Eating the Shokuiku Way

Uses the Japanese philosophy of Shokuiku to teach parents how to maximize nutrition in their children’s diets.

Eating the Shokuiku Way teaches parents how to raise their kids with the life-long health benefits of the Japanese way of eating. The Japanese culture is known for its longest life spans and lowest obesity rates. Every child can grow up with maximum intelligence, longevity, and quality of life using this method. Here, parents learn why it’s essential to start these habits with their children (to prevent diabetes, allergies, and obesity), and get step-by-step instruction on not only what to feed their kids, but how. Including time-saving cooking tips, ready-to-go bento box recipes, and knowledge how to teach kids to make better food decisions – limiting carbs, maximizing whole foods, the importance of protein for cell growth and immunity—this work is your go-to guide for learning how to respect and honor food and its role in nourishing our bodies and minds.

Anyone can learn to eat the Shokuiku way. With a focus on simple ingredients to improve the sensitivity of growing taste buds, and an emphasis on slowing down in order to aid digestion and brain function, the Shokuiku way helps children and families appreciate food and the act of eating. A comprehensive approach, the Shokuiku way also encourages mindful eating and making healthful choices that will last a lifetime. Not just for children, but for anyone hoping to change their eating habits and improve their overall health and wellbeing, Eating the Shokuiku Way will guide readers on a better path.

Marie Akisawa is a chef and nutritionist. She has published four books on healthy cooking: 2014’s Beat Diabetes Without Giving Up Gourmet Foods, 2015’s Beat Diabetes with Low-Carb Cooking, 2016’s 171 Food Recipes for Beauty, and 2017’s Almost Sugar-Free Cooking for Special Occasions. She has published two books on supplements: 2003’s Supplement Magic, and 2004’s How to Stay Beautiful and Healthy with Supplements. Armed with hundreds of original recipes, Marie opened a restaurant and catering business called Marie's Low-Carb Foods in Hyogo, Japan, where she sells healthy snacks, cakes, bread and pizzas that are low in carbs, and provides consulting to restaurants. Marie recently founded and is the Chairwoman of the Japan Nutritional Foods Association. She is a macrobiotic master and hosts a weekly internet radio show, called “Marie’s Room.” She resides in Japan.

Motoko Kimura turned her lifelong love of film and storytelling into a successful career as an author, and television and film producer. She is the best-selling author of A Moment to Remember. As a writer, Motoko penned the stories for the films Lingering Spirits and Bokura no hôteishiki. She is one of only a few exclusive creators and producers in Japan who spans film, television, and theater, where she has produced more than 30 plays and musicals, working with Broadway directors such as Daniel Goldstein and Evan Cabnet. Living half a year in Los Angeles and half a year in Tokyo, her now seven-year old son has enjoyed an extremely healthy life. In addition, by following the Shokuiku principles, he eats a broad range of foods, making traveling much more fun and stress-free!

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