber. The plant lactic acid bacteria and oligosaccharides contained in miso further regulate the intestinal environment. Conceivably, eating raw fish that is not fresh will upset your stomach.　It is safer to choose a Japanese restaurant that can prepare the fish correctly.

Japanese foods, such as miso soup, are also good for constipation.　An explanation and recipes are available here.

Rather than Japanese foods to avoid during pregnancy, there are foods to avoid.

What not to eat

Prevention of food poisoning
Raw fish, raw meat, raw eggs, undercooked foods, etc.

Alcohol
Beer, sake, wine, whiskey, etc.

What you should not eat a lot of

Fish containing a lot of mercury
Tuna, swordfish, snapper, etc.

Quotations:Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Japan

Prevention of excess vitamin A
Liver, eel, etc.

Spicy food
Tabasco, spices, etc.

Processed foods and instant foods
Ham, sausage, cup ramen, etc.

Caffeine
Coffee, tea, Japanese tea, etc.

Herbal teas
Chamomile tea, wheat tea, etc.