【32】Diet Bento🍱Oven fried shrimp/Teriyaki Pork-wrapped Tofu/Avocado filled pork roll/Shaun the Sheep

[@CoffeeFruits-World]

Don't beat yourself up over a little indulgence over the holidays, Hanako-san; we've all been there.

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for saying that to me! Your kind words made me feel so much better! Thank you always, CoffeeFruit 😊

[@floweroreye]

Hi Hanako, it's ok, everyone indulges during the holidays. If you're worried about mayo not being healthy, you can make it yourself! The recipe my family uses is 1/2 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. And to make japanese mayo you just add some sugar and use rice wine vinegar instead. :) it tastes the exact same when used. Hope this helps

[@reiskorn4086]

So u don’t use eggs? Does it still taste like mayo tho?

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, Hayley!! Thank you for sharing your information with me!! It’s very helpful because you give detailed information about the amount of each seasoning!! When I run out of mayonnaise I'm using now, I'll try your recipe soon!! Thank you so much!!

[@berriiberri]

​@@reiskorn4086I'm sure it tastes similar; plus, Japanese mayo is oil-based, anyway ^^

[@samanthadean1083]

I don’t think anyone thinks about weight gain until after the holidays! 😂 Thanks for the healthier bentos!!! 👍🏻❤️

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, Samantha!! Your cheerful comment made me feel so much better😊 Thank you so much!!

[@SagittariusFire4]

The trick with the chicken breast tendon CHANGED MY LIFE!! I cook those a lot and those tendons are soooo annoying, I’ll have to try your trick next time!!

[@PittsburghGal85]

Right?! I actually stopped buying them because 1: they're expensive now and 2: the stupid tendons I could never figure out how to get rid of. New skill unlocked!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, mer.birdman!! Thank you for your nice comment! I'm happy you liked the tendon trick! I hope you try it out!!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, Leigh!! I didn't know they're expensive now.I hope you try this trick when you use them😊

[@ghostgeist4731]

Even in america here, everyone gets in the mind set of "new year, new me" and start the necessary diet plan, etc. But don't be ashamed that you indulged on a special holiday, and remember that you are allowed cheat days

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! Hearing you say that made me feel a lot better and cheered me up😊You're such a nice person, Ghost Geist!! Thank you so much!!

[@TuckerSP2011]

You always make every dish fun, even if its diet!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

What a pleasant compliment! Thank you always, TuckerSP2011!!

[@xAshuriix]

Those avocado cream cheese pork rolls look so delicious! I think I might have to try that out myself! I tried Shirataki noodles before but I didn't like the texture... making them into rice might be the way to go.

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, Akemi!! Thank you always!! I'm glad you liked the avocado cream cheese pork rolls! That's my favorite in this video!! The texture of shirataki may be slightly better if it is finely chopped and mixed with rice. I hope you try it out😊

[@sophiasmith1585]

i get really confused as to what to look at ..your cooking is perfect as well as ur sense of humor ...i laugh reading the subtitles....besides i also love to snack in the kitchen while cooking.....

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your pleasant comment, Sophia!!I'm glad to hear that!!

[@amandinevillard2977]

Don't worry Hanako, we all put on weight during winter holidays, because we need confort food to face the cold weather !! Just a couple of tricks ! Mayo is quite faty, but you can replace it with yogourt mixed with a bit of mustard. I also noticed you were struggling with you carrots ^^ In France we have carottes rapées, and the sauce we use is just olivus oil and lemon juice, along with some chives. Healthy and delicious ! Good luck on your weight loss journey, the most important is to keep the balance in your meals anyway :)

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your kind comment and great tricks, Amandine!! Homemade mayonnaise and carrot rapées Sound delicious and healthy! It was a great help! I'll give it a try soon!!

[@sarahkramer4163]

Yay paper bento cups - so much better than plastic ❤️

[@the_breeze_23]

There's nothing wrong with having a little indulgence over the new year because it's a time of celebration! Life is too short to worry about gaining a little weight and you're allowed to have a cheat day every now and then. Balance and moderation are everything

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your kind comment, Lauren! You're such a nice person!! That made me feel so much better!! "Balance and moderation". I’ll bear it in mind!!

[@AquarianZenaida]

Good luck on your weight-loss journey, Hanako! Thank you for these tasty-looking healthy recipes! 💕

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thanks for cheering me up, Zenaida!! I'll keep doing my best😊

[@Ska-LowCarbCooking]

Thank you Hanako! I was so excited to see a new video. Please keep them coming. 😊 Weight is a constant battle for so many of us. Don’t stress about it. I also want to say your food is the best “diet” food I have ever seen!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your pleasant comment, Susan!! "Weight is a constant battle" It's really important!! I thought I would keep trying until my weight dropped to my target weight, but I'm sure I would regain weight if I thought like that. Always keep your words in mind!

[@FroggyRaeCreations]

Ahhhhh those look incredible as always! I am going to have to try that pork and avocado!! My kids would eat every one of your bento boxes!

[@trowa1990]

A new video! My day just got better!!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi,William!! I'm so glad to hear that!! Thank you always!!!!

[@jodibostock8550]

You make me laugh you have such a lovely sense of humour ! The food looks amazing and healthy clever girl look forward to you next blog and a extra skinny you lol !!!

[@mafferkim1756]

They always look so cute on you, Hanako 💕

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad to hear that!!

[@MissingmyBabbu]

Everyone indulges over the holidays- whether cooking a meal for people we love who came by, or those visitors bringing along treats to share to show love for us, food is another way we share our love for each other. And since we see so many people in a short time, it's very normal to put some weight on. Nothing to feel guilty about at all. As long as you're getting proper nutrients in you, a bit of mayo, or chocolate, or even a weekend treat of tempura aren't worth worrying over. Besides, the more you try and cut out every last bit of food that may be less healthy, the more chance that when you go back to them, you'll eat yourself sick because of how much you missed the taste. So a bit of mayo AND some oil to cook carrots is perfect- you get the tastiness you love, but you're still being healthier! You win on both!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

"food is another way we share our love for each other." I was moved by your that words! That is true!! Putting some weight may be one proof that you received a lot of love from someone! It makes me feel better that you think that way. Thank you for your kind comment, WheelieGay !!

[@ElleLillian]

You're so relatable & sweet, Hanako! 🥺💖Thank you for your never-ending inspiration & comfort

[@BrittanyBWrites]

I now need to do the chicken tenders and these dishes were so fun!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi,Brittany! I'm glad to hear that!I hope you will find it helpful!!

[@GIChiyo]

I actually love taking unhealthy food and making healthy variations on them. I'm glad to see you trying it out! Making small changes to recipes can help so much! Best of luck!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, GIChiyo!! Me,too!! I love unhealthy food,too haha. I'm glad you liked these recipes!! Thank you always for your nice comment!!

[@jenniferwestphal-leath7866]

My husband and I are on a diet too. Your food is very inspiring!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Oh,That’s great! Let's both do our best!! Good luck!!

[@ヤマデラス]

いつも美味しそうなお弁当ありがとうございます。 ダイエットに良さそうですけど沢山食べちゃいそうですね！

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

そうなんです。低カロリーだからいいや、とついついたくさん食べてしまうのが新しい悩みです（笑）何かいい方法はありませんか？？

[@kassynicholls4967]

Wow, the shirataki really looks like rice! I want to try that! In the US, when people want to lose weight, they make cauliflower rice Some stores sell frozen cauliflower rice but lots of people make it at home. Cauliflower rice is shaped more like minced garlic instead of a rice shape. Your bentos look delicious as always, Hanako-san!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

I've heard of cauliflower rice, but haven't tried it yet! I googled and found that large supermarkets and Costco sell frozen cauliflower rice, so I'd like to try it soon!! Thank you for sharing your information with me, Kassy!! It was a great help😊

[@aylasaurus]

Hi Hanako!! Everything looks totally delicious as usual! I know the feeling about indulging during the holidays, I did it too myself -- don't beat yourself up about it! The holiday season is all about celebration! :) Thank you for sharing another beautiful week of meals!!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, Ayla!! Thank you for your kind words!! That makes me feel so much better!! Anyway since I started making and eating low-calorie foods, I feel like my physical condition has improved, so I think I'll continue for a while longer! Thank you always, Ayla!! I'm grateful for your support!! Have a great weekend😊

[@csdesjarlais9779]

Oh my gosh! I learned something new today! Removing chicken tendon with a fork! Thank you!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

I'm glad you liked the tip!! I hope you try it out😊

[@turtleinjapan]

Shirataki rice--what a great idea! More great ideas for me to try. Thanks so much.

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your nice comment, Kim!! The video I'll upload next week is also low-calorie bentos, so I hope you enjoy it!!

[@anjakritzelkram5544]

Everythink looks very tasty! The sheep riceballs look,great 😂 just watched Shaun the Sheep today.

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Wow!! Good timing🤣 Shaun the Sheep rice balls are my favorite!! Thank you for your nice comment, Anja!! Have a great weekend!!

[@correts]

I love all of your satisfying bento videos! If you're trying to be healthier when frying food I recommend coconut oil

[@ellalella1]

Oh, good tip to put the shirataki noodles in the mixer yourself to cut them down to rice. I eat both the noodles and the ready made rice but haven't even thought that I could do that myself if I need rice and only have noodles. I will do that since I way too many noodles compared to rice right now and I tend to like the rice a bit more. I have eaten low carb food for three years and shirataki noodles/rice are a part of that for me.

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Wow!! For three years!! You're great! I want to learn from you!! I hope the shirataki rice tip will help😊 By the way, I love rice so much,too that I used to use ”rice” for my account name for Twitter before lol

[@sydneyruport5248]

When coating chicken to keep it from drying out, a healthier alternative to mayo is plain yogurt! It makes the chicken really juicy and flavorful.

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for sharing your information with me!! Using plain yogurt instead of mayonnaise is low calorie and so great!! I'll try it soon!! Thank you!!

[@shadowkitty3429]

I love this channel. When I get my own place I’m cooking like this every day.

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thanks a lot, Shadowkitty 😊

[@anjab5751]

I was so excited to watch this video. We eat pretty healthy (low fat/oily) for my husband's stomach. We've been enjoying chickpeas for a good protein for many of our lunches. Good luck on eating healthy and feeling good about your body! I've been in places where I indulge too much. Going back to healthy balanced eating makes me feel so much better physically and mentally!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, AnjaB!! Thank you always for your nice comment!! Your husband is happy to have you who cook healthy meal!! I want to learn from you and want to be able to use various healthy ingredients like you!!

[@anjab5751]

@@hanakoskitchen8868 We tried the konjac rice this week! We all really enjoyed it!

[@wottawally3715]

What a joy to watch! I am trying to diet too but none of my bentos look like yours! I MUST try Shirataki rice - especially Shaun the Sheep 🥰🥰🥰 Have a wonderful week Hanako-san xx

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, Wottawally!! Thank you for your nice comment!! I'm happy to hear that you liked "Shaun the Sheep"!! I also like it because it's easy to make and cute! Have a great weekend!!

[@tammydesborough2949]

I love how positive you are…..

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you so much for your pleasant words, Tammy!! I'm happy to hear that😊

[@22deg]

I'm like a child today who felt upset she couldn't play video games today even though it's a Sunday because of a misunderstanding with a household schedule, but watching your video made me feel better. Don't give up the healthy lifestyle, Hanako-san! We're cheering you on!!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your pleasant comment, L!! It means a lot to me! I'll keep doing my best!!

[@lilyekasari7356]

Thank you for another awesome video, Hanako! Kuddos for you and your husband for sharing the healthy changes. It definitely inspires me to watch what I eat, too!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, Lily!! Thank you always for your kind comments!! I'm so happy to hear that!! It means a lot to me😊Have a great weekend!!

[@ZStitchDisneyFan]

Wow, what an amazing video thank you very much. I love the last one especially. I’m from the UK and I have to say I’d like the shallow fried chicken which is something that I do at home but I do it slightly differently. I don’t know if you wanted to try it. Chicken breast is cut into pieces Basically you would marinade the chicken in the sauce beforehand because it be so moist, you wouldn’t need the egg to bind any cornflower, which will make it crispy. Extra-virgin olive oil is considered really healthy over in the UK. So in the marinade, I have soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, Mirrin, salt, pepper, are use dry, mixed herbs, some dried ginger, (so this is like powder), and some chives. I mix altogether with the chicken so everything is covered and as for amounts well I will be honest I don’t measure out, but you can say 1 tablespoon of the wet and 1 teaspoon of the dry. I’ll try and have some of the sauce leftover because then I can cook with it when I’ve added the cornflower. Once I’m ready to use it and marinade it at least 30 minutes but I like doing it overnight and then put my cornflower in a container because I’m quite messy. Unfortunately you’re very tidy and I will individually put the pieces in mix some of the cornflower and then shallow fry them for 2 to 3 minutes each side until the chicken is cooked. I like almond, egg fried rice with we call it spring onion, but I think around the world uses different terms so I think you call it green onion and it is really lovely and filling if you ever do try and let me know what you think. Because it’s shallow fried, it’s healthy because there’s not as much oil. For the almonds, I actually cook it before everything, and then I lamb on a paper trail, so the excess oil can drain away before we adding it to the rice. And yes, I do add soy sauce to the rice as well. I’ve cooked this for my colleagues at work, some of which are Japanese and I’ve got asked the recipe nine times out of 10

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for sharing your information with me how to make it in such detail!! Sounds so delicious and I'm getting hungry, haha. I would love to try it!! But due to my lack of English skills, there are some things I don't understand, so can I ask you some questions? ①”but you can say 1 tablespoon of the wet and 1 teaspoon of the dry. I’ll try and have some of the sauce leftover because then I can cook with it when I’ve added the cornflower.” I would appreciate it if you could give me a little more detail on this part. ② How do you eat marinated chicken? Do you eat it with fried rice, or do you cut it into small pieces and mix it with fried rice? or eat separately. I understand this is a troublesome so I'd appreciate if you can give me the answers to these questions at your free time. Thank you so much for doing this, A E Robinson!!

[@vbee3571]

Your video gave me many smiles, and a laugh about your holiday memories (especially the beached whale!) 😆 oh, but wasn’t it fun?!! It would be hard to not gain weight with a great cook like you are. My mouth was watering watching your video.

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, V bee!! I'm glad you laughed at my lazy New Year holidays, haha. I love both cooking and eating, so losing weight is a herculean task! Just between us...,today I ate a strawberry cake, OMG😭😂😆🍰

[@GirlGeekLovesStampin]

My biggest tip for losing weight; just reduce sugar and salt by 50% and you’ll lose weight- promise! Remove all added sugar for a dramatic change. Thank you for this beautiful video!!

[@zacharyfreeman8579]

I'm definatley gonna be trying to make some of these dishes when I've got the money for it and room to cook. It also doesn't look like they take too long so I could make them the night before work or make them all Sunday for the week

[@irenemortimerirene599]

This was fabulous. It would be great to have a series of healthy weight loss recipes please. UK subscriber

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

I'm glad you liked these recipes!! I'm still far from my goal, so I'm gonna continue making healthy bentos a little longer😊Thank you !!

[@allisonbenfield6104]

I usually use wild rice when I'm trying to cut down on my calories, but the shirataki rice sounds like a good alternative to try. The oven fried shrimp made me really hungry 😅. Good luck on the diet!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your nice comment, Allison!! Shirataki rice takes time and effort a little, but I recommend it!! I hope you try it out😊

[@estelsil]

Hello from Pennsylvania! You may find a low fat mayo to help with your diet in local grocery stores. It won’t be as tasty as Kewpie in a tartar sauce, but tastes about the same when you cook it (like with carrots).

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, estelsil!! Thank you for your advice!! Actually I knew that low-fat mayonnaise was on the market, but until now I chose the high-calorie one because I wanted it to taste good(I’m such a glutton! haha.) But as you say, it's a great idea to use different mayo depending on the menu. I'll try it out soon!!

[@meganheidi7982]

Thank you for your positivity Hanako! I am also learning about calories at the moment. We can lose weight together!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you so much always, Megan & Heidi!! I'm glad to hear that! Let’s give it all we’ve got!! Good luck😊

[@vasiapopov8251]

Выглядит вкусно и красиво

[@godsend877]

おいしいそー🤤明日作りたい

[@ramenr6]

Haha I know what you mean about the lazy holiday indulgences…I think you’re too fabulous to worry about it though! So much effort, so much creativity & a gorgeous sense of humour!.. Mecha MECHA kawaii ne?!!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Mecha MECHA Arigatou, RamenR6 !! It's so sweet of you to say such a thing! Your comment made me smile😊

[@Javi-zk6gg]

Coat the chicken with a little bit of natron and let it sit for at least an hour, best is over night. Makes the softest chicken

[@RedMapleCanada]

Beautiful meals as always! Great inspiration, thank you! 👍

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you so much!! I'm happy to hear that!!

[@meredithlyon3142]

They may be healthier, but your bento are still as beautiful and delicious-looking as ever! Your timing is actually pretty funny. Later today (I'm writing this very early Sunday morning from Southern California), is the Super Bowl for American professional football. 🏈🏈🏈 The tradition is to stuff yourself with giant amounts of unhealthy food and beer while pretending to pay attention to the game. Fried chicken wings, BBQ baby back pork ribs, beef sliders, pulled pork sandwiches, chili, chips and dips, popcorn, cookies, etc. No salad to be found anywhere! Many of us also will be looking seriously at healthier food starting on Monday. 🤣

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

You're such a fun person, Meredith🤣Your comment made me smile and I couldn't help but laugh when reading it!! The tradition sounds so so great😆 Could I join you??? haha. I hope you enjoyed the Super Bowl and yummy(and unhealthy) foods ! Thank you for always leaving nice and sweet comments!!

[@princesssofi5792]

Amazing you naver fail to make me amazed

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thanks a lot, PRINCESS SOFI !! I'm happy to hear that!!

[@princesssofi5792]

@@hanakoskitchen8868 wait you replied gosh. Nonono it's my dream I am I cannot tell my happiness 🥺 you care for you fans so much may you achieve what you want 🙂😉

[@stargazer31]

Your healthy lunches look delicious!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you so much,Stargazer 31😊

[@allisonorallie]

Hi hanako, sorry for the short comment because I’m not feeling well but I really enjoyed your video! Again, keep it up! ❤

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, sally!! Thank you for your kind comment even though you are not feeling well. I hope you get well soon!

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

The sheep look luke the ones from the Serta commercials! And I think those come from the British clay-mation show Wallace and Grommet (I think). Either way, they were adorable 😊

[@stargazer31]

They do! Shaun appeared in one of the Wallace and Grommit shorts, then he got his own show (he has 2 films too!)

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your pleasant comment! I'm so happy you liked the rice balls. You are right! I made "Shaun the Sheep" on rice balls! It's very popular in Japan and I love it too!!

[@quincyquincyify]

私もダイエット頑張っています〜今回のビデオありがとうございます。美味しそうです。

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

うれしいです！いっしょにがんばりましょう！！

[@dalynnch]

The best!!!

[@leahlepore3917]

omg that trick for getting rid of the chicken breast tendon is genius!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

I'm happy that you like the tip! I hope you try it out😊

[@sarahobrien04]

Love this low calorie bento! Want to make it for my diet program

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, Sarah!! I'm glad to hear you liked the low calorie bentos! Let‘s give it our all!!

[@Interestingdecision]

I felt so bad watching this. I was eating the best Chinese food you can find in America and when the video came out I just clicked on it then read the title. But either way the food looked great as always

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Oh…it was not good timing in uploading my video...but I truly realized how kind you are after all, Animegod. Your last sentence is so kind.I was relieved to hear that.

[@heidisita30]

thank you for making my nights better!!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

I'm glad if my video was able to help you.!! Thank you Diana😊

[@kleinedunkleseele]

Thank you so much for this video! I have often wondered whether bentos are also lower in calories and healthier. Here in Germany it is not so easy or usual to make bentos. Some ingredients are not so easy to get. Konjac noodles or cod roe, for example, are not everywhere and they are often very expensive. Or such thinly sliced pork. I have never seen this here in Germany. You see, I would have to improvise a lot. But I would like to try it out and your videos inspire me a lot.

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your comment, kleinedunkleseele!! Oh, I see... Is oatmeal easy to get where you live? In the video I'll upload next time, I'm making sandwiches and cooked rice with oatmeal. I hope this will help and you will enjoy it!

[@kleinedunkleseele]

@@hanakoskitchen8868 Thank you very much! We have oatmeal here, yes. Oatmeal is also very cheap. However, we also have inflation right now. There is a conflict between two countries - Russia and Ukraine. Have you hear about that? This ensures that everything we need to live in Germany has become more expensive. I'm really looking forward to your next video. Stay safe, happy and healthy.

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

It's the same as in Japan.The prices of flour, cheese, coffee, tissue paper, gasoline, electricity, etc. are soaring. Thank you for your reply! I hope my new video will help. Have a great weekend😊

[@No12559]

I kinda want to see what you can do with a vegetarian lunch box video. I’m kinda running out of ideas for my lunch boxes and I don’t eat meat or fish. Only plants, eggs and dairy. But only take this suggestion if you’re interested. I like watching your videos.

[@mitsuki4098]

I don't know if it is available in Japan but in America we have low fat cream cheese called Neufchatel. Only 1/3 of the fat of cream cheese. Good job on keeping on top of your health! As you say in Japan: Gambatte!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, Mitsuki!! Thank you for sharing your information with me! It's the first time I heard "Neufchatel" and I googled it. It's heart shaped and very cute💕I haven't seen it sold where I live, but I'll try to find out where I can buy it! Arigatou😊

[@cyck1064]

Me gusto mucho el video 💗💗💗

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

gracias. Estoy feliz💕

[@silverdemonwolf426]

What lovely, healthy bentos Hanako-san! And I sympathize with the price of eggs lately, we have four chickens who haven't laid ever since winter started! Every time I go to feed them I tell them that they are freeloaders, haha! I live in Texas (so in the south part of the United States right in the middle) so winters are very mild here, so they have no excuse, haha!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

”freeloaders” hahaha😆 Definitely!! Your comment made me laugh and brightened me up!! Thank you for your nice comment!! I hope your chickens lay lots of eggs!!

[@susanamayorgafelix5042]

Hi!! Hanako thanks for videos , everything looks delicious, if you have the dilema with the carrots salade I do it witout cooking it with olive oil vinegar salt and pepper or steamed with oil lemon salt and sesame seeds. Greatins from Barcelona 🤗

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for sharing your nice recipes with me!! sounds healthy and delicious!! I'll try it soon😊Thank you, Susana!!

[@teresaly278]

Hi , I was wondering if you could please offer a list of fresh items you keep for bento decorations ie: tomato etc.

[@leighDrusllalyle2304]

Did you know (I didn’t either) that you should gently steam your brassicas - ie broccoli and cabbage - and not boil them. Boiling removes all the nutrients out of them whereas gently steaming them helps them to hold onto them

[@vinilla02]

good luck with your diet! its awesome that you can still make them look so appetizing even while being low calorie ^_^

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, Vinilla!! I made an effort to make a low-calorie but delicious bento, so I was happy to hear you said so! Thank you always for your kind words😊

[@Rengenano]

Remember that the number that shows on the scale is not as important as what you’re eating/doing ❤️❤️ A number on a scale can change frequently, multiple times a day even!! But if you are eating healthy and keeping yourself busy or exercising, that number is not what determines your health ❤️❤️. Your food looks delicious as always!! I am always so happy when you post

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

I always wavered between hope and despair depending on the number that shows on the scale.But your words made such a big impression on me!!　So I'll keep it in mind and enjoy my weight loss journey!! Thank you for your kind comment, RengeNano!!

[@mollymelena6104]

Japanese men must be into aesthetics. When I pack pretty, nicely arranged lunches for my husband, he asks me why 😂.

[@00mintjam]

good morning 💙

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Good morning, MintJam!!

[@00mintjam]

@@hanakoskitchen8868 right now 07:29 pm but I can always accept a good morning😁

[@irisuhde7635]

Thank you ,how heavy is a sweat potato in Japan? In Europa the are 2 or 3 Times the sice?

[@sxnaaintsane]

its really easy to gain weight after a holiday, but don't feel bad about it. eat in moderation and do low intensity workouts if you aren't a big fan of working out (walking, and i highly suggest growwithjo, her workouts are low intensity but effective) and goodluck

[@claraandeggs]

I'm a little later than usual to see the video more ok- ,but it's for a good reason, my boyfriend had to go to Japan for family matters and I took the opportunity to come along, to be honest it's not as cold as I imagined lol It's hotter here than where I live

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi, Clara～!! How wonderful!! I think the day before you gave me your comment, it snowed in Tokyo. I'm happy for you because it was so warm the next day! How long have you been in Japan? Did you have a good time? I hope you made great memories in Japan!

[@claraandeggs]

@@hanakoskitchen8868 we are planning to go back to the united states next week, i was really impressed with this place, it's amazing

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

I’m relieved that you had a fun time in Japan. Enjoy the rest of your trip,Clara!!

[@ariannasv22]

Never heard of shirataki rice, but I know rice has a lot of carbs and boy do I love rice. But I also want to lose weight, and I think I might try this out. If you also want another weight loss tip, try to reduce your sugar intake. Once I started I realized just how much sugar most foods have, and along with daily exercise, started to see results. It's tough at first but your body will thank you!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for sharing your information with me, Ariannasv22!! Actually, sugar is often used in Japanese cuisine. When I read your comment, I again realized it's important to reduce sugar,so when I run out of sugar I'm using now, I think I'll replace it with Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener. Lakanto is a little expensive though...😭

[@miya_aja1982]

Hello hanako🖐

[@Astro_ghosts]

I love watching all of youre videos and how much time you put into them... but I don't know if you know but you should probably use two diffrent types of cutting boards, when you put vegies and other things on the same cutting board the bacteria from the chicken and other raw meat or fish items get onto it and can be dangerous to eat, I'm sorry if I am telling you something you already know though-

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your concern, Scarlette!! I cut the scene in the video but after cutting the meat, I always disinfect the cutting board before using it. But you're right, it might be better to use a different cutting board. Thank you very much for your kindness!! You're such a kind person!!

[@nat_melo5450]

Hanako-san! Welcome again, I missed u so much!

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Hi,Natalia!! Thank you for waiting my videos! I'm so happy to hear that!

[@nat_melo5450]

@@hanakoskitchen8868 I admire u a lot.

[@caitlinsessom161]

do plant-based proteins like tofurky work for the ham cutlet you made?

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your question. I don't think ham cutlet contains plant-based proteins. It's different from the usual way to make it, just grill it in the oven instead of deep-frying it. I hope this will help. Thank you.

[@corbeaudejugement]

"lay in bed like a beached whale" ME TOO

[@BeanColored]

Y'all... I've been feral when ripping out the tendon. I didn't know it was THIS easy. 😭

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

I used to be the same as you, but now it's a small pleasure for me to rip out the tendon, haha. I hope this will help😊

[@KitsuneHB]

I love seeing healthier bentos but try to avoid sugar as much as possible. Sugar is a big problem - bigger than (vegetable) fat. And try to reduce meat as far as possible too. Especially pork or beef. I wish you all the best with your diet.

[@ilonavdl5681]

Dear Hanako, please remember it is okay to eat delicious food over the holidays, everyone does it and you make happy memories with family and nice food :) Your weight is the least importantie thing about you, and as long as you are healthy and happy it doesn’t matter how much you weigh at all. Don’t beat yourself up, you are gorgeous :)

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you soooo much for your kind and heartwarming words, Ilona!! Hearing you say that makes me feel a lot better.You're such a nice person!!

[@b3y0ndryu2ak1]

How does your shirataki rice get sticky?

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

Thank you for your question. When shirataki is cooked with rice, the shirataki rice naturally becomes sticky. I hope this helps😊

[@b3y0ndryu2ak1]

@@hanakoskitchen8868 Thank you so much! 😊

[@leighDrusllalyle2304]

❤❤🐼😍😋😀nomnomnom❤️❤️😍

[@PittsburghGal85]

I laughed too hard at that whale in the bed part too much. It doesn't matter who we are or where we come from. We feel the same things and this so described ME right now. I swear I gain 3 pounds with each "diet" change I make. Sooooo frustrated...

[@hanakoskitchen8868]

I'm glad to hear you laughed at my lazy New Year holidays, haha. Anyway let’s do our best together!! I hope my videos will help! Thank you for your nice comment, Leigh!!

[@madzial.6221]

that's so sad you name that "Self reflection"... :( eating delicious food isn't bad at all. and beating yourself because of eating will cause you disorder... :(

[@paraworld-sys]

This 👆 There's nothing wrong in gaining some weight because of enjoying food. We all should focus on our actual health and not on just a number a machine gives you

[@chloemoore4199]

Messed Up And Cooked Up By Late In The Hunger Games And Got PISSED OFF! One Of These Days You're Gonna Be Wake Up Late In The Hunger Games

[@chloemoore4199]

One Of These Days You're Gonna Be Woke Up Late In The Hunger Games