what i ate today as a healthy mum of 5 *balanced & yummy*

[@anni2837]

I started watching her 9 years ago when she started, this is crazy it’s been so long. It’s also nice seeing her not being so strickt anymore. From her being fully raw, rawtill4 and now including bread and pasta is so refreshing that she is not restricting herself as much anymore

[@JANAlifestylevlogger]

I concur

[@TheKeaneKat]

Ellen, I found your channel when your eldest was a toddler. I was so inspired by the refreshing simplicity of your lifestyle advice - just eat plants and spend time with nature and loved ones - and I was really craving that at the time. I would have been about 16 years old. At first, I'll be honest, I binge-watched your content because your appearance was aspirational for me at the time. I thought if I ate "perfectly" like you, I would have an easy life and be free from worries. But over time and especially through watching your journey through motherhood and homesteading, I came to realize that the best part of life IS the work and the worry that you put into your life with your family, and that health and wellness practices are to sustain our work to make the world a better place, instead of an escape from responsibility. Thank you for sharing your content with us all these years! I genuinely have a better relationship with myself and my future motherhood in part because of the positivity you have radiated about these experiences. I know I will support your content as long as you care to share it!

[@naturallyrachida9812]

Yes "being aware but not obsessed". That is the key for me ❤

[@user-no2mz9hl4f]

This is my goal. I’m in recovery from an eating disorder, and very much hope to one day be able to approach food with this mindset. I loved everything that Ellen said.

[@naturallyrachida9812]

@@user-no2mz9hl4f 🙏🏽💝

[@taylorkrening5682]

I am not a vegan but I absolutely love how you eat clean whole food and not a bunch of processed classic “vegan” food! You inspire me in so many ways! I’m having my first homebirth for my 3rd baby thanks to you. My mom grew up on Maui in kula and my grandma lived in Lahaina for many years, I just feel so connected to you and your values. I wish I could find friends like you in real life 😂

[@caraoiler711]

Papaya and lilikoi has been your jam for YEARSSSSS ❤

[@rinagray1846]

Passionfruit

[@lydiajoystuart4082]

Ive had seasons in life where eating at all is so hard for me. Do due burnout and exectuive function. Sometimes actually eating 2 or 3 meals a day is a huge win! And i celebrated it.

[@amelie_g]

I’m 34 weeks pregnant with my second baby and you are always such an inspiration for plant based motherhood ❤

[@Di-hz2dz]

Is she pregnant?

[@BitesizePiano]

So happy to see that that your kids are learning how to play the piano and other instruments 😊 learning an instrument is INCREDIBLE for brain development 🎹 We’re planning on homeschooling our boy, so always interested to see the resources you use 📖

[@franciellimoodie3637]

Thank you for all the food inspiration and free content , glad to see you’re getting more and more sponsors to keep your business running 😊 keep up the good work 👏🏼

[@JalunaKiani]

Thank you Ellen for letting us get a glimpse of your daily life with your loved ones. You never fail to inspire - may it be on how to raise children, cook delicious food or providing us with valuable information through your podcast. It’s always such a pleasure to endulge in your videos❤

[@EllenFisher]

wow thank you so much for the encouragement, I really appreciate it and I'm so glad you've found my content helpful/valuable to your life. thank you for being here!

[@lynRed123]

100% Agree!! Can’t be easy to do all you do💛

[@GD01]

Don’t get tired of watching her share her healthy life habits. This is health goals. 😊

[@shaynakaufmann]

I really appreciate that you and your sister are using your KZbin channels to show that you don't skimp on healthy, nutritious food (by way of 'what I eat in a day' videos). So many women, and perhaps especially vegan women, don't eat enough. Thank you for normalizing really nutritious food choices (in a junk-food-obsessed culture) and 'eating until you're satisfied' (in a body-image-obsessed culture). 👏🏽

[@Missyberchtold]

Im so excited to see how your garden continues to grow!!!🪴 Your papaya always looks amazing 🤩

[@SamEveX3]

I love how you speak about balance here! It’s so easy to put yourself down over some “junk” food and i totallyyyy agree it’s worse on our mental health than anything. Love!

[@rachelstrode652]

Can you do a video of what you feed your little ones?

[@Hillside-Hive]

I'm a carnivore but also a mama to many and homeschool as well...just love your videos. Proof we don't have to be the same 😊

[@eleiyagiarde8330]

I love this!! I have been watching her for 7 plus years and I am also not vegan. But I still appreciate her values and she had inspired me to homeschool one day 😊

[@Nancygracehearts]

same! ❤

[@jrohello]

Same!!

[@homeschoolmamaself-care]

Graduated homeschool mom of 4 over here. Beautiful videos but I want to know how you’ve got kids homeschooling and you’re creating videos.

[@bettycarmella1127]

Same

[@Rabbiton]

Staying in the flow, calming your mind, walking meditation has helped a lot with my health...omg that salad looks so yum

[@NaturenNatashacandlecrafts]

Thanks for sharing...over the years of tuning into your vlogs , you've been inspirational in a healthier and natural way of living. Gentle parenting, advice, health and vegan tips. ❤

[@thinkerponderer561]

Ellen! After hearing it a couple times, I think I know what your little one was trying to say 😄 if you hear right before, you were talking about the creamy avocado and you gave an expression like “awghh” and then you hear her say something like, “mommy said awww” ! Kids are so listening to all our sounds and expressions☺️ Thanks for a great video

[@earthmama9597]

Babies come into this world communicating. I didn't realize that they will use different cries when hungry vs wet until it was brought to my attention I a book I was reading. We just need to listen!

[@GodISSovereign17]

Dagny has gotten SO big, she’s adorable! The food looks delicious, I’m going to have to try that recipe. Blessings

[@earthmama9597]

Right!? I'm sitting here wondering if I have all the ingredients. I may have to substitute with tomato paste but that is ok!

[@GodISSovereign17]

@@earthmama9597 Me too! I’m going to have to get me some green lentils first, but I’m doing this! Blessings

[@rinagray1846]

Please don't turn your comments off I like to ask questions.. where did you buy your little glass?? I love It!!

[@Rose_Ou]

9:40 if you're feeling tired and without energy all the time you'd better check your thyroid hormones and cortisol level.

[@jessicabulloch5302]

Being a busy mom to many little ones and still nursing can make you feel that way as well. I know from experience being a mom to 8. But you are correct about the thyroid too, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease after number 8.

[@annskrzi]

Its so inspiring to see you as a mom of 5 children!! Since this April i am a mom of a beautiful daughter. Birth was intense but not hurtful, glad that i did watch your video with "the naked doula"! Also i am vegetarian now and so many people tell me that its necessary for babies to eat meat. But i dont think so. You doing great!❤

[@Jenny_Walls]

I adore your videos, Ellen. While I am no longer vegan, I still greatly focus on healthy recipes for my family and I. Your recipes are always SO delicious and I love how simple they are!

[@user-no2mz9hl4f]

That loaded green salad and curry were mouth watering! I do love a big green salad - so delicious and satisfying.

[@MrsRamos-yy8dk]

I love your videos. We too live a Whole Foods vegan lifestyle and that’s all my kids know. It’s amazing, we pack all our own snacks, lunches and im the vegan chef in my family! From breakfast to desserts, anything can be easily be veganized. Our beautiful Earth provides an abundance of nourishing plants to indulge in!

[@Naomiling84]

Im in awe of your passion and motivation with health and wellness Ellen. I started watching your videos about 2 years ago with my 8 year old daughter we just adore your content. So blissful and soothing, thankyou for sharing ❤

[@marianaaleman7210]

I’ve been watching your videos since forever and you keep inspiring me to be a better woman and mom!!!💞 Please keep on sharing a tiny bit of your life with us✨

[@Betelgeuse_in_clothing]

It's quite shocking to see people insult you for being vegan and rasing a vegan family. But I love you videos and your lifestyle❤. Don't let the comments ruin your mood and tranquility. By the way I am also vegan.

[@kazzkazui5304]

Your gardens are looking awesome! Hard work pays off that’s for sure. Are you kidding me with Dagny! I cannot get over the fact that she is up and walking around already. It only seems as though you gave birth yesterday. ✨✌🏻💛🙏✨

[@emie3672]

You are the cutest, sweetest most positive Women I watch. You are so inspiring.

[@kara_frost_]

Love you Ellen! You always are a huge inspiration to me and one of my biggest encouragements! You are one of the main reasons I went vegan! 🥑 Here I am 3 years later and still adore all you do & your wisdom! Love ya!

[@VeganKatieFaye]

@MdoubleHB.x I hope you don’t have any children

[@natnat19821]

I love this video. What an angel of a human you are Ellen, and the sweet little moments you share with your children are so special. Always inspiring me to be the best momma ❤

[@CLaRITaBONITa12345]

I love watching your videos and I honestly thought you were the perfect example of someone who never indulges in cookies and chips.. i grew up in a household that going out to eat and having occasional ‘unhealthy’ snacks meant that I was an unhealthy eater and unhealthy alltogether… I’m really glad you say food is not what makes you healthy. I think it’s a state of mind. Being at peace with your choices to make your overall health thrive, and yes that means sometimes a bag of chips to cure the soul 😂 Thanks for talking about this and healing some of my inner child ❤

[@an67481]

​@MdoubleHB.x 😂😂😂 if you are of a monkey species. Then yes

[@angelfish9730]

That little rainbow forming when she was watering the veggie garden 🩵

[@isabelc.m9593]

wait what! How did your baby girl get that big? oh my ! Thanks Allen! Just love your videos! It's been years xxx love from Portugal

[@belladazzi]

Your videos always brighten my day, every single time. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@karencrespo1598]

Thank u for u results while using sun goddess matcha. The shot of u under the sun light was stunning 😍. Also, letting us know it took u 6 months is helpful. I just placed an order 2 days prior to the release of this video but keep this information coming. It's appreciated.

[@mpbeautyinsight]

I like these videos because (while not vegan) it reminds me to get back to eating whole foods (which I do), but need to in much larger quantities :-)

[@rachelrennie4149]

@MdoubleHB.x Imagine using kind words to education others instead of putting people down when they're trying new things. Seriously, imagine it...and then try it.

[@rachelrennie4149]

@MdoubleHB.x Ah well, do it your way. But I can tell you, you can eat all the vegan foods, all the veggies, all the fresh fruit, and make all the snarly comments on youtube videos, but as long as you have disgust in your heart for people who live life differently than you, and as long as you use spiteful, nasty language toward strangers who are doing their best, you will never know peace. Good food in your belly? Great. Nasty feelings toward others in your heart? Gross, and bad for your health. Have a good day.

[@nvengrin]

Speaking about your mentality about food means so much. Punishing yourself doesn’t make your body or mind feel good at all.

[@missmyra32]

I make salads similarly. I add left overs to mine to. My family loves the salads I make. Anytime we go to family events or pot lucks I am asked to bring one of my salads. I love salad and vegetables.

[@ditzychic1031]

What advice would you give to someone who wants to start more plant based, or even healthier eating in general. All of this looks so delicious, but intimidating to make.

[@Londonparis-t7k]

Ellen you inspire me and your videos make me happy! Thank you!

[@heatherspack6383]

SHE MAKES THE BEST SALADS

[@almathees3839]

Great to see you!!!❤ Thank you for Inspiration on Food, Body, Soul!🫶🏻

[@AR-k39]

I wish papayas were native here. The ones shipped here are not that good. If that’s all I had I would think they’re not good, but I had them when I visited Belize, and they were to die for! Hawaii is gorgeous.

[@heiditagge5776]

Thank you for sharing what you made to eating. Sometimes I can’t think of something else what to eat. Can you used raw cane sugar and coconut sugar comes from plants/trees? Maple syrup comes from trees.

[@Alieombaba]

Love that you are getting fresh produce from your garden right now ❤ its frosty here in TN 😢

[@gabbypaez2339]

Hi love your videos you can boil the skin of the pineapple to make i fused pineaple tea or water is great anti inflamatory and great for cleansing

[@fortunadetector2048]

I love how stable you all are💛💛🧡💛🧡💛we are fruitarians family of 3 living in Thailand 💛💛💛💛🍌🍓🍍🍎🥭🍊🍉🫒🫒🍐🥥🍈🥥🍋🍌🍓🥭🍉🫒

[@AnnaZuma21]

This is first video I watched - it was on my home page. I love your balanced thinking and healthy eating but also that you allow yourself to eat something different. I had few friends who went vegan and it become obssesion. They only now hang around with vegans only. It's sad to me but what can I do. God bless 💞

[@amyd7794]

The music was LOVELY

[@kristinwiley3109]

I liked the video when he added the green lentils

[@starlightgirl1695]

I love your videos! Such yummy food ideas and recipes. You're so lucky your husband loves to cook- that is so helpful! Love your attitude about healthy life style in general. I couldn't agree more that obsession over anything isn't healthy. I try to be aware and make the best choices but also have allowances for more healthy-ish indulgences, but like you, I feel my best when I'm eating clean simple food.

[@starlightgirl1695]

Literally the dumbest comment ever🙄@MdoubleHB.x

[@bywayofbeauty.1349]

Just curious, which vegan protein powder do you like to add to your smoothies post workout?

[@kathystoner5239]

Your food always looks amazing! I agree, health is more than just the food we eat. When you do use plant based protein powder in your smoothies, is there a brand you like best?

[@caraoiler711]

Fun fact about the lilikoi or passion fruit. Here in East Tennessee where the Cherokee natives are from, there are native varieties of passionflowers/passionfruit. They’re traditionally called Ocoee (oh-co-eee). Which translates to “beautiful”.

[@ChocolateBrule]

Thanks for your videos Ellen I just love watching them for years :)

[@romanapisarova]

The last meal of the day, looks so yummy

[@Eattherainbow427]

The birds in the morning is one of my favorite things about Hawaii 😍

[@myawoods1435]

Could you share all of your hair secrets? Your hair is glorious!!

[@rinagray1846]

She does have videos about her hair health ive watched.. you have to search it

[@leighannfedorowich6176]

I love watching your videos❤❤❤...may I ask if you can do a vid on hair care? Shampoo/ combing ect💛💛

[@Tinkiepanda]

Please make a video on your thoughts about arsenic in white rice. I absolutely love rice but getting different view points from others lately.

[@2-_-B-_-continued]

It's a thing... all rice has arsenic...the basmati variety and parboiled has the least...still, it's pretty toxic though because the heavy metals and arsenic embed and accumulate in our bodies making it difficult to absorb other vitamins

[@JH-nb4nn]

Why would you eat grains when you can eat steak????

[@stppnwlfn]

Love the piano music on this one! Well done ❤

[@littlecupcakespuppies]

Thank you Ellen, for another beautiful video, and meal inspiration.

[@ameliaduden488]

Your videoe always makecme feel so home sick. I dont know how to explan it but every time i watch your videos my heart feels like it missing something 😢❤

[@lotus7561]

Do you take a calcium supplement (if so, which one?) or get all your calcium from food? I’ve never been a fan of calcium supplements, but my pediatrician said to consider them since I’m exclusively breastfeeding.

[@jenniferlawrence9652]

Love your videos..your a inspiration thanks for reminding me to sleep more...your baby is adorable

[@rinagray1846]

I love your vids Ellen xx so inspiring xxx

[@arield954]

Love your videos! They are always so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your life, and thank you for sharing this recipe! Looks delicious, I can’t wait to try! ❤❤❤

[@mbarda]

I have to try that curry recipe. I eat curry all the time. Quick and makes a lot.

[@myview6852]

Exactly what should I look for on mainland USA to get the sea vegetable you added to your salad? And thank you, this was a very helpful video.

[@debbiepalmer1094]

I think that sea vegetable is Dulse.

[@A.Soul88]

thank you! always love watching your videos they r so inspiring ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Veggiemomcooks]

It’s always a good day when you post a new video!!!

[@lubnaabhiya3319]

All your recipes look soo delicious ❤

[@megangottschalk8962]

Love these videos of yours!! Thank you. I need to find a new brand of tahini, ive made this dressing before but have to blend it because my tahini is soo thick. I'd love to find a runny one like what yours seems to be!

[@jeannetteliliana1804]

Beaitiful video! You are a Rock Star!!! ❤

[@suzannemccabe386]

This was a relaxing and motivating video Thank you ❤

[@EllenFisher]

im so glad! thanks for being here!

[@leilaeissa3348]

That lentil curry though looks so good!

[@rinagray1846]

It's delicious I made it xx

[@mrsevergreentree]

Thsnk you for your talk on balance and not obsession

[@rinagray1846]

Where did you get them glass tea cups please?? I want them xx

[@rebeccaroerig152]

Has anyone made the curry lentils? I’m confused as the recipe says two cans coconut milk in list of ingredients but then only prompts to add 1 can in directions. Does anyone know is it one or two cans

[@aurealecha9800]

I love matcha with oat milk, bit I had to quit it because it make me shake my hands after an hour of taking it... Don't know, i can't drink coffee for the same reason, but matcha is not supposed to have caffeine, isn't it?

[@kentuckybananas]

Never thought I'd feel jealous over avocados, but here we are.

[@georgiamarcouiller930]

Balance: watching this while eating Chinese take out -> then will be going grocery shopping for my organic foods 😂

[@janinecalahasen4757]

This is the first time i can make a comment after all these years watching you! i love your videos and the way your life is lived. All i want is to grow my own food for my family

[@ZeroWasteFamily]

living in Sweden I miss tropical fruits so much.

[@ZeroWasteFamily]

@MdoubleHB.x why not? Have you been to Sweden?

[@sarinabina7068]

It's always weird for me to see mom influencers showing their "what I eat" videos and eating meals totally separate from their kids/making a single portion. I always sat down and we all ate together, seems like so much work to make yourself a separate breakfast and makes me curious what the kids were eating?

[@michellecooper9926]

EXACTLY….

[@burungpipitmakanpadi]

Maybe the rest are eating non vegan meals...

[@michellecooper9926]

@@burungpipitmakanpadi DEFINITELY NOT!

[@karaz8265]

She is limiting exposure of her children that’s why

[@michellecooper9926]

@@karaz8265 Oh that makes sense!

[@LoveBugToby]

What blender do you use for your smoothies?

[@susandean8584]

Vitamix

[@heidi1651]

I just felt like you posted and I checked and you had 😆💕

[@anotherchannel8556]

Love your content thank u Ellen ❤ u r so inspiring.

[@miss.muniz208]

Love ur videoss can u do a haircare routine❤

[@SurfergirlKH]

It looks delicious, thanks as always for the inspo!! But honestly: I couldn’t eat such a big bowl. I‘d be full after half of it! 😂

[@an67481]

Is a child a monkey? No. How have humans lived for millions of years? Cooking food.

[@ellevictory1339]

Not pretending to work this way I left anyway doing my own thing job by myself 🎉

[@rekahara7259]

hi.. can anyone tell me the name of the relaxing music at the start of the video?

[@rinagray1846]

You are a beautiful momma xx

[@Alegue23.12.0]

I miss your videosssss 😢

[@summerwine121]

Am in love with your mug! ❤

[@rekahara7259]

name of the relaxing music please? it’s lovely

[@myview6852]

Thanks