Vegetable yakuzen– category –
Drawing on yakuzen theory, including the four natures, five flavours and meridians, we look at what seasonal and Japanese-grown vegetables do and how to eat them.
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The benefits of taro
Taro is a neutral ingredient with sweet and pungent flavours, and can be looked to for easing excess fluid and swelling in the body. When you notice swelling or a lumpy, knotted feeling under the skin, pick up some taro at the supermarket. -
The benefits of beetroot
Beetroot can be looked to for helping the flow of blood and settling circulation. When poor circulation shows as irregular or painful periods or stiff muscles, do try dishes made with beetroot. Nourishing and beautiful in colour, it is easy to bring to the everyday table in soups, salads and smoothies. -
The benefits of tomato
Tomato is said to cool the body and clear excess heat. It is the one when the heat leaves you thirsty or your appetite drops. Enjoy its clean sourness in a salad or a cold soup, and refresh the body from within. -
The benefits of cucumber
Cucumber is said to cool the body and clear excess heat. When the heat leaves you tired or swelling is on your mind, bring cucumber to the table in a salad or as pickles. A vegetable that adds freshness to summer eating. -
The benefits of onion
Onion is said to warm the body, help the flow of blood and ease a cold or bloated stomach. On days when your gut is weak or you feel the cold, do try dishes made with onion. Added to a stir-fry or a soup, it is a dependable vegetable that warms you from within and gives you back some energy.
