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日本(にほん)食文化(しょくぶんか)季節(きせつ)

Japanese Food Culture and the Seasons

日本(にほん)食文化(しょくぶんか)には、季節(きせつ)大切(たいせつ)にするという素晴らしい(すばらしい)特徴(とくちょう)があります。スーパーに行くと、その時期(じき)に一番おいしい(しゅん)食材(しょくざい)並んで(ならんで)います。例えば、(はる)にはたけのこや山菜(さんさい)(あき)にはきのこやさんまなどが食卓(しょくたく)にのぼります。私たちは食事(しょくじ)通して(とおして)自然(しぜん)変化(へんか)や季節の移り変わり(うつりかわり)(はだ)感じて(かんじて)いるのです。

最近は、一年中いつでも好きな野菜や果物が手に入るようになりました。とても便利ですが、旬の食べ物を食べることは、健康にとっても良いことだと言われています。その時期に採れるものは栄養がたっぷりですし、何より季節(きせつ)(あじ)楽しむ(たのしむ)ことは(こころ)豊かさ(ゆたかさ)にもつながります。皆さんも、次回(じかい)買い物(かいもの)では少しだけ季節を意識(いしき)してみてはいかがでしょうか。

Translation

Japanese food culture has a wonderful characteristic of valuing the seasons. When you go to the supermarket, the best seasonal ingredients for that time of year are lined up. For example, bamboo shoots and wild vegetables in spring, and mushrooms and Pacific saury in autumn appear on the dining table. Through our meals, we feel the changes in nature and the passing of the seasons with our own skin. Recently, it has become possible to get our favorite vegetables and fruits all year round. It is very convenient, but eating seasonal food is said to be good for your health as well. Things harvested at that time are full of nutrients, and above all, enjoying seasonal flavors leads to richness of heart. Why don't you try being a little more conscious of the seasons during your next shopping trip?

Comprehension

What does the author suggest about seasonal food?

  • It is difficult to find in modern supermarkets.
  • It is better for your health and heart than non-seasonal food.
  • It is only available for people who enjoy cooking.
  • It is becoming less important in Japanese culture.

The passage states that seasonal food is nutritious and contributes to richness of heart.

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