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August 31st is Vegetable Day, fittingly, as it is the season when summer vegetables are delicious.
In 1983, nine organizations, including the National Federation of Fruit and Vegetable Trade Cooperatives,
The numbers "8 (ya)," "3 (sa)," and "1 (i)" form the easy-to-remember mnemonic for "vegetables."
Today's contents: "August 31st is Vegetable Day"
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Health benefits of vegetables
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Vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
There has been a lot of research done on this topic, and some results have shown that people who eat a lot of vegetables have a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
The vitamins and minerals in vegetables are essential for maintaining and regulating bodily functions, and the potassium they contain in particular helps to excrete excess sodium (salt) from the body, thereby helping to prevent high blood pressure.
In addition, the beautiful, colorful colors of each vegetable come from polyphenols, which have various health benefits, including antioxidant properties.
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Vegetable intake targets
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Although it is a powerful vegetable, there are concerns about its intake.
Even though we know that vegetables are "good for your health," it is difficult to consume enough of them unless we are very conscious of them at every meal.
The recommended daily intake of vegetables is 350g.
According to the results of the National Health and Nutrition Survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the average intake of vegetables is approximately 290g for adult men and approximately 270g for women, and in reality, the average daily vegetable intake is around 280g, which is below the target.
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A main dish of fish served with vegetables
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To help people eat more vegetables and stay healthy every day, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has made specific suggestions, such as eating at least one serving per meal, or five servings per day.
Vegetables have a lot of volume, which makes you feel full.
However, for young children and the elderly, vegetables with a lot of bulk can be difficult to eat, so when eating leafy vegetables, it is important to take daily precautions such as applying heat to reduce the bulk.
We know that vegetables are good for our health, but it's difficult to eat enough of them unless we make an effort.
Try adding vegetables to your main fish dish and try to eat as much as you can, even if it's just a little at a time.
Vegetables that are in season are more affordable and nutritious, so it is recommended to pay attention to what is in season.
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Hairtail
Curry with vegetables
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If you want to get more vegetables into your fish dishes, we recommend using a thick sauce.
The fragrant curry sauce and the mild hairtail are a perfect match. This dish goes well with rice.
Menu: Rice, root vegetable soup (daikon radish, carrot, burdock, fried tofu), pumpkin and cheese with mayonnaise, cabbage salad
Allergens: Seven specific ingredients that must be labeled: Wheat flour
Allergy precautions: Substitute rice flour for wheat flour.
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