Delicious even with less salt!! Popular culinary researcher Megumi Fujii's new low-salt recipe book, 'Body-Caring Low-Salt Meals,' launches May 27th!
Fusosha Publishing Inc. will release the low-salt recipe book 'Body-Caring Low-Salt Meals' by culinary researcher Megumi Fujii nationwide on May 27, 2026. The book contains recipes that utilize '7 rules' for drawing out the natural flavor of ingredients, ensuring satisfaction even when limiting salt intake to less than 6g per day.
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## 'Satisfying even at less than 6g per day! Body-Caring Low-Salt Meals'
Dispelling the notion that 'low-salt isn't delicious'!
Turn your usual side dishes into delicious low-salt menus with a little ingenuity.
High-salt side dishes not only lead to overeating rice but can also be a cause of hypertension.
For those with high blood pressure or concerns, it is recommended to aim for keeping daily intake under 6g.
In this book, culinary researcher Megumi Fujii has compiled tips for low-salt cooking born from her own experiences.
She introduces 'low-salt points' on how to simplify seasoning while utilizing acidity, aroma, and savoriness to enjoy the natural umami of the ingredients.
You can deliciously reduce the salt in staple dishes like hamburger steak, ginger pork, simmered mackerel in miso, and mapo tofu with just a little effort. The book also offers a wide variety of recipes, such as steamed dishes compatible with low-salt cooking and 'seiro' (steaming basket) menus that allow for simultaneous cooking of main and side dishes.
From vegetable side dishes and salads to soups, start incorporating even one dish into your daily menu and begin a casual low-salt life.
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Eat deliciously while reducing salt with the [7 Rules of Low-Salt Cooking]!
[PART 1] Simultaneous cooking of main and side dishes! Low-salt 'Seiro' menus
Easy menus where a main dish and a side dish can be cooked together in a steamer. By combining salt-free side dishes, you can add depth to the flavors and enjoy meals to the very end despite being low-salt. No burning or dryness is another charm of steaming.
Chicken Hamburg menu / Salt-Koji meat roll menu / Deep-fried tofu with poached egg in aromatic sauce...
[PART 2] Low salt in everyday menus! Staple dishes
Featuring popular staples like ginger pork, fried chicken, and hamburger steak. Packed with techniques to ensure great flavor even with reduced salt, ensuring full satisfaction.
Hamburger steak / Fried chicken / Yellowtail teriyaki / Spanish omelet...
[PART 3] Condensed natural flavor! Steamed dishes
Steaming with minimal moisture is a recommended method for enjoying meals even with less salt. Introducing exquisite recipes that take little time and effort, concentrating the natural umami of the ingredients.
Beef and bean sprout bulgogi / Salmon and mushroom butter-ponzu steam / Enoki wrapped in meat with sesame miso...
[PART 4] Vegetables too! One-bowl salads and side dishes
Vegetables are rich in nutrients that help discharge salt, such as dietary fiber, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. A collection of filling salads and side dishes rich in variety.
Colorful salad with mixed grains / Caesar salad with deep-fried tofu croutons / Chicken and mushroom balsamic salad...
[PART 5] Satisfying on its own! Rice and noodles
Great for busy days or lunch. Nutritious and satisfying, these recipes are reassuring even for dishes like noodle soups and pasta that tend to be high in salt.
Chicken rice / Gapao rice / Kitsune mushroom soba / Mushroom cream pasta...
[PART 6] Doubles as a side dish! Soups and broths
Soups provide comfort, and having them at the start of a meal also helps prevent overeating. Introducing nutritious, useful soups that also serve as side dishes while keeping salt to a minimum.
Umami-rich pork miso soup (tonjiru) / Hot and sour soup (sanratan) / Beef miso tomato stew...
*This book is a revised version of 'Rice Revolution with Proper Salt: Super Delicious Recipes Even with Low Salt' (published in 2022) with new recipes added.
## [Author Profile]
Megumi Fujii (Culinary researcher, Registered dietitian).
Proposes simple, delicious, and body-friendly dishes daily through magazines, books, television, and more.
## [Bibliographic Information]
Title: 'Satisfying even at less than 6g per day! Body-Caring Low-Salt Meals'
Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Publisher: Fusosha
Release Date: May 27, 2026 (Wed)
ISBN: 978-4594102920
FAQ
Are low-salt meals unsatisfying?
This book proposes seasoning methods that use acidity, aroma, and natural ingredients' flavors to ensure satisfaction while limiting salt.
What are the benefits of steaming in a bamboo steamer (seiro)?
It allows for simultaneous cooking, prevents ingredients from drying out, and concentrates their natural flavors.
Who is this book for?
It is recommended for those concerned about blood pressure, those looking to reduce salt for health, and those wanting easy daily menu planning.