Okra salad

Okra is a plant of African origin, and now is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm region around the world. Okra is a rich source of dietary fiber and very low in calories, so it can help to decrease the cholesterol.

Okra also contains vitamin A and flavonoid anti-oxidants such as beta -carotenes, xanthin and lutein.

1. Okra

2. Hijiki seaweed

3. Dried Japanese plum leaves

4. Dried konbu seaweed(Tororo konbu)

5. Japanese soy sauce dressing (vinegar + soy sauce + oil)

6. Dried chill powder

Tomato Salad with chinese Dressing

Tomato Salad with Chinese Dressing

1. Tomato

2. Red onion slice

3. Wakame Seaweed

4. Chinese Dressing

(Soy sauce, Sesame Oil, Rime juice)

Tomato is a south America origin and was spread around the world. It is used in diverse ways, including salad, stew, curry, tomato ketchup, soup, pizza etc. Tomato contain lycopene which is one of the natural antioxidants. Some studies said lycopene, especially in cooked tomatoes, could help to decrease risk of cancers, e.g. prostate cancer, breast cancer, head and neck cancer etc.