Hello from Turkey to the beloved Japan! About the olive oil... I am from the west part of Turkey where olive is very abundant. it is the indispensible part of our cuisine. Anyhow, there has been a debate going on whether olive oil gets oxidant when it is exposed to the heat. So, I have started adding raw olive oil to the already-cooked dish. And if I have to use some oil right away to fry or saute, I go for 'ghee' or cold pressed organic sun flower oil; if no other option, I still go for olive oil. In eastern culture, ghee is believed to be very healthy and nutritious and quite resistant to heat. Thank you for your videos, they are so inspiring and lovely. Hope to watch more of them. Wish you the best!
They are unhealthy due to high saturated fat content. Better to cook with no oil at all, since it is a processed food. Excess fat is linked to atherosclerosis, heart disease and diabetes.
Hey there, a quick note. Acrylamide is in alot of foods when they are raised to a high temp. It can be found in teas, coffees, rice and bread products, and i think i couple of things like olives and other similar types of plant based foods. the acrylamide is a chemical product of high temperatures within the presence of certain sugers by a process known as the mallard reaction. in other words, that reaction that means the seared golden brown goodness we all love so much create acrylamide as a by product in things not meat, fish, poultry, or dairy! however the levels of acrylamide are so low as to not pose a serious health risk unless you over consume over a long period of time. in other words, if you are obese eating nothing but fried foods.
Thank you for the term. I learned about 2 months ago the history of vegetable oils and how bad fried foods are. This video was very illuminating. I'm sharing i even though you probably already know for others to learn from it. I was floored when I watched it though. ruclips.net/video/Q2UnOryQiIY/видео.html
@@Hundemon1992 ...look it up? literally anywhere? FDA, and other sites, papers if you want to go full neckbeard redditor. it forms as part of frying, roasting. its the end result of an amino acid and a couple options for dicarbonyl compounds which due to being reduced go to either an aldehyde or acrolein (i think) which will end up at acrylamide. literally any effort on your part will provide information. im sort of amazed you couldn't find it.
@@Hundemon1992 look it up, or ask a chef cook. also his virgin olive oil is good quality BUT it‘s not perfectly suited for higher temperatures for cooking meat for example. he needs an olive oil which can be used at higher temperatures. in germany „cold pressed“ oils are only used for lil heat and for salads for example.
@@brotherhoodz97 he couldn‘t find it, because he didn‘t even bother to search for it. he want‘s others to give him the link so he can just click it. laziness…
Organic Coconut Oil is very VERSATILE and can cook at greater temperatures too. Thank you for your own expertise on living life as a MINIMALIST and more interesting ways to LIVE. ,
Actually, the presence of acrylamide is NOT specifically labeled throughout the US on the shelf of foods that have this ingredient, as shown in the chips you showed at 1:47. The requirement to shelf-label acrylamide is specific to a California state law (as stated on the notice). The other 49 states do not have this requirement/law. You would have to look at the list of ingredients on the package's label to know what is in the item you're purchasing. (A full consolidated list, disclosing all of the ingredients in any food item, IS required to be shown on a label, across all 50 states and territories of the US.)
you are awesome ,you not only as a teacher in japan for your students. but also become our best brother , i inspired much from ur video . much love and care to you , from malaysia
As an Italian viewer, I can only say… using olive oil for cooking is the best! Use it forever 🤣 only, don’t burn it: be very careful using it. It’s also really good for seasoning salads and some meat and fish dishes.
Can i ask what exactly you mean by 'don't burn it'? I usually shallow frying for max 10-15 mins. But I've been avoiding extra virgin olive oil for heating as i heard it is not good. But now I'm reading something different from Italian person and I'm just curious! Thank you.
I agree with the below comments. Olive oil becomes toxic when used for frying as it has a low smoking point. A better alternative would be rapeseed oil or coconut oil. I still use olive oil but for seasoning salads as good quality extra virgin oil is delicious.
Avocado oil can be a really good alternative to cheaper cooking oils and butter, it has a really high smoke point and is used in a lot of south east Asian countries like Indonesia and I think Malaysia as well but I'm not super sure
In the States, we’re crazy about olive oil but it can’t withstand high heat so I use avocado oil. But avocados and the oil are just expensive here; that’s how they make money here. If it’s good for your health, it would be costly.
malaysian here. avocado oil is not very popular here, avocados in general are also very expensive. malaysia's largest export is palm oil so we naturally use a lot of that in daily cooking.
@@frigg6373 no problem. avocados are about 1 USD per fruit here. fruits are usually measured by their weight, the fact that they're priced per piece is definitely steep. luckily i don't care much for them.
Hello , yes olive oil is healthy. I am from Greece and here we cook just with olive oil and we use it also in our salads a lot of it. Like in a salad with tomatoes , cucumber, onion, pepper, parsley and oregano 🙂
Hi, here in Spain we also use olive oil for everything!!! We make toasts with olive oil, tomate and Iberian cured ham for breakfast and it tastes delicious! We even use it for frying, the taste is better, but some people prefer using sunflower oil instead for frying because it is cheaper. Thanks for your video!!🇪🇸
I like using coconut oil for cooking because it has a higher heat tolerance than olive oil. I love extra virgin olive oil and use that on cold salad or as a drizzle to add flavor once the food is already prepared.
Cooking oils: according to the Weston Price diet, one should use solid fats only for cooking, such as coconut oil or animal fats (preferably organic). Cold pressed olive oil is good, but avoid heating it and use it for salad only.
Try this: Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon o matcha in Half liter very cold water. Take it with you and drink during all day long. The more time passes, the more L-teanine goes over caffeine and you can experience the extreme calmness it gives (also called "to be tea drunk"). If that is too much for you, add some lemon drop: it will slow down oxidation.
As an arab, I'm so used to eating dates that I got bored of it (but I still love it) and consider it healthy, in my culture we only eat odd amounts (1,3,5,7,9 etc) the most common is 3 since it's a healthy amount, poorer people who struggle to find food eat far more and people who are on a diet eat 1. During Ramadan, we fast (no food even no water) from sun rise to sun set, and the first food we eat are dates because one of the health benefits of eating dates is restoring all the minerals and vitamins we lost throughout our fasting and gives us a boost of energy. I really love your videos and it had inspired me to become a minimalist, thank you 😊 ❤ Also please don't use extra Virginia olive oil, it's unhealthy if you use it for cooking, use regular olive oil (it shouldn't say extra virgin or even virgin) also its great for eliminating split ends and softening the skin, arab women have used it for centuries and my grandmother used to heat it up and smear it on my belly when I had a stomach ache.
@@karinjohnstone6690 I searched the reason why (I translated it to english so it may come a bit weird) and it said "And about the odd number recommended by the Messenger, may God bless him and grant him peace, an American researcher says: The benefit of eating dates or wet in odd numbers is that in this case the sugars are transformed into carbohydrates that give the body energy. But if a person eats them in even numbers, the sugars are converted into sugars and potassium, which affects kidney functions" its so cool how the amount you eat of anything affects you. Muslims and arabs eat odd amounts because that is what the prophet mohammad pbuh did and it became a sunnah and part of an eating etiquette. But years later we found out why he always ate in odd amounts.
Last month I watched two US women (apparently "hair doctors") who said don't use oil for your hair. And I laughed at their statement cause literally people all over the world have used oil for their hair for thousands of years.
@@NoctLightCloud damn their statement is false because if I don't add oil to my hair 10m before taking a shower (usually an h before so my hair will benefit from the oil) my hair would become dry and frizzy, besides oil adds extra shine and smoothness to the hair so idk what they were on about
@@crabbearyscottage9899 That's so strange that the doctors said not to use oil for your hair......because what do they think is in store bought hair products but fake oils !!
I did appreciate the video, but could not follow you on some things I cannot consume green tea (makes my stomach cramp badly) so matcha is definitely off the table. Coffee is not an issue since I only consume one cup in the morning, but would not matter because caffeine relaxes me (yes all people are different). I have changed my coffee though, I use lactose free, low-fat milk with my coffee each morning and have changed to honey as you did. I live in Texas in the USA and the local honey is necessary because of my extreme allergies. Honey works better than allergy shots. I do use local fresh pressed olive oil, but really prefer coconut oil for the flavor in most foods I prepare. You are so right about the sugar. I have not managed to eliminate this one, but I am working on it. When I use sugar to cook, I do use raw sugar, but I need to work harder to eliminate sugar entirely. I will try the dates, they are not a common food here so I have never tasted them. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
I switched to avocado oil. It's healthy fat I use it to cook everything I use oil for, including popping popcorn on the stove top. I found that olive has strong floral taste that doesn't taste good when I cooked my popcorn. Avocado oil is tasteless. My nutritionist approved it, as well
I didn't know avocado oil existed. But I'm not really a fan of avocado products since to produce avocados deforestation has increased drastically (to produce avocados and quinoa) so, dunno if I'll try. Frankly I love avocado taste A LOT and so on, but every time I see one I feel so guilty 😭 so I'm trying to avoid big avocados consumes. But thank you for the knowledge.
in Spain we love olive oil, you can use it in too many forms and its the best way to cook healthy but, you shouldt use it to fried food because this type of oil cant resist hight temperature. The sunflower oil its better to fried.
For a nutty full flavor, I use sesame oil. Just be careful to check whether it can be used for high heat / extended time. I like it for stir fry and when I make rice.
Love the channel! I also live in Japan! I wanted to suggest not using Teflon non stick pans, as they also contain dangerous chemicals if overheated or scratched.
I've been using cast iron pans for years now, and just recently got a couple carbon steel pans. Cast iron retains heat really well, carbon steel heats up quickly. With consistent use and seasoning, they are slick as butter. They last a lifetime, maybe generations. The perfect cookware for a minimalist. All you have to do after using them is scrub them with a bit of soap and water, or salt, then heat them up a bit on the stove and rub a tiny bit of oil on them with an old rag or t-shirt. Learned that from Cowboy Kent Rollins here on the RUclipss. 🤙
I fully agree on green tea over coffee. The alert but calm energy is next level. I use sunflower oil and avocado oil for most foods and save olive oil for Italian or other Mediterranean cuisine.
My fav drink for lunch and dinner is genmai cha. I use loose tea and brew it in a beautiful iron Japanese teapot. I had a Japanese neighbor and friend when I lived in Manhattan and she introduced me to it. I use extra virgin cold pressed olive oil that has a date on it for cooking and salads. The date tells when it was first pressed so you know the age of the oil you are using...best to use within 2 yrs of date. For high heat, I use avocado oil and for Asian dishes a little toasted sesame oil. Whenever available, buy organic oils.
Realizing a food you eat is making you feel bad, then stopping eating it, is sometimes a difficult habit to start but soooo amazing to do ! I'm allergic to so many foods in a bunch of different ways. I used to be an adventure-foodie before I knew about the allergies, and now I mainly eat plain basic foods and I'm so thankful for every meal that doesn't make me feel awful. Thank you for the inspiration ♡☆
Me, too. I can't do Gluten, citrus fruits, and milk as well as most deep fried foods. But finding so many other foods I can eat has been a fun journey.
Five food he’s stopped eating: Sugar Japanese sweets and snacks Milk Coffee Cheap cooking oil He eats honey, cobon, dates instead of sweets. He drinks soy milk instead. He drinks matcha or green tea. He uses olive oil instead now.
Iʻve been sugar-free since July 2017. To me, sugar-free means no honey, no dates, no sugar, no fruits (except low glycemic ones like blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries, but limit your portions to 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup and 1 cup respectively), and the only sweeteners that are allowed are monkfruit, erythritol and stevia. The soy milk you are substituting -- I wouldnʻt drink it. Educate yourself on what soy products do to estrogen and testosterone (and you will stop using soy products). Besides, soy milk has barely any soy in it. Read the labels. Coffee, I drink that; nobody gets between me and my coffee!! Itʻs best for me when itʻs black, but I will drink it with heavy whipping cream when I want to treat myself. The oils and fats I use are grass-fed butter, olive oil, coconut oil, ghee, bacon fat, tallow, lard, avocado oil. I also do intermittent fasting, I donʻt snack, aim for two meals a day, and when Iʻm really working hard at eating well, I eat 7-10 cups of green leafy vegetables a day (no starchy vegetables) along with a small amount of protein. No grains. Youʻve got a good start there, and need keep researching to refine your plan.
I use a little ghee (home made) or clarified butter to pan sear salmon, eggs, vegetables, tofu... Using ghee works like a charm because it can cook at a high temperature without smoking.
I do all of these things! Aside from drink coffee... I tried to give it up for 3 longs months before I decided to start drinking it again. As far as cooking oils go, olive oil is to be used cold or at low temperatures so be careful! Coconut oil and sesame oil are both delicious and versatile and are great for high heat cooking.
I didn't find a formal source, but as I searched, olive oil is not recommended for cooking, just to directly consumption, it shouldn't be used for frying 'cause in hight temperatures it becomes bad for health. There are a lot of people that recommends avocado oil instead. Actually I started using this avocado oil, but I didn't notice any difference.
I use olive oil for low heating food dishes. I like using grape seed oil for high heat items like when I cook eggs or sauté vegetables. Grape seed oil doesn’t burn in the higher temperatures but olive oil would. I love both though. Thanks for the content! It was interesting.
Vegetable oils are toxic. I’ve cleaned a lot of deepfryers, we need special chemicals and paint scrapers to get the coagulated oil off, because it becomes basically plastic when heated. Getting rid of cooking oil is the greatest step in health. Saturated fats are the safe cooking fats, as they don’t break down with heat. The saturation protects them. Saturated fats are what the brain and body need. I was taught in school that olive oil is a condiment. It breaks down too fast so I don’t cook with it.
Try sunflower oil, we always use it in Poland! I heard that when olive oil is heated some stuff happens, so u can do your research if you'd like to :))
I love your video ! I also got rid years ago of proceeded good, bad sugar, dairy products and most of the gluten and all my health changed. I am never really sick again !
I have done a change in my diet 3 years ago and I felt really better after it 🌺: vegetarian diet, I replaced Milk with soy milk ( I cannot digest milk ) and I really like soy milk ; I should reduce caffeine too but as an Italian it is really challenging 😅; about extra vergin olive oil it is important in Mediterranean diet but when possibile I try to avoid cooking with oil and I add it after , as a dressing ; for sugar I try to use less ; I can advice be careful with honey as it can raise blood sugar too 🤗
Olive oil is great cold on salad etc. but not for cooking it is sensitive to heat and can turn trans fatty very quickly. Use only avacado, coconut or ghee for high heat cooking. I am a nutritionist from Canada. Good luck. Love your videos!! I
I use coconut oil, occasionally walnut, avocado and similar oils for salads. I love olive oil, use pomace one, cold pressed only. So tasty! Did you try sunflower, almond rice, hemp or oat milk? I stopped use soya milk a few years ago and feel even better!
A lot of Olive Oil is cut with Canola (rapeseed) or other cheaper oil, so just be aware. You can find a list online of Olive oils that are pure. Single origin is a good sign. For higher heat, I often use avocado oil, ghee or animal fat (Lard, Tallow..etc). Cultured or grassfed butter and virgin coconut oil a bit too.
As someone with histamine intolerance, i had to stop eating many Japanese foods and dishes, which is very unfortunate, because a traditional Japanese diet is probably one of the healthiest regimes ever. But fermented foods cause in me so many problems, I had to basically cut everything out except the odd dish every now and then. Just subscribed, looking forward to more content!
Coconut oil is an oil I’d recommend as well. It has a higher smoking point than most oils and it contains fatty acids called MCT’s that are good for you and rarely found in other foods.
Really cool video, Aki. But please be carefull while cooking with olive oil. It isn't good, if you use it by cooking over 180°C, because then trans fat acids form. P.S: Your channel brought me to get more minimalistic and to Matcha-Tea. Furthermore it is really nice to learn about japanese culture from you ;)
If you’re using olive oil to cook, use Pure Olive Oil. The process to make it is different. It can go up to a higher temperature. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a garnish and heating it up will remove all its healthful properties, a bit like how you shouldn’t boil miso.
Nice video! Regarding cooking oils, olive oil is good, but has a low smoke point. I use other natural oils like grape seed or sunflower for everyday cooking and use extra virgin olive oil for dressing salads or finishing pasta. Thanks for your insights on minimalism!
Hello, I am writing to you from Italy 🇮🇹. So... the difference between olive oil and extravirgin oil are that the former is an oil obtained from the same olives, but refined with the help of chemicals. By law, can have an higher degree of acidity . Instead, extra virgin olive oil is simply obtained with a mechanical process, is less acidic and it is healthier, "cleaner".... Infact its cost is higher. In frying it had a good, but rather strong taste. I personally use peanuts oil for frying. I hope I have helped 🙏 Instead of sugar I use stevia. I inquire about cobon that I do not know. Thanks.... to the next video👋
Hi! I studied to be a dietician and I learned in school that if you heat up extra virgin olive oil to cook with it the bonds in the chemical structure that makes it healthy in the first place (sorry I don't know the names of these chemicals in English) when heated up they break up easily and produce harmful oxidants in the body. So instead of eating something healthy you will end up with a toxic mess of a food. I don't know if it's really true or not but that's what they tought us. Lots of people cook with extra virgin olive oil thinking it's super healthy and good for them. One of the name brand Italian olive oils have the cooking version so I use that instead leaving the extra virgin for salads and foods without heating.
This is really good! Aside from olive oil, avocado oil is another great option too and has a higher heat point than olive oil. I’ve done these food/lifestyle shift as well for better health!
You can use mustard oil, as an Indian we consider it best and heathiest for cooking. We also apply on hair before washing. Also apply on body for moisture. It is dense oil and healthy oil......!
Olive oil isn’t safe for cooking at high heats. Grapeseed Oil, Avocado Oil, or Coconut Oil are better alternatives when cooking. Olive oil is good on salads or as a topping / side. Oat milk has been a great dairy milk alternative for me. Soy, Almond, or other nut milks are good too. I just found Oat to be the yummiest and easy and affordable to make at home.
This is a common misconception because olive oil tends to smoke at high heats. However, the smoking isn't correlated to the harmful oxidative breakdown that other oils will have at high heats. In fact, because olive oil is so rich in antioxidants, the oil itself is resistant to oxidation while cooking, so it remains healthy to eat-- just use ventilation when you cook!
Acrylamide occurs naturally when cooking certain foods. No human studies have been conducted, but it's possible that repeated, prolonged exposure can damage the nervous system or increase your risk of cancer. In lab studies, it was found that acrylamide does cause cancer in laboratory animals, but the doses given to these animals is way higher than anything we could possibly consume. So, acrylamide is not good, but you shouldn't worry too much.
Just fyi something I learned recently... I use a lot of olive oil too, but olive oil burning temperature is not very high. So when it gets to certain temperature, it produces harmful substances too. So i use avocado oil if i know I'll be using "hi" heat since avocado oil has much higher burning temp than any other oils. Other than that, I torally agree on everything!!
I think olive oil is great but I would be careful about the smoke point, which is lower than other oils, like sunflower oil or peanut oil. When oil gets smoky in the pan, it can become carcinogenic. If it doesn't get that hot, then it is ok. :-) Great idea by the way, eating dates!
I want to compliment you on your english language skills. Your english was good in this video, however your fluency has improved greatly in your more recent videos. The hard work you've put in is obvious.
I love this video, love matcha as well, I'll stay tuned with next videos! I use grapeseed oil in my kitchen, it's safe to heat it up. For cold dishes like salads,, sandwiches or any toppings, I use flaxseed oil - it's tasty and it has a lot of good benefits for our health, so I recommend! Greetings from Poland!
@@SamuraiMatcha You're welcome! 😊 I used to work in herbal store, where I got a little bit of knowledge about health and natural remedies, I try to share what I know whenever I can. That was the first place I found matcha at 💚 I drink it almost every day ever since. Do you prefer your matcha plain or with plant milkt as latte? Have a great day! 😊
@@SamuraiMatcha do you have your favourite brand? I'm still not sure what I should consider when I order matcha. I tried two different brands and the difference was huge
Greetings from germany, I really enjoy your videos because they contain a lot of usefull informations. For coocking oils it depends what I want to make. Fore example, when I whant to make something in a mediterranian style I use olive oil. When I want to make something with a more "tropical" flavor I use coconut oil its great for sweat potato french fries. But when I coock meat or anything where I want to enhance the natural taste of the meal I use butter because its high on fat. Yes when used too regularly its too unhealthy but for sometimes its nice and I really recommend trying it as long as you arent vegetarian or on a diet.
I only use pure olive oil for daily cooking and extra virgin olive oil for salads. We haven't opted out yet in sugar, but what I'm using right now is either honey or brown sugar. We also eat dates to break our fasting, it's super nutritious and delicious.
I recently discovered Dates and like you, cant believe how amazing they are! Ill never have to eat sweets again! I just started watching your videos and I enjoy them very much. I'm learning a lot!
My favorite cooking oil is organic avocado oil, it's flavor is not as intense as olive, and it's a more fatty oil, so it has a better texture. I have never used it to fry, but it is really great for sauteing!
Olive oil is my favorite oil . Sometimes i use coconut oil too, or roasted sesame oil to get a different flavor . Scrambeld egges ( dont know if you eat egges...? 😊) taste so very good made with organic coconut oil ! 😌 oh love Dates too. Medjjol are my favorite . I open them and fill each side with a half walnut . So delicious as an desert with a cup of a good green tea . ☺have a good Day .
Wonderful video. I’ve also substituted the same foods. It is so hard to give up coffee, but I will keep working on it. I love your kimonos. Hello from San Diego, CA, USA. 🌟💫
Rice bran oil is my favourite oil for cooking with: it has a very high smoke point, and it has very little taste or smell. And the idea of making oil from a bran feels good too.
Olive oil is great but has a low smoke point, so I use it for things like salad dressing. For cooking I use Avocado oil because of its high smoke point, and neutral flavor. Coconut oil has a high smoke point as well, but I don't like the flavor it imparts. Sesame oil is good so long as it is extra virgin, expeller-pressed, cold-pressed, or organic.
We use organic coconut oil (non refined) because it has a higher breaking point for higher temperatures. Olive oil brakes at much lower temperatures. We use olive oil for salads and raw on any dish. If you fry with olive oil use a lower heat setting. Thanks for your awesome videos. Hi from Texas !
Also try avocado oil at high heats like another commenter mentioned. Any fats which are solid at room temperature (like coconut oil, palm oil and butter) can be bad for your heart health. If it's hard to melt then it's hard to move in your arteries.
I recently found your channel again and am delighted! You are inspiring and incredibly smart. I see it mentioned, but I suggest you use avocado oil because of its high smoke point.. you can’t use olive oil in frying. A year ago I gave up all processed food and anything with added sugar…(this includes alcohol). My life has drastically changed. Your 5 things are great choices..add processed food to your list!’ You only need real food❤️..also..try not to do too many smoothies. Why drink your food? You miss out on all the fiber benefits in whole foods that you chew. Thank you for all your hard work in creating this wonderful channel adventure!
As I see everyone has its own way of cooking! 😊 👍Olive oil is sure a blessing! 😊 And I am team soy milk too! 🥛👍 I prefer to use ghee as well to cook as there is no caséine /lactose inside and it can be heat instead of other oils. It 's very easy to make using usual butter at home. 😊 I still keep my coffee but I don't drink instant. The problem with matcha is it can contains mercury residues sometimes. We only use acacia honey and local honey here because acacia honey is the only one that don't raise the sugar in the body. And except if we make sport dattes are too sweet for us. 😅 White bread is not so popular here we prefer it brown with more fibers inside. 😅 It was difficult to find it in Japan
Being Greek I grew up inside olive oil. Not literally. I only use mustard oil twice a year or so when cooking Indian meals. As for dates, I have also replaced sugar with dates and it's one of the best decisions ever. Recently I have started experimenting with matcha to see if I can replace coffee with it! Arigato
Great changes that will improve your health. Coconut milk is also a great alternative tô cow's milk, and coconut oil is great for cooking. Dried plums and apricots are also a great sugar replacement since they have a lot of vitamins and fiber.
I also stopped eating sugar but i can't eat dates, i'll eat the whole package and that's really unhealthy 😬 (as for cooking oil, i always go for coconut oil, not just great for cooking but also to put on your face and hair :D)
Olive oil, kokonutoil and butter is what I use. I cancel sugar and nearly all food that turns in the body to sugar like flour, potatoes, wheat products even white rice etc. I do the ketogenic diat, I am on keto. I feel better and more energetic since then. I mainly eat a lot of Salat, vegetables some fish and eggs, lots of nuts and a little fruits. Joghurt and cheese and very selten meat products. Best wishes
I just love you and your videos, you really inspire me! I also recently stopped cooking with vegetable oils and now also just use olive oil or coconut oil for cooking. Coconut oil is also great for cooking with because it also can reach high heat without becoming carcinogenic, so I recommend that too! You can buy the deodorized kind to cook with if you don't like the strong coconut smell.
Hello! This is a very interesting video. I have stopped using most oils for cooking, and I use broth or water to sautee vegetables, etc. Using extra virgin olive oil for cooking can be an issue because it has a lower flash point than regular olive oil. You've made me hungry for dates!
Sugar, we use sparingly as Chinese cooking requires a small amount of sugar. Snacks, we have reduced greatly. Most snacks contain lots of chemicals anyways. Milk, mainly for my sons, alternate with soy for now. Coffee, I have one cup a day, and a pot of green tea or fig mulberry leaves the rest of the day. Olive oil only for western style cooking. Here we alternate between palm oil based blended oil and sunflower oil for Chinese cooking. Also use coconut oil and ghee for Indian dishes.
Hi ! Thanks 🙏for sharing your nice minimalist life style 🤗! To replace olive oil you can use sesame oil very Yang ☯️! Traditional japonese use it to cook macrobiotic way 👍😉 ! ☺️♾🌺✨🍃
Sesame oil has high smoking point. 😀 It is famous and widely used in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. I have noticed the usage of sesame quite a lot of times in Japanese food, so if sesame oil is accessible to you, it is a better alternative for heating compared to olive oil that has lower smoking point. Also ghee and coconut oil commonly used in South India along with sesame oil also have high smoking points and are safe to heat and fry. FYI, ghee is popular and widely used in all of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal.
Hello from Turkey to the beloved Japan! About the olive oil... I am from the west part of Turkey where olive is very abundant. it is the indispensible part of our cuisine. Anyhow, there has been a debate going on whether olive oil gets oxidant when it is exposed to the heat. So, I have started adding raw olive oil to the already-cooked dish. And if I have to use some oil right away to fry or saute, I go for 'ghee' or cold pressed organic sun flower oil; if no other option, I still go for olive oil. In eastern culture, ghee is believed to be very healthy and nutritious and quite resistant to heat. Thank you for your videos, they are so inspiring and lovely. Hope to watch more of them. Wish you the best!
You can also use Ghee, also known as clarified butter, and coconut oil. Good for your health. Thank you for sharing!
They are unhealthy due to high saturated fat content. Better to cook with no oil at all, since it is a processed food. Excess fat is linked to atherosclerosis, heart disease and diabetes.
You are the sweetest -japanese person I've ever come across. I came across you lately and I truly like your content. Thank you Samurai
Hey there, a quick note. Acrylamide is in alot of foods when they are raised to a high temp. It can be found in teas, coffees, rice and bread products, and i think i couple of things like olives and other similar types of plant based foods. the acrylamide is a chemical product of high temperatures within the presence of certain sugers by a process known as the mallard reaction. in other words, that reaction that means the seared golden brown goodness we all love so much create acrylamide as a by product in things not meat, fish, poultry, or dairy! however the levels of acrylamide are so low as to not pose a serious health risk unless you over consume over a long period of time. in other words, if you are obese eating nothing but fried foods.
Thank you for the term. I learned about 2 months ago the history of vegetable oils and how bad fried foods are. This video was very illuminating. I'm sharing i even though you probably already know for others to learn from it. I was floored when I watched it though. ruclips.net/video/Q2UnOryQiIY/видео.html
Source?
@@Hundemon1992 ...look it up? literally anywhere? FDA, and other sites, papers if you want to go full neckbeard redditor. it forms as part of frying, roasting. its the end result of an amino acid and a couple options for dicarbonyl compounds which due to being reduced go to either an aldehyde or acrolein (i think) which will end up at acrylamide. literally any effort on your part will provide information. im sort of amazed you couldn't find it.
@@Hundemon1992 look it up, or ask a chef cook. also his virgin olive oil is good quality BUT it‘s not perfectly suited for higher temperatures for cooking meat for example. he needs an olive oil which can be used at higher temperatures. in germany „cold pressed“ oils are only used for lil heat and for salads for example.
@@brotherhoodz97 he couldn‘t find it, because he didn‘t even bother to search for it. he want‘s others to give him the link so he can just click it. laziness…
Organic Coconut Oil is very VERSATILE and can cook at greater temperatures too. Thank you for your own expertise on living life as a MINIMALIST and more interesting ways to LIVE. ,
Great video! Avacado oil is one you can use at higher heats but just as safe as olive.
Thank you for your great advice. it looks like some use Avocado oil or Coconut oil. I'll fined it and try it:-D
Olive oil isn't safe to heat
No such thing as a healthy or"safe" oil.
@@huitrecouture there are healthier options
@@huitrecouture not any vegetable oils anyway; beef dripping (tallow) is the way to go!
Actually, the presence of acrylamide is NOT specifically labeled throughout the US on the shelf of foods that have this ingredient, as shown in the chips you showed at 1:47. The requirement to shelf-label acrylamide is specific to a California state law (as stated on the notice). The other 49 states do not have this requirement/law. You would have to look at the list of ingredients on the package's label to know what is in the item you're purchasing. (A full consolidated list, disclosing all of the ingredients in any food item, IS required to be shown on a label, across all 50 states and territories of the US.)
Acrylamide occurs naturally when cooking foods; I doubt it's added often
you are awesome ,you not only as a teacher in japan for your students. but also become our best brother , i inspired much from ur video . much love and care to you , from malaysia
As an Italian viewer, I can only say… using olive oil for cooking is the best! Use it forever 🤣 only, don’t burn it: be very careful using it. It’s also really good for seasoning salads and some meat and fish dishes.
That’s true!! Thank you;-)
Can i ask what exactly you mean by 'don't burn it'? I usually shallow frying for max 10-15 mins. But I've been avoiding extra virgin olive oil for heating as i heard it is not good. But now I'm reading something different from Italian person and I'm just curious! Thank you.
I agree with the below comments. Olive oil becomes toxic when used for frying as it has a low smoking point. A better alternative would be rapeseed oil or coconut oil. I still use olive oil but for seasoning salads as good quality extra virgin oil is delicious.
@@Pawlinkaaa olive oil when is too hot can burn off, reaching a “smoke point”: after that it’s no more usable and must be thrown away.
Make Sure the Olive Oil is Extra Virgin, first press and not refined.
Avocado oil can be a really good alternative to cheaper cooking oils and butter, it has a really high smoke point and is used in a lot of south east Asian countries like Indonesia and I think Malaysia as well but I'm not super sure
In the States, we’re crazy about olive oil but it can’t withstand high heat so I use avocado oil. But avocados and the oil are just expensive here; that’s how they make money here. If it’s good for your health, it would be costly.
malaysian here. avocado oil is not very popular here, avocados in general are also very expensive. malaysia's largest export is palm oil so we naturally use a lot of that in daily cooking.
@@sarahnor sorry for my misunderstanding, thank you for correcting me
@@frigg6373 no problem. avocados are about 1 USD per fruit here. fruits are usually measured by their weight, the fact that they're priced per piece is definitely steep. luckily i don't care much for them.
Hello , yes olive oil is healthy. I am from Greece and here we cook just with olive oil and we use it also in our salads a lot of it. Like in a salad with tomatoes , cucumber, onion, pepper, parsley and oregano 🙂
Great😁👍 I live olive oil too😊👍
Hi, here in Spain we also use olive oil for everything!!! We make toasts with olive oil, tomate and Iberian cured ham for breakfast and it tastes delicious! We even use it for frying, the taste is better, but some people prefer using sunflower oil instead for frying because it is cheaper.
Thanks for your video!!🇪🇸
In Moldova it isn't cheap... lol 😅
Vera el - Γειά σου πατριωτάκι!
Oh my Dear, greek olive oil is fantastic ! ☺👌❤
I like using coconut oil for cooking because it has a higher heat tolerance than olive oil. I love extra virgin olive oil and use that on cold salad or as a drizzle to add flavor once the food is already prepared.
Great!! I’ll try coconuts oil!! Thank you for telling me!!
Spanish person: Amateurs :u
I like to use coconut oil too, mainly because I don't like the taste of some foods when they are cooked with olive oil.
Cooking oils: according to the Weston Price diet, one should use solid fats only for cooking, such as coconut oil or animal fats (preferably organic). Cold pressed olive oil is good, but avoid heating it and use it for salad only.
Try this:
Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon o matcha in Half liter very cold water. Take it with you and drink during all day long. The more time passes, the more L-teanine goes over caffeine and you can experience the extreme calmness it gives (also called "to be tea drunk"). If that is too much for you, add some lemon drop: it will slow down oxidation.
@Jen-yx5mz it's a starting point; you can increase the quantity but I think no more than a teaspoon/day.
As an arab, I'm so used to eating dates that I got bored of it (but I still love it) and consider it healthy, in my culture we only eat odd amounts (1,3,5,7,9 etc) the most common is 3 since it's a healthy amount, poorer people who struggle to find food eat far more and people who are on a diet eat 1. During Ramadan, we fast (no food even no water) from sun rise to sun set, and the first food we eat are dates because one of the health benefits of eating dates is restoring all the minerals and vitamins we lost throughout our fasting and gives us a boost of energy.
I really love your videos and it had inspired me to become a minimalist, thank you 😊 ❤
Also please don't use extra Virginia olive oil, it's unhealthy if you use it for cooking, use regular olive oil (it shouldn't say extra virgin or even virgin) also its great for eliminating split ends and softening the skin, arab women have used it for centuries and my grandmother used to heat it up and smear it on my belly when I had a stomach ache.
That’s really interesting to eat dates in odd amounts
@@karinjohnstone6690 I searched the reason why (I translated it to english so it may come a bit weird) and it said "And about the odd number recommended by the Messenger, may God bless him and grant him peace, an American researcher says: The benefit of eating dates or wet in odd numbers is that in this case the sugars are transformed into carbohydrates that give the body energy. But if a person eats them in even numbers, the sugars are converted into sugars and potassium, which affects kidney functions" its so cool how the amount you eat of anything affects you. Muslims and arabs eat odd amounts because that is what the prophet mohammad pbuh did and it became a sunnah and part of an eating etiquette. But years later we found out why he always ate in odd amounts.
Last month I watched two US women (apparently "hair doctors") who said don't use oil for your hair. And I laughed at their statement cause literally people all over the world have used oil for their hair for thousands of years.
@@NoctLightCloud damn their statement is false because if I don't add oil to my hair 10m before taking a shower (usually an h before so my hair will benefit from the oil) my hair would become dry and frizzy, besides oil adds extra shine and smoothness to the hair so idk what they were on about
@@crabbearyscottage9899 That's so strange that the doctors said not to use oil for your hair......because what do they think is in store bought hair products but fake oils !!
Hello! I would recommend Walnut oil, Avocado oil, Safflower oil and Rice bran oil for high temperature cooking.
I am a Minimalist too. But I do need my daily sugar fix. But I take my Hat off for you for finding sugar free alternatives. D
I did appreciate the video, but could not follow you on some things I cannot consume green tea (makes my stomach cramp badly) so matcha is definitely off the table. Coffee is not an issue since I only consume one cup in the morning, but would not matter because caffeine relaxes me (yes all people are different). I have changed my coffee though, I use lactose free, low-fat milk with my coffee each morning and have changed to honey as you did. I live in Texas in the USA and the local honey is necessary because of my extreme allergies. Honey works better than allergy shots. I do use local fresh pressed olive oil, but really prefer coconut oil for the flavor in most foods I prepare. You are so right about the sugar. I have not managed to eliminate this one, but I am working on it. When I use sugar to cook, I do use raw sugar, but I need to work harder to eliminate sugar entirely. I will try the dates, they are not a common food here so I have never tasted them. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
I switched to avocado oil. It's healthy fat I use it to cook everything I use oil for, including popping popcorn on the stove top. I found that olive has strong floral taste that doesn't taste good when I cooked my popcorn. Avocado oil is tasteless. My nutritionist approved it, as well
Olive oil is possibly an acquired taste. It took me a while to get used to it, but I absolutely love it now!
That's great;-D Thank you for telling me!!
I didn't know avocado oil existed. But I'm not really a fan of avocado products since to produce avocados deforestation has increased drastically (to produce avocados and quinoa) so, dunno if I'll try. Frankly I love avocado taste A LOT and so on, but every time I see one I feel so guilty 😭 so I'm trying to avoid big avocados consumes. But thank you for the knowledge.
in Spain we love olive oil, you can use it in too many forms and its the best way to cook healthy but, you shouldt use it to fried food because this type of oil cant resist hight temperature. The sunflower oil its better to fried.
For a nutty full flavor, I use sesame oil. Just be careful to check whether it can be used for high heat / extended time. I like it for stir fry and when I make rice.
You can eat butter instead of cheap cooking oil. Coconut oil is also good.
Love the channel! I also live in Japan! I wanted to suggest not using Teflon non stick pans, as they also contain dangerous chemicals if overheated or scratched.
Thank you for watching my video! Great! you live in Japan! Yeah, I should buy different pans. Thank you for telling me.
Quelles poêles sont ok s'il vous plaît ? Aluminium ? Pierres volcaniques ?
YES!
I've been using cast iron pans for years now, and just recently got a couple carbon steel pans. Cast iron retains heat really well, carbon steel heats up quickly. With consistent use and seasoning, they are slick as butter. They last a lifetime, maybe generations. The perfect cookware for a minimalist. All you have to do after using them is scrub them with a bit of soap and water, or salt, then heat them up a bit on the stove and rub a tiny bit of oil on them with an old rag or t-shirt. Learned that from Cowboy Kent Rollins here on the RUclipss. 🤙
I fully agree on green tea over coffee. The alert but calm energy is next level. I use sunflower oil and avocado oil for most foods and save olive oil for Italian or other Mediterranean cuisine.
My fav drink for lunch and dinner is genmai cha. I use loose tea and brew it in a beautiful iron Japanese teapot. I had a Japanese neighbor and friend when I lived in Manhattan and she introduced me to it. I use extra virgin cold pressed olive oil that has a date on it for cooking and salads. The date tells when it was first pressed so you know the age of the oil you are using...best to use within 2 yrs of date. For high heat, I use avocado oil and for Asian dishes a little toasted sesame oil. Whenever available, buy organic oils.
I appreciate your efforts to get healthier & to share this info with everyone! 🙏🏻🇺🇸
Realizing a food you eat is making you feel bad, then stopping eating it, is sometimes a difficult habit to start but soooo amazing to do ! I'm allergic to so many foods in a bunch of different ways. I used to be an adventure-foodie before I knew about the allergies, and now I mainly eat plain basic foods and I'm so thankful for every meal that doesn't make me feel awful. Thank you for the inspiration ♡☆
Me, too. I can't do Gluten, citrus fruits, and milk as well as most deep fried foods. But finding so many other foods I can eat has been a fun journey.
I cook with ghee which I make myself. Shelf stable and very healthy.
Loving your videos. Cheers from Spain.
Five food he’s stopped eating:
Sugar
Japanese sweets and snacks
Milk
Coffee
Cheap cooking oil
He eats honey, cobon, dates instead of sweets. He drinks soy milk instead. He drinks matcha or green tea. He uses olive oil instead now.
Thank you for your summery!!
Very similar to Arabs diet... They follow Abrahamic Lifestyle.
Iʻve been sugar-free since July 2017. To me, sugar-free means no honey, no dates, no sugar, no fruits (except low glycemic ones like blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries, but limit your portions to 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup and 1 cup respectively), and the only sweeteners that are allowed are monkfruit, erythritol and stevia. The soy milk you are substituting -- I wouldnʻt drink it. Educate yourself on what soy products do to estrogen and testosterone (and you will stop using soy products). Besides, soy milk has barely any soy in it. Read the labels. Coffee, I drink that; nobody gets between me and my coffee!! Itʻs best for me when itʻs black, but I will drink it with heavy whipping cream when I want to treat myself. The oils and fats I use are grass-fed butter, olive oil, coconut oil, ghee, bacon fat, tallow, lard, avocado oil. I also do intermittent fasting, I donʻt snack, aim for two meals a day, and when Iʻm really working hard at eating well, I eat 7-10 cups of green leafy vegetables a day (no starchy vegetables) along with a small amount of protein. No grains.
Youʻve got a good start there, and need keep researching to refine your plan.
@@SusanBame is there a difference between sugar in dates and cane sugar?
@@ivanvincent7534 perhaps the refinement? What needs to be done to cane sugar as opposed to dates 👍🏽
I use a little ghee (home made) or clarified butter to pan sear salmon, eggs, vegetables, tofu... Using ghee works like a charm because it can cook at a high temperature without smoking.
I do all of these things! Aside from drink coffee... I tried to give it up for 3 longs months before I decided to start drinking it again.
As far as cooking oils go, olive oil is to be used cold or at low temperatures so be careful! Coconut oil and sesame oil are both delicious and versatile and are great for high heat cooking.
I didn't find a formal source, but as I searched, olive oil is not recommended for cooking, just to directly consumption, it shouldn't be used for frying 'cause in hight temperatures it becomes bad for health. There are a lot of people that recommends avocado oil instead. Actually I started using this avocado oil, but I didn't notice any difference.
I use olive oil for low heating food dishes. I like using grape seed oil for high heat items like when I cook eggs or sauté vegetables. Grape seed oil doesn’t burn in the higher temperatures but olive oil would. I love both though. Thanks for the content! It was interesting.
Vegetable oils are toxic. I’ve cleaned a lot of deepfryers, we need special chemicals and paint scrapers to get the coagulated oil off, because it becomes basically plastic when heated. Getting rid of cooking oil is the greatest step in health. Saturated fats are the safe cooking fats, as they don’t break down with heat. The saturation protects them. Saturated fats are what the brain and body need.
I was taught in school that olive oil is a condiment. It breaks down too fast so I don’t cook with it.
Try sunflower oil, we always use it in Poland! I heard that when olive oil is heated some stuff happens, so u can do your research if you'd like to :))
I love your video ! I also got rid years ago of proceeded good, bad sugar, dairy products and most of the gluten and all my health changed. I am never really sick again !
I have done a change in my diet 3 years ago and I felt really better after it 🌺: vegetarian diet, I replaced Milk with soy milk ( I cannot digest milk ) and I really like soy milk ; I should reduce caffeine too but as an Italian it is really challenging 😅; about extra vergin olive oil it is important in Mediterranean diet but when possibile I try to avoid cooking with oil and I add it after , as a dressing ; for sugar I try to use less ; I can advice be careful with honey as it can raise blood sugar too 🤗
Olive oil is great cold on salad etc. but not for cooking it is sensitive to heat and can turn trans fatty very quickly. Use only avacado, coconut or ghee for high heat cooking. I am a nutritionist from Canada.
Good luck. Love your videos!! I
I use coconut oil, occasionally walnut, avocado and similar oils for salads. I love olive oil, use pomace one, cold pressed only. So tasty! Did you try sunflower, almond rice, hemp or oat milk? I stopped use soya milk a few years ago and feel even better!
A lot of Olive Oil is cut with Canola (rapeseed) or other cheaper oil, so just be aware. You can find a list online of Olive oils that are pure. Single origin is a good sign. For higher heat, I often use avocado oil, ghee or animal fat (Lard, Tallow..etc). Cultured or grassfed butter and virgin coconut oil a bit too.
As someone with histamine intolerance, i had to stop eating many Japanese foods and dishes, which is very unfortunate, because a traditional Japanese diet is probably one of the healthiest regimes ever. But fermented foods cause in me so many problems, I had to basically cut everything out except the odd dish every now and then. Just subscribed, looking forward to more content!
Thanks for the Video! We always use Sunfloweroil, because ot the high heating point. For Salad or other things coldpressst Oliveoil.
Coconut oil is an oil I’d recommend as well. It has a higher smoking point than most oils and it contains fatty acids called MCT’s that are good for you and rarely found in other foods.
Excellent advice!! Knowing is knowledge!! Thanks for sharing 👍
I just discovered this channel and am loving it!! ^^
ありがとうございます。
Thank you so much!! I'll give it my best shot.
Really cool video, Aki. But please be carefull while cooking with olive oil. It isn't good, if you use it by cooking over 180°C, because then trans fat acids form.
P.S: Your channel brought me to get more minimalistic and to Matcha-Tea. Furthermore it is really nice to learn about japanese culture from you ;)
If you’re using olive oil to cook, use Pure Olive Oil. The process to make it is different. It can go up to a higher temperature. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a garnish and heating it up will remove all its healthful properties, a bit like how you shouldn’t boil miso.
Nice video! Regarding cooking oils, olive oil is good, but has a low smoke point. I use other natural oils like grape seed or sunflower for everyday cooking and use extra virgin olive oil for dressing salads or finishing pasta. Thanks for your insights on minimalism!
Hello, I am writing to you from Italy 🇮🇹. So... the difference between olive oil and extravirgin oil are that the former is an oil obtained from the same olives, but refined with the help of chemicals. By law, can have an higher degree of acidity . Instead, extra virgin olive oil is simply obtained with a mechanical process, is less acidic and it is healthier, "cleaner".... Infact its cost is higher. In frying it had a good, but rather strong taste. I personally use peanuts oil for frying. I hope I have helped 🙏 Instead of sugar I use stevia. I inquire about cobon that I do not know. Thanks.... to the next video👋
Hi! I studied to be a dietician and I learned in school that if you heat up extra virgin olive oil to cook with it the bonds in the chemical structure that makes it healthy in the first place (sorry I don't know the names of these chemicals in English) when heated up they break up easily and produce harmful oxidants in the body. So instead of eating something healthy you will end up with a toxic mess of a food. I don't know if it's really true or not but that's what they tought us. Lots of people cook with extra virgin olive oil thinking it's super healthy and good for them. One of the name brand Italian olive oils have the cooking version so I use that instead leaving the extra virgin for salads and foods without heating.
This is really good! Aside from olive oil, avocado oil is another great option too and has a higher heat point than olive oil. I’ve done these food/lifestyle shift as well for better health!
You can use mustard oil, as an Indian we consider it best and heathiest for cooking. We also apply on hair before washing. Also apply on body for moisture. It is dense oil and healthy oil......!
Olive oil isn’t safe for cooking at high heats. Grapeseed Oil, Avocado Oil, or Coconut Oil are better alternatives when cooking.
Olive oil is good on salads or as a topping / side.
Oat milk has been a great dairy milk alternative for me. Soy, Almond, or other nut milks are good too. I just found Oat to be the yummiest and easy and affordable to make at home.
This is a common misconception because olive oil tends to smoke at high heats. However, the smoking isn't correlated to the harmful oxidative breakdown that other oils will have at high heats. In fact, because olive oil is so rich in antioxidants, the oil itself is resistant to oxidation while cooking, so it remains healthy to eat-- just use ventilation when you cook!
Duck fat , lard are safer as well
Please, tell me how you make your oat milk, I tried to make it and it turned out revolting!
Not according to my Italian family…they cook everything in olive oil and the live to their nineties.
Wow!! Thanks you for telling me☺️🤙
Acrylamide occurs naturally when cooking certain foods. No human studies have been conducted, but it's possible that repeated, prolonged exposure can damage the nervous system or increase your risk of cancer. In lab studies, it was found that acrylamide does cause cancer in laboratory animals, but the doses given to these animals is way higher than anything we could possibly consume. So, acrylamide is not good, but you shouldn't worry too much.
Just fyi something I learned recently... I use a lot of olive oil too, but olive oil burning temperature is not very high. So when it gets to certain temperature, it produces harmful substances too. So i use avocado oil if i know I'll be using "hi" heat since avocado oil has much higher burning temp than any other oils. Other than that, I torally agree on everything!!
ところで日本人ですか? (私もで〜す,アメリカに住んでるけど😁)
日本生まれ日本育ちの日本人です＾＾いいですねーアメリカ！アメリカののどこですか？ラスベガスあたりなら2年前に竹ちゃりで旅してました。
そうなんですね！勉強になります！ちょっとオイル変えてみようかと思います。
@@SamuraiMatcha おぉ、竹チャリ?! すごい... それも砂漠で🥵! 私は色々な所に住みましたが(NY, AL, WA, etc.), 過去11年はロスです。でも、日本が恋しい! 帰国したいけどコロナで家族から帰って来るなと言われ続けてる日々です。笑😅
Organic virgin cold pressed coconut oil. The most stable under heat conditions. It is great for cooking and baking. Also, multiple health benefits.
I think olive oil is great but I would be careful about the smoke point, which is lower than other oils, like sunflower oil or peanut oil. When oil gets smoky in the pan, it can become carcinogenic. If it doesn't get that hot, then it is ok. :-) Great idea by the way, eating dates!
I've never heard of peanuts oil before! Maybe I should try that! I learned a lot from you. Thank you so much!
@@SamuraiMatcha Peanut ie groundnut oil is the base for traditional Indian cuisine. You should definitely try it.
I want to compliment you on your english language skills. Your english was good in this video, however your fluency has improved greatly in your more recent videos. The hard work you've put in is obvious.
My Suggestion for a healthy cooking oil: coconut oil. We use it a lot in the tropics here in India & S'pore
I love this video, love matcha as well, I'll stay tuned with next videos! I use grapeseed oil in my kitchen, it's safe to heat it up. For cold dishes like salads,, sandwiches or any toppings, I use flaxseed oil - it's tasty and it has a lot of good benefits for our health, so I recommend! Greetings from Poland!
Wow! That’s so helpful. Thank you for your great information!
@@SamuraiMatcha You're welcome! 😊 I used to work in herbal store, where I got a little bit of knowledge about health and natural remedies, I try to share what I know whenever I can. That was the first place I found matcha at 💚 I drink it almost every day ever since. Do you prefer your matcha plain or with plant milkt as latte? Have a great day! 😊
@@aaaaandz I prefer matcha plain, but I like matcha late as well;-)
@@SamuraiMatcha do you have your favourite brand? I'm still not sure what I should consider when I order matcha. I tried two different brands and the difference was huge
@@aaaaandz I’m gonna make a comparison movie if Matcha!
Greetings from germany, I really enjoy your videos because they contain a lot of usefull informations. For coocking oils it depends what I want to make. Fore example, when I whant to make something in a mediterranian style I use olive oil. When I want to make something with a more "tropical" flavor I use coconut oil its great for sweat potato french fries. But when I coock meat or anything where I want to enhance the natural taste of the meal I use butter because its high on fat. Yes when used too regularly its too unhealthy but for sometimes its nice and I really recommend trying it as long as you arent vegetarian or on a diet.
I only use pure olive oil for daily cooking and extra virgin olive oil for salads. We haven't opted out yet in sugar, but what I'm using right now is either honey or brown sugar. We also eat dates to break our fasting, it's super nutritious and delicious.
I really appreciate you so much. Thank you for all the tips.
Avocado Oil is a great oil to cook with, even better than olive oil since it has a higher smoke point. Also coconut oil is good to cook with.
I recently discovered Dates and like you, cant believe how amazing they are! Ill never have to eat sweets again! I just started watching your videos and I enjoy them very much. I'm learning a lot!
My favorite cooking oil is organic avocado oil, it's flavor is not as intense as olive, and it's a more fatty oil, so it has a better texture. I have never used it to fry, but it is really great for sauteing!
That's great;-D Thank you for telling me!!
I love your videos! Thank you for making them. 🙏🏼
Olive oil is my favorite oil . Sometimes i use coconut oil too, or roasted sesame oil to get a different flavor . Scrambeld egges ( dont know if you eat egges...? 😊) taste so very good made with organic coconut oil ! 😌 oh love Dates too. Medjjol are my favorite . I open them and fill each side with a half walnut . So delicious as an desert with a cup of a good green tea . ☺have a good Day .
sesame oil, sunflower oil, grapeseed oil are good for cooking as neutral oil. for flavor, roasted sesame, peanut, walnut, pecan, pistachio oil too.
Wonderful video. I’ve also substituted the same foods. It is so hard to give up coffee, but I will keep working on it. I love your kimonos. Hello from San Diego, CA, USA. 🌟💫
I really enjoy watching your videos…..thanks from switzerland .
Thanks!! I’ve been wanting there!!
Dr Joel Fuhrman nutritarian says to simple water saute, no need for cooking oils at all
Your channel is really inspiring. Thank you!
Rice bran oil is my favourite oil for cooking with: it has a very high smoke point, and it has very little taste or smell. And the idea of making oil from a bran feels good too.
Sunflower oil is the best! It almost tastes like butter and can be used to make smoothies creamier too! I LOVE sunflower oil!
Thank you for telling me!!
Hi aki i recommend avocado oil as well
Hi, I really enjoy and like so much your video. for cooking I like to use avocado oil for cooking
Olive oil is great but has a low smoke point, so I use it for things like salad dressing. For cooking I use Avocado oil because of its high smoke point, and neutral flavor. Coconut oil has a high smoke point as well, but I don't like the flavor it imparts. Sesame oil is good so long as it is extra virgin, expeller-pressed, cold-pressed, or organic.
Bertolli has the olive oil that is suitable for stir fry. It is olive oil blended with some other oil. I used it for Chinese quick stir fry dishes.
We use organic coconut oil (non refined) because it has a higher breaking point for higher temperatures. Olive oil brakes at much lower temperatures. We use olive oil for salads and raw on any dish. If you fry with olive oil use a lower heat setting. Thanks for your awesome videos. Hi from Texas !
Also try avocado oil at high heats like another commenter mentioned. Any fats which are solid at room temperature (like coconut oil, palm oil and butter) can be bad for your heart health. If it's hard to melt then it's hard to move in your arteries.
I recently found your channel again and am delighted! You are inspiring and incredibly smart.
I see it mentioned, but I suggest you use avocado oil because of its high smoke point.. you can’t use olive oil in frying.
A year ago I gave up all processed food and anything with added sugar…(this includes alcohol). My life has drastically changed. Your 5 things are great choices..add processed food to your list!’ You only need real food❤️..also..try not to do too many smoothies. Why drink your food? You miss out on all the fiber benefits in whole foods that you chew.
Thank you for all your hard work in creating this wonderful channel adventure!
As I see everyone has its own way of cooking! 😊 👍Olive oil is sure a blessing! 😊 And I am team soy milk too! 🥛👍
I prefer to use ghee as well to cook as there is no caséine /lactose inside and it can be heat instead of other oils. It 's very easy to make using usual butter at home. 😊
I still keep my coffee but I don't drink instant. The problem with matcha is it can contains mercury residues sometimes.
We only use acacia honey and local honey here because acacia honey is the only one that don't raise the sugar in the body.
And except if we make sport dattes are too sweet for us. 😅
White bread is not so popular here we prefer it brown with more fibers inside. 😅 It was difficult to find it in Japan
Great video! My go to oil is avocado oil because it has a high smoke point and is incredibly healthy for you as well
Being Greek I grew up inside olive oil. Not literally. I only use mustard oil twice a year or so when cooking Indian meals. As for dates, I have also replaced sugar with dates and it's one of the best decisions ever. Recently I have started experimenting with matcha to see if I can replace coffee with it! Arigato
Great changes that will improve your health. Coconut milk is also a great alternative tô cow's milk, and coconut oil is great for cooking. Dried plums and apricots are also a great sugar replacement since they have a lot of vitamins and fiber.
Great video..
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I also stopped eating sugar but i can't eat dates, i'll eat the whole package and that's really unhealthy 😬 (as for cooking oil, i always go for coconut oil, not just great for cooking but also to put on your face and hair :D)
Thank you for great advice. Coconut oil is not widely known in Japan, but I'll fined it and try that!
My god, eating a whole packet of dates would keep you VERY regular.
I would be careful as coconut oil is comedogenic (causes pimples / black heads): I wouldn't put it on my face on a regular basis.
@@marie132 but for cooking its ok . In india they Cook with coco oil
@@Bonne_nouvelle yes, for cooking, it's fine. :-)
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Olive oil, kokonutoil and butter is what I use. I cancel sugar and nearly all food that turns in the body to sugar like flour, potatoes, wheat products even white rice etc. I do the ketogenic diat, I am on keto. I feel better and more energetic since then. I mainly eat a lot of Salat, vegetables some fish and eggs, lots of nuts and a little fruits. Joghurt and cheese and very selten meat products. Best wishes
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I just love you and your videos, you really inspire me! I also recently stopped cooking with vegetable oils and now also just use olive oil or coconut oil for cooking. Coconut oil is also great for cooking with because it also can reach high heat without becoming carcinogenic, so I recommend that too! You can buy the deodorized kind to cook with if you don't like the strong coconut smell.
Hello! This is a very interesting video. I have stopped using most oils for cooking, and I use broth or water to sautee vegetables, etc.
Using extra virgin olive oil for cooking can be an issue because it has a lower flash point than regular olive oil.
You've made me hungry for dates!
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Grapeseed oil and sesame oil is okay to cook with. I'm trying to not use any oils just now! It's a bit extreme, but works for me
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Sugar, we use sparingly as Chinese cooking requires a small amount of sugar.
Snacks, we have reduced greatly. Most snacks contain lots of chemicals anyways.
Milk, mainly for my sons, alternate with soy for now.
Coffee, I have one cup a day, and a pot of green tea or fig mulberry leaves the rest of the day.
Olive oil only for western style cooking. Here we alternate between palm oil based blended oil and sunflower oil for Chinese cooking. Also use coconut oil and ghee for Indian dishes.
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you can use virgin coconut oil or coconut oil. it is high in lauric acid. better than palm oil.
Great video! Saying hi from Poland :D I recommend grape oil, I read it's one of the healthiest options for cooking.
Hi ! Thanks 🙏for sharing your nice minimalist life style 🤗! To replace olive oil you can use sesame oil very Yang ☯️! Traditional japonese use it to cook macrobiotic way 👍😉 ! ☺️♾🌺✨🍃
you must try sesame oil and tahini, both are used tipically in arab food, they are delicious
Sesame oil has high smoking point. 😀 It is famous and widely used in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. I have noticed the usage of sesame quite a lot of times in Japanese food, so if sesame oil is accessible to you, it is a better alternative for heating compared to olive oil that has lower smoking point. Also ghee and coconut oil commonly used in South India along with sesame oil also have high smoking points and are safe to heat and fry. FYI, ghee is popular and widely used in all of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal.
Hello from Montreal-Canada... For sugar replacement, I use brown rice syrup, delish ! Best regards!