MA-GO-WA-YA-SA-SHI-I (My grand kids are so kind to me!)

How to Ensure Nutrition with MAGOWAYASASHII

"Magowayasashii" is a suggestion by Dr. Yoshimura on how to achieve a balanced meal.  The idea is that by incorporating following items in your meal, you can take most critical nutrition that you need.

Ma - Mame (Beans)
Very important part of meal.  High in proteins, vitamins, fibers.  Try Tofu, Soy beans, Red beans, or Natto.  

Go - Goma (Sesame seeds)
Sesame seeds are also considered as one of anti-aging foods.   Full of calcium, fibers, proteins, and minerals. Best when they are ground.

Wa - Wakame (Seaweeds)
Wakame is probably the most consumed seaweeds in Japan.  They contain minerals, proteins, vitamins, and fibers. They help keep your hair and nails shine too!

Ya - Yasai (Vegetables)
Yes, any veges.  The key is to eat as many different types of veges as you can.   Each type of vegetables has different nutritious factors.

Sa - Sakana (Fish)
Japanese people eat a lot of fish - sashimi, sushi, grilled fish, broiled fish, etc.  They are prepared in many different ways.  An important source of Amino acids and irons.

Shi - Shiitake mushrooms (Mushrooms)
Shiitake mushrooms are getting popular and now they are available at many of grocery stores.  A lot of proteins, fibers, vitamin D, and vitamin B.  Vitamin D content is nine times higher in dried Shiitake mushrooms.

I -   Imo  (Potato)
Important source of carbohydrates.  Potato contains vitamins and minerals.  Do not deep fly... do boil or bake them.

Eggplants with Garlic, Ginger, and Scallion Sesame Oil Source

This is one of My Favorite Eggplant Dishes

This is one of my favorite eggplant dishes.  Fry flour crusted eggplants with carrots.  When they are cooked, pour the garlic, ginger and scallion source over the eggplants.  Eggplants start soaking up the juice and give you fresh and wonderful garlicky flavor..   Yummy!

Somen Noodles with Mizuna, Japanese Eggplants and Pork

Today is an Animal Protein Day.

Most of our diets are plant based. However, we like to mix meat in our diet sometimes.  When dishes are prepared with meat, they are cooked healthiest possible.

Cooked Somen noodles in the bottom, covered up with Mizuna. Eggplants, minced pork, and mushrooms are cooked with sesame oil, seasoned with garlic, chili, soy source, sake, sweet rice wine, and a hint of kombu extract.
Sprinkle with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.  Mixed them well when you eat!

Roasted Peppers Stuffed with Amaranth

Roast peppers and fill them up with a grain power! 

Colorful veges make me smile.    

Roast peppers, and fill them up with amaranth mix (Amaranth cooked with vegetable broth and sauteed with onion and lentil).  Sprinkle panko and roast again until just panko gets colored. 

Beans with Broccoli & Brown Rice

A Healthy Dinner.

Mixed beans cooked in vegetable broth with broccoli, carrots, onion, and garlic. Brown rice is cooked with quinoa, baileys, and wheat germs.