One of the main problems when people or athletes are on a diet is the restriction of quantities. This is often about carbohydrates,if we...

One of the best kept secrets of Japanese cuisine is a range of side dishes known as tsukemono 漬物. Their preparation makes use of one or...

Konnyaku (Konjac, こんにゃく) is a rubbery, flavorless zero calorie food made of yams that’s high in fiber and added to various Japanese foos...

Miso is a traditional dish from Japan with exceptional virtues. It comes in the form of soybean paste, fermented for a shorter or longer...

All types of oatmeal are 100% whole grain and offer similar amounts of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. What differs is the...

Interesting analysis of traditional Japanese food natto from Fujisawa, Shinohara et all (2006). Natto is an original and traditional...