Atkins in Japan

[Dotultimate]

Hello!

Im in Japan on a holiday and suffering from the impossible menu choices. I never eat atkins products at home, but am in need of a few breakfast bars to keep me going whilst im on the run here.


does anyone know if they sell atkins products in Japan, or any other low carb alternatives? I learnt the hard way that sugarless in japan means absolutely nothing!


thanks guys, hope youre all well!

Dot

[*Emma*]

You need to speak to hayden!!!

he has a journal in journal chats called "big in japan"

[grovemonkey]

no atkins products in japan (I did order some splenda via an e-bay-like service in Japan). they don't exist in general stores. if you go out.. get sashimi or prepared steak or eat at a korean BBQ if you are on an induction menu. Basically you can not go out in Japan and be on the atkins, if you want to eat induction friendly. everything has sugar in some form our another. Japanese women stay thin by just not eating a lot. Japanese women who are thin eat very little in terms of calories, my wife eats less than 1200 calories a day. Very rarely do they eat gyudon, ramen or curry which are all typical male food and the reason why obesity is rapidly rising amoung men.

The fact is that most Japanese think eating high fat and low carb is extremely unhealthy. The Japanese idea of healthy is low fat and a meal comprised of fish, a little rice and some miso soup and natto. The healthy Japanese diet is a balance of protein, carbs and fat. You'll also notice that sweets are generally served in much smaller portions than in the US.

If you are going to be eating out a lot, you'll find it impossible to get entries in a low carb version. Japanese cooks are not very forgiving and likely not to comply with making your food low-carb (sugar free). If I feel like eating out and doing an induction menu, I just get steak. Steak is so good in Japan, it's absurd. Japanese wagyu is probably the best steak you can get for an atkin's practicioner. It's an excellent steak.. just fantastic. Though buying the top choice will run you 30USD for 100g, no kidding. Coming to Japan and not eating waygu would be a shame, please eat it if you have an opportunity.

If you are flexible with your carbs, let's say willing to eat around 150-200 grams, try eating Japanese washoku. Sure they do have dishes with sugar but you'll be eating healthier food and it will not make you fat. Going to an onsen and eating in a ryokan, they serve fairly healthy meals. I suggest avoiding gyudon(beef bowl), ramen and curries. Chinese food is probably not a good idea either. To be honest, I don't eat out in Japan if I am being strict on the atkin's, just not possible to stay in induction unless I eat at a korean BBQ. Though I suspect you can to Japan to try out the Japanese food which, traditionally, is healthy though higher in carb. I suggest just eating fewer calories and enjoying your stay in Japan.

Often you can buy cheese, boiled eggs and salami at the convenience stores and also the selections of sugar free tea's and drinks is extensive. I hope that helps.

[Hayden]

Are you in Japan at the moment?

Do you need some help?

Hayden.

Originally Posted by Dotultimate

Hello!

Im in Japan on a holiday and suffering from the impossible menu choices. I never eat atkins products at home, but am in need of a few breakfast bars to keep me going whilst im on the run here.


does anyone know if they sell atkins products in Japan, or any other low carb alternatives? I learnt the hard way that sugarless in japan means absolutely nothing!


thanks guys, hope youre all well!

Dot

[D14965]

Waygu Beef is Divine ! we grow it here in Australia too and it is served in top restaurants - although a lot cheaper than in Japan

[grovemonkey]

I love it!

[Hayden]

It is divine.

Have you been to that Yakiniku place, in Ginza?
It's opposite the Hakuhinkan toy shop, under the DONKEY-HOTE?

Very good beef !!