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Read moreAutumn is harvest season, and city'super brings you an abundance of delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables this autumn, including mushrooms, pumpkins, apples and pears grown everywhere from Japan to France, as well as a series of autumn delicacies.
Read moreSummer is the best time for peaches. city’super has sourced a range of seasonal peaches from across Japan direct from the farms, including pink, white and golden varieties.
Read moreAre seeds edible? Not only are they edible, but they are also full of nutrients, and when incorporated into your daily diet, these tiny seeds can provide plentiful nutritional value.
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Home > Magazine > Best Season of Peach has arrived!
Summer is the best time for peaches. city’super has sourced a range of seasonal peaches from across Japan direct from the farms, including pink, white and golden varieties. In order to source the best-quality peaches for our customers, our specialists have also travelled to Yamanashi and Okayama Prefectures to learn more about local peach farms, planting methods, culture and eating customs. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy fresh Japanese peaches.
Peach knowledge:
In addition to the usual pink peaches, we also selected seasonal white and golden peaches from Japan. They both come with a high level of sweetness. Pink peaches have no sour taste, while white and golden peaches have minimal sourness. The pink and white peaches have softer, smoother flesh, while golden peaches are firmer.
4 highlighted regions and Direct Farm
July and August are the best months for Japanese peaches. city'super specialises in sourcing various kinds of fresh peach from different regions in Japan, including Yamanashi, Okayama, Niigata (direct from Kasahara Farm), Yamanashi (direct from Naito Farm), Yamanashi (direct from Iwashita Farm) and Yamagata (direct from Nogawa Farm).
The peach season is different in each region:
In order to provide the best Japanese peaches, Manual Factory Bear represented city'super as its Peach Ambassador, visiting and learning about farms in several Japanese prefectures. During the trip, Manual Factory Bear explored and experienced the local peach culture. In addition to understand the local farms, characteristics of the prefectures and eating methods, Manual Factory Bear learned with local farmers who use exemplary planting techniques, picked and tasted fresh peaches at local farm, finding out how farmers can master cultivation to guarantee the best-quality peaches. Let Manual Factory Bear introduces the characteristics of Japan prefectures and recommend highlighted peaches to you.
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Home > Magazine > Edible Seeds are Packed with Nutrients
Healthy and Well Being – Chiaseed is Good for Weight Loss
Are seeds edible? Not only are they edible, but they are also full of nutrients, and when incorporated into your daily diet, these tiny seeds can provide plentiful nutritional value.
Chia is one of the most popular healthy seeds. It contains multiple nutrients, and it ranks comparatively high among whole-grain foods in nutritional density. Chia seed is most famous for its high fibre content. It also has a high water-binding capacity which boosts satiety, and so helps you eat less. Simply mix chia seeds with any liquid until they swell up and thicken, and they’re ready to serve. Alternatively, you can sprinkle them raw on salads for a crunchy texture.
Nutritional information source
Registered Dietitian at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital
Healthy and Well Being – Flaxseed Promotes a Healthy Heart
Flaxseeds and chia seeds are both rich in α-linolenic acid, which can help lower cholesterol level and blood pressure, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Their anti-inflammatory properties can also protect cells and are beneficial to heart health.
Ground or chopped flaxseed can be consumed raw or toasted and baked into muffins; it can also be ground and added into smoothies, allowing nutrients to be absorbed more easily. Flaxseed oil can be mixed into a salad to give it a nutty aroma.
Nutritional information source
Registered Dietitian at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital
Healthy and Well Being – Pumpkinseed Helps Relieve Stress
Pumpkin seeds are great stress relievers. Loaded with nutrients like beta-carotene, protein, vitamins A, B1 and B2, magnesium and manganese, their vitamin B5 content is particularly helpful in reducing stress and anxiety. Pumpkin seeds also contain unsaturated fatty acid which is effective in lowering blood pressure.
Roasted pumpkin seeds make great snacks and can be sprinkled on pumpkin soup for added texture. Be sure to get raw pumpkin seeds, as cooked ones often contain large amounts of seasonings such as salt and sugar, which place an extra burden on the body.
Nutritional information source
Registered Dietitian at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital
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