YAM

Yam Salad

YAM, CUCUMBER, AGE (FRIED TOFU) WITH PONZU SAUCE

YAMA IMO (YAM)

the only potato you can eat raw.

High amount of potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, and minerals.

Rich in Vitamin B1, 2, 6 and C and fibers.

help digest, anti aging, recovery fatigue

YAMA IMO is Japanese breed of yam. The texture is very sticky.

The only potato you can eat raw or cooked.

♥Have a Happy Healthy Yummy Day♥

from Aki's Kitchen

BLACK SESAME MOUSSE

KURO GOMA (Black Sesame)

Extremely good source of calcium (1g black sesame = 85 mg calcium)

high in protein, iron, magnesium, minerals, and dietary fiber

reduce inflammation and may prevent chronic health conditions

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from Aki's Kitchen

NOODLE

KITSUNE UDON in Hot DASHI Soup

Udon (Noodle)

Negi (scallion)

Abura Ageh (deep-fried tofu)

Daikon-Oroshi (grated radish)

Katsuo-bushi (dried bonito)

why do we call KITSUNE UDON?

KITSUNE means Fox

so why do we call this noodle dish "KITSUNE"????

In Japanese folklore, people believed that fox has supernatural power and likes to eat deep fried tofu,

also Fox's color looks like Abura Ageh (Brown)

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from Aki's Kitchen

MUSHROOM

HERBAL MUSHROOM

Mushroom - Vitamin B1, B2, D

Cholesterol Control

may prevent hight blood pressure

HIJIKI GOHAN

Brown rice with seaweed and sesame

HIJIKI (dried seaweed) - Rich in Mineral , Calcium and Iron

Dinner last night, it was so good!

Recommend this type of food daily

must use fresh vegetables

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BREAKFAST

MY TYPICAL JAPANESE BREAKFAST

Spinach with sesame

one of the most nutrient-packed vegetables

NATTO(Fermented Soybeans) Great food to eat with rice !!

prevention of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity and intestinal disease caused by pathogens. Some of the effects are attributed to its soybean origin

Grilled Salmon Queen of fish

omega-3 fats=may help cognitive problems such as Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline.

Pickled Eggplant wonderful vegetable !!

potassium, dietary fiber, niacin and lots more. very low calories

Brown Rice If you want to live longer, eat Brown Rice.

higher nutrition than white rice.

whole grain cleans your tummy.

MISO SOUP- Pumpkin, Lotus, Scallion

Healthy soup, you know!!

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from Aki's Kitchen

PUMPKIN SOUP

PUMPKIN SOUP

Queen of Vegetables

Hight nutrition value

Beta-Carotin, Vitamin A, C, E

May reduce the risk of developing cancer and protect against heart disease.

Help immune system

PUMPKIN SKIN is nutritious, do not waste!!

PUMPKIN SEEDS are loaded minerals, they are rich in amino acids and zinc.

They may prove to valuable in the prevention of prostate cancer.

Great Snack !!

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SASHIMI

Mackerel

Vitamin B2,EPA, DHA, high quality protein

Cholesterol Control

might Prevent-Cardiovascular Disease,

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ONIGIRI-Rice Ball

Japanese pickled apricot, Kelp, Salmon

from Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Anti aging Salad

Coriander-Body Detox

Tomato-Antioxidant

Lemon

Vinegar

Flax Oil-Omega 3 -for your beautiful skin

from Aki's kitchen

Very simple to prepare. I usually have for breakfast.

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