I haven't lived in Japan for over thirty years, but I assume the diet of the average Japanese person hasn't changed that drastically. These may be some of the reasons why many Westerners might consider Japanese food healthier than some of their food. Japanese people consume a large amount of vegetables. read more
These may be some of the reasons why many Westerners might consider Japanese food healthier than some of their food. Japanese people consume a large amount of vegetables. The average Japanese person eats more seafood(including seaweed) and eat less meat, especially red meat. read more
The secret is to replace energy-dense foods (those containing a higher number of calories per gram), like chocolate, potato chips, and cookies, with those that are less energy-dense, like fruits, vegetables, and broth-based soups (all, not coincidentally, a daily part of the Japanese diet). read more