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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.