What I’m eating for lunch and why #shorts

[NutritionByKylie]

Happy AANHPI month!

As someone who was born and raised in Hawaii, spam was an essential component of many meals growing up. When I moved to the mainland, I was told to avoid spam due to its high sodium and saturated fat content. Though I understood the importance of limiting this for health reasons, this wasn’t realistic advice for someone whose favorites foods (e.g. spam musubi, fried rice) included spam. As always, I found the idea of “adding” instead of “subtracting” much more helpful (and culturally sensitive)! Instead of completely avoiding spam, I may add more nutrients to my meal to make it higher in fiber, nutrients, and protein.

This is one of many examples of how AANHPI individuals have diverse cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and practices that significantly influence their health and healthcare decisions. By having AANHPI representation among healthcare professionals (including dietitians), we can better bridge the cultural gap and provide appropriate nutrition and diet advice that respects and aligns with the unique needs and preferences of these communities. This includes understanding dietary preferences and cultural nuances that may affect our eating habits and, therefore, our health!

Obviously, I’m not advocating for people to eat spam every day, but this would be one example of how much more helpful it can be to focus on what to add to, not what to subtract from, your meals.

[jaxxcarra]

The add not subtract has been one of my favorite nutrition tips🤍

[gryphon]

I really like that advice "always focus on what you can add to not what you can subtract from your meals" that emphasizes adding healthy options without sacrificing the foods you love. It also means you end up eating smaller portions of those foods you love when they end up not being the healthiest choices but not without sacrificing the taste you love. Very good advice that will keep people wanting to eat healthier.

[lmurph]

I really appreciate your concept of adding nutritious elements to meals instead of worrying about restricting the not-so-nutritious

[crancourt]

I just wanna say that your "see what you can add to, not subtract from" advice has been really helpful in shifting how I think about my diet. I always appreciate you showing it in action!

[Jeanelleats]

this made me SO hungry. the veggies probably brighten up the salty spam mmmm

[ArabianLady]

I love how you don't put down those who struggle with affording healthy food options but instead show us how to make a healthier dish out of what is affordable. You are so kind and intelligent, I'm really enjoying following you. Thank you for the inclusion and not a shaming attitude. ❤

[JohannVF]

You can pull some of the sodium out of regular spam by slicing it up and dunking it in boiling water for a minute or so, before frying it.
Doesn't affect the taste much, but it's a lot less salty.

[imhisnumberfan]

as a kid of a poor family, spam was definitely a main that we had, mostly for dinner. I absolutely live it.

[brooklynnchick]

I love the idea of “add to your meals”! I come from a family with poor dietary habits so my first instincts aren’t always the best but I think, as long as I keep portion size in mind, this advice will be super helpful! Thanks! ❤

[rosenars]

You’re one of my favs on here! ❤ you’re content is just real and trustworthy. Keep up the good work and teaching us delicious healthy meal ideas!

[Anngrl]

I was bullied for eating spam in middle school, so I always appreciate when people aren’t afraid to declare their love for it!

[pineapplestraws]

“Always remember what you can add to not subtract from your meals”
That’s the best advice ever

[brownsugarbunnie]

So glad I saw this. I have avoided eating spam for 20 years because it would remind me of when I would visit my Grandparents over the summer. We had it for breakfast a couple times a week. I miss them so much 🥲

[hoopdoop]

I grew up in the southern US and we always loved to eat spam for breakfast. Love that Hawaii truly appreciates it!

[soulless]

I have issues getting myself to eat, i just forget to do so because i just dont feel the need to eat. But your channel has really inspired me to start setting alarms and eating food ❤

[flamesceza]

As a Puerto Rican, you can never go wrong with arroz con jamonilla

Spam and rice is the GOAT!!!

[Mally_]

Thank you for teaching me how to eat more then just noodles as a teenager who’s rlly busy with school and sports you’ve helped alot

[von-marieoliva]

I honestly love Kylie’s videos so much. She does not shame anyone about their food choices because of preference or circumstances. She always points toward ways to make it work better for you.

[raragrace]

I’m Aussie and always think it’s bizarre when people say spam is cheaper or more affordable because here it costs more than fresh raw chicken or pork meat… I’d love to know if it’s the spam that’s more expensive or the other meat is cheaper than other countries