As I make this video, I start to become very curious how much you guys usually eat! 😆 Do you eat more than me or less?? Please share in the comment below! 😊 For more daily food inspiration, please watch this playlist😄 ruclips.net/p/PLd2bpmPI5Yufjh5rDNlatEIzDNbMOoIOQ Thank you very much for stopping by!
I m following your recipes and subscribed...lots of love from chennai, Tamilnadu, India. I love the way you use lots of veggies and im implementing it... We south indians eat a lot of carbs and im desperate to know how to reduce the carbs and include lots of veggies....thanks for your recipes Miwa ❤️❤️❤️
@@sammys1010 Thank you very much for your comment Sammy! I thought there are lots of vegetarian dishes in Indian cuisine! They are delicious with very complex flavor from spices!! Love it! I'm glad that my video gave you some new inspiration!!
I’m trying to lose weight. I’ve had two babies and am pretty overweight at this point. I’m trying to maintain eating 1500 cal a day to lose, but without tracking I’d consume between 2000-2500 typically.
@@MiwasJapaneseCooking Your english is outstanding! You have mastered the intonation and emotion, which is NOT an easy thing to do by any stretch, let alone with a language you don't even speak! 💗 Thank you for sharing your meals!
They eat lots of veggies and fresh foods. I can honestly tell you your body responds differently to 1200kcal of healthy food, than it does to 1200kcal of processed foods. Not all foods are equal.
But a calorie is also not a calorie: you can eat loads of vegetables and wfpb food, and slim down. Her diet is very very healthy. Especially in the morning. And just feeling when you had enough, everybody is different, needs different things. And genetic makeup is also important.
For sure, every time I go back to Japan I end up losing some weight even though I indulge in a lot of food (fried food and snacks included). I believe this is due to smaller portions and walking a ton. Not to mention the typical Japanese meals tend to be healthier.
@@elised5152 bullshit! If you overeat and don't exercise, it doesn't matter how healthy your food is, you'll still be fat lol. Just look at sumo wrestlers, they eat very healthy and exercise, but because they eat so much they still gain weight.
5am cook rice 15min yoga Drink hot water w yuzu (citrus, Japanese like lemon) munch on apple Breakfast: avo rice bowl, miso soup, carrot & broccoli stem soya beans w sweet soy sauce (kinpira: saute/simmer) Almond latte Dark chocolate Lunch: miso soup, rice with seasoned beans, spring onion, egoma oil (flaxseed oil is also high in omega 3), natto (fermented soy beans) Snack: 3 muji cookies with kids, green tea Afternoon Walk Pre-dinner: Soup w kids Dinner: Tomato pasta, vegetable loaded soup, blueberries
I don’t think she ate the pasta. If you add up the calories it can only include the soup and blueberries. 900 breakfast + 700 lunch + 200 afternoon snack + 250 soup and blueberry = 2050. So no pasta or second soup portion.
As an interpreter/translator let me say- 2 hours to translate a full video script from Japanese to English is pretty good, nice job!! It's clear from your finished videos that you're not just translating word for word, and you're also not just jumping on the very first translation you come up with. You're sifting through multiple options and variations of words and expressions, and coming up with the most natural and conversational way of expressing what you want to say in English. If you keep going about it as diligently as you are, I think you can safely stop worrying about whether you'll make yourself understood. Great stuff! (Btw, I hate mornings and I eat the most at dinner. I wish it weren't so, though!)
Did you see all of my process of translation?!! haha I do exactly like you mentioned. Pick up the word which sounds natural and deliver the vibes the most to the audience!! you are amazing!
Yeaa not everyone/thing in asia is like that. Also idmiration is good but i'd say better not idolise asian culture as it does have a lotta flaws/downsides
People always use the excuse of "asian people are naturally thin it's just genetics" but that's not entirely true.. the diet differences between asian food and american food is insanely different
If I ate 2050calories in a day I'd be fat. I have to stick to 1200calories and do aerobic exercise (jogging and biking) in order to stay a decent shape. Last winter because of COVID-19, I didn't go to the gym all winter and my calories eaten/day crept up to 1500. Consequently I gained 10lbs! I'm 5'4" which would be slightly tall for a Japanese woman. Genetics is definitely at play here! That said, pretty sure many Americans regularly eat more than 2050calories per day. Bottom line - don't make excuses, but also don't beat yourself up if you can't "eat like a Japanese woman" and lose weight.
@@n.b.3521 Same. I start gaining weight if I eat over 1600 calories and it matters also what I eat. If I eat 1500 calories but still include bread, pasta, rice, I still gain weight.
Thank you so much for sharing your life! I am half Japanese (mother) and have enjoyed Japanese food my whole life, I am now 65. I love how you include so many vegetables in your meals, your children are growing up strong and healthy! Wonderful how they so politely enjoy your crackers out of beautiful chawans. Your skin is so beautiful, could you share maybe your daily skincare routine in a vlog? I believe many of us viewers would love that! Arigato gozaimasu!
Also keep in mind the average Japanese person don’t regularly work out to the point of sweating. They walk more but rarely do high intensity exercise. Gyms and sports are pretty expensive to partake in regularly in Asia.
@@various_artists have you even seen Tokyo? Good luck weaving and keeping a consistent pace while having to stop at every light and good luck breathing in car and taxi fumes while you’re at it.
actually japanese walk a LOT which is way more beneficial to human health than intense work out like murican love to do. They are also on average smaller in frame and height than european/african which explain why they need to eat less.
When I visited Japan, I opted to eat what was advertised as the traditional Japanese breakfast: small piece of fish, small bowl of rice, miso soup, and a couple varieties of vegetables (usually fermented). Since I'm not Japanese, I don't know for sure if this is what's common for breakfast in Japan, but it was wonderful! I felt full and energized, allowing me to walk and tour Japan's gardens and temples the entire day without finding the need to snack - and I was in my second trimester of pregnancy! It's been more than a year since that trip, but I have incorporated fish and fermented foods into my breakfast. At times I try to recreate what I had in its entirety, because I do think that the combo of fermented foods, high quality protein, veggies, and small portion of carbs is great for consistent energy levels throughout the day.
Wow! The breakfasts don't look like they're full of sugar which is a large problem here in the states. Most people have insane amounts of sugar and bread in the mornings, and it usually tastes really bland. While you people eat healthy and full meals for breakfast while staying quite slim! I'm very impressed!
Thank you very much for your comment😆✨✨I used to be one of them when I was young! loved sweet stuff so much in the morning😅 I want you to try avocado rice if you are implementing some from this video 😁so nice to talk to you 🙏
The thing is, u could eat healthy foods all u want, but its still calories. So if u eat too much or dont burn it off, u are going to gain weight regardless
@@rtgbhreth But within that framework, you get a lot more nutrition (vs empty calories), and the volume is also more than if it were 1000 calories or whatever of something unhealthy. Calories are a tool, but it's definitely not the most important thing.
@@wplains It takes some getting used to, but its possible. I've been breaking my pre-conceived ideas of what "breakfast food" is since last fall. It's amazing!
I also used to sleep with my children. Right until end of primary actually. My husband volunteered to sleep in the other room, which was also better for his schedule of work. I appreciate it in Mothers who do it. It is so important to the kids. They will feel safer and cared for. And makes them very comfortable.
We do the same, my hubby is african and it's normal for their culture that children sleep with the mum and the dad sleeps in a separate room, I think it's sad that western culture frown upon bed sharing it promotes such a loving bond with the kids and they'll always sleep knowing I'm there and their safe ❤
I just made the Avocado bowl and kinpira for me and my elderly mother. We both loved it so much and will do it more often now. Thank you so much for this and thank you so much for your videos and all the work you put into!
Your videos are easy to understand (I'm in United States), my doctor says I need to change my diet, so I've started eating traditional Japanese breakfasts with miso/rice/egg/vegetable and no sausage. I hate getting up in the morning, I wake up late, but I'm enjoying making Japanese breakfast. I usually use the leftover rice for onigiri for lunch
wonderful! sounds like you are really incorporating Japanese eating habit into your daily life!! bring onigiri for lunch is exactly what we do in Japan!! I'm very impressed that you make Japanese breakfast. many people wants to do it, but not everyone can do it since it takes some effort! 😅 Keep up your great work and take it easy!! I'll make sure to make more veggie heavy recipes! 😊
@@MiwasJapaneseCooking I don't make it every day. Some days I bake bread and then just have bread and butter when I'm too tired or I need to clean up from cooking
I made food "fun". I started alternating weekly between vegetarian diet (avoiding fake meats thought), Japanese diet (lots of fish), Korean diet (spicy options), and Mediterranean diet (lots of flavor!) And noticed that it felt effortless and exciting too to look up different recipes and experiment with different spices and ingrediets. The weight started to come off slowly without feeling guilty.
My family loves all your recipes! We have always eaten a traditionally American breakfast (sweet), but recently my 4 year old has requested soup or rice in the morning. Now we all enjoy Japanese style breakfast thanks to your recipes!
You should try congee! It is a Chinese rice porridge usually eaten in the morning. I first tried it on a cruise (where most of the employees were asian) and the taste reminded me a lot of chicken noodle soup. I had two bowls every morning, after that for the rest of the cruise ha, ugh so good!!
I’ve never liked American breakfast as breakfast, it just eaves me feeling gross. I basically would do homemade oatmeal, smoothies, protein shakes, or no breakfast at all. When I discovered Japanese breakfast, my whole life changed 😂
@@jenkenj Have you ever tried it with what we call “Chinese doughnuts”? They’re these long fried dough sticks. The mixture of textures and flavors makes it extra delicious!
Culture: Daily exercises and lots of walking, cook at home, mindset of eating for healthy body Food: Low fat, tons of veggies, lots of variety, few sweets ... these are the same things the American FDA and dietitians recommend, but we eat more for pleasure and treat ourselves often. I like the idea of how food and exercise is done in Japanese and French schools - I think the change would be hugely impactful for the health of Americans.
Sorry to break if to you but a low fat diet is actually extremely unhealthy. That was once a lie we we’re being fed. A diet rich in healthy fats is essential for a healthy body because our body is primarily made of fat. We need lots of cholesterol and saturated fats from healthy grass fed/ pasture raised animals.
@@blasiangoddess9831 It turned out true for me. When I switched to hight fat, for the first time it years I got more control over satiety queues and it allowed me to maintain my weight.
@@blasiangoddess9831 actually not really. A well balance diet with good fat is important, but the fat murican eat is far from good fat XD also intense strenious work out like murican love is bad for the health in long term compare to just walk a lot and move around like human were meant to as a species. But well always in search for excuses not to be healthy. it's genetics, it's money, it's culture...
Japan has been my latest food obsession. Especially as a long time vegan I'm super interested in exploring the less obvious stuff. Thanks to you I've ordered and now am using shio koji, so cool and easy. Ordered natto from a company in New York. Takes some getting used to but that connected me to japanese mustard. It just keeps going! I love it 😀 thanks again!
Thank you very much for kind encouragement!! I'm thrilled to know that someone in different county has been enjoying my contents! I'm not the SNS type of person, but definitely appreciated to be connected with beautiful friends like you! Thank you!
She eats a very healthy diet, though. LOTS of Japanese people don't lol. There are a lot of fast and fried foods in Japan that are very popular. She really isn't the norm, she is health conscious. I love her diet but it's not why Japanese people are slim. There are a lot of factors.
@@Nikki_the_G I've lived in Japan for 30 years. My wife is Japanese, she cooks like Miwa. Most housewives do. Yes, there are a lot of fast food restaurants, but on average Japanese people eat out about once a week.
I am from Romania,i admire the Asian cuisine and your culture...especially your healhy tradition of every day meals,your love and respect for nature and life and for children education❤
As a German I’m not a native English speaker so a good English grammar and pronounciation are necessary for me to understand everything and I understood everything from your video. Thank you so much for putting so much effort in it. I loved your video🫶🏻
here in the UK (and many Western countries) we often have unhealthy breakfasts, overly sweet cereals which just give you a temporary sugar high or too much starchy white bread or even both - I struggle to imagine eating rice or vegetables for breakfast as its such a strange concept for me at the present time, but I can see that it is much healthier and probably offers a slow release of nutrition and energy instead of the sugar high and resulting sugar crash later in the morning which is not good - I also have the bad habit of snacking on sweet and unhealthy foods, which give a brief burst of sugary energy and then yet another sugar crash - it's no wonder people can have mood swings during the day! - it's so hard to beat the sugar cravings also
I totally understand!!!! I love chocolate and icecream!! haha that's why I try to fill up myself with more heathy options to make sure I'm satisfied enough! it doesn't mean I don7t snack any, but just reduce into smaller portions! Thank you very much for your comment!
I make your breakfast once a week for my children and childcare children, I also do the Mexican tomato and egg thing I can’t remember the name.. my children love this food the others are slowly coming round to it 🇬🇧 too xx
I found out that cucumbers give you energy without the crash! I'm not the biggest fan of the taste or texture so I started blending them into a juice and just chugging it with some water. Gets it over with quickly but with all the benefits 🙂
I have English heritage so I understand the difficulties changing the cultural norms around breakie. When I first started I switched to wholemeal bread for toast and had had one slice with banana and honey/jam. Warmed berries and a drop of yoghet on wholemeal toast. Instead of the sugary cereal I switched to heating fruits like apple and pear in honey in a pot adding 1/2 a serve of oats and strewing that till cooked. Then started getting creative with the non sweat breakfast, like focusing on one element of a big breakfast to put it on a smaller scale.
If you eat a sugary breakfast, your body will have a lot more sugar cravings ! Sugar calls sugar ! You should really try eating salty breakfast, your insulin level will thank you 😄
I am obsessed with your videos! Not only super informative and useful, but you’re also such a sweet and kindhearted person that you make them even more satisfying to watch!
I am so happy I have discovered you. My health has sadly deteriorated in the last 18 months and my diet needs a huge change. I find English diet recipes so bland and boring that I just lost my desire to cook. I have since been experimenting with Asian food after discovering Liziqi, Penji and Hamzy. Kimchi and anything with Gochojang soybean paste is just delicious. I have been researching Japanese breakfasts as I can’t stomach cereals, breads and sugar anymore. I am slowly building up confidence to make a traditional Japanese breakfast of rice, salmon or egg roll, miso soup and pickled veg but I am worried I’ll get the miso soup wrong. There is so much to remember. Lid on. Miso last. Dashi. I adore your culture and your food and even though it’s just for me and my family to eat, I feel I must do it justice. Your English is wonderful and this video was great. Well done. Thank you for sharing. X
I was eating 1200 calories a day while exercising back in august for 5 months (im 5'2) but i was eating anything as long as it was in budget, i lost some weight but it wasnt alot and it was very slow. Now im not counting calories but i eat mostly vegetables/grains/fruit/tofu sometimes chicken and fish, im very strict on reading labels to make sure theres no added sugar, i also cut out dairy almost completely except a small amount of greek gogurt this week to make a labneh dip, doing the same exercises as i was before im losing weight much faster. I noticed in alot of japanese food theres rarely cheese or dairy, i think dairy and sugar are the biggest culptits for americans being obese. I used to believe all calories were equal, but from my own experience I can now say they are definatley not equal.
I'm extremely surprised by the calorie count in the meals. Makes me feel like I'm doing ok then. Thank you so much for sharing. I wish we did these videos all around the world. It sheds so much light on different cultures just seeing what they eat. It shows us how similar we are, and also, the few tiny differences.
It's good to remember though that Asian people, especially in Japan, naturally don't make as much insulin as Caucasian people so they arn't able to store as much fat as we do. Which is a big reason they are generally slim, though it does mean they are more at risk for diabetes at a much lower weight. Keep it up! But remember that they can generally eat more than us.
The diff is not so much the calories but eating the whole plant as opposed to processed food. You noticed more than 95% of all the food was whole and not processed.
You are an amazing vlogger! And thank you so much for taking the time to acknowledge your english speaking audience, which I'm sure can be very challenging. Your work is appreciated, and I am eager to try your recipes. -Love from America 🇺🇲❤️!
I adore Japanese culture! I’m vegan so some of these tips/ideas were very helpful. I love how everything is very unprocessed & whole food based. I’m excited to follow your recipes and try to incorporate these habits into my lifestyle. Btw, your English is amazing and I appreciate the work you put into your videos. SUBSCRIBED!
Love that you include so many vegetables. I’m not a morning person but trying to eat most of my meals in the apart of the day. Thank you for the miso recipes. I cannot wait to try them.
This was such a great video, your English is beautiful and it’s so lovely the care you go to for translating! Can’t wait to try the avocado recipe, and thank you for reminding me how much I love miso - adding to my shopping list 😊❤
I like the statement: I only eat when I am hungry. She is hungry half a dozen time a day (eating or drinking rich beverages like latte). This is what I would call, I eat the whole day.
You are very easy to understand for a English speaker. I'm learning Japanese so I understand the extra effort it takes to communicate in a different language. Your family looks beautiful and your food looks delicious! Thanks for sharing..
you are learning Japanese?!! How lovely!! probably we are going through the opposite but the same process!! Keep it up!!Thank you very much for your kind word!
She seems satisfied with her life. And has peace of heart. She eats only when she is hungry. I see that many Japanese women like in many other countries are able to stay at home with their children, when the children are young. This is a blessing. Definitely, no processed food, and small portions of food with fresh vegetables . Plus biking
You did an amazing job with the video and English. Your hard work allows a larger public to be able to enjoy your videos. Very relaxing to watch by the way. Thanks :)
This was a beautiful video. Your voice is so soothing. I am a morning person for sure. I'm up around 0345 every day. It gives me time to pray, read, go for a run then do breakfast and gather myself before the family wakes up. I love the veggies in all those meals and also notice that breakfast was not Sweet. We usually eat oatmeal, eggs, cream of wheat or cereal.
I love your videos; by watching them, I'm learning how to incorporate more vegetables, fish, and fermented foods into my diet 😃 Thank you so much for all the effort you put into making these videos for us all to enjoy- Kia ora (thank you!) from my family and me in New Zealand.
It's not really a secret, you eat lots of vegetables. And you don't eat a lot of greasy food or sugary drinks. Very healthy food! You eat a lot of tofu, so many americans think tofu is bad, but Japanese traditionally eat tofu almost every day.
Your English is great! Im so impressed. Japanese and English are so far away from each other so Im really impressed with how good you are! Especially your pronunciation!
I agree - your English is outstanding. You have a strong accent but I've heard many English speakers with a milder accent but harder to understand. You are never ever difficult to understand and your content and conversation style, tone and pace are very enjoyable to listen to and watch.
Approx 2000 calories a day and still looking like a beautiful angel, my slow metabolism can never! 😭❤️ I’m consuming approx 1200 calories a day and still struggling to shed pounds but anyways I’m liking this amazing video for good luck! x 💞😚
I used to cut carbs from the wholesome sources and eat sweets instead. Back then, it was hard to control my hunger. Now I don't count much calories but I do care the quality of what I eat. that mindset has been helping me a lot! I hope you will find your own food to make you happy! Thank you very much for your kind word!
eating in a caloric deficit for a long time can slow your metabolism. try reverse dieting! aka slowly adding more calories to your diet and doing strength training. you can find more info on google and youtube!
Miwa, your eating schedule is an inspiration. I appreciate you encouraging others to listen to their own hunger cue. Your food is simple and delicious, and not reliant on meat. It is very clear you care very much for your family, and those little touches in your video are so sweet (seeing your boys eat pick up delicious cookies filled with fruit!). You are a beautiful person, and today you brought some inspiration into my life. I really can't thank you enough.
Your English is very good!! :) Oh and I do intermittent fasting of 16hrs so normally 2 main meals only: Lunch and dinner. I go to the gym 5 times a week and usually my diet is about 1,600 kcal, 110-120 grams of protein everyday.
I reallyyy enjoyed this, thank you! You give English speakers access to the healthy eating habits of Japanese people. Thanks so much! Please film more breakfast recipes. I'm inspired by Japanese breakfasts but usually only cook salmon and tamagoyaki, or sausages and egg. Would love more ideas. Many thanks 💕
Thank you very much for your sweet comment!!! So much encouragement!! your breakfast sounds so delicious!! if you can add one more veggie side dish, it could be even better!! Let me share my favorite pickle!! 😝 ruclips.net/video/NSejAZLg8J4/видео.html
This is so cool!!! I have switched to a healthier lifestyle and have since lost 53 pounds so far! I also heard Green Tea is extremely healthful in weight loss. Also, I absolutely love Japanese culture and I have been wanting to go to Japan for a long time. Since I was 10. I am now almost 28 years old. This was a very enjoyable watch. Thank you!
This is the first time I have watched your channel. I have enjoyed viewing what you eat in a day (it is so intriguing to see what people from other cultures eat), and your English translation is great! Thank you for all of the effort you put into your videos to translate and share with the English-speaking viewers.
Oh I love your channel! I have ADHD so I have issues staying focused but the way you talk and explain things keeps my attention easily! Fantastic work!
I usually take in 1700- 2000 calories a day. However, I don't get nearly as much exercise as the normal Japanese person. Daily life in the US suburbs is pretty sedentary. We drive everywhere since our public transportation is not nearly as good as the Japanese or Taiwanese system.
I never thought having good public transportation has been bring me that much exercise until I talk to many people from all over the world! Thank you for sharing!
Remember not all calories are the same. In the US we have the problem that most everything we buy in the supermarket is processed or at least the ingredients are. Even the bread is processed and highly refined. The ingredients like lab made sugars and refined oils count as processed and that is what makes people obese. Not the calories. Of course add that all the sugar and carbohydrates and that combination is what makes an American look the way we do now. We are distinctly American now, highly recognizable when we go overseas from the distance. 😉
I totally resonate you!!!!! I've never be able to cut carbs ( especially the rice) out of my diet! I do two things for this! haha 1; add seeds and peas more into the carbs. in my case, I make rice with multiple kinds of beans and seeds. 2; Serve it into small bowl or plate. let myself have another serving! 3; Make soups along with carbs! this video might help^^ ruclips.net/video/2MX56cU9FNo/видео.html
Ya thats a problem. There where 700 calorie meals full of protein and fiber that should keep you full and thats the point. Quit eating bowls of Noodles and you will be fine.
In the japanese kitchen some dishes are heavily seasoned because they are supposed to be eaten along with rice which balances the flavour. Without rice or other bland foil these dishes might become too strong tasting. So for japanese low carbers and japanese diabetics it's popular to replace rice with a bland tasting food that can be a "carrier type food" for these other dishes. In Japanese low-carb circles, the most popular bland rice replacement food is plain tofu. Other low carb items popular in japan are shirataki noodles, konnyaku and okara. Another option is looking at it from the positive point of view. As long as you eat carbs in moderation you can have them. Some other people can't even have them in moderation.
this all looks amazing, but i am tired just thinking about doing this much cooking and prep work in the morning. you are lucky to have this much energy!
I can't imagine having the time to do this much cooking everyday! I walk my dog multiple times a day, but I dont even have a grocery store within walking distance of my house these days and have to drive to everything. Living in a rural area means a lot more planning to squeeze exercise into my day. These foods all look so tasty though!
Great video, MIwa! I love how vegetable-rich your diet is. I actually found your channel in part because I wanted savory, vegetable-based breakfast ideas. In the US, breakfast is often full of sugars. Your ideas have been so helpful. I'm currently trying to master your omlette! And I think you're doing very well with your English. I can't imagine doing a video in my second or third language, so I really admire what you do. Thanks!
Thank YOU for your kind comment🙏✨✨Im glad to hear that you are getting new ideas!! your lovely little one will love Japanese omelette💓It has been my kids favorite⭐ It's interesting many of you in US told me breakfast in US is full of sugar! my family enjoy cereals too🥰
@@MiwasJapaneseCooking As to the sweet breakfasts, the US government subsidizes corn. And those corn products are turned into not healthy sweet foods like corn syrup. And those foods are inexpensive, and so people buy them. It does support farmers but it's not good for nutrition. It's a real problem here.
@@jenrothke umm. that is a serious issue💦we want to support the firmers as much as possible 😭We can take everything in moderation✨sometime ok to enjoy the sweet indulgence but mainly well balanced meals.Im not trying to be too strict on myself and kids 🙄
First off, thank you very much for working so hard to learn English. I began learning Japanese recently so that I would be able to understand videos that are in Japanese because I love the culture and the food. (Who doesn't love Katsu?!) I always look forward to your videos. In America, we have horrible eating habits, and I'm too scared to count the calories. This past year I made the change to working from home and that has helped me eat better meals. I'd never think to mix tuna and avocado. I'll have to try it next time. Normally we just put an egg on toast with sliced avocado and seasoning. :) Thank You again for your video.
awww thank you so much for your kindest comment!!!! we are both trying to learn different languages!! I hope someday, you will leave the comment in Japanese😆I would love to reply you back in Japanese! (Yes! Katsu is addictive! haha) your way of eating avocado sounds delicious! I need to try to! I hardly eat bread but I like your idea! Arigato!!!
I love these recipes. I have been trying to find easy Japanese dishes for so long. I can’t wait to try the Avocado Bowl. I love how you explain everything and include recipes to try. Thank you so much!
Absolutely love your videos, I’m grateful that I discovered them. I was not taught to eat the healthiest when I was younger, but to maintain my health, I am always researching the best and healthiest ways of living. Thank you for sharing!
awww thank you very much for your kind word!!! I see your daily effort! That will make a huge difference for a long term!! I respect you! Keep in touch!
Just made the avocado tuna bowl for my breakfast/lunch, and it was delicious over the rice. I didn't have celery, so added diced red onion, and green onions. Topped it over cooled microwaveable jasmine rice cup. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your lifestyle. I'm older woman, so cannot eat as many calories as you because I have certain limitations as to how much exercise I can do. If I stay around 1300 I will maintain my weight but ideally I shoot for around 1200. It's not easy though. Your videos inspire me to try new ways and to do better.❤
@@kalakalim4081 You might say the same about reality if you delved deep enough... "Chill" fyi is a term derived from drug-narcotic use due to the temperature change. Is drugs preferrable to present a narrative of than a natural and wholesome scene of a mother providing warmth and food for her family even if presented on the internet?
I appreciate all the time taken to translate so well 🙏 perfectly spoken in fact! The food looks delicious, I enjoyed seeing all the veggie and vegan dishes! Lots of tasty inspiration 😋
I come from Croatia,and I think the main problem if someone wants to eat healthier is that some od these natural groceries are very expensive(mushrooms,tofu,alga)or aren't accessible at all.We also variety of fruits and vegetables,but as not as you Japanese guys,so that is why I envy you the most.
I'm sure you might have some wonderful ingredients which we don't have in Japan too! 😆I hope you can tweak some recipes into your own way! thank you very much for your comment!
I love how you describe the simple pleasures like your frothy latte! As a fellow Mama, I’m feeling that 💯 Btw, your culture is FASCINATING 🫶🏼and your dedication to your videos! Your hard work is paying off! Keep up the GREAT work!!!
I made this for lunch today however I substituted the tuna for some left over roast chicken I had. It was delish! Thank you so much. I’m trying to have smaller and more veggie heavy meals and this makes it so easy. A small amount goes a long way 👍
Your English is really good! 👍It is very impressive that you have to take the time to look up and translate words and you do so well. I would love to see how you make the soup with the burdock carrot onion squash beans you showed. I am excited to study your recipes to decide which one to start with!! So many look good thank you so much!
This is the first video of yours I have seen and it’s amazing! I can’t believe how great your English is if you’re having to use a translator. Very nice!!!
Thank you for this video Miwa! I enjoyed seeing what you eat in a day, your video is very calming as well :) my personal takeaways are to incorporate vegetables into all meals, make more soups, and just eat when hungry!
It makes sense, there's waaaaay more vegetables, fruits, and fresh products than the standard American diet. Even vegan as myself you beat me on the vegetable count. Even when having managed to take in 2050 calories they were nutrients packed and full of fiber. Thanks for sharing.
I am American and I always struggle with my weight and being healthy. I wonder how Japanese do it but now I see it's the food and lifestyle. We have been raised to eat larger portions and more fattening greasy foods. We don't spend a lot of time cooking like this, and our culture seems more focused around spending our time with work, kids, and even being lazy and watching tv in our down time. Our lifestyle and the way our cities are, do not allow for us to be very active. We commute to work in cars or taxis, with very little walking. It seems as though we need to adopt the Japanese lifestyle and diet. Thank you for an insight into your lifestyle! I love Japanese food already, at least the Japanese food I can get in my city, and now I need to learn how to make it.
As someone who lives in Japan - this is not a “normal” diet of most people here in Japan. Sure some people eat this way, but the amount of processed food here is insane. It’s the same anywhere you go. You just need to eat clean and portion control.
@@loraborealis2551 i saw in total of zero overweight people when I visited. And the ones who were....were tourists. Even their 7/11 have healthy food. I stayed with a japanese family and the home cooked meal was the best thing ever. I love spicy food but I can honestly say that I would trade that japanese food over my spiced junk I eat
@@lovelonelinesss convenience store food isn’t healthy and any Japanese girl that wants to stay slim or lose weight first thing they do is stop eating conbini food because it has lots of crap in it, even the innocent looking bentos if you look at the ingredient list. Those who cook meals at home either have a family or don’t have much money, so they are forced to save up by cooking cheap stuff. An average young Japanese person eats tons of fried food every day.
@@ennn9543 idk mahn. I am just saying my experience with that family and my stay in a temple and also the overall options I had when I was there. For me, i found more healthier options there and easy to find healthy food in Japan than in western nation. I won’t say its not healthy because overall that isn’t my experience 🤷🏻♀️
I love tuna rice in the morning!! It’s so filling and a good breakfast that’s not heavy but will sustain you for hours. I might have to try with avacado because yours looked so good. Usually, I just mix my nori into brown rice & a handful of salad, and then top the tuna with corn or tomatoes. Actually, pairing it with miso soup sounds even better after watching your video, so I think I’m gonna do that 😂
I love this, thankyou so much for sharing. I'm really struggling to eat, everything just seems to be making me feel worse, or irritating my gut or genuinely disgusting these days. I can't tolerate overly oiled stuff or hot spice. These recipies look delightful and cooling on the body, going to try these! 💚
Just found your channel and your voice is so calming and the food looked delicious. I admire your dedication to translating to English so we can understand. Thank you 😊 I personally think I eat the most at lunch because I am not very hungry when I first wake up so I’m starving by lunch haha.
Aww! I loved this video! Ever since I went to Japan I really wanted to eat and make home-cooked Japanese food at my home too. Thank you so much 💓 I'm so happy I found this page. You're amazing Miwa! Subscribed.
This was so interesting! And the effort to put everything into English is very appreciated! I eat about 1500 calories at the moment but I am trying to lose some fat, but then I will slowly increase to about 2000 :) subscribed 🙌🏼
I am from Japan, but don't live there now. I'm so homesick your video makes me happy. After moving, from Japan, I found myself gaining a little weight each year. I realized that Western food has too much sugar, fat, calories and wheat for my body. I have switched back to a 75% Japanese diet (and other Asian foods) and have already lost 5 kilos. Thank you for the recipes
As I make this video, I start to become very curious how much you guys usually eat! 😆 Do you eat more than me or less?? Please share in the comment below! 😊 For more daily food inspiration, please watch this playlist😄 ruclips.net/p/PLd2bpmPI5Yufjh5rDNlatEIzDNbMOoIOQ
Thank you very much for stopping by!
I m following your recipes and subscribed...lots of love from chennai, Tamilnadu, India. I love the way you use lots of veggies and im implementing it... We south indians eat a lot of carbs and im desperate to know how to reduce the carbs and include lots of veggies....thanks for your recipes Miwa ❤️❤️❤️
@@sammys1010 Thank you very much for your comment Sammy! I thought there are lots of vegetarian dishes in Indian cuisine! They are delicious with very complex flavor from spices!! Love it!
I'm glad that my video gave you some new inspiration!!
We eat chapati, potato fry.
Rice, lentil, veg curry, fish, pickle, sweet
Semolina, Chawmin,tea, biscuit
Chapati, soyabin, egg curry, paneer curry, lentil, tarka, kabuli chana
I’m trying to lose weight. I’ve had two babies and am pretty overweight at this point. I’m trying to maintain eating 1500 cal a day to lose, but without tracking I’d consume between 2000-2500 typically.
Americans eat dessert for breakfast; muffins, pancakes, granola, sugary cereals, etc. If not dessert than a grease bomb.
The fact that you prep your script for 2 hours to translate to English is so pure, love your energy, Subscribed ^-^
awwww thank you!!!! it's simply rewarding to receive your word!!
@@MiwasJapaneseCooking Your english is outstanding! You have mastered the intonation and emotion, which is NOT an easy thing to do by any stretch, let alone with a language you don't even speak! 💗 Thank you for sharing your meals!
@@MiwasJapaneseCooking Subscribed. because you take time to translate, well- your food too looks amazing! Love all the vegetables you use!! ❤️
What??? I guess you missed where she wrote "womens", which is incorrect English!
@@MiwasJapaneseCooking your family is very blessed they have you
They eat lots of veggies and fresh foods. I can honestly tell you your body responds differently to 1200kcal of healthy food, than it does to 1200kcal of processed foods. Not all foods are equal.
thank you very much for your comment Sam!
Yes people forget about the CO part of CICO. People who eat high fiber from whole foods like vegetables can eat more and maintain.
Very true!
Your body works better on healthy food but 1200 is 1200 to the body
@@zamiaramirez1390 This. Yes your body will work better, but someone can easily maintain / lose weight on 1200 no matter the kind of food.
I think the little part about "we walk everywhere" was a big factor
so true when I grew up in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic we walked everywhere and we where NEVER FAT!
FACTS!!! ☝🏾
But a calorie is also not a calorie: you can eat loads of vegetables and wfpb food, and slim down. Her diet is very very healthy. Especially in the morning. And just feeling when you had enough, everybody is different, needs different things. And genetic makeup is also important.
For sure, every time I go back to Japan I end up losing some weight even though I indulge in a lot of food (fried food and snacks included). I believe this is due to smaller portions and walking a ton. Not to mention the typical Japanese meals tend to be healthier.
@@elised5152 bullshit! If you overeat and don't exercise, it doesn't matter how healthy your food is, you'll still be fat lol. Just look at sumo wrestlers, they eat very healthy and exercise, but because they eat so much they still gain weight.
I love how you still eats with your kids when you're not really hungry to make sure that you spend that time with them
I was just thinking the same thing about still sitting with the kids and having some soup. ♡♡♡
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9 NI
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9 NI
5am cook rice 15min yoga
Drink hot water w yuzu (citrus, Japanese like lemon)
munch on apple
Breakfast: avo rice bowl, miso soup, carrot & broccoli stem soya beans w sweet soy sauce (kinpira: saute/simmer)
Almond latte
Dark chocolate
Lunch: miso soup, rice with seasoned beans, spring onion, egoma oil (flaxseed oil is also high in omega 3), natto (fermented soy beans)
Snack: 3 muji cookies with kids, green tea
Afternoon Walk
Pre-dinner: Soup w kids
Dinner: Tomato pasta, vegetable loaded soup, blueberries
I don’t think she ate the pasta. If you add up the calories it can only include the soup and blueberries. 900 breakfast + 700 lunch + 200 afternoon snack + 250 soup and blueberry = 2050. So no pasta or second soup portion.
Thank you!
As an interpreter/translator let me say- 2 hours to translate a full video script from Japanese to English is pretty good, nice job!! It's clear from your finished videos that you're not just translating word for word, and you're also not just jumping on the very first translation you come up with. You're sifting through multiple options and variations of words and expressions, and coming up with the most natural and conversational way of expressing what you want to say in English. If you keep going about it as diligently as you are, I think you can safely stop worrying about whether you'll make yourself understood. Great stuff! (Btw, I hate mornings and I eat the most at dinner. I wish it weren't so, though!)
Did you see all of my process of translation?!! haha
I do exactly like you mentioned. Pick up the word which sounds natural and deliver the vibes the most to the audience!! you are amazing!
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9 NI
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9 NI
Love it love your show wish I could cook like you
If there is a god and god is good, then any decent person does not need “saving”.
I really admire how disciplined the Asian culture is. They know how to keep a balance in everything they do.
I admire the commitment a lot of people would just say f*ck it and just give up even though they know they can do it
thank you for your kind word!
Thats why ppl from China and Japan are so talented
Yeaa not everyone/thing in asia is like that. Also idmiration is good but i'd say better not idolise asian culture as it does have a lotta flaws/downsides
I've lived in Japan and they are not in balance anymore than anyone else. Their work/drinking culture is absolutely terrible.
People always use the excuse of "asian people are naturally thin it's just genetics" but that's not entirely true.. the diet differences between asian food and american food is insanely different
The diet is different, but there’s definitely genetics at play. You cannot deny that. Beauty standards are also different.
@@ladiabla2406 ^this
If I ate 2050calories in a day I'd be fat. I have to stick to 1200calories and do aerobic exercise (jogging and biking) in order to stay a decent shape. Last winter because of COVID-19, I didn't go to the gym all winter and my calories eaten/day crept up to 1500. Consequently I gained 10lbs! I'm 5'4" which would be slightly tall for a Japanese woman. Genetics is definitely at play here! That said, pretty sure many Americans regularly eat more than 2050calories per day. Bottom line - don't make excuses, but also don't beat yourself up if you can't "eat like a Japanese woman" and lose weight.
@@n.b.3521 Same. I start gaining weight if I eat over 1600 calories and it matters also what I eat. If I eat 1500 calories but still include bread, pasta, rice, I still gain weight.
@@wintersonnet carbs help hold water in our cells, so more breads will give us a few pounds of water weight
The two key ingredients for being in shape according to this video: never stop moving and eat tons of veggies 💖 love that
Thank you so much for sharing your life! I am half Japanese (mother) and have enjoyed Japanese food my whole life, I am now 65. I love how you include so many vegetables in your meals, your children are growing up strong and healthy! Wonderful how they so politely enjoy your crackers out of beautiful chawans. Your skin is so beautiful, could you share maybe your daily skincare routine in a vlog? I believe many of us viewers would love that! Arigato gozaimasu!
Also keep in mind the average Japanese person don’t regularly work out to the point of sweating. They walk more but rarely do high intensity exercise. Gyms and sports are pretty expensive to partake in regularly in Asia.
What? Running is free
@@various_artists lmfaooo
@@various_artists have you even seen Tokyo? Good luck weaving and keeping a consistent pace while having to stop at every light and good luck breathing in car and taxi fumes while you’re at it.
actually japanese walk a LOT which is way more beneficial to human health than intense work out like murican love to do. They are also on average smaller in frame and height than european/african which explain why they need to eat less.
@@rp-wn5or Plenty of people run here, that's total nonsense
When I visited Japan, I opted to eat what was advertised as the traditional Japanese breakfast: small piece of fish, small bowl of rice, miso soup, and a couple varieties of vegetables (usually fermented). Since I'm not Japanese, I don't know for sure if this is what's common for breakfast in Japan, but it was wonderful! I felt full and energized, allowing me to walk and tour Japan's gardens and temples the entire day without finding the need to snack - and I was in my second trimester of pregnancy! It's been more than a year since that trip, but I have incorporated fish and fermented foods into my breakfast. At times I try to recreate what I had in its entirety, because I do think that the combo of fermented foods, high quality protein, veggies, and small portion of carbs is great for consistent energy levels throughout the day.
Wow! The breakfasts don't look like they're full of sugar which is a large problem here in the states. Most people have insane amounts of sugar and bread in the mornings, and it usually tastes really bland. While you people eat healthy and full meals for breakfast while staying quite slim! I'm very impressed!
Thank you very much for your comment😆✨✨I used to be one of them when I was young! loved sweet stuff so much in the morning😅 I want you to try avocado rice if you are implementing some from this video 😁so nice to talk to you 🙏
The thing is, u could eat healthy foods all u want, but its still calories. So if u eat too much or dont burn it off, u are going to gain weight regardless
@@rtgbhreth But within that framework, you get a lot more nutrition (vs empty calories), and the volume is also more than if it were 1000 calories or whatever of something unhealthy. Calories are a tool, but it's definitely not the most important thing.
Ugh I couldn’t fathom eating cooked vegetables for breakfast. That avocado with tuna looks good though.
@@wplains It takes some getting used to, but its possible. I've been breaking my pre-conceived ideas of what "breakfast food" is since last fall. It's amazing!
I also used to sleep with my children. Right until end of primary actually. My husband volunteered to sleep in the other room, which was also better for his schedule of work. I appreciate it in Mothers who do it. It is so important to the kids. They will feel safer and cared for. And makes them very comfortable.
Very nice, my mom did the same.
We do the same, my hubby is african and it's normal for their culture that children sleep with the mum and the dad sleeps in a separate room, I think it's sad that western culture frown upon bed sharing it promotes such a loving bond with the kids and they'll always sleep knowing I'm there and their safe ❤
I just made the Avocado bowl and kinpira for me and my elderly mother.
We both loved it so much and will do it more often now.
Thank you so much for this and thank you so much for your videos and all the work you put into!
Thank you!! So happy to hear that!
Your videos are easy to understand (I'm in United States), my doctor says I need to change my diet, so I've started eating traditional Japanese breakfasts with miso/rice/egg/vegetable and no sausage. I hate getting up in the morning, I wake up late, but I'm enjoying making Japanese breakfast. I usually use the leftover rice for onigiri for lunch
wonderful! sounds like you are really incorporating Japanese eating habit into your daily life!! bring onigiri for lunch is exactly what we do in Japan!! I'm very impressed that you make Japanese breakfast. many people wants to do it, but not everyone can do it since it takes some effort! 😅 Keep up your great work and take it easy!! I'll make sure to make more veggie heavy recipes! 😊
@@MiwasJapaneseCooking I don't make it every day. Some days I bake bread and then just have bread and butter when I'm too tired or I need to clean up from cooking
This is first cooking video of yours I have seen. Very understandable. Looks yummy! Thank you!
I made food "fun". I started alternating weekly between vegetarian diet (avoiding fake meats thought), Japanese diet (lots of fish), Korean diet (spicy options), and Mediterranean diet (lots of flavor!) And noticed that it felt effortless and exciting too to look up different recipes and experiment with different spices and ingrediets. The weight started to come off slowly without feeling guilty.
@@ItstheK amazing
My family loves all your recipes! We have always eaten a traditionally American breakfast (sweet), but recently my 4 year old has requested soup or rice in the morning. Now we all enjoy Japanese style breakfast thanks to your recipes!
OMG😭😭so touched!!! especially your little one enjoy it?!😍that's the best compliment for me as a mom💓Thank you 🙏
You should try congee! It is a Chinese rice porridge usually eaten in the morning. I first tried it on a cruise (where most of the employees were asian) and the taste reminded me a lot of chicken noodle soup. I had two bowls every morning, after that for the rest of the cruise ha, ugh so good!!
I’ve never liked American breakfast as breakfast, it just eaves me feeling gross. I basically would do homemade oatmeal, smoothies, protein shakes, or no breakfast at all. When I discovered Japanese breakfast, my whole life changed 😂
@@jenkenj Have you ever tried it with what we call “Chinese doughnuts”? They’re these long fried dough sticks. The mixture of textures and flavors makes it extra delicious!
@@tulipsxw2 I haven't! Ohhh I'm definitely going to have to look into those now!
Culture: Daily exercises and lots of walking, cook at home, mindset of eating for healthy body
Food: Low fat, tons of veggies, lots of variety, few sweets
... these are the same things the American FDA and dietitians recommend, but we eat more for pleasure and treat ourselves often. I like the idea of how food and exercise is done in Japanese and French schools - I think the change would be hugely impactful for the health of Americans.
Thank you very much for your very informative insight!!!! I love to know the cultural differences!
Sorry to break if to you but a low fat diet is actually extremely unhealthy. That was once a lie we we’re being fed. A diet rich in healthy fats is essential for a healthy body because our body is primarily made of fat. We need lots of cholesterol and saturated fats from healthy grass fed/ pasture raised animals.
@@blasiangoddess9831 It turned out true for me. When I switched to hight fat, for the first time it years I got more control over satiety queues and it allowed me to maintain my weight.
@@blasiangoddess9831 actually not really. A well balance diet with good fat is important, but the fat murican eat is far from good fat XD also intense strenious work out like murican love is bad for the health in long term compare to just walk a lot and move around like human were meant to as a species. But well always in search for excuses not to be healthy. it's genetics, it's money, it's culture...
With fatty liver & diabetes high fat doesn't work for me at all.... tried all that..some do better with lower fat diets 😊
The fact that you spend two hours to prepare and translate to english is amazing! thank you for your hard work!
Japan has been my latest food obsession. Especially as a long time vegan I'm super interested in exploring the less obvious stuff. Thanks to you I've ordered and now am using shio koji, so cool and easy. Ordered natto from a company in New York. Takes some getting used to but that connected me to japanese mustard. It just keeps going! I love it 😀 thanks again!
Your English is very good!
Thank you for sharing your culture with the world!
Thank you very much for kind encouragement!! I'm thrilled to know that someone in different county has been enjoying my contents! I'm not the SNS type of person, but definitely appreciated to be connected with beautiful friends like you! Thank you!
No wonder a lot of Japanese people are thin. Their meals look healthy and hearty!
Thank you very much for your kind word!
She eats a very healthy diet, though. LOTS of Japanese people don't lol. There are a lot of fast and fried foods in Japan that are very popular. She really isn't the norm, she is health conscious. I love her diet but it's not why Japanese people are slim. There are a lot of factors.
@@Nikki_the_G exercise. They walk and bike like A LOT
@@carl8790 That and there's a lot of peer pressure to be slim. You won't find much "body positivity" in Japan really.
@@Nikki_the_G I've lived in Japan for 30 years. My wife is Japanese, she cooks like Miwa. Most housewives do. Yes, there are a lot of fast food restaurants, but on average Japanese people eat out about once a week.
looks filling and healthy! I've also seen a big difference after implementing lots of fermented foods. Natto is great 😊
oh you are also a natto lover😍😍hi friend😁Im glad to hear you got better eating by that!!
I’ve recently started incorporating fermented foods too! What differences have you noticed?
What differences have you noticed?
I am from Romania,i admire the Asian cuisine and your culture...especially your healhy tradition of every day meals,your love and respect for nature and life and for children education❤
As a German I’m not a native English speaker so a good English grammar and pronounciation are necessary for me to understand everything and I understood everything from your video. Thank you so much for putting so much effort in it. I loved your video🫶🏻
Traslating for 2 hours was so kind and dedicated. I appreciate what you have done. Much gratitude to you!
Thank you very much for your kind word Suze!!!
here in the UK (and many Western countries) we often have unhealthy breakfasts, overly sweet cereals which just give you a temporary sugar high or too much starchy white bread or even both - I struggle to imagine eating rice or vegetables for breakfast as its such a strange concept for me at the present time, but I can see that it is much healthier and probably offers a slow release of nutrition and energy instead of the sugar high and resulting sugar crash later in the morning which is not good - I also have the bad habit of snacking on sweet and unhealthy foods, which give a brief burst of sugary energy and then yet another sugar crash - it's no wonder people can have mood swings during the day! - it's so hard to beat the sugar cravings also
I totally understand!!!! I love chocolate and icecream!! haha
that's why I try to fill up myself with more heathy options to make sure I'm satisfied enough! it doesn't mean I don7t snack any, but just reduce into smaller portions! Thank you very much for your comment!
I make your breakfast once a week for my children and childcare children, I also do the Mexican tomato and egg thing I can’t remember the name.. my children love this food the others are slowly coming round to it 🇬🇧 too xx
I found out that cucumbers give you energy without the crash! I'm not the biggest fan of the taste or texture so I started blending them into a juice and just chugging it with some water. Gets it over with quickly but with all the benefits 🙂
I have English heritage so I understand the difficulties changing the cultural norms around breakie. When I first started I switched to wholemeal bread for toast and had had one slice with banana and honey/jam. Warmed berries and a drop of yoghet on wholemeal toast. Instead of the sugary cereal I switched to heating fruits like apple and pear in honey in a pot adding 1/2 a serve of oats and strewing that till cooked. Then started getting creative with the non sweat breakfast, like focusing on one element of a big breakfast to put it on a smaller scale.
If you eat a sugary breakfast, your body will have a lot more sugar cravings ! Sugar calls sugar ! You should really try eating salty breakfast, your insulin level will thank you 😄
I am obsessed with your videos! Not only super informative and useful, but you’re also such a sweet and kindhearted person that you make them even more satisfying to watch!
Thank you very much for your kind comment bigmoneyniza!
I am so happy I have discovered you. My health has sadly deteriorated in the last 18 months and my diet needs a huge change. I find English diet recipes so bland and boring that I just lost my desire to cook. I have since been experimenting with Asian food after discovering Liziqi, Penji and Hamzy. Kimchi and anything with Gochojang soybean paste is just delicious. I have been researching Japanese breakfasts as I can’t stomach cereals, breads and sugar anymore. I am slowly building up confidence to make a traditional Japanese breakfast of rice, salmon or egg roll, miso soup and pickled veg but I am worried I’ll get the miso soup wrong. There is so much to remember. Lid on. Miso last. Dashi. I adore your culture and your food and even though it’s just for me and my family to eat, I feel I must do it justice. Your English is wonderful and this video was great. Well done. Thank you for sharing. X
I was eating 1200 calories a day while exercising back in august for 5 months (im 5'2) but i was eating anything as long as it was in budget, i lost some weight but it wasnt alot and it was very slow. Now im not counting calories but i eat mostly vegetables/grains/fruit/tofu sometimes chicken and fish, im very strict on reading labels to make sure theres no added sugar, i also cut out dairy almost completely except a small amount of greek gogurt this week to make a labneh dip, doing the same exercises as i was before im losing weight much faster. I noticed in alot of japanese food theres rarely cheese or dairy, i think dairy and sugar are the biggest culptits for americans being obese. I used to believe all calories were equal, but from my own experience I can now say they are definatley not equal.
I'm extremely surprised by the calorie count in the meals. Makes me feel like I'm doing ok then.
Thank you so much for sharing. I wish we did these videos all around the world. It sheds so much light on different cultures just seeing what they eat. It shows us how similar we are, and also, the few tiny differences.
Thank you very much for your kind word Tim!!
It's good to remember though that Asian people, especially in Japan, naturally don't make as much insulin as Caucasian people so they arn't able to store as much fat as we do. Which is a big reason they are generally slim, though it does mean they are more at risk for diabetes at a much lower weight. Keep it up! But remember that they can generally eat more than us.
The diff is not so much the calories but eating the whole plant as opposed to processed food. You noticed more than 95% of all the food was whole and not processed.
Americans are scared of sugar and white rice. Which is actually helping with insulin sensitivity
@@thankyoujesus2836 Americans are def not scared of sugar, they eat far too much of it.
You are an amazing vlogger! And thank you so much for taking the time to acknowledge your english speaking audience, which I'm sure can be very challenging. Your work is appreciated, and I am eager to try your recipes. -Love from America 🇺🇲❤️!
thank you very much for your kind word !!! It encourages me a lot!
I adore Japanese culture! I’m vegan so some of these tips/ideas were very helpful. I love how everything is very unprocessed & whole food based. I’m excited to follow your recipes and try to incorporate these habits into my lifestyle. Btw, your English is amazing and I appreciate the work you put into your videos. SUBSCRIBED!
Thank you very much for your kind word!🙏
Love that you include so many vegetables. I’m not a morning person but trying to eat most of my meals in the apart of the day. Thank you for the miso recipes. I cannot wait to try them.
This was such a great video, your English is beautiful and it’s so lovely the care you go to for translating! Can’t wait to try the avocado recipe, and thank you for reminding me how much I love miso - adding to my shopping list 😊❤
I like the statement: I only eat when I am hungry. She is hungry half a dozen time a day (eating or drinking rich beverages like latte). This is what I would call, I eat the whole day.
Thank you very much for your comment Ning Light!
What?
And it clearly speeds up her metabolism and gives her the energy for all the walking done throughout the day. Good for her.
You are very easy to understand for a English speaker. I'm learning Japanese so I understand the extra effort it takes to communicate in a different language. Your family looks beautiful and your food looks delicious! Thanks for sharing..
you are learning Japanese?!! How lovely!! probably we are going through the opposite but the same process!! Keep it up!!Thank you very much for your kind word!
you are so kind and sweet. this video was very comforting and easy to follow and a joy to watch. keep doing what you're doing!
She seems satisfied with her life. And has peace of heart. She eats only when she is hungry. I see that many Japanese women like in many other countries are able to stay at home with their children, when the children are young. This is a blessing. Definitely, no processed food, and small portions of food with fresh vegetables . Plus biking
You did an amazing job with the video and English. Your hard work allows a larger public to be able to enjoy your videos. Very relaxing to watch by the way. Thanks :)
It’s less of “how much do they eat” and more of “what exactly do they eat.”
Everything looks good, I could easily tweak and veganize this. It's so satisfying to watch
Thank you very much for your creativity!! I like how you tweak the recipe!
Could you tell me how you are tweaking the recipes. A vegan here.
I was just thinking the same. It’s already pretty much vegan apart from the odd thing 🖤
This was a beautiful video. Your voice is so soothing. I am a morning person for sure. I'm up around 0345 every day. It gives me time to pray, read, go for a run then do breakfast and gather myself before the family wakes up. I love the veggies in all those meals and also notice that breakfast was not Sweet. We usually eat oatmeal, eggs, cream of wheat or cereal.
wow! 0345!! you do a lot in the morning! Great!
I love your videos; by watching them, I'm learning how to incorporate more vegetables, fish, and fermented foods into my diet 😃 Thank you so much for all the effort you put into making these videos for us all to enjoy- Kia ora (thank you!) from my family and me in New Zealand.
It's not really a secret, you eat lots of vegetables. And you don't eat a lot of greasy food or sugary drinks. Very healthy food! You eat a lot of tofu, so many americans think tofu is bad, but Japanese traditionally eat tofu almost every day.
Love this!
I visited Japan and absolutely LOVED the entire culture. Everything was so intentional and the health aspect was so inspiring.
Great to hear that you enjoy the time in japan!
Your English is great! Im so impressed. Japanese and English are so far away from each other so Im really impressed with how good you are! Especially your pronunciation!
awww I'm so glad you understand me!!! Thank you very much for your kind word Sara!
I agree - your English is outstanding. You have a strong accent but I've heard many English speakers with a milder accent but harder to understand. You are never ever difficult to understand and your content and conversation style, tone and pace are very enjoyable to listen to and watch.
@@kitler42 Thank you so much for your kind word Katie!!
Approx 2000 calories a day and still looking like a beautiful angel, my slow metabolism can never! 😭❤️
I’m consuming approx 1200 calories a day and still struggling to shed pounds but anyways I’m liking this amazing video for good luck! x 💞😚
I used to cut carbs from the wholesome sources and eat sweets instead. Back then, it was hard to control my hunger. Now I don't count much calories but I do care the quality of what I eat. that mindset has been helping me a lot! I hope you will find your own food to make you happy! Thank you very much for your kind word!
you must have messed up your metabolism then. You should research it. It is normal for females to be able to eat around 2,000 calories a day.
eating in a caloric deficit for a long time can slow your metabolism. try reverse dieting! aka slowly adding more calories to your diet and doing strength training. you can find more info on google and youtube!
@@srinidhimadurai5299 Hey, thanks for this. Definitely going to try this one
I have the same issue!! I eat 1200 kcal and still don't loose weight... and see slimmer people eat 2000ckal and be super skinny!! What the hell...
Miwa, your eating schedule is an inspiration. I appreciate you encouraging others to listen to their own hunger cue. Your food is simple and delicious, and not reliant on meat. It is very clear you care very much for your family, and those little touches in your video are so sweet (seeing your boys eat pick up delicious cookies filled with fruit!). You are a beautiful person, and today you brought some inspiration into my life. I really can't thank you enough.
Your English is very good!! :)
Oh and I do intermittent fasting of 16hrs so normally 2 main meals only: Lunch and dinner.
I go to the gym 5 times a week and usually my diet is about 1,600 kcal, 110-120 grams of protein everyday.
I reallyyy enjoyed this, thank you! You give English speakers access to the healthy eating habits of Japanese people. Thanks so much! Please film more breakfast recipes. I'm inspired by Japanese breakfasts but usually only cook salmon and tamagoyaki, or sausages and egg. Would love more ideas. Many thanks 💕
Thank you very much for your sweet comment!!!
So much encouragement!!
your breakfast sounds so delicious!! if you can add one more veggie side dish, it could be even better!!
Let me share my favorite pickle!! 😝
ruclips.net/video/NSejAZLg8J4/видео.html
@@MiwasJapaneseCooking Great reminder thank you! It was a fantastic recipe video, very simple. Will give it a try 💕
This is so cool!!! I have switched to a healthier lifestyle and have since lost 53 pounds so far! I also heard Green Tea is extremely healthful in weight loss. Also, I absolutely love Japanese culture and I have been wanting to go to Japan for a long time. Since I was 10. I am now almost 28 years old. This was a very enjoyable watch. Thank you!
wow! you have made so much effort on your eating! I hope you will visit Japan someday after everything back in normal!
This is the first time I have watched your channel. I have enjoyed viewing what you eat in a day (it is so intriguing to see what people from other cultures eat), and your English translation is great! Thank you for all of the effort you put into your videos to translate and share with the English-speaking viewers.
Oh I love your channel! I have ADHD so I have issues staying focused but the way you talk and explain things keeps my attention easily! Fantastic work!
the amount of pure vibes i got from this video is ✨IMMACULATE✨
awwww so sweet!!! thank you very much for your kind word!!
I usually take in 1700- 2000 calories a day. However, I don't get nearly as much exercise as the normal Japanese person. Daily life in the US suburbs is pretty sedentary. We drive everywhere since our public transportation is not nearly as good as the Japanese or Taiwanese system.
I never thought having good public transportation has been bring me that much exercise until I talk to many people from all over the world! Thank you for sharing!
Shes not walking so much thst itd really impact 600 cal is an hr of high intensity excersize. Shes not doing all that. Mske peace with genetics
Remember not all calories are the same. In the US we have the problem that most everything we buy in the supermarket is processed or at least the ingredients are. Even the bread is processed and highly refined. The ingredients like lab made sugars and refined oils count as processed and that is what makes people obese. Not the calories.
Of course add that all the sugar and carbohydrates and that combination is what makes an American look the way we do now. We are distinctly American now, highly recognizable when we go overseas from the distance. 😉
@@RoxanneM- sadly, it’s become the same here in the UK. We literally have an enormous problem with obesity.
You can move..lol.
Your food looks delicious. The problem for me is I have a hard time stopping at one bowl. I love eating carbs.
I totally resonate you!!!!! I've never be able to cut carbs ( especially the rice) out of my diet! I do two things for this! haha
1; add seeds and peas more into the carbs. in my case, I make rice with multiple kinds of beans and seeds.
2; Serve it into small bowl or plate. let myself have another serving!
3; Make soups along with carbs!
this video might help^^
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@@MiwasJapaneseCooking thanks for the advice. Have a wonderful day.
Ya thats a problem. There where 700 calorie meals full of protein and fiber that should keep you full and thats the point. Quit eating bowls of Noodles and you will be fine.
Riced cauliflower would make a great replacement in the avocado tuna dish she made!
In the japanese kitchen some dishes are heavily seasoned because they are supposed to be eaten along with rice which balances the flavour.
Without rice or other bland foil these dishes might become too strong tasting. So for japanese low carbers and japanese diabetics it's popular to replace rice with a bland tasting food that can be a "carrier type food" for these other dishes. In Japanese low-carb circles, the most popular bland rice replacement food is plain tofu.
Other low carb items popular in japan are shirataki noodles, konnyaku and okara.
Another option is looking at it from the positive point of view. As long as you eat carbs in moderation you can have them. Some other people can't even have them in moderation.
I love all your food and recipes. So healthy and I can see all the care you put into your prep and cooking for you and your family.
His little hand holding yours ❣️ you are so loved mamma ❤️🌹
this all looks amazing, but i am tired just thinking about doing this much cooking and prep work in the morning. you are lucky to have this much energy!
I can't imagine having the time to do this much cooking everyday! I walk my dog multiple times a day, but I dont even have a grocery store within walking distance of my house these days and have to drive to everything. Living in a rural area means a lot more planning to squeeze exercise into my day. These foods all look so tasty though!
thank you very much for sharing Jenni!!
Great video, MIwa! I love how vegetable-rich your diet is. I actually found your channel in part because I wanted savory, vegetable-based breakfast ideas. In the US, breakfast is often full of sugars. Your ideas have been so helpful. I'm currently trying to master your omlette! And I think you're doing very well with your English. I can't imagine doing a video in my second or third language, so I really admire what you do. Thanks!
Thank YOU for your kind comment🙏✨✨Im glad to hear that you are getting new ideas!! your lovely little one will love Japanese omelette💓It has been my kids favorite⭐
It's interesting many of you in US told me breakfast in US is full of sugar! my family enjoy cereals too🥰
@@MiwasJapaneseCooking As to the sweet breakfasts, the US government subsidizes corn. And those corn products are turned into not healthy sweet foods like corn syrup. And those foods are inexpensive, and so people buy them. It does support farmers but it's not good for nutrition. It's a real problem here.
@@jenrothke umm. that is a serious issue💦we want to support the firmers as much as possible 😭We can take everything in moderation✨sometime ok to enjoy the sweet indulgence but mainly well balanced meals.Im not trying to be too strict on myself and kids 🙄
I really love Japanese homefood, so it’s a relief that you make your videos! Thank you!
First off, thank you very much for working so hard to learn English. I began learning Japanese recently so that I would be able to understand videos that are in Japanese because I love the culture and the food. (Who doesn't love Katsu?!) I always look forward to your videos.
In America, we have horrible eating habits, and I'm too scared to count the calories. This past year I made the change to working from home and that has helped me eat better meals. I'd never think to mix tuna and avocado. I'll have to try it next time. Normally we just put an egg on toast with sliced avocado and seasoning. :)
Thank You again for your video.
awww thank you so much for your kindest comment!!!!
we are both trying to learn different languages!! I hope someday, you will leave the comment in Japanese😆I would love to reply you back in Japanese! (Yes! Katsu is addictive! haha)
your way of eating avocado sounds delicious! I need to try to! I hardly eat bread but I like your idea!
Arigato!!!
I love these recipes. I have been trying to find easy Japanese dishes for so long. I can’t wait to try the Avocado Bowl. I love how you explain everything and include recipes to try. Thank you so much!
Absolutely love your videos, I’m grateful that I discovered them. I was not taught to eat the healthiest when I was younger, but to maintain my health, I am always researching the best and healthiest ways of living. Thank you for sharing!
awww thank you very much for your kind word!!! I see your daily effort! That will make a huge difference for a long term!! I respect you! Keep in touch!
Your English is so pleasant to listen to:) really appreciate all the effort you must have put into making this video. Keep going, I'll keep watching:)
Just made the avocado tuna bowl for my breakfast/lunch, and it was delicious over the rice. I didn't have celery, so added diced red onion, and green onions. Topped it over cooled microwaveable jasmine rice cup. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your lifestyle.
I'm older woman, so cannot eat as many calories as you because I have certain limitations as to how much exercise I can do. If I stay around 1300 I will maintain my weight but ideally I shoot for around 1200. It's not easy though. Your videos inspire me to try new ways and to do better.❤
It is heavenly to see a mother making her home, wholesome and with that a happy and healthy family.
Chill, it's the Internet.
Not needed to be true
@@kalakalim4081 You might say the same about reality if you delved deep enough... "Chill" fyi is a term derived from drug-narcotic use due to the temperature change. Is drugs preferrable to present a narrative of than a natural and wholesome scene of a mother providing warmth and food for her family even if presented on the internet?
@@commentarytalk1446 Dude...
Literally ANYTHING is better than having a Piece of Sh... I mean... a bloody mother
I’m definitely going to try the avocado and tuna mix! That looked so yummy!!!
thank you very much for your kind word!
I agree, I will definitely try this dish one of these days, sounds delicious!
Yes this looks great!
This all looks so yummy, especially the pasta and cabbage.
Thank you very much!!!
I appreciate all the time taken to translate so well 🙏 perfectly spoken in fact! The food looks delicious, I enjoyed seeing all the veggie and vegan dishes! Lots of tasty inspiration 😋
Japanese food is just simply amazing, i really wish we was this fresh and adventurous in the UK
I come from Croatia,and I think the main problem if someone wants to eat healthier is that some od these natural groceries are very expensive(mushrooms,tofu,alga)or aren't accessible at all.We also variety of fruits and vegetables,but as not as you Japanese guys,so that is why I envy you the most.
I'm sure you might have some wonderful ingredients which we don't have in Japan too! 😆I hope you can tweak some recipes into your own way! thank you very much for your comment!
I love how you describe the simple pleasures like your frothy latte! As a fellow Mama, I’m feeling that 💯
Btw, your culture is FASCINATING 🫶🏼and your dedication to your videos! Your hard work is paying off! Keep up the GREAT work!!!
I made this for lunch today however I substituted the tuna for some left over roast chicken I had. It was delish! Thank you so much. I’m trying to have smaller and more veggie heavy meals and this makes it so easy. A small amount goes a long way 👍
Your English is really good! 👍It is very impressive that you have to take the time to look up and translate words and you do so well. I would love to see how you make the soup with the burdock carrot onion squash beans you showed. I am excited to study your recipes to decide which one to start with!! So many look good thank you so much!
This is the first video of yours I have seen and it’s amazing! I can’t believe how great your English is if you’re having to use a translator. Very nice!!!
Thank you for this video Miwa! I enjoyed seeing what you eat in a day, your video is very calming as well :) my personal takeaways are to incorporate vegetables into all meals, make more soups, and just eat when hungry!
Thank you very much Jean!!!
It makes sense, there's waaaaay more vegetables, fruits, and fresh products than the standard American diet. Even vegan as myself you beat me on the vegetable count. Even when having managed to take in 2050 calories they were nutrients packed and full of fiber. Thanks for sharing.
This was interesting, and your spoken English is very good I never would have thought you used Google. Great video.
Really?? Google has really been improving its quality! haha
Thank you!!
This video is incredible! It’s so relaxing to hear you talk and watch you cook.
I am American and I always struggle with my weight and being healthy. I wonder how Japanese do it but now I see it's the food and lifestyle. We have been raised to eat larger portions and more fattening greasy foods. We don't spend a lot of time cooking like this, and our culture seems more focused around spending our time with work, kids, and even being lazy and watching tv in our down time. Our lifestyle and the way our cities are, do not allow for us to be very active. We commute to work in cars or taxis, with very little walking. It seems as though we need to adopt the Japanese lifestyle and diet. Thank you for an insight into your lifestyle! I love Japanese food already, at least the Japanese food I can get in my city, and now I need to learn how to make it.
As someone who lives in Japan - this is not a “normal” diet of most people here in Japan. Sure some people eat this way, but the amount of processed food here is insane. It’s the same anywhere you go. You just need to eat clean and portion control.
“Clean” eating isn’t the greatest thing either. Look it up.
Are there a lot of overweight people in Japan?
@@loraborealis2551 i saw in total of zero overweight people when I visited. And the ones who were....were tourists.
Even their 7/11 have healthy food. I stayed with a japanese family and the home cooked meal was the best thing ever. I love spicy food but I can honestly say that I would trade that japanese food over my spiced junk I eat
@@lovelonelinesss convenience store food isn’t healthy and any Japanese girl that wants to stay slim or lose weight first thing they do is stop eating conbini food because it has lots of crap in it, even the innocent looking bentos if you look at the ingredient list. Those who cook meals at home either have a family or don’t have much money, so they are forced to save up by cooking cheap stuff. An average young Japanese person eats tons of fried food every day.
@@ennn9543 idk mahn. I am just saying my experience with that family and my stay in a temple and also the overall options I had when I was there. For me, i found more healthier options there and easy to find healthy food in Japan than in western nation. I won’t say its not healthy because overall that isn’t my experience 🤷🏻♀️
this is the first video I've watching, it's easy to understand and very interesting! Thank you!
Great to know!!! Thank you very much for stopping by David!
I love tuna rice in the morning!! It’s so filling and a good breakfast that’s not heavy but will sustain you for hours. I might have to try with avacado because yours looked so good. Usually, I just mix my nori into brown rice & a handful of salad, and then top the tuna with corn or tomatoes. Actually, pairing it with miso soup sounds even better after watching your video, so I think I’m gonna do that 😂
Miwa San, Thank you so much for this video. I have been living in JP the past two years and I love learning to cook and eat the food! ☺
I liked this video so much . Your life is relatable . Thank you for taking the time to make this video . 💕
omg 1 this is so wholesome and i love your vibe! thanks for the time and effort put into each lovly video :D
I love this, thankyou so much for sharing. I'm really struggling to eat, everything just seems to be making me feel worse, or irritating my gut or genuinely disgusting these days. I can't tolerate overly oiled stuff or hot spice. These recipies look delightful and cooling on the body, going to try these! 💚
Just found your channel and your voice is so calming and the food looked delicious. I admire your dedication to translating to English so we can understand. Thank you 😊 I personally think I eat the most at lunch because I am not very hungry when I first wake up so I’m starving by lunch haha.
Great video!!! Your English is great and your diet is amazing and healthy! Inspirational! Thank you
The amount of fresh vegetables Japanese eat is staggering! Such a healthy diet.
Aww! I loved this video! Ever since I went to Japan I really wanted to eat and make home-cooked Japanese food at my home too. Thank you so much 💓 I'm so happy I found this page. You're amazing Miwa! Subscribed.
Thank you very much ! I'm glad to hear you had a great time and food here in Japan!
This was so interesting! And the effort to put everything into English is very appreciated! I eat about 1500 calories at the moment but I am trying to lose some fat, but then I will slowly increase to about 2000 :) subscribed 🙌🏼
thank you very much for your kind word Tinkerbexx!
Delicious food!!! And I love how healthy and balanced Japanese food is! Thanks for sharing ❤️💖
Oh my word!!! Huge thanks for the care and thought that went into this video. I really enjoyed it!!!❤🎉
I am from Japan, but don't live there now. I'm so homesick your video makes me happy. After moving, from Japan, I found myself gaining a little weight each year. I realized that Western food has too much sugar, fat, calories and wheat for my body. I have switched back to a 75% Japanese diet (and other Asian foods) and have already lost 5 kilos. Thank you for the recipes
Yes please! I’d love the recipe of the soup! It’s autumn in here and I crave soups 🥰