A Book Featured on NHK's "Asaichi" and Other Programs Heads for 4th Printing Two Months After Release! Dietitian Osugi's "Frozen Make-Ahead Meals" Gains Attention as a Solution for Summer Food Poisoning and Lunchtime Challenges

One Publishing Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo) announces that "Dietitian Osugi's Body-Balancing Frozen Make-Ahead Meals," released on March 26, 2026, has gone into its 4th printing. This is the first make-ahead meal book by dietitian Osugi, known for her "frozen bento" recipes, and it features 94 recipes that are delicious even after freezing, suitable for both dinner and lunch boxes.

In recent years, driven by the increase in dual-income households and rising prices, demand for "bulk buying" and "make-ahead meals" has grown. However, during the rainy season and summer months when temperatures and humidity rise, food is more prone to spoilage, increasing the risk of food poisoning. Many people struggle with "not being able to use up ingredients they bought" or "having to rush to eat make-ahead meals."

Frozen make-ahead meals offer a solution, as cooked dishes can be stored for about two weeks. This allows for longer storage compared to refrigeration and helps reduce food loss. Coupled with cooking methods that adhere to food poisoning prevention principles, the book has garnered attention as a "safe make-ahead method even in summer," leading to features on lifestyle programs like NHK's "Asaichi" and Nippon TV's "Oha!4 NEWS LIVE."

↑ Features 94 recipes that are delicious even after freezing, suitable for both dinner and lunch boxes.

Summer also brings challenges such as the increased burden of "preparing daily lunches" due to children being home for summer vacation, and the desire to "avoid using the stove in a hot kitchen." Frozen make-ahead meals are a method that helps alleviate these burdens. By planning a week's worth of meals, cooking and washing up can be minimized, reducing daily effort and cooking time. Meals are ready to eat by simply reheating in a microwave, making them convenient and safe. When packed with rice, they can also be utilized as the currently popular "frozen bento."

■ Benefits of "Frozen Make-Ahead Meals" Based on Government-Advocated Food Poisoning Prevention Principles

Every year, as temperatures and humidity rise, more careful hygiene management is required in home cooking.

Cook immediately, freeze, and reheat just before eating. The method introduced in this book aligns with the food poisoning prevention principles advocated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: "Do not multiply bacteria" and "Kill bacteria." It is a safe storage and cooking method that can be adopted even in summer.

"Do not multiply" bacteria:

According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's official website (*1), "Most bacteria grow slowly at 10°C and stop growing at -15°C." This book proposes a method to efficiently prepare meals for several days while suppressing the risk of bacterial growth by quickly freezing cooked food.

"Kill" bacteria:

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (*2) explains that "sufficient heating can kill food poisoning bacteria if they are present," and the guideline is "heating to an internal temperature of 75°C for one minute or longer." The recipes in this book are based on "thorough heating during preparation," with an added layer of safety by reheating in a microwave just before eating.

(*1) Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: "6 Points for Food Poisoning Prevention at Home"
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/shokuhin/syokuchu/01_00006.html

(*2) Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: "Food Poisoning Prevention at Home"
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/shokuhin/syokuchu/01_00008.html

■ Also Addresses the "Summer Vacation Lunch Problem"

One of the common concerns voiced by parents during summer vacation is the "increased burden of preparing daily lunches." As children spend more time eating at home, many families find it challenging to "consistently plan and prepare nutritious and balanced meals every day."

The frozen make-ahead recipes introduced in this book are appealing because once prepared and stored, "a nutritious meal is ready anytime by simply reheating." Even on days when children eat lunch alone, there's no need for additional cooking involving fire; they can eat by just microwaving, making it suitable for "babysitter meals" during summer vacation. Furthermore, standing in the kitchen for extended periods during summer increases the cook's fatigue and risk of heatstroke. Preparing meals once a week in bulk minimizes cooking frequency and stove usage, and also saves on utility costs, which are reasons why frozen make-ahead meals are gaining popularity.

■ Comments from Author and Dietitian Osugi

I am deeply grateful for the 4th printing of my book. I sincerely thank everyone for their continued support.

I realize that "frozen make-ahead meals" are becoming a support for many people leading busy lives amidst constant changes. Frozen make-ahead meals not only reduce the burden of meal preparation but also contribute to reducing food loss and the risk of food poisoning, making it a cooking method that closely aligns with daily life.

- Recipes for summer food poisoning prevention, combating summer fatigue, and addressing cold sensitivity.
- Solutions for food loss and high prices.
- Frozen dishes that both children and adults will enjoy.

I am available for interviews and comments on a wide range of topics related to food, health, and nutrition. Media outlets interested are welcome to contact me.

[Product Overview]

Dietitian Osugi's Body-Balancing Frozen Make-Ahead Meals
Author: Osugi
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Release Date: March 26, 2026
Format: B5
ISBN: 9784651205656
E-book: Available
One Publishing Website: https://one-publishing.co.jp/

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