Food Safety & How to Choose

What are phytochemicals? This book clearly explains the relationship between vegetable colors and health benefits, drawing on longevity research and the latest food trends. It also delves into issues such as pesticides and modern vegetables, and the differences between phytochemicals and animal-based foods.

Is the “salmon” on your plate actually farmed rainbow trout? Chilean farmed coho salmon uses far more antibiotics than Norwegian salmon, and its flesh color is influenced by feed. Store manager miko explains the distinction in Japan between farmed “salmon” and traditional wild salmon, the realities of aquaculture and imported foods, and how to choose wild salmon.

Are you worried about the dangers of wakame seaweed and the safety of seaweed produced in China? I'll honestly explain the risks of arsenic and marine pollution, as well as three reasons why I continue to choose "domestically produced (Naruto)" seaweed for my family.

There's a reason why some condiments are so cheap. We explain the additives and health risks lurking in low-sodium soy sauce, cheap oils, and eggs. We'll also explain how to identify genuine condiments, what to look for in ingredient labels, and how to prioritize improving your diet.

Even with declining smoking rates, the reason for the increase in lung cancer is found in the kitchen. We will thoroughly explain the health hazards of oil smoke emitted from industrially refined vegetable oils, the mechanisms of respiratory and dermal toxicity, and specific countermeasures that can be started today.

100% pure Yaeyama Chlorella from Japan promotes the elimination of mycotoxins (mold toxins) hidden in food. This book explains in detail how to protect your family's health through scientifically proven detoxification effects and improved gut health.

The serious health risks of artificial sweeteners and isoglucose syrups exposed by President Trump's request to Coca-Cola in July 2025. WHO emergency warning: shocking facts about aspartame's carcinogenicity and 1.7 times the risk of diabetes. How to protect your family's health with 100% pure brown sugar and Japanese honeybee honey.

As health consciousness grows, popular foods can actually have problems with additives and environmental impact. A specialist store manager explains Japan's traditional food manufacturing techniques and how to choose truly valuable health foods.