Eat Osechi to Boost Luck & Recharge Energy. What Are the Reasons Recommended from a Yakuzen Perspective?

New Year's is almost here.

But
isn't "Osechi" a bit of a hassle...

(Oops, my true feelings slipped out)

The time of year that's troublesome for the lazy has arrived.

When I think about the effort,
am I the only one who feels heavy-hearted about preparing it?

The "sechi" in Osechi comes from
the word for "turning point" or "season".

Originally, it wasn't just for New Year's Day,
but something offered to the gods
during the "five seasonal festivals" that mark the change of seasons.

Change of season = Change of luck

That is precisely why,

by "eating" things that are auspicious
or high in energy,
it leads to [Good Luck].

As many of you may already know,

Osechi is [Good Luck Food]

after all.

Abundant harvests, family safety, prosperity of descendants,
and so on,
many wishes are packed into it, but

actually,
Osechi cuisine is
incredibly logical for the body.


Did you know that?

When I looked at "Osechi" from the perspective of Yakuzen,
I understood it so well it hurt,
and my eyes popped out.

(　 Д )　‐‐‐　⊙ ⊙　Whoosh

Whether it's because it's auspicious,
because it's an ancient custom,
or because it keeps well so it's easy once you've made it
(though that might be a bit different now),
or

of course,
there are many meanings behind it.

But more than anything,

Osechi is packed with
【culinary wisdom】
that makes your body feel energized.

That's why

it's a waste not to eat it!

It's a total wasteeeee!!

(Phew, pant, pant)
(I'm a bit excited because I really wanted to share this💖)

By not just eating it, but knowing its benefits and eating it with gratitude,
the effects are doubled.

The energy in the food also increases,

and
【your luck and energy levels will definitely increase even more】
without a doubt!

So, today,

This is amazing! You'll lose out if you don't eat it
【Lazy Medicinal Food Style】 Top 3 Osechi Charms

I will introduce them to you.

1. Shrimp

Five Flavors: Sweet, Salty
Five Natures: Warm
Meridian Tropism: Liver, Kidney, Stomach

▶ Shrimp with bent backs = wishing for longevity

It is said that, but
・Enhances the 'Kidneys'
・Replenishes Qi
・Warms the body

so it is perfect for 'longevity' in terms of its benefits!

In the world of medicinal food, shrimp was
for longevity.

It is in season in winter and
covers all the winter health points of 'Kidney', 'Salty', and 'Warm'.

Shrimp was the perfect winter ingredient!

Let's just grill some shrimp for now.
Even a lazy person can do it if it's just grilling.

2. Black beans

Five Flavors: Sweet
Five Natures: Neutral
Meridian Tropism: Liver, Kidney, Spleen

▶Working diligently (mame-mame-shiku) = wishing for health and robustness

In medicinal food, it is said that
'eating something that resembles an organ has benefits for that organ'.

As for what beans resemble,
...kidneys.

Therefore,
it is said to be good for kidney function.

It is true that black beans have
・the effect of removing excess water
so it makes sense that they help the kidneys.

Since the 'Kidneys' represent youthful energy,
for those who want to stay youthful forever,
you definitely want to take them actively.

Also,
・replenishes blood and improves circulation

is also said, so
we can expect it to help with women's beauty
💖

Black beans that I want to eat regularly outside of New Year's.
(Black bean tea might be easier for daily use)

Maybe I'll cook a bit extra.

3. Chestnut Kinton

Five Flavors: Sweet
Five Natures: Warm
Meridian Tropism: Liver, Kidney, Stomach

▶Golden color = evokes money and treasure → wishing for prosperity

It also has a warming effect, and is also good for
diarrhea often caused by coldness.

Here too, it is said to
nourish the kidneys,
and

strengthening muscles and bones, fatigue, lack of stamina,

and other issues, making it a "divine" ingredient for us (just me?) who tend to get little exercise!

・Activates blood circulation
・Stops bleeding

It is an ingredient that we women, who have an inseparable relationship with blood,
should make good use of.

...I know I'm pushing chestnuts, but

this year,
I'm thinking of making sweet potato kinton with roasted sweet potatoes.

If you make it with roasted sweet potatoes,
it becomes a sweet kinton even without sugar~💖

(Sweet potatoes also have the effect of nourishing the kidneys!)

In the middle of winter, during this cold season,
it is a treasure trove of ingredients that nourish the "kidneys" that tend to weaken,
that is
[Osechi~OSECHI~]

It's not just beautiful to look at,
it's amazing even when you strip it down!
(That's old-fashioned)

・Kombu rolls
・Tazukuri (dried sardines)
are also ingredients that nourish the kidneys, and
the wisdom of our ancestors unique to winter is packed into them
more than you can imagine.

Osechi is really well-crafted.

You can make Osechi
even without a tiered box.

Boosting your luck,
generating energy,
and feeling revitalized

By eating such "Osechi,"
you can get off to
a fantastic start to the new year.

Whoosh! 💨💨💨

I think people in the past
knew that from experience.

That is why
the culture of Osechi, which has meaning, value, and benefits,
is something I want to preserve for the future.

That is what I think.

So, to wrap things up.

To make 2022 a wonderful year,

let's eat "Osechi"
deliciously and happily!

Your likes and follows are my greatest encouragement.

Updating every Tuesday and Friday at noon.

Kireido,
Ayako Furukawa.

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