In Japan, there are many nutritious foods called superfoods. It can say the typical ones are Natto and Miso. They sell in every supermarket in Japan and are usually served on the table as Japanese home cooking. Both have unique taste and smell and are nutritious food that's worth acquiring a taste for. Eating these products is usually said to strengthen the immune system and bones, prevent heart disease, and aid in food digestion. With the help of these products, Japanese people tend to stay slim. Also, dishes and cups are smaller than those used in the United States. It can say that the Japanese people don’t eat much. Although there are popular foods in the United States such as pizza and burgers, it is not customary to eat those types of food in Japan. The typical Japanese meal contains rice, miso soup, salmon, and a couple pickled side dishes.
There are various healthy foods including a special dish unique to Japan called “Sobayu”
Soba is one of the most popular Japanese foods gaining popularity abroad in recent years. The key to its popularity is its unique flavor and that is it considere a healthy type of food loved by all, young and old. “Sobayu” is the hot water in which Soba noodles have boiled. Real soba lovers are not only particular about soba but also about Sobayu. Soba is made from buckwheat and boiled before serving. During the boiling process, nutrients such as vitamin B, potassium, dietary fibers, and good quality starch dissolve into the water. So, drinking Sobayu offers lots of nutrition, which is expect to help digestion or prevent hangovers.
iimono carries various Japanese tableware and of course, a container for Sobayu! Why don't you adopt this healthy Japanese culture into your daily life?
