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How Japanese nutritionist who lives in the USAI love shopping Traditional food that I grew up in food, such as seaweed, beans, matchmultifaceted rice and sweet potatoes.
I sometimes go to Costco to buy these staples. But during a recent trip to Japan I had the opportunity to shop in Costco Last Name Warehouse in KyotoWhich you can visit using your membership card.
I was curious to see how it was compared to American shops, and I eventually was very surprised.
The layout was very similar to the Costco stores in the US, I also saw a lot of the same items, such as garbage bags in Kirkland and Duracell battery.
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While layout and many products were like American stores, the variety of Japanese products was incredible. There were regional items, seasonal ingredients and healthy snacks that I rarely find home. It was fun to view the products and brands that were exclusive for stores in Japan.
Here are the six things I wish us to spend the Costco stores.
1. Very variety of seaweed
Seaweed is the main product in Japan. It is packed with minerals, vitamins and polyphenols, making it one of the most nutritious that can be eaten on a plant basis.
Without seaweed, no diet. It’s so delicious and easy to prepare.
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I found a wide selection including:
- Massage: Rearable noodles, slippery seaweed that is rich Fucodanfiber known to support HUT HEALTH. immunityand even bone force
- Burrow: Crunchy seaweed, perfect for sushi and rice balls
- Old: I love sprinkle it with soup or salads
- Dessemper: Often used in miso soup
Okinawan Mozuka sea algae! If I could, I would bring so much with me in the USA
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Other varieties included combo, hijiki, anora and cantles – I like to store it in my pantry.
2. A lot of tofu and other soy products based
Tofu is one of my favorite products. It is a great source of vegetable protein and very versatile in kitchens. You can eat it just either throw it into soups or salads. Even my dogs like!
Thanks to my dear cousin Masahir Sakat, who accompanied me on this trip Costco! His huge bag is full of vegetables and snacks for his family and friends.
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Japanese Costcos sell an amazing variety of soy items, many of which are closed with vacuum for freshness and shelf life. Options included:
- Dried frozen koya tofu: Great for employed families. It quickly covers and holds the aroma well.
- Fried, powder and frozen tofu: These variations are delicious, versatile and easy to cook.
Tofu is a great source of protein without which cholesterol. It is also very versatile; You can add it to soups or mix it!
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One of my recipes-ways-tofu, cutting it into cubes, and then boil from combo, dried mushrooms, carrots, peas and ginger. I end his homemade Miso paste for a satisfactory, balanced dish.
3. Seasonal Japanese products
I always urge my customers to include a wide range of vegetables, roots and greens into each food. A wide variety of plants means more fiber, antioxidants and the necessary nutrients for a long life.
Goldstar is the main level of membership, and it gets to any place Costco worldwide – less than $ 40 a year.
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I was pleased to see a variety of products that in American supermarkets find a little harder:
- Japanese eggplants and cucumbers
- Mushrooms such as enoki and Shimedi
- Leaf greens like, Mizuna, Kamatsun and Hakusa (cabbage attacked)
Even Hokkaido potatoes, known for its high quality, were available in volume.
I grew up, eating a lot of Japanese sweet potatoes! They are thinly sweet and have a nutmeg with chestnut shades. I like to bake them but you can also throw them into soups.
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4. Ready Japanese food
A box of different “Onigiri”, Japanese rice balls made of disturbed rice. They often shrink into triangular, ball or cylinders and are wrapped in seaweed.
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I like to cook, but sometimes life is busy and I need fast, healthy options for myself and my customers.
I love multifaceted rice balls with tuna wrapped in seaweed, which is packed with important minerals such as iron, calcium, folat and magnesium.
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Japan Costco has offered a reasonable range of finished items, including (my favorite) microwave multifaceted rice bowls, marinated vegetables, instant miso soups both in powder and paste (just add hot water and throw in some sea algae and tofu).
We saw many ready -made rice selection. It’s so convenient to have on tense days when you don’t have time to readiness.
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Of course, you can find some of these items in American stores, such as Whole Foods, but they are often more expensive.
5. Traditional rice breadcrumbs (Senbei)
In Japan, there are more than 35 Costco. We visited one in Kyoto.
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Rice breadcrumbs (rice chips with taste)-one of my favorite snacks. In Japan Costco I saw Kakina-Tana, crunches in the shape of a crescent, often mixed with peanuts. Other rice crunches were made of sesame seeds, seaweed, soy powders, nuts and even greens.
6. So many different green tea brands
In Japan, green tea is not just a drink – it’s a daily ritual. You will find it in shopping machines, restaurants and almost every home.
We saw boxes and boxes of green tea in bottles. There is countless health benefits! Studies have shown that Matcha can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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In Japan, Costco I saw spilled green teas, tea bags and loose leaves, as well as powder tea in the size packages. Almost every buyer in the basket had green tea.
Green tea was associated with The best health of the heart and a longer life in A lot of research. I always recommend changing it instead of soda to an alternative rich antioxidant, rich in antioxidant.
Michik Tomiok. MBA, RDN – Certified nutritionist and longevity expert. Born and grown, Japan, its approach focused on a vegetable diet. She worked in food roles in the restoration centers, statutory schools and food banks. Keep track of her at Instagram @Michian_rd.
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