What are the benefits of eating Japanese food?

Sushi chef & sake sommerlier Zoë EscherThere are many benefits to eating Japanese food.

Japanese cooking is rich in vegetables, fish, shellfish and whole grains, which contribute to a healthy diet.

Traditional Japanese food generally contains less fat compared to many European dishes and, this helps to maintain a healthy body weight.

Many Japanese dishes are prepared as little as possible, such as steaming, boiling or grilling, which preserves the nutrients in the food.

Japanese food, especially vegetables such as sweet potatoes, spinach, cabbage and seaweed, are often rich in antioxidants.

The Japanese food culture offers a wide range of ingredients and raw materials provide a healthy variety in the diet.

Traditional Japanese diet usually contains less red meat and more seafood.

In the Traditional Japanese Cooking Course for Beginners, you will learn step by step how to make tasty classic Japanese dishes from scratch.

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Zoë has held sushi courses and cooking classes for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

Do the Japanese use European vegetables in traditional Japanese cuisine?

In Japan, many universal vegetables such as onions, carrots, cabbage and potatoes are used in traditional Japanese cuisine and, it ranges from a bento box to a stew.

There is a large selection of local vegetables, root vegetables and herbs that only grow in Japan. Each season in Japan offers several different local herbs and vegetables. It makes Japanese cuisine very lively.

The Japanese prefer to eat vegetables and herbs when in season. They taste best and contain the most vitamins and minerals when in season.

This means that the dishes are regularly replaced at the many eateries and restaurants. It is often a new experience to go out and eat.

Read more about Traditional Japanese dishes for beginners

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.