Cook Japan, Stay Slim, Live Longer

Book excerpt: Debunking the myths surrounding the complexity and accessibility of Japanese food, Reiko Hashimoto's new book is packed full of delicious dishes for a sustainable, slimming diet and long healthy lifestyle. The benefits of the Japanese diet are explored in detail – for example slim physique, stable blood sugar, increased joint flexibility and a longer lifespan – followed by an introduction to key Japanese fresh and store cupboard essentials. With easy to follow instructions, the 100–120 recipes found in this book vary from basics to the more technically complex, perfect for all those wishing to perfect the art of Japanese home cooking. Brand new photography will accompany the majority of the recipes, and menu plans will be provided to allow the reader to plan for dinner parties and special occasions. Nutritional details give context to the recipes and allow those following 5:2 or a calorie-based diet to enjoy the recipes. With Japanese food so enjoyed in restaurants, from high-end gourmet to mid-price sushi and takeaways, this is the perfect book for home cooks.