It’s easy to overcomplicate what a healthy diet can look like when we’re constantly being told to eliminate almost every food that we enjoy. Instead of focusing on what to restrict, let’s focus on what we can add. My #1 goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle by helping people make sustainable and realistic changes that are rooted in balance and satisfaction. Contrary to popular belief, dietitians don’t eat a “perfect” diet free of processed foods, non-organic foods, and non-GMO foods - nor do we need to. The goal isn’t to perfect the diet by eliminating all “unhealthy foods”, but to make a healthy lifestyle (a lifestyle that makes you feel happy, energized, and nourished) work for you! Stop subtracting and start adding ❤️

As someone who has struggled with weight their entire life, this is the first time I feel talked to instead of talked down to. Thank you!

My diet is so much better now, but this is exactly what I did, starting a few years ago. Instant ramen? Add miso to the broth and eggs and boiled veg. Mac n' cheese? Add broccoli and top with better quality cheese. Now I cook a lot from scratch, but that's not where I started! This is a really great video because it teaches people to start with what they know! Love it.

Also, you don’t have to add the fruits and seeds TO the bowl. If you have a hard time combining textures, you can eat them separately and it still equates to the same thing.

that actually looks even better than the simple bowl of cereal... you're the first food centered content creator i've seen that actually posts stuff i would eat

As a person struggling with an eating disorder, this makes me so happy! THESE are the kinds of tips that should be all around the media

Pro tip for picky eaters- you don’t have to put the “extras“ in the bowl. It helps me a lot to just have a side plate of fruit with my cereal. That way the different tastes and textures don’t bother me as much 😌

“You wanna focus on adding not subtracting” - NutritionByKylie very wise words

This!! It's so refreshing to see dietitians talking about how a healthy diet doesn't mean less food, instead you should be adding to your meals not taking away from them. Calories and carbs are your body's biggest source of energy which will keep you going throughout the day, don't deprive yourself of that 💗

Amazing tip!! Not only does this promote a healthier well balanced diet, but also a healthy relationship with food ❤️

WTf this is mindblowing. I didn't know it's that simple! All the tutorials I saw outhers so far was a little overwhelming.😭 Thank you so much lady!

I watched this last summer and this January I had a referral to talk to a dietitian because my A1C went up again and put me in the prediabetes range, and when I told her I struggle to keep my carbs down she told me to make sure I never ate carbs by themselves, always add protein and fiber sources. So I remembered your video and it clicked, and despite not being able to keep my carbs intake down, I still brought my A1C down .2 in 3 months and my dietitian was very happy that I was able to focus on the adding to my meals to balance it out.

This advice makes me so happy. I've been struggling with restrictive eating for some time now and this is such a healthy way of treating your own diet.

As someone with an eating disorder, who's triggered by restriction, I really appreciate this 'add, not subtract ' approach. Also, strawberries in Cheerios is amazing.

Really love your positivity. LOVE the “adding” not “subtracting”!!!! And I LOVE that you actual model how to add to your meals!

Dude this lady is amazing. She’s literally helping people have a healthy relationship with food with genuinely helpful tips for free. She’s essentially providing hundreds of not thausands of dollars worth of information/consulting for free. That literally makes her the most generous channel on KZfaq. Props to go Kylie!

My meals give me so much anxiety, this really helps me simplify things in my mind, thanks so much!

Oh my god!!! I’ve been struggling with a binge eating disorder and this is LITERALLY the best piece of advice I have been given. I now eat all my meals like this! I add things that I know will keep me fuller longer and that are good for me. On top of that, I’ve began making flavored waters with fruit and herbs, which has helped me to drink a lot more water which also helps keep me full. So far I’ve lost 7lbs over the last 2 months! It’s not much but it’s a start :)

I love your positive attitude towards food, it’s the healthy approach! There are so many people struggling with eating disorders and everybody saying you can’t eat this or that, so it’s refreshing to see your videos. Thank you!❤

TW: eating disorder as a person recovering from an eating disorder, thank you so much for this. informative and helpful but not intimidating or shameful. thank you truly! little things like this help someone with me who is recovering.

Im definitely subscribing. Because you're the only one I've seen so far that teaches to start with this small step to keep us healthy instead of the frustrating cycle of taking away everything you like to eat and just "eating healthy" with all that frustrating feelings built up that makes you wanna make everything go back to the way it is. What you introduced is just the things we like to eat, but healthier so that eliminates the frustration. Thanks!

Kylie: *adding things to make cereal healthy* Me: wow that cereal is getting really soggy

You’re changing my life! I started cooking for fun the other day and thoroughly enjoyed my meal :) I used to hate cooking because I never knew what to make and would feel guilty if it wasn’t “healthy enough”. Thank you!

I want to thank you for taking the time to create this channel. It has already started to replace the negative voices in my head around food and slowly making them more positive. I’m just starting my journey, but it helps to feel like a human and know that’s it’s ok to start somewhere.

Wow! This is such good advice. I struggle with dieting/eating healthier due to an unhealthy relationship with food from childhood. This is a great idea I'll have to try!!

Thank you for these tips! I was hoping you could talk about how to become a dietitian, and maybe talk about the differences between nutritionists and dietitians like their education or wage :D

This is such good advice because restrictive diets cause people to fail a lot and if done wrong can be damaging in the long run. Your way made sure the body gets all the nutrients it needs. Sending love!❤

This is the only healthy eating tip I’ve seen that looks DOABLE!

I love this, thank you for the idea. I stopped eating cereal bc I thought it’s too sugary but now I can think of adding nutritious additions so that I can make it healthier :) no more guilt yay

This is what my dad has told me when whenever I say I should probably eat more healthy. It’s easy to get obsessed with being healthy or give up because it seems impossible. This stops both of those. Plus, in moderation, there isn’t really any unhealthy food

These tips are pretty useful when you're living alone and just cook for yourself. Thank you so much for these brilliant tips. Also, she passed the vibe check, folks. Milk after cereal gang for life!

I’m recovering from an eating disorder and your content is genuinely the only nutritionist’s content I’ve seen that isn’t triggering. No shame, no “eat less”, it’s incredibly relaxing, reassuring, and appreciated.

Thank you for sharing. This is a great perspective. I’ve been cognizant of my eating choices for over ten years and the way you presented “additions” is making something click in me, I love the spin you put on it. I think it healthy eating was taught this way it could benefit so many people.

Pro tip: add the milk last so the cereal doesn’t get soggy 💪🏽

I found that taking things away works best for me because I have a serious self control issue (I have serious ED). If I am binging on cereal, I will take it away and replace it with something healthier, equally delicious but lower in calories, higher in fiber and protein. If I'm craving pizza, I know I cannot treat myself to a slice or two like a normal person 😂 so I take away a box of pizza and replace it with a home made miniature or even a store brought single slice... Because if the whole box is sitting on my counter, I will eat it whether I'm hungry or not. I just wanted to share that in case anyone with the same issue happens to read this. Don't feel bad if you have to take things away from yourself temporarily. We all are unique and you just have to find hacks that works best for you ❤

I love your channel. I had the pleasure of dating a girl that wanted to do what you do. She is so passionate. What I loved the most about her was the way she would ask me to make her food. Working in kitchens I cooked for us. When she would pick what she wanted, she wouldn't think of flavors but the nutrients of the ingredients. This challenged me to grow as a chef putting ingredients together I never thought to put together and making them taste great. I love this video

This is such a great video! Would love to see more of these, maybe make it a series on how to add to and complete our meals ❤️

As a person who struggles with being too thin and having an unhealthy relationship with food your videos inspire me. Thank you please keep making these. ❤

I started doing things like this because of my ADHD, some days are just low energy days and if I don't have something easy I often just don't eat. I started adding egg and vegetables to instant noodles pretty early on, but I recently started buying freezer/jarred food and add them to everything I feel needs a bit more. I had this idea in my head that in order to eat properly I needed to stand above a pot and cook a full meal.

Learning this and how to properly implement it into my diet really really helped me. I developed a binge eating disorder and when I tried dieting couldn't understand why I kept failing and not feeling full. It was what I wasn't putting in my meals that was preventing me from feeling full. This is great advice!

This is a great way to think abt what you’re eating. Thanks for the tip!!❤️

This has been so eye-opening. It's such a small detail but it has completely changed the way I look at my meals. I've only been following this rule for a few days but it's already made me eat healthier without making me feel like I'm restricting myself. Just shows you how important it is to have a positive relationship with food.

I add blueberries and flaxseed to my oatmeal, then have a high protein side (like peanuts, beans, or... well, vegan chicken nuggets lol). It's balanced and great for energy.

{Pro tip: don’t phrase it quite this way to a person struggling with binge eating lol} Personally I’ve found this helpful, esp with gastroparesis. A lot of my additions come in the form of smoothies. So many more nutrients in way less volume, easier to process as it’s blended, so less pain and nausea. I recommend smoothies to anyone struggling getting fruit & veggies in. Also can be great for protein and hydration!

As someone with AD(H)D who gets overwhelmed easily this might actually help thank you!

honestly thank you so much this technique helps me feel less guilty while enjoying my favourite food, also i used to skip meals alot bcz i used to feel guilty but this approach helped me to start eating again with less guilt 💗💗

I have to tell you - I’ve been educated in basic nutrition, how the body breaks down proteins, fats and sugars, and the basic tenets of weight loss for most of my life. But being “educated” hasn’t made it easy to prevent weight gain, or now, to lose weight. BUT this advice - This advice is SO intelligent and sophisticated. It makes so much sense and psychologically, it’s ALWAYS going to be easier to think about ADDING rather than taking away. We’re always going to be happier with a MORE mentality than less. But by default, by adding the more nutritious food items, we will take in less of the “bad” items. Perfect example is Ramen! And I LOVED the SPAM sandwich with rice, veg, and seaweed/nori wrap! (I am also from Hawaii). Thank you for this!!

Love this!! Thank you for always showing us the easiest possible nutritious meals 😊

Love the way you explained this, thank you 😊

Damn this was a great eye opener.

You literally inspired me to pursue career in this field. I'll go to Health studies (Nutrition) school in a few months InshaAllah

thank you so so so so much! i’ve been trying to eat healthier for FOREVER but ever since quarantine that completely went out the window lol. now i know what i need to do :)

But I’ve just got to add… don’t be too afraid to remove things from your diet as well. Especially if it’s making you feel sick (I’m looking at the lactose intolerant dairy eaters). There are also several foods that I really struggle with binging if they’re around. It’s okay to keep those out of your kitchen.

This is such fantastic advice. Small gradual steps are the way to go.

Reading these comments, see random strangers talking to each other and supporting one another is really cool to see makes me smile There is still light in this world!

I make my cheerios with peanuts and chia seeds. The of course milk or almond milk. This morning I added banana and it was tasty. I will have to do it again. Nice thing about cheerios is they're oat based and I like oats as a Carb, health-wise.

Thank you! This short is really inspirating for me 🥰

THANK YOU, everyone has always made it seem like in order to eat healthier you absolutely HAVE to stop eating certain things, i'm glad to know that it's not the case

I am so genuinely happy this showed up in my feed! Thank you!

I love your channel!! I completely agree that food should not be complicated. Too many extreme diets here in the U.S. when in many other countries food is simple and the philosophy is “everything in moderation.” I subscribed! 👍🏼

I try to eat a rainbow and try to eat one food out of the main food groups. Along with diet I also added walking to my daily routine.

This is literally the most simple significant and amazing advice

Subscribed because I have never thought of it this way ever and I am an average weight but chronic restrictive dieter. Such a healthier mindset

I guess she one of very few dieticians who isn't saying anything bad about milk...thank u for not misleading people

Watching this makes me realize how some people are just really good at their jobs It's encouraging 😊

I love this so much and it helps me not binge at the end of the day. Instead of “no you can’t” it’s “is this balanced if not what can I do for my body to help that”

Your health tips are always on point! 📈💚

Love this! Do you have any meal ideas for PCOS diet? 😄

Never felt satisfied after a bowl of cereal and that’s honestly a common meal on my 600 pound life… it would probably take a couple bowls to feel really full and then a couple hours later… hungers back

I'm happy to see this bein talked about. Most dinners I make might not be totally healthy but I got healthy veggies in it that helps balance stuff a bit.

This video always stays on my mind, it’s helped me a lot!

Finally someone i can listen to that wont tell me all yhe things and shouldn't eat and why it would kill me. These people made my life miserable and left me with acid reflux and a bad food relationship. Thank you so much for your help ❤️

do you have any recommendations for healthy meals while you have braces? all the food you make looks delicious but i can't eat it with braces 😫 love your channel! 💖

more tipss plss!!

Hmmmmm 😮 wooow😮 This video affected me a lot positively ❤ Thanks Kylie

Love this, wonderful tips!!

Yes! I can't really eat cereal anymore bc I don't like it unsweetened and sugar in the morning aggravates my tachycardia. But when I used to, I'd add things like hemp hearts, peanut butter, fruit, chia, granola, whatever was around to make sure I was getting the fats and proteins that would get me to lunch

What a beautiful outlook on food (and life) overall ❤ thank you for these tips 😊

Thank you so much!

That's what I'm doing too when eating something with "no nutritional value".

What about “Replacing” instead of just putting fruits on a bowl of sugar ?

Bless you, Kylie 🥹

Been doing this all my life because it makes food all the more satisfying and beautiful. Feel bad for those who grew up not liking glorious veggies. Haha

The carbs aren’t the problem, it’s the added sugars and even oils that’s hidden into everyday food staples. I literally picked up a ‘heart healthy’ cereal that had cane sugar and canola oil in it. There are so many ‘healthy’ foods that are littered with inflammatory ingredients. The scary thing is that it doesn’t affect you right away. You can spend your whole life eating what you think are healthy foods but you still end up developing problems in your advanced years cause you were unknowingly eating toxic and inflammatory ingredients from foods that you thought were good for you.

It looks so yummy and I love how u can explain something so thoroughly in such a short time but I was worrying about how soggy the cereal was gonna be😂

this is actually really helpful! i think it will help with over eating too because these foods make me feel fuller so i won’t be craving snacks throughout the day. it’s easier to rely on something quick when you’re starving after only eating carbs for breakfast

As someone who's been struggling a bit with dieting, thank you.

I can't tell if the people are being sarcastic in the comments or genuine 💀

I'm not a dietitian, not even in any sort of medical profession but *this is what I've literally ALWAYS told everybody!!!* I've lived by this all my life and am a healthy and slim young man, late twenties. It's not so much about what you _don't_ eat... it's about what you _do_ eat!! If you just make sure you plenty of the healthy nutriens like vitamins, potreins, fibers and just in general things that make you _feel_ healthy (that means: whenever you get vague symptons, especially somewhere in or along your digestive system ofcourse(!), check with yourself what you ate in the past 24 hours _first_ and then what you ate in the past 3 days _second before anything else. Chances are you just need to eat healthier food... and you can easily know the basic healthy foods. Don't even start with me!) then you also don't have to pay any attention to all the dietary fads that just get any sane person stressed out anyway! All these food hypes are literally so moronic when most major cultures actually have long standing traditions of healthy and balanced diets for daily life and those are even sustainable often for your health in the long run particularly to the environment and surrounding they came about in! So, if your ancestors lived in the same region as you do currently and your grandparents and parents where mostly of healthy weight, in good shape and in good health most of their lives then look at what the culture, your ancestors and parents and grandparents passed along to you but chances are that is what worked and they kept it for a reason!!

This validates what I’ve been doing! I like adding veggies or fruits to whatever plate I’m eating. To me it made sense because the plate looked complete.

These yt shorts have been my daily morsels of motivation and inspiration! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I remember i used to wake up at 5am from the age of 8-11 and every single day for those 4 years I had cereal with a nectarine, sunflower seeds and some water. Then I developed anorexia like an absolute chump

Recommending milk as a dietitian. Pretty fucked

Ngl strawberries and cheerios hits hard

I love looking at food this way. I noticed I started gaining weight even though I never did so I had to find out what happened. I realized I stress eat a lot and decided to learn more about food so I can understand meals better. I’ve been focusing on adding, not subtracting and I made sure to get my proteins so I can keep myself fuller for a longer time and not snack so much (I still do but I don’t feel guilty that way). It’s been a wonderful journey and I started loving vegetables and food overall.

It’s so sad to watch Americans struggle like this !!! Do u ever stop n wonder wtf happened here?

ok but i did this all my life and my health got better significantly only when i took away things (namely, processed sugar, flour and seed oils). i dont think you need to remove "carbs" nor fat nor any other giant food group. but the things virtually no human ate 200 years ago? those can go.

I am loving this message

You are saving a lot of lives, Kylie. I am a nurse in the UK with a very busy practice. Thank you. 💗 I’ve started to feel better since I found your channel.

But milk is anabolic and prevents weight loss, and is inflammatory for us.