Curry Is One of the Best Easy Meals, Hands-Down I mean, you’ve probably had curry before, but a healthy, spicy, nutritious, and filling summer vegetable Japanese curry? It’s one of my favorite go-to meals. There are multiple ways to enjoy curry, but in general, curry is a combination of spices and herbs that frequently includes […]
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Switching to a Naturally Deodorizing Alum Stone
I was on the train with my friend, complaining about how I sweat so much (it’s really hot in Tokyo right now…) when she brought up how she switched deodorants and how it changed her life (with no exaggeration). She began using this Japanese deodorant called “Soft Stone Double”, which is made from a naturally […]
Hojicha to Address my Coffee Problem
What is hojicha? Hojicha is quite simply roasted green tea. While it is a type of green tea, it is light brown or tan in color, and tastes very different from green tea like matcha or sencha. While I love coffee, it’s not so great for me to have a lot of it in my […]
Lotus root? What is it, why should I incorporate in my diet, and how do I eat it? (+delicious recipe!)
Lotus Root? Lotus root is the bottom, edible part of the lotus plant. It’s crunchy and mild-flavored, resembling the flavor and texture of a raw potato. For centuries, lotus root has been used in East Asian cuisines, particularly in Japanese and Chinese cultures. It can be deep-fried, stir-fried, braised, or steamed. It is also commonly […]
Making kabocha pumpkin soup (5-ingredient easy recipe!)
Health benefits of kabocha My mom asked me to buy a kabocha pumpkin from the supermarket one day, but then later texted me that she didn’t need it, but I had already gotten it anyways. We ended up with two kabocha pumpkins, so I took this opportunity to look up a recipe that would use […]
The ultimate breakfast solution for busy people looking for a healthy option
While I like to eat healthy, frequently I would not have enough time to make my favorite healthy breakfasts like eggs or avocado toast. I would resort to things like bagels and cereal, and while these breakfast foods taste good should absolutely be enjoyed for breakfast sometimes, it was not how I really wanted to […]
Losing Weight by Eating More (Add edamame to everything!)
I used to be very overweight, and the extra weight did terrible things to my self-confidence. Already naturally shy, this part of my life was very painful, so I did many reckless things to try and resolve it. These tactics included going days eating only salad, cutting out my favorite foods, or dependence on things […]
Finally Getting in Shape: The Japanese Rule to a Healthy Diet
I’m no biohacker, but I have a profound interest in nutrition, food, and how we can optimize our health and well-being. So of course, I always read and watch a lot of videos on new research surrounding diets like the ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, veganism, and anything else that claims to be the key to optimizing our health. Most recently, […]
