April's "Food and Medicine Recipe" for Cell-Deep Rejuvenation by Herbal Pharmacist Ai Okubo (April 11, 2024)
April is a month when many people experience increased stress due to new lifestyles, leading to various ailments such as brain and eye fatigue, facial redness and itching, headaches, stiff shoulders, insomnia, and hot flashes. To help you get through this challenging time, Kampo pharmacist Ai Okubo introduces "medicinal food recipes." This month's key ingredient is asparagus. The aspartic acid abundant in asparagus helps boost energy metabolism and overall metabolism. It also has detoxifying and diuretic properties, making it beneficial for beauty!

Asparagus, which can be cooked with a quick stir-fry, is a versatile ingredient that shines in many recipes! This month, we're featuring two dishes: "Asparagus Gapao Style," which is packed with nutrients despite using few ingredients, and "Grilled Asparagus and Orange," which is refreshing and rich in Vitamin C. We hope you have a wonderful new start!
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