If you want to get some protein, we recommend multigrain rice! It's also effective for dieting.

Protein deficiency in modern people

In modern society, protein deficiency is a common issue for many people. For couples who both work, cooking for themselves is difficult when they are busy at work, so they end up eating convenience store or frozen foods every day.

You want to cook healthy meals, but in reality it can seem difficult.

While quick and easy meals can be a lifesaver in busy lifestyles, they can also be a concern as they can leave you with a lack of nutritional balance, especially protein.

Protein is one of the essential nutrients for our bodies. Body tissues such as muscles, internal organs, skin, hair, and nails are made from protein.

It is also necessary for the production of enzymes and hormones that support immune function. Sufficient protein intake is essential for maintaining good health, especially for growing children, the elderly, women on a diet who want to achieve a beautiful body, and athletes who want to build muscle.

However, a diet centered on frozen foods and convenience stores tends to be biased toward carbohydrates and fats.

The body is prone to becoming deficient in protein, a basic building block of the body.

Processed foods and restaurant menus contain a lot of carbohydrates and fats, but may not actually contain enough protein.

You may be worried about not getting enough protein, so you think, "I'll have some meat today!", but the hamburger you buy at the supermarket actually has very little protein in it.

It is difficult to prepare homemade meals and get perfect nutrition every day in our busy lives,

By simply paying a little attention to your daily diet, protein deficiency and dietary imbalances can be improved.

Animal and plant proteins

When you think of protein, you probably think of meat and fish.

In fact, in addition to animal proteins such as meat and fish, there are also plant proteins such as soybeans, and people today tend to be deficient in this "plant protein" as well.

Even if you can't cook every day, the key is to increase the protein sources in your daily meals.

If you want to easily incorporate plant-based protein into your diet, we recommend multigrain rice.

By simply replacing the rice balls you usually buy at convenience stores with multigrain rice, you can gradually improve your nutrition.

In particular, Nakaya's multigrain rice has a chewy texture and remains soft, like freshly cooked rice, even after being frozen, so if you cook it in bulk on the weekend and freeze it, you can save time and improve your diet.

When choosing multigrain rice, we recommend those that contain brown rice or barley and are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.

It helps to balance your overall nutritional intake and corrects protein deficiencies.

Try incorporating a little bit of mixed grain rice into your daily diet to ensure you are getting enough protein.

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Delicious and healthy with protein-rich Tohokami mixed grain rice

Tohokami mixed grain rice is made using 12 types of grains.

In addition to being nutritious, we have carefully crafted a blend that allows you to enjoy the gentle sweetness of the beans without interfering with the taste of the side dishes.

The grains used in Tohokami rice are

Broken soybeans, brown rice, sorghum, barley, black rice, glutinous millet, red rice, millet, very small black soybeans, very small green beans, barnyard millet, amaranth, etc.

Brown rice and black rice are rich in plant-based protein, which helps produce the essential amino acids needed to repair muscles and organs.

Unlike animal protein, plant protein is low in fat and cholesterol, so it is recommended for those who are health conscious or on a diet.

Amaranth, in particular, is known for its high protein content.

In addition to protein, Tohokami mixed grain rice is also rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

If you've been feeling sick lately or have been feeling tired easily, you should pay particular attention to not only protein but also vitamins and minerals to improve your intestinal environment.

Multigrain rice is also attracting attention as a low GI food that slows the rise in blood sugar levels, and is also useful for healthy weight management and preventing lifestyle-related diseases.

By simply incorporating Tohokami multigrain rice into your diet as a substitute for white rice or for onigiri rice balls purchased from convenience stores, you can easily supplement your diet with protein and other nutrients that are often lacking.

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Tohokami mixed grain rice is perfect for dieting

Rich in protein and dietary fiber, mixed grain rice is also perfect for dieting.

When you're on a diet, there are many restrictions and you tend to focus on cutting down on carbohydrates and not eating.

However, dieting will not be successful just by restricting your food intake.

In order to successfully diet, it is not enough to just restrict calories; you need to be aware of the balance of nutrients and consume the right amount of protein to achieve a beautiful body.

Also, many people avoid white rice as a way to limit carbohydrate intake while dieting, but Tohokami mixed grain rice has half the carbohydrate content of white rice, making it perfect for those who want to lose weight in a healthy way.

Protein is an important nutrient that is essential for dieting. By consuming protein, which is necessary for maintaining muscle, you can increase your basal metabolism.

When muscle mass decreases, the basal metabolism also decreases, making it easier for fat to accumulate, so even if you lose weight, if you eat just a little, you may regain the weight. Tohokami mixed grain rice contains high-quality plant protein, allowing you to consume a balanced diet that is not biased toward animal protein.

In addition, Tohokami mixed grain rice is rich in dietary fiber.

Many people probably think that dietary fiber is necessary.

The reason why dietary fiber is important is that it takes a long time to digest, which helps you feel fuller for longer.

This helps to suppress the feeling of hunger after a meal and prevents overeating and snacking. Dietary fiber also helps regulate the intestinal environment, improving constipation and helping with detoxification.

You can become healthy while dieting.

As mentioned earlier, Tohokami mixed grain rice contains half the carbohydrates of white rice. It is a low GI food compared to white rice, and it also helps prevent a sudden rise in blood sugar levels.

A sudden rise in blood sugar levels stimulates the secretion of insulin, which leads to fat accumulation, so it is recommended to choose low GI foods when dieting.

Tohokami mixed grain rice is highly nutritious and can provide your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs even while on a diet.

It is especially rich in B vitamins, magnesium, and iron, which help with energy metabolism. Another great thing about multigrain rice is that it efficiently replenishes nutrients that tend to be lacking during dieting.

By incorporating mixed grain rice into your daily meals, you can maintain your health and continue your diet without any stress. For example, you can enjoy mixed grain rice in a variety of dishes, such as dishes that use mixed grain rice instead of white rice, or salads and soups that use mixed grain rice as a base. Mixed grain rice is filling and you can feel satisfied even with a small amount, so it is a perfect ingredient for those who want to restrict their calories.

In this way, multigrain rice is not only an efficient source of protein, but it is also a versatile food with many diet-related benefits. If you want to lose weight in a healthy way, we recommend that you actively incorporate multigrain rice into your diet.

For those who want to lose weight and become beautiful, and those who are concerned about their health

Here's a recipe for mixed grain rice, which is an easy way to get protein.

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Recipes using Tohokami multigrain rice that are easy to get protein from!

1. Mushroom and mixed grain rice

【material】

1 cup of rice

1 cup of mixed grain rice

Water: According to the rice cooker's memory

Maitake mushrooms 50g

30g Enoki mushrooms

3g bonito stock

【How to make】

① Mix 1 cup of white rice and 1 cup of Tohokami rice.

②Wash the combination of white rice and tohokami rice.

3. Add the amount of water needed to cook the brown rice, then add the mushrooms and stock.

④Cook in brown rice mode or multigrain rice mode.

This is a simple rice ball made with Tohokami multigrain rice.

The gentle sweetness of the beans and the texture of the mushrooms are outstanding! In addition, since you don't need to use a cutting board or knife, this is a nutritious recipe that is recommended for those days when you feel like you're too lazy to cook.

②Tohokami multigrain rice curry rice

【material】

Tohokami mixed grain rice: 1 cup

White rice: 1 cup

Water: According to the scale on the rice cooker

curry

200g beef or chicken (any cut you like)

Onions: 2 pcs.

Carrot: 1

Potatoes: 2 pcs.

Curry roux: 1 box (approx. 200g)

Water: 600ml (adjust according to the curry roux package)

Garlic: 1 clove (minced)

Ginger: 1 piece (minced)

Salad oil or olive oil: 1 tablespoon

【How to make】

1. Cooking rice

Mix Tohokami multigrain rice and white rice in a 1:1 ratio and rinse lightly with water.

Put mixed grain rice and white rice in the rice cooker and cook as usual with the amount of water (2 cups).

Multigrain rice absorbs a little more water, so adding a little more water will make it fluffier.

2. Vegetable preparation

Slice the onion thinly, chop the carrots into bite-sized chunks, and peel and cut the potatoes into bite-sized chunks.

Finely chop the garlic and ginger.

3. Stir-fry meat and vegetables

Heat salad oil in a frying pan or pot, fry the garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add the meat and fry over medium heat.

Once the meat is browned, add the onion, carrot and potato and sauté until the onion is soft.

4. Add water and boil

Add water to the stir-fried ingredients and bring to a boil. Skim off any scum that appears and simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

5. Dissolve the curry roux

When the vegetables are soft, turn off the heat, add the curry roux and mix well to dissolve.

Simmer again over low heat for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. If there is too much water, reduce it a little to adjust.

6. Presentation

Once the rice is cooked, serve it in a bowl.

Pour curry on top and it's done.

This time we introduced protein deficiency and multigrain rice as a way to compensate for it.

Even if you find it difficult to eliminate protein deficiencies or maintain a balanced diet when you're busy, you can easily have a healthy diet by simply incorporating multigrain rice into your daily routine.

Tohokami mixed grain rice is made with great attention to taste and texture so that even people who have never tried mixed grain rice before and children can enjoy it.

Please give it a try.

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