Japan Centre – the largest Japanese food hall in Europe is celebrating superfood month this May with a variety of events and in-store superfoods to purchase.
Japan Centre has also put a list of delicious and healthy recipes together that are gut friendly and have all the ingredients you need.
Superfoods have a huge impact on our health and wellbeing. with Japan has one of the longest life expectancies in the world, ranking 3rd place compared to other countries in 2023, and the reason for this is partly due to the nutrient rich diets they follow.
So the largest Japanese food hall wants to celebrate May with their Superfoods, and to support this a list of recipes and events have been listed put together from, Koji workshops to making Kenchin Vegetable Soup for everyone to use and take advantage of.
From vibrant green matcha powder packed with antioxidants to the umami-rich seaweed varieties like nori, wakame, and kombu, many everyday ingredients in the Japanese diet are nutrient dense, high in fibre and good for the gut.
Fermented foods like miso, soy sauce, and natto are not only delicious but also promote gut health with their probiotic properties. Additionally, the nutrient-rich sea vegetables such as hijiki and arame provide essential minerals like iodine and calcium.
Together, these superfoods form the cornerstone of Japanese dietary traditions, contributing to overall well-being and longevity, and Japan Centre has shared a list of Japanese superfoods which you can add to the shopping list
items can be found in various Japan Centre branches with the likes of Purple Sweet Potato – available at Japan Centre Leicester Square and Ichiba Westfield London only.
Featured in Netflix’s recent documentary: Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, these purple sweet potatoes are the favourites of one of the longest living groups of people in the world. Full of antioxidants, purple sweet potatoes reduce inflammation and boost your immune system. They’re also easy to incorporate into your diet, enjoy them mashed, roasted, baked and air fried.
Chilled Japan Centre Vegan Natto Fermented Soybeans Organic natto is full of probiotic goodness. Whether you’ve experienced its ‘Marmite’ love-hate taste or not, these infamous fermented beans of Japan and all their wondrous benefits are fresh in this chilled packet.
Japan Centre Barley Mugi Miso which is made from fermented soybeans, along with grains like rice or barley is packed with essential nutrients, including protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Its fermentation process also results in the formation of probiotics, which promote gut health and aid digestion.
Japan Centre Premium Stone Ground Matcha Green Tea Powder is rich green tea powder, high in antioxidants. Grown and stone-ground in Shizuoka, Japan Centre’s own brand matcha green tea powder has been made using only the highest quality green tea leaves. Matcha is often hailed as a superfood due to its numerous health benefits and high concentration of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. This airtight canister contains 30g premium quality matcha, enough for 30 cups! Rich and velvety, use this matcha powder to make exquisite cups of green tea, creamy matcha lattes, bubble tea, smoothies and even cocktails.
Maruti Shokuhin Umeboshi Pickled Plums With Shiso: Made with no additives, these pickled plums have been seasoned with shiso (or perilla) leaves to give them an additional herby, citrusy flavour. Umeboshi has great anti-bacterial advantages.
Kimura Natural Pickled Radish is just delicious, enjoy Japanese pickles in their finest form with this pickled daikon mooli radish by Kimura. Known in Japanese as ‘takuan’, this pickle has a naturally delicate flavour, made possible using mooli radishes from Murayama city in Yamagata. Daikon is low in calories and high in fibre, making it beneficial for digestive health.
Chilled Japan Centre Vegan Momen Tofu offers numerous health benefits, including being a rich source of high-quality protein, low in saturated fat and containing calcium and magnesium. Tofu supports bone health, and its low glycemic index may help regulate blood sugar levels, making it a suitable option for individuals aiming to control their blood sugar levels.
Tokon Seaweed Salad Mix is ideal for a side dish, you can purchase small packets of seaweed salad mix, including wakame, agar, kelp, kuki wakame, red and benisugi seaweed grown off the coast of Japan. Perfect for side dishes, soups and salads, this seaweed salad mix is low calorie and full of vitamins.
It’s time to kickstart the start of summer with super gut friendly foods!
Free events:
Main event page with listings: eventbrite.co.uk/o/japan-centre-33453123053