Happy AANHPI month! As someone who was born and raised in Hawaii, spam was an essential component of many meals growing up. When I moved to the mainland, I was told to avoid spam due to its high sodium and saturated fat content. Though I understood the importance of limiting this for health reasons, this wasn’t realistic advice for someone whose favorites foods (e.g. spam musubi, fried rice) included spam. As always, I found the idea of “adding” instead of “subtracting” much more helpful (and culturally sensitive)! Instead of completely avoiding spam, I may add more nutrients to my meal to make it higher in fiber, nutrients, and protein. This is one of many examples of how AANHPI individuals have diverse cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and practices that significantly influence their health and healthcare decisions. By having AANHPI representation among healthcare professionals (including dietitians), we can better bridge the cultural gap and provide appropriate nutrition and diet advice that respects and aligns with the unique needs and preferences of these communities. This includes understanding dietary preferences and cultural nuances that may affect our eating habits and, therefore, our health! Obviously, I’m not advocating for people to eat spam every day, but this would be one example of how much more helpful it can be to focus on what to add to, not what to subtract from, your meals.
Hi! I love your videos where you add to things to make it more nutritious.i am looking for more videos and inspo for this as I am prone to cravings lol do you have a website or Instagram or any other socials with more videos/ideas? :)
Me too, I’m a very very picky eater and if I subtract much more from my diet I will literally have nothing left so it’s a much more healthy mindset for me :3
@@lilypad2714 Me three! Diet culture has ruined me because I feel like I’m not deserving of foods like spam and rice. I really appreciate this channel and how she talks about health and nutrition, but not in a restrictive way.
Your motto of adding to, not subtracting from meals has done a ton for me in my own life as far as both losing weight and enjoying food i used to feel guilty over. Thank you for spreading your knowledge. It matters
I really like that advice "always focus on what you can add to not what you can subtract from your meals" that emphasizes adding healthy options without sacrificing the foods you love. It also means you end up eating smaller portions of those foods you love when they end up not being the healthiest choices but not without sacrificing the taste you love. Very good advice that will keep people wanting to eat healthier.
@@pookiedookiedoonot a troll, just pointing out how ridiculous it is to think food addicts will replace unhealthy foods with healthy foods if they ADD to their already existing foods.
@@kaydenl6836Yeah, but it’s kind of missing the point. This video is specifically referencing people that get told that a specific ingredient (like spam) is unhealthy and should be avoided. Thats pretty different than what they referenced, which is adding a second unhealthy mean onto the first :D
I just wanna say that your "see what you can add to, not subtract from" advice has been really helpful in shifting how I think about my diet. I always appreciate you showing it in action!
You can pull some of the sodium out of regular spam by slicing it up and dunking it in boiling water for a minute or so, before frying it. Doesn't affect the taste much, but it's a lot less salty.
@jordanp7961 sometimes it's not easy to get the low sodium one. I typically will soak my spam after I cut it up in cold water for a while. I do the same with jarred chipped beef. It helps draw some of the saltiness without losing the flavor. The local shops in my community only carry regular spam. So it's not easy to access everywhere :)
I love the idea of “add to your meals”! I come from a family with poor dietary habits so my first instincts aren’t always the best but I think, as long as I keep portion size in mind, this advice will be super helpful! Thanks! ❤
Spam allthough being a processed food is actually a much better option than sausages or store kept minces. It is made of things like smoked hams and is actually considered 'luxurious'
Just because it’s canned food doesn’t mean we poor. Food is food. Just like everyone eat rice. Don’t matter how rich you are. Everyone the same. All colors even spam colors and different spam flavors but it’s still spam. Gave this dietitian a name. Beautiful spam being. Mahalo my sistah! 🤙🏽 auuuuuraaaii
I love how you don't put down those who struggle with affording healthy food options but instead show us how to make a healthier dish out of what is affordable. You are so kind and intelligent, I'm really enjoying following you. Thank you for the inclusion and not a shaming attitude. ❤
@@deechomeecho Forcing yourself not to eat the things you like for the sake of losing weight can create an unhealthy relationship with food. Say you want a cookie; rather than restricting yourself from eating it, you can balance it out by incorporating things like Greek yoghurt and fresh fruits for something that's nutritious and will leave you satisfied. Building upon it is much better than having one cookie and then going back for another because you're still hungry. I hope I explained that well? I'm not sure.
@@chaiteeths3373 That actually sounds legit and seems like a good way to prevent binging, but, again, what if someone really wants to lose weight and reduce the amount of food they're eating? Portions do contribute to weight gain. If you're around 5'3 with not much muscle, you can't be eating like a sumo wrestler. Yk what I'm saying?
Thin sliced spam fried to a crisp with some fried eggs on the side and refried beans and a flour tortilla and salsa because I’m Hispanic uff that’s some good eating
@jaimevillarreal3276 thin slices aren't bad but thick slices and all that sodium kills ..thin slices literally daily won't effect you but people eat the equivalent of 6 thin slices in one slice...I'd make it little thicker than paper
@phoenix315 lol..for blood pressure it is ...in moderation it's essential to life you need salt but not a can of spam amount..in moderation everything is fine!!!
I’m Aussie and always think it’s bizarre when people say spam is cheaper or more affordable because here it costs more than fresh raw chicken or pork meat… I’d love to know if it’s the spam that’s more expensive or the other meat is cheaper than other countries
No that's probably because it's imported it's a cheap/ration type food here and honestly it makes me a little sad that so many cultures who have already been so affected by colonialism are now proudly eating the filler/scraps fake meat they were offered by invading governments feeding them the worst quality food possible and claiming any critique of its healthy ness is moot - eat what you want but stop telling us that spreading proper nutritional information about the healing nature of food is bad
Funny you mention because Spam is kind of a luxury here in South Korea lol. We give it as home welcoming gifts and whatnot. It’s not super expensive but it does store very well, has a long shelf life. I suppose tinned food is seen as more “affordable”?
People in the U.S. typically see Spam as poor people's food. It used to be more affordable than fresh meat and had the added benefit of shelf life. I grew up poor so we usually had a few cans to tie us over. I am no longer poor but still love Spam and have it now and then.
I honestly love Kylie’s videos so much. She does not shame anyone about their food choices because of preference or circumstances. She always points toward ways to make it work better for you.
I have issues getting myself to eat, i just forget to do so because i just dont feel the need to eat. But your channel has really inspired me to start setting alarms and eating food ❤
I’m the same way! I only ever really feel the need to eat maybe once a day, in the evening, but that’s only occasionally. I have digestive problems on top of my forgetting to eat and drink, which make it hard for me to eat breakfast because my body is just physically not ready for food when I first wake up. So I have to set alarms for lunch and dinner.
i have the exact same problem!! i dont know what causes it, but i really dont feel the need to eat and i dont know how otherwise feels like, or maybe i have forgotten. nonetheless, EVERYONE already proposes to me the idea to set up alarms but when i get home i just forget that part of the conversation and this is the 9TH TIME i forget to do this. i really wanna find out why i have this issue, but i hope you will deal with it well!!
I LOVE your approach! “Focus on what you Can add to, not subtract from, your lunch.” This is what I’ve been doing but didn’t know how to put it into words.
@@daveyjones8969There are plenty of things throughout all cultures that are not health foods. She is showing us how we can eat what we enjoy in a nutritious way. This is a filling meal with protein, veggies and a little bit of a guilty pleasure so we can still enjoy what we like while we fuel our bodies.
@@MasterMayhem78 When it smells like dog food, it's not good for you. Just like that Puritan brand stew... I also checked, and there's over 3500mg of sodium in one can...
@@MasterMayhem78 Again, nobody said spam is nutritious. This is an option to add nutrition to something you might eat anyway that is not good for you. Not a health food, you still crave it, nice to be able to eat it in a way that will still feed your body. Unplug long enough to learn how to read for understanding amd conversation rather than a sassy internet clapback.
Spam and avocado? Who would’ve thought! I think the fatty rich taste would really balance out the savory flavor of spam. I know what I’m making for lunch tomorrow :P
Sometimes, it was spam on the side of arroz juntos - other times, it was spam mixed into rice w/ beans on top. It's so flavourful & I definitely miss eating it! Will probably make some soon & serve it w/ a side salad to bump up the nutrition. 💕
I introduced my fiancee to spam cooked the PR way bc apparently white people dont cook spam they eat it raw like vienna sausage, and she thought thats what it was supposed to taste like. I was like... honey.... just because it's edible don't mean it's *edible*
I’m half Japanese Spam Musubi is my favorite and lots of people make it without the egg, I’m so happy you included it. *I boil the spam before frying to reduce sodium
I started buying the low sodium spam. Not because I'm worried about my sodium intake , though, but because I often prepare it with things that are also salty, so it can become too salty.
@@IMChrysalis Not all stores carry it, but they make a turkey spam! I do recommend adding some sort of fat when frying it because it definitely is leaner.
“Focus on what you can add, not what you can subtract from” has CHANGED the way I eat/snack. When I’m hungry now, I have more protein and veggie filled plates which is what my journey was missing, thank you so much
You always saying to focus on what you can add to your meals, not take away has immensely helped me eat healthier and crave eating healthier foods. Thank you so much for this simple but useful advice.
tbh I agree completely. My mom is a dietician and this is what she has told me and my 2 sisters for our whole lives. Nothing is unhealthy if you have it from time to time and always focus on what you can add to get all the nutrients you need for the day because there’s no need to waste time worrying about what you could have taken out. This is like-the first video where a dietician isn’t like-‘spam is unhealthy’ tysm 💗💗✨✨
The best, most important thing my nutrition education taught me was moderation. Restricting things from a diet (unless you have to because of health reasons) is just not going to end well.
You're my favourite healthy food person to follow. You're so relatable! You understand the various challenges people are facing and give realistic options and ideas. Thank you!
In hong kong (where I live now), one of the popular breakfast options is instant noodle (demae iccho) with multiple topping option; one of those is luncheon meat. I often get this breakfast (whereas in my home country spam is considered "poor" people food).
I love that you focus on what can be added to a meal for nutrition rather than just saying not to eat certain things at all. It’s definitely more realistic!
one issue with that way of thinking: it's far from being that simple, the problem is not always that something isn't nutritious (enough). Here, the problem is you're eating cured or canned meat that's been cooked, the nitrites responsible for you not catching botulism from that spam unfortunately aren't particularly good for you, and especially when heated turn into nasty stuff for your body to take care of, something quite carcinogenic if I remember correctly. You can't offset this by adding some lettuce or eggs tip: if you're eating spam because it's cheap, chicken thigh is possibly even cheaper, and you can get many lean proteins at a fraction of the cost if you buy them a few days before they expire, when they're on clearance, and you can also freeze those to extend shelf life of course.
@@justalonelypoteto exactly, i've been looking for this comment. if i really only focused on adding to my meals instead of taking away, i'd be at like 300% sodium levels everyday from drinking ramen broth. is that really worth it, even if i'm hitting all my other required nutrients?
@@LaCarteRouge I'm guessing it's because people figure that the average joe has a very low nutrient density intake, but considering the fact that, you know, people don't regularly get scurvy anymore I doubt it's that serious (as in that it's not what we should concern ourselves with first). For sure it's a concern, but like you said this well-meaning advice often could exacerbate other issues that are arguably already more important to fix. I myself noticed this when I tried to apply the, frankly not bad, advice of adding to small meals so they'll actually keep you satiated for long enough to prevent constant snacking, as it turns out while 2 slices of bread with either salted pb or smoked salmon do make a bunch of scrambled eggs and whites more filling, but they also add 2-3g of salt by themselves :/
Spam was eating all the time growing up in the early 80s for me born in Houston tx. Then I got stationed in Hawaii from 2011-2015 I was getting spam with everything lol
I was born in Maryland in a poor neighborhood and Spam was one of the most affordable meats. And while we’re all grown up and living nice lives unlike my siblings I still enjoy Spam. We got teased for eating it but for me Spam brings back memories of cooking with my mom
grew up in California. My parents loved to go to Hawaii and went nearly every year. The one thing my mom did not understand was the fondness the Hawaiians had of Spam. Mom was wrong. Spam is amazing!
Last time I had Spam was about fifty or sixty years ago as a child. I remember liking the texture, but recall that Spam was quite salty. That was a long while ago, so my memory of it might be wrong.
I know, it’s so refreshing after seeing so many “nutrionists” (not registered dietitians) recommended to me by youtube who provide diet advice that borders on recommending disordered eating!
I comepletly agree with you on the spam thing. My mom was born, raised, and is Native Hawaiian but moved to the mainland in her 20s. Since Hawaii is/apart of her culture, I have learnt a lot about it. I can make homemade poke, spam musubi, etc. I know those are more local foods on the island rather than traditional Hawaiian food, but a Kalua pig or Opihi is a little out of my resources.😂
My Pape was in the US Navy during WW2, and they all were served so much spam that he refused to eat it afterwards. I actually really like Spam fried with potatoes!
my family, puerto ricans, are obsessed with spam. theres always a can or two of spam laying around, and it was especially helpful and cheap to eat when living in new york. its just overall a great and delicious alternative to super expensive meats. i rlly hate when people say its nasty and nobody should ever eat it, because growing up, it was all i could eat
I grew up in Alabama every summer .I hate this sh!t an was forced to eat it, I hated going down there with my grandmother...I'm still healing from the experience of that lady and that damn spam
@@Katsu_ragi 😂🤣😄 the worse part is THIS IS THE DAMN TRUTH... the lady that was sapose to be my grandmother is my nightmare an all the dumb stuff she forced me to eat that I didn't like. My mother spoiled me and I couldn't wait till summer was over to depart from her hateful azz. My whole family down there is southern blacks an my mom messed around and got with a Sicilian man got married and had me (OOOH BOY) if you know Sicilians don't shut there mouths and use their hands alot, and are fairly violent So with that being said...they couldn't handle me, I was a awfully stubborn and not giving a f#ck child I was bad like really bad, but she was sapose to love me not be my enemy I WAS THE KID IN THE SITUATION
I'm so glad you posted this video!! I'm from South Korea, and spam is a popular grocery in my culture. I was quite surprised when people in the States really hate spam 😂 I don't wanna say spam is such a super food... but still, I like pan-fried spam with freshly cooked rice 🍚( and don't forget Kimchi... 😊) thank you for showing your love for food based on your own culture so that people can understand more cultural diversity!
Is spam expensive in Korea these days? I'm Korean too but one can of spam is nearly $4 in the states😢 All of my childhood foods have become too expensive to eat: fried spam, l.a. kalbi😭
@chai lattes it's been a long time for me to buy spam in Korea, but as long as I'm understanding, yeah, it's expensive, lol... at least, a can of spam would cost around or more than 4 bucks 😂
I'm from the states, and spam had always made me "squick"... until I saw this video. Now I'm convinced I've just never seen anyone here cook it correctly! 😅
As someone who has struggled with an ed for years in and out of recovery, the add don’t subtract tip is absolutely my favourite and helps me prevent binge/purge cycles ❤
I love a spam rice bowl. I am so bad at trying to fold seaweed, so I just crumble it into a bowl with rice, spam and scrambled eggs. Super easy to make and even easier to eat. (Also nice cause I have sensory issues with eating with my hands)
This information (not this specific spam recipe) has been so helpful with my kiddo! She really gets the concept of adding to, instead of subtracting from your meals. In small but meaningful ways she has really loved the idea of adding to, not subtracting from, her meals to include fiber and protein to everything she already loves ❤️ she's a child she needs no diet, just healthy options and this and a "veggies starter" have been magnificent upgrades in our house.
Mainland Americas sometimes are crazy when they talk about food. In one sentence they tell you spam and ketchup are unhealthy and bad, but in the other they say they eat sugary cereal/donuts for breakfast everyday.
In all 23 years of my life and as an American, I never had spam until 2 weeks ago. I didn't like it because it's wayyyyy too salty, so I threw it out. Now, I buy the Spam with less sodium. And not all Mainland Americans eat the same things for breakfast, we have greek yogurt, grandola, fresh fruit, smoothies, and yes, we do have cereals, and pop tarts but at least it's quick and easy to make if you are running late to work or school. And who says we eat donuts for breakfast?
Spam is actually only made from pork shoulder and pork ham and cooked well in the can, etc. It's not your normal mystery luncheon meat. It's not as "unhealthy" (bad ingredients) as people think it is.
@@eggsnspam it’s low quality processed meat that is probably mixed with who knows what on top of having tons of chemicals/preservatives. Therefore, unhealthy af! But, hey…during hard times, we gotta survive and do whatever we gotta do, so like I said, is not a big deal eating unhealthy foods once in a while.
@@analozada9475.... just because it has preservatives doesn't mean its unhealthy. Also there is chemicals everywhere. Even in your water because its a chemical so en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_substance
@@marfa.h3526 Sure. You can Believe whatever you want in order to justify eating unhealthy foods. That’s totally up to you. All I know is that eating fresh unprocessed foods is immensely better than eating processed foods. And I am quite aware that we have chemicals everywhere, hence why I have special water filters in my house so I can drink and shower with super clean water, and I wash my vegetables with water, baking soda and or/vinegar to kill bacteria and neutralize all the chemicals that are sprayed on vegetables cuz even organic vegetables get sprayed indirectly with same pesticides as non organic vegetables. I do my best to consume the least amount possible of chemicals, and it works great for me. You do you! 🤷🏻♀️
Just came here to say love your videos! My ADHD makes me hate cooking for myself and your quick & easy recipes have been life savers. I’ve been meaning to eat less takeout for years and and now I finally am. Plus Asian food is my favorite (I’ll love spam musubi forever lol)
Ok yummm tho. I’m definitely trying this! I love spam too but I don’t eat it because it’s processed and whatever but if I have this once in a while that’s alright right? Ahhh I’m so happy now! I’m gonna make this for my po po and gung gungs lunch today! 😊
You’re really helping me change how I see food. You’re so gentle in your delivery and the way you give advice. My doctor (not a nutritionist) actually gave me bad eating advice that left me so sick and in the hospital 😢 So watching you is healing for me.
I've always been afraid of Spam cause my parents hate it and I've always had a texture sensitivity to canned meat, but lately watching videos of Hawaiian and Korean recipes is really selling me on trying it!
Absolutely love your add not subtract motto! It really conveys the importance of moderation and balance - u can still have what u like even if it's "unhealthy" so long as u also balance that with things that are good for you :)
I'm haole but I love spam musubi, mainlanders don't understand what they're missing out on tbh. It's really no worse for you than ham or hot dogs, which is totally fine every once in awhile. Adding veggies and egg is such a great idea, I will definitely do this next time! Thank you for sharing! My southern grandma used to fry us thinly sliced spam until it was brown and crisp on the outside, like well done bacon. I have a core memory of eating this with a full fat glass of milk while playing kirby.
I just love the approach you have to the value of food and the fact that your recipes are 100% realistic, but also healthy and tasty. Thank you for the new perspective you're giving us! ❤
sometimes the biggest value food has is that we enjoy it and that it tastes good and we want to eat it. I love food. I love eating food because it's good.
I'm sure you hear this a lot, but thank you so so much for making these videos. I've tried to change my mindset to "what can I add, not take out" and it's helped removed so much guilt from what I eat. Of course there are always the days when I could eat better/I just eat a bag of chips because it's been A Day, but overall my mindset is slowly changing for the better. I'm now thinking of veggies and substitutes I can add in instead of just crying over quitting cold turkey. This is getting sappy, so just thank you for what you do and I want to say I appreciate you so much!
I struggle to remember or find things to feed myself more often then I realize, and I would kinda beat myself up over it, but your content has made me feel better about my struggles, also I've recently tried spam! It's really good, I made a chicken spam stir fry, Ty for opening me up to new foods!
Thank you so much, I have ADHD and have struggled with my diet and cooking all my adult life. After watching your videos for awhile I really feel like I'm already less stressed when meal planning and cooking. My husband and I both work full time so cooking is always rushed so it's hard to stay healthy. Your videos and tips have made our lives so much easier!
Spam is very unhealthy, mainly cuz of the sodium, but you can just boil it first to get rid of some excess salt and then cook in the sauce after in a pan. This is what I do when I wanna enjoy spam as someone who has kidney failure and has to watch my diet
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Happy AANHPI month!
As someone who was born and raised in Hawaii, spam was an essential component of many meals growing up. When I moved to the mainland, I was told to avoid spam due to its high sodium and saturated fat content. Though I understood the importance of limiting this for health reasons, this wasn’t realistic advice for someone whose favorites foods (e.g. spam musubi, fried rice) included spam. As always, I found the idea of “adding” instead of “subtracting” much more helpful (and culturally sensitive)! Instead of completely avoiding spam, I may add more nutrients to my meal to make it higher in fiber, nutrients, and protein.
This is one of many examples of how AANHPI individuals have diverse cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and practices that significantly influence their health and healthcare decisions. By having AANHPI representation among healthcare professionals (including dietitians), we can better bridge the cultural gap and provide appropriate nutrition and diet advice that respects and aligns with the unique needs and preferences of these communities. This includes understanding dietary preferences and cultural nuances that may affect our eating habits and, therefore, our health!
Obviously, I’m not advocating for people to eat spam every day, but this would be one example of how much more helpful it can be to focus on what to add to, not what to subtract from, your meals.
This is exactly what I learned in my cultural foods class, so glad to see this
What is AANHPI? I haven't heard this term before and I'm bad with acronyms lol
Hi! I love your videos where you add to things to make it more nutritious.i am looking for more videos and inspo for this as I am prone to cravings lol do you have a website or Instagram or any other socials with more videos/ideas? :)
@@leobeboop4944Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Your videos are awesome, keep it up! Ill be waiting for your cookbook. 👍🏽
The add not subtract has been one of my favorite nutrition tips🤍
same!
Same! It’s really help incorporate more balanced meals with vegges and I’m discovery that’s there’s also more flavor
It is such a simple principle but flies in the face of all of the disordered eating garbage we’re taught. I love it.
Me too, I’m a very very picky eater and if I subtract much more from my diet I will literally have nothing left so it’s a much more healthy mindset for me :3
@@lilypad2714 Me three! Diet culture has ruined me because I feel like I’m not deserving of foods like spam and rice. I really appreciate this channel and how she talks about health and nutrition, but not in a restrictive way.
this made me SO hungry. the veggies probably brighten up the salty spam mmmm
Oh my god I love your channel!! It’s awesome that we watch the same person!!
Omg hi I watch your videos all the time 😊
I read this comment in your voice 😂
@@leikufu so did I 😂😂
@@leikufu same 💀
I really appreciate your concept of adding nutritious elements to meals instead of worrying about restricting the not-so-nutritious
Your motto of adding to, not subtracting from meals has done a ton for me in my own life as far as both losing weight and enjoying food i used to feel guilty over. Thank you for spreading your knowledge. It matters
I really like that advice "always focus on what you can add to not what you can subtract from your meals" that emphasizes adding healthy options without sacrificing the foods you love. It also means you end up eating smaller portions of those foods you love when they end up not being the healthiest choices but not without sacrificing the taste you love. Very good advice that will keep people wanting to eat healthier.
You're so right. Next time, I'm getting a burger AND chicken nuggets! Being healthy is so easy!
@@Dremthtroll
@@pookiedookiedoonot a troll, just pointing out how ridiculous it is to think food addicts will replace unhealthy foods with healthy foods if they ADD to their already existing foods.
@@kaydenl6836Yeah, but it’s kind of missing the point. This video is specifically referencing people that get told that a specific ingredient (like spam) is unhealthy and should be avoided. Thats pretty different than what they referenced, which is adding a second unhealthy mean onto the first :D
@@Dremthyou’re clearly not the brightest
I just wanna say that your "see what you can add to, not subtract from" advice has been really helpful in shifting how I think about my diet. I always appreciate you showing it in action!
How does this good and nice comment has 0 replies!? I agree with you. Her advice is awesome and I really appreciate her ❤
@@Angelina_Swiftie Are you a bot
@@franklinauguste415Try adding more sugar to ur diet to balance out ur bitter personality 🎉🩷
@@Monamiinx That’s a new one
@@123newjersey3 no I'm not 😂
You can pull some of the sodium out of regular spam by slicing it up and dunking it in boiling water for a minute or so, before frying it.
Doesn't affect the taste much, but it's a lot less salty.
My Dad did that for years.
This is the real pro-tip.
So good to know. My dad made Spam for us when I was growing up, but it was always too salty for my taste. Know I know the secret.
Just get the less sodium one
@jordanp7961 sometimes it's not easy to get the low sodium one.
I typically will soak my spam after I cut it up in cold water for a while. I do the same with jarred chipped beef. It helps draw some of the saltiness without losing the flavor.
The local shops in my community only carry regular spam. So it's not easy to access everywhere :)
I love the idea of “add to your meals”! I come from a family with poor dietary habits so my first instincts aren’t always the best but I think, as long as I keep portion size in mind, this advice will be super helpful! Thanks! ❤
as a kid of a poor family, spam was definitely a main that we had, mostly for dinner. I absolutely live it.
Spam and the plastic shrink wrapped "ham" that had that same firm yet spongey texture.
What is the green colour thin sheet- type thing she wrapped everything in? Is it made of rice?
@@zoyaali9545its seaweed im pretty sure, it tastes rlly good
@@zoyaali9545you've never seen seaweed before?...
@@deadosaka1712 no
I was bullied for eating spam in middle school, so I always appreciate when people aren’t afraid to declare their love for it!
@Ann Fr
I’d cripple you lmao
Spam allthough being a processed food is actually a much better option than sausages or store kept minces. It is made of things like smoked hams and is actually considered 'luxurious'
@@viduraherath4008compared to pollish sausages in a jar thats just expensive, overprocesser, and over spiced because of shitty quality of meat
Just because it’s canned food doesn’t mean we poor. Food is food. Just like everyone eat rice. Don’t matter how rich you are. Everyone the same. All colors even spam colors and different spam flavors but it’s still spam. Gave this dietitian a name. Beautiful spam being. Mahalo my sistah! 🤙🏽 auuuuuraaaii
I love how you don't put down those who struggle with affording healthy food options but instead show us how to make a healthier dish out of what is affordable. You are so kind and intelligent, I'm really enjoying following you. Thank you for the inclusion and not a shaming attitude. ❤
Thank you for teaching me how to eat more then just noodles as a teenager who’s rlly busy with school and sports you’ve helped alot
“Always remember what you can add to not subtract from your meals”
That’s the best advice ever
No, its not.
why? won't you get fat? portions do affect your weight
-Adds pepperoni to pizza-
@@deechomeecho Forcing yourself not to eat the things you like for the sake of losing weight can create an unhealthy relationship with food.
Say you want a cookie; rather than restricting yourself from eating it, you can balance it out by incorporating things like Greek yoghurt and fresh fruits for something that's nutritious and will leave you satisfied.
Building upon it is much better than having one cookie and then going back for another because you're still hungry.
I hope I explained that well? I'm not sure.
@@chaiteeths3373 That actually sounds legit and seems like a good way to prevent binging, but, again, what if someone really wants to lose weight and reduce the amount of food they're eating? Portions do contribute to weight gain. If you're around 5'3 with not much muscle, you can't be eating like a sumo wrestler. Yk what I'm saying?
You’re one of my favs on here! ❤ you’re content is just real and trustworthy. Keep up the good work and teaching us delicious healthy meal ideas!
the crisp! the crunch!!
I grew up in the southern US and we always loved to eat spam for breakfast. Love that Hawaii truly appreciates it!
My college breakfasts were always a fried span and egg sandwich on a bagel with either cream cheese or pimento cheese; cheap, filling, and delicious.
Thin sliced spam fried to a crisp with some fried eggs on the side and refried beans and a flour tortilla and salsa because I’m Hispanic uff that’s some good eating
@jaimevillarreal3276 thin slices aren't bad but thick slices and all that sodium kills ..thin slices literally daily won't effect you but people eat the equivalent of 6 thin slices in one slice...I'd make it little thicker than paper
@@marcohvac8902sodium is not bad!!
@phoenix315 lol..for blood pressure it is ...in moderation it's essential to life you need salt but not a can of spam amount..in moderation everything is fine!!!
I’m Aussie and always think it’s bizarre when people say spam is cheaper or more affordable because here it costs more than fresh raw chicken or pork meat… I’d love to know if it’s the spam that’s more expensive or the other meat is cheaper than other countries
No that's probably because it's imported it's a cheap/ration type food here and honestly it makes me a little sad that so many cultures who have already been so affected by colonialism are now proudly eating the filler/scraps fake meat they were offered by invading governments feeding them the worst quality food possible and claiming any critique of its healthy ness is moot - eat what you want but stop telling us that spreading proper nutritional information about the healing nature of food is bad
Funny you mention because Spam is kind of a luxury here in South Korea lol. We give it as home welcoming gifts and whatnot. It’s not super expensive but it does store very well, has a long shelf life. I suppose tinned food is seen as more “affordable”?
Same here in Japan! So yeah these “cheat meals” are just super expensive for me so I don’t even bother because it’s not worth it 😆
People in the U.S. typically see Spam as poor people's food. It used to be more affordable than fresh meat and had the added benefit of shelf life. I grew up poor so we usually had a few cans to tie us over. I am no longer poor but still love Spam and have it now and then.
Spam is super expensive! Also, there are other cheaper luncheon meat options.
As a Puerto Rican, you can never go wrong with arroz con jamonilla
Spam and rice is the GOAT!!!
I would eat all of that then pass out lol! Looks so delicious and that bread looks so good lol
I honestly love Kylie’s videos so much. She does not shame anyone about their food choices because of preference or circumstances. She always points toward ways to make it work better for you.
Yes, my child's pediatrician shamed everything we ate! Crackers bad, fruit smoothies bad! I'm like I'm trying lady!🤣
I have issues getting myself to eat, i just forget to do so because i just dont feel the need to eat. But your channel has really inspired me to start setting alarms and eating food ❤
u sound like u have adhd..i have it too and have issues with drinking and eating
I’m the same way! I only ever really feel the need to eat maybe once a day, in the evening, but that’s only occasionally. I have digestive problems on top of my forgetting to eat and drink, which make it hard for me to eat breakfast because my body is just physically not ready for food when I first wake up. So I have to set alarms for lunch and dinner.
I pray that you get better in Jesus' name. It may be something that you want to discuss with your doctor.
i have the exact same problem!! i dont know what causes it, but i really dont feel the need to eat and i dont know how otherwise feels like, or maybe i have forgotten. nonetheless, EVERYONE already proposes to me the idea to set up alarms but when i get home i just forget that part of the conversation and this is the 9TH TIME i forget to do this. i really wanna find out why i have this issue, but i hope you will deal with it well!!
I'm jealous, I have the opposite problem sadly 😢
Lovely videos 🙏
Promoting realistic nutrion advice is just awesome !!!
Sooo much BS on SoMe these days..
My parents were both in the military during WWII and they cooked with lots of canned foods. To this day I love spam and also canned plums!
I LOVE your approach! “Focus on what you Can add to, not subtract from, your lunch.” This is what I’ve been doing but didn’t know how to put it into words.
Or you can just eat the whole can with some soda crackers like I did in high-school
@@GrosvnerMcaffrey😂 the og way
Haha CAN… good one
Same thing applies to weight loss it's very helpful when someone is transitioning diets or including more protein according to their fitness routine
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I absolutely love your advice. It helps nutrition feel more approachable 🥰
Nothing about SPAM is nutritious...
@@daveyjones8969There are plenty of things throughout all cultures that are not health foods. She is showing us how we can eat what we enjoy in a nutritious way. This is a filling meal with protein, veggies and a little bit of a guilty pleasure so we can still enjoy what we like while we fuel our bodies.
Spam is not nutritious at all. You need to unplug if you believe what these people say. You know what’s healthy for you, this is not.
@@MasterMayhem78 When it smells like dog food, it's not good for you. Just like that Puritan brand stew...
I also checked, and there's over 3500mg of sodium in one can...
@@MasterMayhem78 Again, nobody said spam is nutritious. This is an option to add nutrition to something you might eat anyway that is not good for you. Not a health food, you still crave it, nice to be able to eat it in a way that will still feed your body.
Unplug long enough to learn how to read for understanding amd conversation rather than a sassy internet clapback.
I loveeee Spam! This looks amazing ❤
Absolutely love the tip of adding rather than subtracting. Plus you do have low sodium options for spam which is what I tend to go for anyway.
I’m Puerto Rican and we love Spam too! One classic meal is rice, beans, Spam and avocado…very similar vibe. Love your approach to food❤❤❤
Same here. Spam white rice and fried egg. It was our struggle meal on those rough weeks.
Spam and avocado? Who would’ve thought! I think the fatty rich taste would really balance out the savory flavor of spam. I know what I’m making for lunch tomorrow :P
Sometimes, it was spam on the side of arroz juntos - other times, it was spam mixed into rice w/ beans on top. It's so flavourful & I definitely miss eating it! Will probably make some soon & serve it w/ a side salad to bump up the nutrition. 💕
I introduced my fiancee to spam cooked the PR way bc apparently white people dont cook spam they eat it raw like vienna sausage, and she thought thats what it was supposed to taste like.
I was like... honey.... just because it's edible don't mean it's *edible*
Yesssss I knew y’all were cook in PR
I’m half Japanese Spam Musubi is my favorite and lots of people make it without the egg, I’m so happy you included it. *I boil the spam before frying to reduce sodium
I'm going to try it!
I started buying the low sodium spam. Not because I'm worried about my sodium intake , though, but because I often prepare it with things that are also salty, so it can become too salty.
im half japanese half hawaiian, im surprised how uncommon spam musubi's are in the mainland. Everyone i've made them for end up loving them!
I never thought about boiling it... but it makes sense. Unfortunately, I have developed an odd allergic reaction to pork...😢
@@IMChrysalis Not all stores carry it, but they make a turkey spam! I do recommend adding some sort of fat when frying it because it definitely is leaner.
“Focus on what you can add, not what you can subtract from” has CHANGED the way I eat/snack. When I’m hungry now, I have more protein and veggie filled plates which is what my journey was missing, thank you so much
Love this thank you!
You always saying to focus on what you can add to your meals, not take away has immensely helped me eat healthier and crave eating healthier foods. Thank you so much for this simple but useful advice.
tbh I agree completely. My mom is a dietician and this is what she has told me and my 2 sisters for our whole lives. Nothing is unhealthy if you have it from time to time and always focus on what you can add to get all the nutrients you need for the day because there’s no need to waste time worrying about what you could have taken out. This is like-the first video where a dietician isn’t like-‘spam is unhealthy’ tysm 💗💗✨✨
How often can I drink bleach?
@@user-xb6dk4zl7lwow, hilarious. Gold star.
It's still unhealthy... it just won't affect you as much.
@@user-xb6dk4zl7ljust a sip, its very addictive
@@user-xb6dk4zl7l as often as you want if it’s in your cocaine
I recently had this where it had pickled daikon, cucumber and carrot… fantastic
I feel like finding your channel is going to help me get the inspiration and help I need to eat better.
The best, most important thing my nutrition education taught me was moderation. Restricting things from a diet (unless you have to because of health reasons) is just not going to end well.
You're my favourite healthy food person to follow. You're so relatable! You understand the various challenges people are facing and give realistic options and ideas. Thank you!
Same, was raised on it and definitely crave it time to time
In hong kong (where I live now), one of the popular breakfast options is instant noodle (demae iccho) with multiple topping option; one of those is luncheon meat. I often get this breakfast (whereas in my home country spam is considered "poor" people food).
I love that you focus on what can be added to a meal for nutrition rather than just saying not to eat certain things at all. It’s definitely more realistic!
one issue with that way of thinking: it's far from being that simple, the problem is not always that something isn't nutritious (enough). Here, the problem is you're eating cured or canned meat that's been cooked, the nitrites responsible for you not catching botulism from that spam unfortunately aren't particularly good for you, and especially when heated turn into nasty stuff for your body to take care of, something quite carcinogenic if I remember correctly. You can't offset this by adding some lettuce or eggs
tip: if you're eating spam because it's cheap, chicken thigh is possibly even cheaper, and you can get many lean proteins at a fraction of the cost if you buy them a few days before they expire, when they're on clearance, and you can also freeze those to extend shelf life of course.
@@justalonelypoteto exactly, i've been looking for this comment. if i really only focused on adding to my meals instead of taking away, i'd be at like 300% sodium levels everyday from drinking ramen broth. is that really worth it, even if i'm hitting all my other required nutrients?
@@LaCarteRouge I'm guessing it's because people figure that the average joe has a very low nutrient density intake, but considering the fact that, you know, people don't regularly get scurvy anymore I doubt it's that serious (as in that it's not what we should concern ourselves with first). For sure it's a concern, but like you said this well-meaning advice often could exacerbate other issues that are arguably already more important to fix. I myself noticed this when I tried to apply the, frankly not bad, advice of adding to small meals so they'll actually keep you satiated for long enough to prevent constant snacking, as it turns out while 2 slices of bread with either salted pb or smoked salmon do make a bunch of scrambled eggs and whites more filling, but they also add 2-3g of salt by themselves :/
Love this!! As an Appalachian, I can say we love our spam here. It’s a fave of mine, fried with potatoes and served with soup beans & cornbread. 😊
Yeah I was gonna say disgust is definitely not the attitude towards it in the south or appalachian areas.
@@wabisabi8875 definitely not! It tickled me when I went to Hawaii on vacation and saw spam on restaurant menus.
Spam sandwich 🥪 with mayo & raw onions
Spam was eating all the time growing up in the early 80s for me born in Houston tx. Then I got stationed in Hawaii from 2011-2015 I was getting spam with everything lol
i was born in hawaii too! i was so sad when we moved and still wanna be there to this day.
I was born in Maryland in a poor neighborhood and Spam was one of the most affordable meats. And while we’re all grown up and living nice lives unlike my siblings I still enjoy Spam. We got teased for eating it but for me Spam brings back memories of cooking with my mom
grew up in California. My parents loved to go to Hawaii and went nearly every year. The one thing my mom did not understand was the fondness the Hawaiians had of Spam. Mom was wrong. Spam is amazing!
😅😅😅 so good right! 😋🫶🏾🌞
I grew up in the southern US and we used to eat Spam all the time. I loved eating as a bacon substitute with breakfast.
Last time I had Spam was about fifty or sixty years ago as a child. I remember liking the texture, but recall that Spam was quite salty. That was a long while ago, so my memory of it might be wrong.
You're the most legitimate "diet" based channel I've seen. Thank you for encouraging a truly healthy relationship with food!
I know, it’s so refreshing after seeing so many “nutrionists” (not registered dietitians) recommended to me by youtube who provide diet advice that borders on recommending disordered eating!
I comepletly agree with you on the spam thing. My mom was born, raised, and is Native Hawaiian but moved to the mainland in her 20s. Since Hawaii is/apart of her culture, I have learnt a lot about it. I can make homemade poke, spam musubi, etc. I know those are more local foods on the island rather than traditional Hawaiian food, but a Kalua pig or Opihi is a little out of my resources.😂
Thank you so much for all you do! This is one of my favorites we have tried
omg i saw this video on tumblr... keep doing what youre doing, you have amazing advice
My Pape was in the US Navy during WW2, and they all were served so much spam that he refused to eat it afterwards.
I actually really like Spam fried with potatoes!
my family, puerto ricans, are obsessed with spam. theres always a can or two of spam laying around, and it was especially helpful and cheap to eat when living in new york. its just overall a great and delicious alternative to super expensive meats. i rlly hate when people say its nasty and nobody should ever eat it, because growing up, it was all i could eat
😅p
I grew up in Alabama every summer .I hate this sh!t an was forced to eat it, I hated going down there with my grandmother...I'm still healing from the experience of that lady and that damn spam
@@karla1579holy shit! 😂😂😂
@@Katsu_ragi 😂🤣😄 the worse part is THIS IS THE DAMN TRUTH... the lady that was sapose to be my grandmother is my nightmare an all the dumb stuff she forced me to eat that I didn't like.
My mother spoiled me and I couldn't wait till summer was over to depart from her hateful azz.
My whole family down there is southern blacks an my mom messed around and got with a Sicilian man got married and had me (OOOH BOY) if you know Sicilians don't shut there mouths and use their hands alot, and are fairly violent
So with that being said...they couldn't handle me, I was a awfully stubborn and not giving a f#ck child I was bad like really bad, but she was sapose to love me not be my enemy I WAS THE KID IN THE SITUATION
@@karla1579 I'm sorry, but your story is so freaking funny. Picturing the whole scenario has me on the floor.
Not gonna lie that looks so good 😍
Made these today, they are awesome. New family favorite
I'm so glad you posted this video!! I'm from South Korea, and spam is a popular grocery in my culture. I was quite surprised when people in the States really hate spam 😂 I don't wanna say spam is such a super food... but still, I like pan-fried spam with freshly cooked rice 🍚( and don't forget Kimchi... 😊) thank you for showing your love for food based on your own culture so that people can understand more cultural diversity!
Is spam expensive in Korea these days? I'm Korean too but one can of spam is nearly $4 in the states😢 All of my childhood foods have become too expensive to eat: fried spam, l.a. kalbi😭
@chai lattes it's been a long time for me to buy spam in Korea, but as long as I'm understanding, yeah, it's expensive, lol... at least, a can of spam would cost around or more than 4 bucks 😂
@@justjustinajuliana I've been craving spam, but it's so pricey we have to wait until it's on sale😭
I'm from Kansas and my family grew up pretty poor so we love a good spam and egg sandwich (or spam and cheese, spam and lettuce, lots of other things)
I'm from the states, and spam had always made me "squick"... until I saw this video. Now I'm convinced I've just never seen anyone here cook it correctly! 😅
As someone who has struggled with an ed for years in and out of recovery, the add don’t subtract tip is absolutely my favourite and helps me prevent binge/purge cycles ❤
I love a spam rice bowl. I am so bad at trying to fold seaweed, so I just crumble it into a bowl with rice, spam and scrambled eggs. Super easy to make and even easier to eat. (Also nice cause I have sensory issues with eating with my hands)
This information (not this specific spam recipe) has been so helpful with my kiddo! She really gets the concept of adding to, instead of subtracting from your meals. In small but meaningful ways she has really loved the idea of adding to, not subtracting from, her meals to include fiber and protein to everything she already loves ❤️ she's a child she needs no diet, just healthy options and this and a "veggies starter" have been magnificent upgrades in our house.
I grew up with that and I am from Croatia. So suprised how far this dish actually spread out
Not surprisingly due to its versatility and shelf life, like fermented foods or canned beans.
Us South East Asians live off of spam. If we don’t have either spam or rice in the household, that’s when we know it’s time to go grocery shopping.
@@allenrosales9738 Is it cheaper than eggs?
Mainland Americas sometimes are crazy when they talk about food. In one sentence they tell you spam and ketchup are unhealthy and bad, but in the other they say they eat sugary cereal/donuts for breakfast everyday.
In all 23 years of my life and as an American, I never had spam until 2 weeks ago. I didn't like it because it's wayyyyy too salty, so I threw it out. Now, I buy the Spam with less sodium. And not all Mainland Americans eat the same things for breakfast, we have greek yogurt, grandola, fresh fruit, smoothies, and yes, we do have cereals, and pop tarts but at least it's quick and easy to make if you are running late to work or school. And who says we eat donuts for breakfast?
From America...Detroit. I've never had a donut for breakfast. That's a silly assumption
Thank you for this!!! 💚
Add not subtract is a golden callout. I’m glad TH-cam gave me your video!
“Eating unhealthy foods once in a while is not a big deal as long as most of your food intake is healthy. ☺️”
spitting facts
Spam is actually only made from pork shoulder and pork ham and cooked well in
the can, etc. It's not your normal mystery luncheon meat. It's not as "unhealthy" (bad ingredients) as people think it is.
@@eggsnspam it’s low quality processed meat that is probably mixed with who knows what on top of having tons of chemicals/preservatives. Therefore, unhealthy af! But, hey…during hard times, we gotta survive and do whatever we gotta do, so like I said, is not a big deal eating unhealthy foods once in a while.
@@analozada9475.... just because it has preservatives doesn't mean its unhealthy. Also there is chemicals everywhere. Even in your water because its a chemical so
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_substance
@@marfa.h3526
Sure. You can Believe whatever you want in order to justify eating unhealthy foods. That’s totally up to you. All I know is that eating fresh unprocessed foods is immensely better than eating processed foods. And I am quite aware that we have chemicals everywhere, hence why I have special water filters in my house so I can drink and shower with super clean water, and I wash my vegetables with water, baking soda and or/vinegar to kill bacteria and neutralize all the chemicals that are sprayed on vegetables cuz even organic vegetables get sprayed indirectly with same pesticides as non organic vegetables. I do my best to consume the least amount possible of chemicals, and it works great for me. You do you! 🤷🏻♀️
This dish looks incredible!! Thank you for sharing it with us 🥰🩷
Just came here to say love your videos! My ADHD makes me hate cooking for myself and your quick & easy recipes have been life savers. I’ve been meaning to eat less takeout for years and and now I finally am. Plus Asian food is my favorite (I’ll love spam musubi forever lol)
I love this thank you
Ok yummm tho. I’m definitely trying this! I love spam too but I don’t eat it because it’s processed and whatever but if I have this once in a while that’s alright right? Ahhh I’m so happy now! I’m gonna make this for my po po and gung gungs lunch today! 😊
You’re really helping me change how I see food.
You’re so gentle in your delivery and the way you give advice.
My doctor (not a nutritionist) actually gave me bad eating advice that left me so sick and in the hospital 😢 So watching you is healing for me.
THAT LOOKS SOOO GOOD ⁉️⁉️ def trying tyyy
I've always been afraid of Spam cause my parents hate it and I've always had a texture sensitivity to canned meat, but lately watching videos of Hawaiian and Korean recipes is really selling me on trying it!
Absolutely love your add not subtract motto! It really conveys the importance of moderation and balance - u can still have what u like even if it's "unhealthy" so long as u also balance that with things that are good for you :)
I love these videos. The advice is easily applicable and the food is delicious. Thank you!
Oh my gosh, I love these ideas.
Wow I’m definitely going to sub, it’s hard to not listen when the facts sound and look good.
I'm haole but I love spam musubi, mainlanders don't understand what they're missing out on tbh. It's really no worse for you than ham or hot dogs, which is totally fine every once in awhile. Adding veggies and egg is such a great idea, I will definitely do this next time! Thank you for sharing!
My southern grandma used to fry us thinly sliced spam until it was brown and crisp on the outside, like well done bacon. I have a core memory of eating this with a full fat glass of milk while playing kirby.
I like hiw you mentioned 4 time of meat I'm grossed out by... I guess at least I'm consistent 😂
I just love the approach you have to the value of food and the fact that your recipes are 100% realistic, but also healthy and tasty. Thank you for the new perspective you're giving us! ❤
Thanks for advice,I love and I know follow you starting today
I remember watching challenge videos growing up and they always used spam as a punishment and every time I’m like “wait why is that a punishment???”
sometimes the biggest value food has is that we enjoy it and that it tastes good and we want to eat it. I love food. I love eating food because it's good.
I'd love to try this!
ALWAYS LOVE THE TIPS KYLIE! ❤
You helped me so much with your last statement. I always think of it when I eat. Thank you❤
I would love to try this with Corned Beef.
instant subscribe, this is so realistic and I love the "add not subtract" tip!
This looks delicious, definitely saving this video for later so that I can make it myself! 😋🫶🏻
You've earned a subscriber❤It's refreshing to see some more hawaii locals on my youtube feed.
I like how you focus on adding healthy things to your meals rather than taking things away. Definitely feels more manageable and less stressful
❤U& your ideas!😋
Omg this looks so good I want to try
It’s sweetness’s energy for me !!!❤️❤️
I love her vibe .
I'm sure you hear this a lot, but thank you so so much for making these videos. I've tried to change my mindset to "what can I add, not take out" and it's helped removed so much guilt from what I eat. Of course there are always the days when I could eat better/I just eat a bag of chips because it's been A Day, but overall my mindset is slowly changing for the better. I'm now thinking of veggies and substitutes I can add in instead of just crying over quitting cold turkey. This is getting sappy, so just thank you for what you do and I want to say I appreciate you so much!
I struggle to remember or find things to feed myself more often then I realize, and I would kinda beat myself up over it, but your content has made me feel better about my struggles, also I've recently tried spam! It's really good, I made a chicken spam stir fry, Ty for opening me up to new foods!
Thank you for this. ❤
I’m also born and raised in Hawaii and I have to say, spam musubi’s are one of my go-to’s.
Thank you so much, I have ADHD and have struggled with my diet and cooking all my adult life. After watching your videos for awhile I really feel like I'm already less stressed when meal planning and cooking. My husband and I both work full time so cooking is always rushed so it's hard to stay healthy. Your videos and tips have made our lives so much easier!
growing up in the philippines, i love spam so much. It’s a staple breakfast food here too!
my mom grew up in Hawaii and that made spam a household food growing up even when we're living on the other side of the country!
Spam is very unhealthy, mainly cuz of the sodium, but you can just boil it first to get rid of some excess salt and then cook in the sauce after in a pan. This is what I do when I wanna enjoy spam as someone who has kidney failure and has to watch my diet
Boiling spam??