Kanten Diet

Written on March 5, 2008 by papawasabi

My wife has been feeding me gelatin desserts all week long, and telling me it’s good for my diet. The kanten diet is fairly well known in Japan, and extraordinarily healthy. Kanten, red seaweed also known as agar-agar, makes a gelatin that is low in calories, rich in protein and high in fiber. 80% fiber, in fact. It’s great at cleaning out the intestines, and has been tested and shown to aid in weight loss. After eating, the kanten triples in size, making you feel full and going on to clean out your digestive system and even blood. The dessert is commonly given to diabetics. And it’s completely natural.

This is just another reason why it’s easier to stay thin in Japan.

Posted in Traditional Japanese Foods