Essays on Japanese Food Culture

Nutrient dense – rich in nutrients, low in calories-eating a variety of nutrient dense foods allows people to sustain their health and obtain the suggested amount of vitamins, minerals, etc. -rich in healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, lean protein, and minerals (“What Does it Mean...

Did you know that the main source of food in Japan is rice? Well if you did not know this I can tell you it is. It is also used in some folk tales from Japan. This shows how much of these peoples everyday life...

Growing up in a household where Italian and Japanese food cultures were both represented, you can imagine my confusion as to which approach to food was correct. Should I gorge myself on all of the bread and pasta my stomach could handle without bursting? Or...