Japanese diabetes specialist Zemji Makita promotes a simple salad of leafy greens, vegetables, protein and light dressing as a daily way to support steadier blood sugar and overall wellbeing.
At 72, Japanese diabetes specialist Zemji Makita is presenting a simple lunch ritual as part of a broader philosophy of healthy ageing: a protein-rich salad built around leafy greens, vegetables and a restrained dressing. In the account published by Lolleroll, Makita argues that the dish helps counter oxidation and glycation, two biological processes linked with ageing and disease, while also supporting steadier blood sugar levels.
His argument leans on the nutritional value of vegetables and the satiety benefits of adding protein. Makita says he combines greens with eggs, fish or chicken, and uses vinegar or lemon juice to add flavour. The salad, as described, is meant to do more than fill a plate: it is promoted as a way to supply antioxidants, vitamins and fibre while keeping glucose swings in check.
The emphasis on a light dressing is central to the idea. Makita favours extra virgin olive oil, salt and vinegar rather than creamy or heavily processed toppings, arguing that this keeps the meal simple while preserving its nutritional value. That approach is consistent with a range of other “energy salad” recipes found online, which typically pair lettuce, spinach, cucumber, tomato and sprouts with a light vinaigrette, sometimes adding grains, seeds or other vegetables for extra texture and protein.
The article also reflects a broader dietary pattern that Makita recommends: eating more raw vegetables earlier in the day and cooked vegetables later on, while cutting back on refined carbohydrates such as white rice. He presents the salad as one practical expression of that approach. Other recipes with the same name, including versions from food sites such as Cooks.com, Forktionary and Nutrifood Index, show how flexible the concept can be, but Makita’s version is framed less as a trend than as a daily habit tied to blood sugar control, gut health and long-term wellbeing.
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