The Japanese culture has seduced the Colorado citizens and the American population for centuries. We as an American society have learned tons from the Japanese culture, from architecture, art, sports, to martial arts and of course, from their fascinating gastronomy. The Japanese are worldwide famous for their delicious and different ways of cooking and seasoning, with native ingredients, creating dishes you won’t be able to taste anywhere else.
On the other hand, their unique dishes, ingredients and ways of cooking have been proven to bring along a wide range of benefits to your health. In times when making the effort to eat nutritious food is vital for keeping a healthy lifestyle, the Japanese food becomes a great option to enjoy a tasty, different and elegant treat, while boosting your health.
Japanese cuisine’s health benefits
Japanese people take very seriously keeping healthy their bodies and minds. You can see this philosophy reflected basically everywhere and at everything they do. For instance, they believe that eating slowly, appreciating every bit and in small portions is healthier and avoids overeating. Traditional Japanese food servings are almost half of the servings of the Western World and much healthier than in many places around the globe.
The Japanese have a virtually endless list of delicious dishes, so today at Sakura Hibachi & Sushi we are going to focus on some of the most popular and traditional ingredients and cooking techniques used, which makes our dishes so delicious and healthy.
Good Fatty Acids
Japanese culture is famous for using fresh fish in their dishes, for example, the all-time favorite sushi. Fresh fish contains a high amount of valuable Omega 3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for the arteries, brain function, and even skin maintenance and anti-aging.
Valuable Proteins
Japanese people know that eating high-quality sources of protein helps to have a healthier life. That is why they eat a lot of fish instead of red meats because it lowers the dangers of heart attacks. In Japan, there is a belief that the healthier the fish – the better it is.
Healthy soy
Soy is a traditional ingredient used in many Japanese dishes. Soy provides a wide range of healthy benefits for your heart. Soy is known to decrease the risk of heart attacks and regulate blood pressure. Japanese use soy as an alternative to red meat, which is high in saturated fats.
Green Tea
Of course, we couldn’t leave out of the list the famous and delicious green tea. The Japanese usually include green tea in their meals because of the health benefits it provides. It only has half of the amount of caffeine compared to coffee, and it helps break the oil present in the digestive system.
So, next time you are looking to treat your self with a different, fancy and delicious meal, while keeping and boosting your healthy lifestyle, you know where to go. Sakura Hibachi & Sushi is your source of the best traditional Japanese healthy cuisine.