This Month's Fare

Get the New Year Off to a Healthy Start

What’s the key to a healthy diet? Smarter choices, smaller portions—and tastier food. You’ll feel more satisfied eating less, when the dishes you cook are packed with bold, bright flavors. That’s where Kikkoman comes in—stock your pantry with easy-to-use Kikkoman sauces and you can put a healthy meal on your table in minutes. Whether you sprinkle Ponzu Sauce on steamed vegetables, season stir-fries with Hoisin or Oyster Sauce, or make a low-fat salad dressing with Less Sodium Soy Sauce, the better-for-you possibilities are endless.

Breakfast sets the tone for the rest of the day, so make yours a healthy one with Blueberry Blitz. If you’re always in a rush in the morning, smoothies are the perfect solution. Kikkoman Pearl^® Organic Soymilk has fewer calories and less fat than whole milk—blend it with antioxidant-rich blueberries (frozen are fine), and you’ve got a healthy, tasty breakfast in minutes.

Fresh fruit adds a powerful punch of flavor to low-fat dishes. In this refreshing Composed Citrus Salad, grapefruit, oranges and lemon peel contribute to the lively flavors, while Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce serves as the base for a delicious dressing.

Along with your favorite Kikkoman sauces, keep a selection of spices and herbs on hand to create instant flavor. Bay leaves and thyme are must-haves for Mushroom Barley Soup. Stir in chopped chives or green onion for a little crunch—and a lot of flavor.

Make it one of your goals for 2012 to include more vegetables in your diet. Vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes are loaded with carotene, which gives them their orange color and is thought to confer many health benefits. A light glaze made with Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce makes these Glazed Carrots irresistible.