Food as medicine: Supermarket picks to support your digestion

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Shokuyaku refers to foods that are believed to have health benefits. Familiar examples include garlic and ginger, well-known for their warming effects and their ability to boost immunity. What shokuyaku can you find in the supermarket?

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Published 15 August 2025 5:00pm

By Mayu Tomaru

Presented by Yumi Oba

Source: SBS

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Shokuyaku refers to foods that are believed to have health benefits. Familiar examples include garlic and ginger, well-known for their warming effects and their ability to boost immunity. What shokuyaku can you find in the supermarket?

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