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"A DELICIOUS WAY TO STAY HEALTHY."--"Washington Post"
"[A] well-organized, persuasive introduction to a non-Western everyday cooking plan."--"Publishers Weekly"
"One-upping a certain French woman who boasted about staying thin, Moriyama reveals seven secrets of how Japanese women avoid adding pounds and prolong their life."--GoodHousekeeping.com
"Thanks to Moriyama and Doyle, readers can learn from an insider raised in Japan. . . . Even the most hesitant readers will find their passion for the wonderful taste and aroma of Japanese dishes irresistible."--"The Cleveland Plain Dealer"
"[A] well-organized, persuasive introduction to a non-Western everyday cooking plan."--"Publishers Weekly"
"One-upping a certain French woman who boasted about staying thin, Moriyama reveals seven secrets of how Japanese women avoid adding pounds and prolong their life."--GoodHousekeeping.com
"Thanks to Moriyama and Doyle, readers can learn from an insider raised in Japan. . . . Even the most hesitant readers will find their passion for the wonderful taste and aroma of Japanese dishes irresistible."--"The Cleveland Plain Dealer"
Daily Telegraph
"If you need inspiration to change your diet, spending a couple of hours with Naomi should do the trick"
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a lovely book. The title is a little clumsy, although it gets the point across, but don't let that put you off; the contents are quite carefully and thoroughly presented.
I enjoy Japanese food but sometimes the amount of preparation and long ingredient lists are off-putting when you don't have much time to spare. What's lovely about this book is that many of the recipes are the Japanese equivalent of British beans on toast, and don't require much more preparation. There's also advice about freezing ahead, dishes and sauces that keep in the fridge, and so on.
Naomi gives lots of interesting information about the health-giving benefits of the key ingredients, and the background stories make you feel that you are being let in on useful secrets. Your bowl of noodles, tasty as it is, looks even more inspiring when you understand that something similar once fuelled Tomoe Gozen, a great female Samurai warrior. On a less historic but perhaps more useful note, we are let in on lots of tips and tricks Naomi has learnt from her mother, who is clearly a generous and skilled cook. It's also helpful to hear the experiences of a Westerner getting to grips with the menu in the shape of Naomi's American husband.
I wish this book had come with some photographs of the recipes, and maybe one of Naomi's mother's Tokyo kitchen, which is so richly described. Once I'm familiar with the recipes in this book, I'll definitely be buying the companion book.
As for the title's claim, well, I have lost a few pounds in the month I've been referring to this book, and the meals definitely leave me feeling energised rather than sluggish.
Can I have seconds, please!
I enjoy Japanese food but sometimes the amount of preparation and long ingredient lists are off-putting when you don't have much time to spare. What's lovely about this book is that many of the recipes are the Japanese equivalent of British beans on toast, and don't require much more preparation. There's also advice about freezing ahead, dishes and sauces that keep in the fridge, and so on.
Naomi gives lots of interesting information about the health-giving benefits of the key ingredients, and the background stories make you feel that you are being let in on useful secrets. Your bowl of noodles, tasty as it is, looks even more inspiring when you understand that something similar once fuelled Tomoe Gozen, a great female Samurai warrior. On a less historic but perhaps more useful note, we are let in on lots of tips and tricks Naomi has learnt from her mother, who is clearly a generous and skilled cook. It's also helpful to hear the experiences of a Westerner getting to grips with the menu in the shape of Naomi's American husband.
I wish this book had come with some photographs of the recipes, and maybe one of Naomi's mother's Tokyo kitchen, which is so richly described. Once I'm familiar with the recipes in this book, I'll definitely be buying the companion book.
As for the title's claim, well, I have lost a few pounds in the month I've been referring to this book, and the meals definitely leave me feeling energised rather than sluggish.
Can I have seconds, please!
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
At last, an intelligent book full of slimming and anti-ageing secrets that lives up to its promise. In "Japanese Women Don't Get Old or Fat" Naomi Moriyama reveals the secrets of a diet and way of life which makes Japanese women live longer and look half their age. Based around a simple philosophy of fresh and natural foods, the book is packed full of delicious recipes - a must for anyone who is a fan of wonderful Japanese cuisine. The food is simple to make, suprisingly easy to get hold of at your local supermarket, and delicious to eat. And unlike other diet fads, it doesn't leave you feeling restricted or hungry. In addition to the recipes, the book is full of beautifully written anecdotes which give a wonderful insight into the Japanese way of life. At times you really do feel transported there. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who likes Japanese food and wants to lose weight, get healthy and indulge in escapism on the way.
81 of 84 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I used to live in Japan for four years and I so I already knew how healthy and energy-giving the diet is. I saw for myself that people who eat this way really do not ever get fat. But when I returned to the West, I didn't have the courage or resolution to cook this kind of food in my own home. I thought it would be too difficult, too complicated. Naomi Moriyama's book has given me back the confidence to revert to this healthy way of eating. This is a real inspiration. I have given this book to many girlfriends and recommended it to many other people.
Incidentally, where 'French women don't get fat' is just a humorous guide to not eating cakes and white bread, this book is a serious work, with a practical guide to being healthy, forever.
Incidentally, where 'French women don't get fat' is just a humorous guide to not eating cakes and white bread, this book is a serious work, with a practical guide to being healthy, forever.
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A food revolution!
For starters this book is not a "diet". It is not a Japanese resurant book with quaint little fiddly recipies. Read more
Published 12 months ago by sakurakiri
Fantastic!
I would highly recommend this book for anyone with an interest in the vast and immense world of Japanese food or looking for an alternative to a stodgy diet. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Chii-sai chef
Loved it
I've always been fascinated by Japan and food. When I moved to university and started cooking for myself I actually started to think about the health aspect of food and just how... Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by gingerbread
Interesting
Flicked through it and it is interesting but havent read it religiously! Came in excellent condition though!
Published on 9 Dec 2009 by GW
Worth buying
A thoroughly enjoyable book. Nice recipes, interspersed with anecdotes and medical information. It seems to double up on information in a couple of places but the reasoning is... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2009 by C. Nevin
Really interesting book!
I bought the book because I was curious about the title. But It has proved a really interesting book and even useful. I really like it!
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by I. Tagirova
Tedious, repetitive read
Despite its catchy, humorous title this book was boring and repetitive. The same (or very similar) information, childhood memories, and advice appear again and again filling... Read more
Published on 29 April 2009 by Maria Xanthopoulou
Inspirational
I knew there was something more to Japanese food than sushi and I found this a new beginning into 1) Japanese lifestyle 2) Japanese home cooking. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2008 by Mrs EDN
Amazing!
I read this book in two days. It gives easy advice to follow on how to live a healthy lifestyle easily. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2008 by Ms. Ailsa C. Mulligan
A start
With 35 recipies this is more of a book aimed at people wanting to start cooking in a Japanese style rather than an in-depth cookery book. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2007 by Wyvernfriend
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