Title: The Reality of the Tokyo Kitchens
Product review: In reading the reviews, K.M. Harris and T. Tanaka (Japanese residents) have got it (mostly) right. This is not the reality of the modern Japanese diet, it is a look at traditional dietary habits. I disagree with reviewer Harris that Japanese genetics are the whole story - there is an increase in body fat and weight gain as reported by T. Tanaka and an increase in chronic diseases. These changes are in line with dramatic changes to the Japanese diet in a short period of time so it is indeed quite evident that nutrition can influence genes.For a more useful overview of the changing Japanese diet and the differences between Western diets and that of Japan, see the excellent new book by Logan - The Brain Diet. This book is based on the realities of the Japanese diet and includes more practical ways to take advantage of the best components of the Japanese diet for health promotion.
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