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If I just want like, a solid pen. That writes on paper. Maaaaybe ink on the side. Staedler or Faber-Castel quality; doesn't matter. Well, that's what I want.
My Japanese rice maker plays twinkle twinkle little star when I start it and my Japanese washer/dryer plays a song I don’t recognize but that goes on for almost 2 minutes when they finish. It’s hilarious and sometimes annoying.
Fellow thyroid problem girlie here! I had radioiodine a few years back to kill my thyroid gland after being diagnosed with Graves’ disease, people don’t realise that it’s a battle that effects the rest of your life via diet and medication and is a huge pain to manage! I’m right here with you, you’re doing amazing ❤
I have Graves disease as well, got it back in 2011. And sadly I got TED disease shortly after (Thyroid Eye Disease), visually my eye disease is not too bad, but sadly the effect of it is causing huge issues for my quality of life. Definitely know about the diet and medicine management and how much of a pain it is!
They didn't even tell me there are foods to avoid, and they always dose on blood work, not symptoms. It's an absolute pain, I never feel medicated right (might be more complicated if it's Hashimoto, it's fluctuating a lot)
German here, you can make your own vanilla sugar. All you need is a stick of real vanilla and of course sugar. My mom used a jar when I was younger to keep it in and give it a shake every couple of weeks. Recently she told me that you can use the stick of vanilla several times. Love watching your videos, thanks for sharing them. 😊
I actually like the home-made more because often the store bought vanilla sugar has artificial flavor (Vanillin) in it and thus is actually called "Vanillinzucker"
We also do this, it works really well! We actually don't use the vanilla pod just for this. We use the seeds for a recipe that requires it and put the empty pod into the sugar. We have a bunch of pods in our sugar by now 😅 from time to time i steel bits because the sugar crystallizes onto the pods and that's really tasty as well 🙊
@@TheToxicinside Important to note that Vanillin is just the compound in vanilla that makes vanilla taste like vanilla. It's only "artificial" because it was made separately instead of being extracted from vanilla beans, it's otherwise chemically identical.
Make him this broccoli salad and he will love broccoli. It's broccoli chopped up. Add crumbled cooked bacon. Half a red/purple onion finely chopped. I like to add craisins, but you can use raisins. Then add sunflower seeds, out of shell. Lol. Then make a sauce with 1 cup of mayo, 3 Tbsp white vinegar, a dash of black pepper, and 3 Tbsp or to your taste of sugar. Mix well. Mix into the bowl of broccoli, onion, bacon, sunflower seeds and craisins. I'll warn you, it's very addictive.
I know that having any kind of health issue that you have to manage every day can definitely seem overwhelming, but I give you a ton of credit and don't let it ever get you down. You were doing what you have to to stay healthy and be alive which is what we all want! If my doctor told me tomorrow that I could only eat sticks from the middle of the forest to stay alive, I guess I'm now a forest dweller. I have just one pill that I have to take every day but it is absolutely necessary that I take it and it's a small comparison to yours, but I'm right there with you.❤
5 year thyroid disease girly here (Hashimoto’s) - just wanted to say there really isn’t enough scientific research that’s been done to support removing specific foods from your diet for thyroid problems (besides MAYBE leaning towards organic soy products). Everyone’s body is different, and reacts to foods differently just like medication. Just don’t want you to be avoiding things for no reason! 😊 although for sure the simpler/smaller the ingredient list the better overall! And def recommend trying a food diary out to see what foods actually cause issues for you!
I was thinking the same thing. I already have to cut out gluten and dairy because I'm really allergic to it. Also garlic, all kinds of oranges, corn syrup, electrolytes, corn oil. So I know it's a pain to do. But those items cause immediate problems if I eat any. So I haven't for almost 11 years now.
I’ve had thyroidism nearly 25 years (Hashimoto’s) this is the first I’ve heard of food types being an issue beyond eating too close to the Levothyroxine.
Great advice! Hypothyroidism here for over 30 years since I was little. A food diary and elimination diet where you add something back for a few weeks (thyroid reactions can take awhile to identify) can help figure out what works for you. For example I do just fine if I cook goitrogens, they make me feel better. When I was having issues with T4 not converting to T3 I switched to Tirosint which seemed to work better for me along with liver cleanses. Some people prefer natural thyroid supplements though I find them hard to manage. Lots of trial and error, wish all the other people dealing with this the best in finding what works for you. And know that it can change over time (fun!). So you may need to adjust if you are feeling off.
I came here to say the same. I also have Hashimoto's and I asked my thyroid doc a lot of food related questions. They said what you said. They also mentions that everyone reacts differently to certain foods and you simply have to try if cutting out certain foods makes you feel better. Personally I just have to avoid dairy and that's it.
I'm Korean and it's great to see my favorite youtuber eat Korean food❤ if you fry kimchi with oil it tastes even better, it's called 볶음김치 or 김치볶음. many people like adding canned tuna in it(참치김치볶음). and although i think you keep your diet mostly vegetarian, it is AWESOME if you fry pork belly in a pan and then fry kimchi in the same pan. the oil from pork makes it super tasty. try that if it doesn't disturb your health! i love your videos💕
Fellow thyroid issue lady here! Been dealing with hypothyroidism for 15 yrs or so and it's so hard to manage. Diet etc def helps, but it's hard when those cravings hit 😭
Your previous video from two years ago, helped me discover that I also had a swollen thyroid. Subsequently, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. Though it's been tough, I want to express my gratitude for raising awareness through your UA-cam videos. Thank you❤
I have Hashimoto's disease and am a Thyroid advocate and I'm so glad to hear you sharing about T3. I LOT of people who are hypothyroid are not helped by T4 alone. I hope that it will help someone who watches your channel! I eat Brazil Nuts every day too!
I had no idea about this and I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 9! I still have symptoms despite being on medication. Thanks so much for sharing - Im wondering if this is regardless if your blood levels show up fine? Ive been trying to advocate but my Drs just ignore me
I’m getting half of my thyroid removed in two weeks because of two masses they found. I’m not nearly as worried about it as I could be because I watched your videos of you going through the same thing. I really appreciate you for that, though I wish neither of us would have to go through this at all.
the Sakura bloomed early in Washington, DC and then we got lucky and the temperatures dropped and that causes the blooms to stick around for longer. It's been a glorious cherry blossom blooming this year in Washington, DC.
Hey Sharla, I love What-I-Eat-in-a-Day videos too. I think it's cool that you included your current lifestyle changes due to your thyroid condition. I'm sure others with similar issues will find it relatable too, and those that don't, like myself, will find your new dietary requirements interesting. Your 100x health bars looked amazing - I'm going to have to attempt making those!
Those bars look really good and I love the golden ticket idea. It cracked me up how salty Chris was that Conner got the first golden ticket even though he'd eaten fewer bars than Chris. I feel your pain having to deal with tyroid meds. They are the most annoying medication I take since they are so temperamental about how long before or after you can take any other medicine or eat anything. It makes it really difficult to schedule it around meals and my other meds.
Oh! Are we getting the recipe for the snack bars you made for cyclethon 3? Aha, just read the description. Nice. I've made protein bars a couple times. coconut butter base IIRC.
Looks like the baking sheet depth, tight packing, and refrige before cutting made a difference in bar integrity. ... I assume the ones that didn't hold up are surprise trail mix/granola topping now. 👀
I had parathyroid surgery almost two months ago now. I also had a kidney transplant in 2019 and Hashimoto's. I take a literal mountain of meds every day. You're doing the best things for yourself! 😊 Chronic illness is not an easy road, but you've got this! ❤
Hey hey, fellow thyroid person again (also on tetroxin and eltroxin). Just a thing I learned: Find out if your thyroid meds are glutin-free or not, if they're not you need to take them 4 hours before you eat or drink, otherwise they wont fully absorb, if they are glutin-free only 2 hours before you eat or drink your morning breakkie & Coffee. - and LAST tip, take the tetroxin at night before bed along with your calcium, VitD and other meds, don't take it in the morning with your thyroid hormone. Again absorption issues and can affect the efficacy of the hormone replacement. Dont know about you, but I love the tetroxin - My depression, feeling dizzy and brain-fuzzy is soooo much better - honestly starting to feel human again & also actually losing weight now which is AMAZING. Thanks for the energy bar recipe! Going to add these to my lunchbox :)
The Sakura are absolutely gorgeous! It's my dream to see them before I die. With that said, as someone with several chronic health problems, thank you for sharing how you manage yours. I wish more people shared their journeys to show that, with proper management, we can have normal, productive lives. Hugs 💜💜💜
Thank you for being transparent about medication & drinking lots of water. I live with Bipolar disorder and have to drink a lot of water with a medication that I take or else my levels of Lithium could become toxic. I love drinking water, so its never been an issue Great video ❤ Thank you
We met in summer ´23 on your charityevent, that was such a nice meeting, you are so heartwarming. And in this video u use german Sauerkraut and our vanilla sugar, that was sooo nice to see 😍! Thank you for your great content. Kills a little bit the travelfever!
I know how you feel! I got diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes around the same time (and age). It is such a huge shift in daily life - from everything to food choices and restrictions, and medications just to function. You are so inspiring though ❤ It's so important to still be silly and have fun in life despite the health stuff 🥰
I went through a huge korean pancake/jeon phase. They are super easy to make! And you can literally add anyyyyyything! You can make them extra crispy with some more oil or you can go a healthier route with less oil in a nonstick and have them nice and soft. It's a satisfying way to eat a ton of veggies and leftovers.
The quality of this vlog was so nice - the different camera angles, the sound, the text overlays, etc.!! Also those granola bars looked so easy to make. I might need to try making those sometime!
Hey, Sharla You were asking what can you make with the banana flower Well you can eat the whole thing but what I do is make cream shark soup and with The banana flower peel the leaves off and slice some very thin. Also, you can put in the light brown stems inside your soup too.
I just got back from traveling for 35 days in Japan and all I can say is, it's the perfect food culture! I had at least 70 good meals, OK, great meals, and literally everything I had was always excellent. From 7-Eleven foods to high-end restaurants. It was incredibly inspiring to see this culture of excellence at every level of service and food. I love the country and the food and the people and had an extraordinary experience. Thank you for all your great videos.
Fellow Thyroid-Sucks-Member here. Just want to mention that eating cruciferous vegetables can be possible as long as you make sure you're also getting enough iodine. Broccoli and roasted Brussels Sprouts are my absolute favs and I couldn't imagine not eating them ever again! I would actually argue eating gluten can be more difficult, since gluten can mimic thyroid hormones (and therefore can confuse our bodies). This is why a lot of people with thyroid issues can also have Celiac's or gluten sensitivities in general
Thank you for being vulnerable with us! I've developed chronic indigestion issues and having to change my diet from when I was growing up was really sad, I completely get the frustration
speaking of bananas have you tried plantains yet? They are a traditional Hispanic stable. You can bake them or fry them or even add cheese to it. There are so many ways to make it probably very hard to find Japan, but I know one social media person that managed to find it there.
My thyroid doctor told me to avoid grains and keep under 100 grams of carbs to reduce inflammation which cause water retention. A little Rice doesn't seem to bother me as long as I keep it to less than about a cup just a few times a week and its organic. I can no do gluten, dairy or gmo soy. I do know when I follow their advice I keep my weight down and the retention and blood pressure. Also supplementing with T1 supplement has helped. The thyroid does more than just t3/t4 and if you are not converting it helps. I have lived with thyroid issues all my life.
Ah! I love this video so much! Really appreciate the transparency about your morning routine because that’s one of the biggest things I’ve struggled to rework with post-op hypothyroidism. (On the upside, due to the recommendation of loads of water with T4, I’m WAY better hydrated starting my day.)
I had chijimi at a korean restaurant years ago and it was delicious, now I'm craving it. Thanks for the recipe! And I love any kind of food related videos.
I do the GF option with the bars, include rice krispies, ground flax, coconut oil, PB, honey, oats, vanilla, chocolate chips, bake for 25 minutes, they come out chewy, it makes enough for 2 weeks.
I literally JUST ordered this evening tea from Amazon to see how it tastes, based on your faboo recommendation of their breakfast blend! Can't wait! Thanks for another lovely video!!!
ohh vanillin zucker is so good!! u can actually make it urself! if u put a vanilla bean whole in sugar and let it sit for a few days/weeks it becomes the same :3
Woww as a recent follower, I didn't know about your health condition, and overcoming cancer. Respect to you, and all my empathy, to go through that and then have to deal with medication and dietary restrictions. I love that you're out there making awesone content and teaching us all about life in Japan. Big love to you ❤
If you can find someone with outside space even balcony can grow blackberries and blueberries in pots. Japan climate close to tennesse and they thrive here.
Long time Hashimoto’s sufferer now dealing with the added fun of Perimenopause. I wasn’t too mad about cutting out Gluten and Soy, but Night Shade veggies are my favorite. It really sucks getting older sometimes. Thank you for the foodie inspo ❤️
Love watching your videos! They're so relaxing and chill. I usually play them in the background when I'm working from home. That salad at the end looked amazing! 😍
Ha! I saw your energy bar in the first day of the cyclothon! very nice of you and Ushka to make 100 of them! they look absolutely delicious, thank you for sharing the recipe! And yeah, trying to have new diet because of illness is such a struggle and the meals come everyday so it is so much on our mind. But you are doing great!!
@@sharlainjapan A coworker of mine had a bunch of them and handed them out. I might or might have not put them on my desk for a few weeks. Downside tho - I always wanted some sweets because of it.
ooooh those bars look soo good (no lie, when Chris bit into the first one on the cyclethon stream I was like those look amazing!!!). also love the meowing register!!!
I use almost the same recipe for the bars to make my own granola. I just add a bit less peanut butter and instead some natural oil. Then I spred it loosely on a baking plate and bake it in 175˚c until golden. Very tasty with some yoghurt in the morning! 😊
Thanks for sharing this info about your thyroids, I think it’s opened my eyes to my issues and I might need to seek more advise as my doc hasn’t told me about any diet changes needed or anything just prescribed meds
Thank you for posting this. I was recently diagnosed with thyroid condition and was given medication with no guidance on dietary changes that could help at all. I found some studies about changes that can be effective and helpful and will start making some changes to what I eat.
That temaki looks sooo gooood! I should try making some. Also, this is quite interesting, these energy bars. Looks like basically the same thing I do to make “energy balls”, but it doesn’t need to be cooked at all! Same ingredients, too. I usually start with a base of oats, peanut butter, a little bit of salt, a dash of vanilla extract, and, of course, pure maple syrup as a sweetener (fellow Canadian, here 😏). From there, I usually add dried fruits, nuts, and spices according to whatever I feel like at the time. Also always chia seeds and hemp hearts. One of my favourite combos is sultanas, mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, pumpkin seeds (unsalted), and maybe some dried cranberries or Thompson raisins. It’s super good. But I’ve also added things like coconut, peanut butter chips instead of chocolate, apricots, walnuts… whatever you want! Then you firm the mix up in the fridge for half an hour, roll them into balls, and then they just sit in your fridge until you inevitably eat them all in a couple of days and need to go make more. Lol They’re a great snack!
I love your chill vlogs so so much. That picnic looked completely delicious. Your little messages of encouragement on the energy bars 🥺 So sweet to do that for the guys. I'm happy to see you doing well and eating well. It really sucks having to restrict your favourite foods... I'm prediabetes with a family history of diabetes/heart disease and I've been trying to eat healthier, but it's a constant battle. We can do this!
What are the odds! I watched a clip of Connor's cyclethon stream in which him and Chris were munching on energy bars and they seemed to love them! I was surprised when I heard Chris mentioning you and Ushka making them from scratch, and casually UA-cam decides to recommend me this video just after I was done watching that clip! 😆 Love the vlogs, Sharla! I don't comment much, but I hope everything is going well! Greetings from Spain😊
Thank you so much for the info on foods and your thyroid. My brother has a lot of thyroid problems and I never thought about the foods that can make it better or worse! Thank you so much I'm going to dive into this more to help him out. Prayers for you on your daily battle with your remaining thyroid. 🙏
Sharla, if you have a Gyomu Supa near you, definitely GO THERE for peanut butter! They have big tubs in bulk for so much cheaper than the regular supas around here!
10:51 - Thanks for the energy bar recipe. I've been working with a dietician and she's trying to get my protein way up. I have Lupus and am nauseous most mornings so I eat protein bars (homemade) and some cheese. I occasionally will have toast too but I usually delay it til later.
And it's not even the simplest thing to ferment. Chopped cabbage (more kimchi style but without any spices or extras) is like a step down from Sauerkraut on the difficulty scale, truly easy to make. The only thing you really have to do is get your equipment clean and measure the salt out right.
I love these types of videos. They are some of my favorites to watch...it's interesting to see what people eat in another country for sure. :) I can't believe I got to book neko neko inn for october. :D It looks amazingggg.
Sending you so lots of love Sharla! It sucks that people are so bold to comment negatively about your body. Thank you for all you do! Always happy to see when you share a video and are enjoying life with friends. I’m an OG viewer from Sharla in Japan days & have also had my weight fluctuate over the years especially recently after having my twins. Hormones are a trip! Wishing you & Chris and the kitties all the best. 💖✨
Have you ever tried growing micro greens in at home? Broccoli sprouts, curly cress and pea sprouts are really easy to grow and don't take up too much space.
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If I just want like, a solid pen. That writes on paper. Maaaaybe ink on the side. Staedler or Faber-Castel quality; doesn't matter. Well, that's what I want.
That meowing register at the grocery store is wild. 😂 Japan is on a different level.
My Japanese rice maker plays twinkle twinkle little star when I start it and my Japanese washer/dryer plays a song I don’t recognize but that goes on for almost 2 minutes when they finish. It’s hilarious and sometimes annoying.
@@Anberel
Cute
Fellow thyroid problem girlie here! I had radioiodine a few years back to kill my thyroid gland after being diagnosed with Graves’ disease, people don’t realise that it’s a battle that effects the rest of your life via diet and medication and is a huge pain to manage! I’m right here with you, you’re doing amazing ❤
Hope you’re doing ok 🥹🫶🏻🩷
@@sharlainjapanI’m doing great now thank you! 💕
I have Graves disease as well, got it back in 2011. And sadly I got TED disease shortly after (Thyroid Eye Disease), visually my eye disease is not too bad, but sadly the effect of it is causing huge issues for my quality of life. Definitely know about the diet and medicine management and how much of a pain it is!
They didn't even tell me there are foods to avoid, and they always dose on blood work, not symptoms. It's an absolute pain, I never feel medicated right (might be more complicated if it's Hashimoto, it's fluctuating a lot)
I take ashwaganda (570 mg) every day to control my hypothyroidism and it works well for me. If I go too long without it, I am very, very tired.
I always get happy when I see Ushka in your videos. She comes across as having such a calming, positive energy.
Agreed! She seems like the best friend ❤
German here, you can make your own vanilla sugar. All you need is a stick of real vanilla and of course sugar. My mom used a jar when I was younger to keep it in and give it a shake every couple of weeks. Recently she told me that you can use the stick of vanilla several times. Love watching your videos, thanks for sharing them. 😊
I actually like the home-made more because often the store bought vanilla sugar has artificial flavor (Vanillin) in it and thus is actually called "Vanillinzucker"
We also do this, it works really well! We actually don't use the vanilla pod just for this. We use the seeds for a recipe that requires it and put the empty pod into the sugar. We have a bunch of pods in our sugar by now 😅 from time to time i steel bits because the sugar crystallizes onto the pods and that's really tasty as well 🙊
@@TheToxicinside Important to note that Vanillin is just the compound in vanilla that makes vanilla taste like vanilla. It's only "artificial" because it was made separately instead of being extracted from vanilla beans, it's otherwise chemically identical.
Yess, I love vanilla sugar and decided to make my own as well. Saves you a bunch of money and smells absolutely divine.
My mum did this she would also do this with lavender to make lavender cakes!
Imagine having a gf/partner stay up till 3am making energy bars for your trip. She’s a keeper for sure. 👏 👏 😢❤
I'm debating whether or not this video is fake based on the statement that Chris really likes something with vegetables in it
I’m doing my best to convert him to a veggie lover🤣
Stuff the broccoli inside a fried chicken
😅
Make him this broccoli salad and he will love broccoli. It's broccoli chopped up. Add crumbled cooked bacon. Half a red/purple onion finely chopped. I like to add craisins, but you can use raisins. Then add sunflower seeds, out of shell. Lol. Then make a sauce with 1 cup of mayo, 3 Tbsp white vinegar, a dash of black pepper, and 3 Tbsp or to your taste of sugar. Mix well. Mix into the bowl of broccoli, onion, bacon, sunflower seeds and craisins. I'll warn you, it's very addictive.
I know that having any kind of health issue that you have to manage every day can definitely seem overwhelming, but I give you a ton of credit and don't let it ever get you down. You were doing what you have to to stay healthy and be alive which is what we all want! If my doctor told me tomorrow that I could only eat sticks from the middle of the forest to stay alive, I guess I'm now a forest dweller. I have just one pill that I have to take every day but it is absolutely necessary that I take it and it's a small comparison to yours, but I'm right there with you.❤
Love that you've learned the difference between Tesco and Big Tesco 😂 officially an honorary Brit.
5 year thyroid disease girly here (Hashimoto’s) - just wanted to say there really isn’t enough scientific research that’s been done to support removing specific foods from your diet for thyroid problems (besides MAYBE leaning towards organic soy products). Everyone’s body is different, and reacts to foods differently just like medication. Just don’t want you to be avoiding things for no reason! 😊 although for sure the simpler/smaller the ingredient list the better overall! And def recommend trying a food diary out to see what foods actually cause issues for you!
I was thinking the same thing. I already have to cut out gluten and dairy because I'm really allergic to it. Also garlic, all kinds of oranges, corn syrup, electrolytes, corn oil. So I know it's a pain to do. But those items cause immediate problems if I eat any. So I haven't for almost 11 years now.
I’ve had thyroidism nearly 25 years (Hashimoto’s) this is the first I’ve heard of food types being an issue beyond eating too close to the Levothyroxine.
Great advice! Hypothyroidism here for over 30 years since I was little. A food diary and elimination diet where you add something back for a few weeks (thyroid reactions can take awhile to identify) can help figure out what works for you. For example I do just fine if I cook goitrogens, they make me feel better. When I was having issues with T4 not converting to T3 I switched to Tirosint which seemed to work better for me along with liver cleanses. Some people prefer natural thyroid supplements though I find them hard to manage. Lots of trial and error, wish all the other people dealing with this the best in finding what works for you. And know that it can change over time (fun!). So you may need to adjust if you are feeling off.
I came here to say the same. I also have Hashimoto's and I asked my thyroid doc a lot of food related questions. They said what you said. They also mentions that everyone reacts differently to certain foods and you simply have to try if cutting out certain foods makes you feel better. Personally I just have to avoid dairy and that's it.
Why add the "s" ? Its called "Hashimoto" like "Alzheimer" not Alzheimer'S😅
Sharla said Big Tesco like a brit- so cute :D
I'm Korean and it's great to see my favorite youtuber eat Korean food❤ if you fry kimchi with oil it tastes even better, it's called 볶음김치 or 김치볶음. many people like adding canned tuna in it(참치김치볶음). and although i think you keep your diet mostly vegetarian, it is AWESOME if you fry pork belly in a pan and then fry kimchi in the same pan. the oil from pork makes it super tasty. try that if it doesn't disturb your health! i love your videos💕
I love kimchi fried with tofu and sesame oil. Then I eat it with steamed rice. It's my favourite meal!
Thanks for the good ideas ☺
Fellow thyroid issue lady here! Been dealing with hypothyroidism for 15 yrs or so and it's so hard to manage. Diet etc def helps, but it's hard when those cravings hit 😭
I've been watching Connor's cycling streams and they have been praising the bars you and Ushka made a lot, so clearly you did an amazing job!
Your previous video from two years ago, helped me discover that I also had a swollen thyroid. Subsequently, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. Though it's been tough, I want to express my gratitude for raising awareness through your UA-cam videos. Thank you❤
Hashimoto’s is tough, I’m so sorry you have to deal with that >< But it’s great that you got diagnosed and can work on feeling better 💪❤️
Im glad you clarified it was a big tesco for the decaf tea. Lord knows what would have happened if i ended up at a tesco express
Disappointment
@sharlainjapan and I hate to say, a little bit of resentment haha
I have Hashimoto's disease and am a Thyroid advocate and I'm so glad to hear you sharing about T3. I LOT of people who are hypothyroid are not helped by T4 alone. I hope that it will help someone who watches your channel! I eat Brazil Nuts every day too!
I had no idea about this and I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 9! I still have symptoms despite being on medication.
Thanks so much for sharing - Im wondering if this is regardless if your blood levels show up fine? Ive been trying to advocate but my Drs just ignore me
My milk frother is my favourite thing, I have a latte every morning now. It feels like a treat even though it's just frothed milk.
Right! I love it so much! 🥹☕️🩷
I love my milk frother as well. I need to use that thing more.
This was definitely one of the things that made me finally love my coffee at home! (And kick my expensive coffee-from-the-shop habit. …A tiny bit.)
Is there a milk that works best for frothing? What do you use?
@@legendofburb 1% cow milk works best for getting a good foam - milk replacements just don't froth as well, though you can still get a bit of foam.
I’m getting half of my thyroid removed in two weeks because of two masses they found. I’m not nearly as worried about it as I could be because I watched your videos of you going through the same thing. I really appreciate you for that, though I wish neither of us would have to go through this at all.
Ah man, sorry you have to go through that too!! Let me know if you ever have any questions about it 🫶🏻❤️❤️
the Sakura bloomed early in Washington, DC and then we got lucky and the temperatures dropped and that causes the blooms to stick around for longer. It's been a glorious cherry blossom blooming this year in Washington, DC.
Hey Sharla, I love What-I-Eat-in-a-Day videos too. I think it's cool that you included your current lifestyle changes due to your thyroid condition. I'm sure others with similar issues will find it relatable too, and those that don't, like myself, will find your new dietary requirements interesting. Your 100x health bars looked amazing - I'm going to have to attempt making those!
Those bars look really good and I love the golden ticket idea. It cracked me up how salty Chris was that Conner got the first golden ticket even though he'd eaten fewer bars than Chris. I feel your pain having to deal with tyroid meds. They are the most annoying medication I take since they are so temperamental about how long before or after you can take any other medicine or eat anything. It makes it really difficult to schedule it around meals and my other meds.
Oh! Are we getting the recipe for the snack bars you made for cyclethon 3? Aha, just read the description. Nice. I've made protein bars a couple times. coconut butter base IIRC.
I saw those! It's so hard to get good shape and consistency for bar form snacks from scratch. The snack bars turned out great!
Looks like the baking sheet depth, tight packing, and refrige before cutting made a difference in bar integrity.
... I assume the ones that didn't hold up are surprise trail mix/granola topping now. 👀
I had parathyroid surgery almost two months ago now. I also had a kidney transplant in 2019 and Hashimoto's. I take a literal mountain of meds every day. You're doing the best things for yourself! 😊 Chronic illness is not an easy road, but you've got this! ❤
sharla's videos are so homey and cozy. i love her.
Hey hey, fellow thyroid person again (also on tetroxin and eltroxin). Just a thing I learned: Find out if your thyroid meds are glutin-free or not, if they're not you need to take them 4 hours before you eat or drink, otherwise they wont fully absorb, if they are glutin-free only 2 hours before you eat or drink your morning breakkie & Coffee. - and LAST tip, take the tetroxin at night before bed along with your calcium, VitD and other meds, don't take it in the morning with your thyroid hormone. Again absorption issues and can affect the efficacy of the hormone replacement.
Dont know about you, but I love the tetroxin - My depression, feeling dizzy and brain-fuzzy is soooo much better - honestly starting to feel human again & also actually losing weight now which is AMAZING. Thanks for the energy bar recipe! Going to add these to my lunchbox :)
The Sakura are absolutely gorgeous! It's my dream to see them before I die.
With that said, as someone with several chronic health problems, thank you for sharing how you manage yours. I wish more people shared their journeys to show that, with proper management, we can have normal, productive lives. Hugs 💜💜💜
Thank you for being transparent about medication & drinking lots of water. I live with Bipolar disorder and have to drink a lot of water with a medication that I take or else my levels of Lithium could become toxic. I love drinking water, so its never been an issue
Great video ❤ Thank you
We met in summer ´23 on your charityevent, that was such a nice meeting, you are so heartwarming. And in this video u use german Sauerkraut and our vanilla sugar, that was sooo nice to see 😍! Thank you for your great content. Kills a little bit the travelfever!
Vids with Ushka are always cozy, so cool you two became friends and business partners. Wholesome content.
I know how you feel! I got diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes around the same time (and age). It is such a huge shift in daily life - from everything to food choices and restrictions, and medications just to function. You are so inspiring though ❤ It's so important to still be silly and have fun in life despite the health stuff 🥰
I went through a huge korean pancake/jeon phase. They are super easy to make! And you can literally add anyyyyyything! You can make them extra crispy with some more oil or you can go a healthier route with less oil in a nonstick and have them nice and soft. It's a satisfying way to eat a ton of veggies and leftovers.
the boys have been loving those energy bars. awesome job, ladies! they look tasty.
I’m so glad they like them 🥹
How’s the renovation going?
Almost finished! 🫡🫡 Been busy af with that😅
The quality of this vlog was so nice - the different camera angles, the sound, the text overlays, etc.!! Also those granola bars looked so easy to make. I might need to try making those sometime!
Hey, Sharla
You were asking what can you make with the banana flower
Well you can eat the whole thing but what I do is make cream shark soup and with The banana flower peel the leaves off and slice some very thin. Also, you can put in the light brown stems inside your soup too.
I just got back from traveling for 35 days in Japan and all I can say is, it's the perfect food culture! I had at least 70 good meals, OK, great meals, and literally everything I had was always excellent. From 7-Eleven foods to high-end restaurants. It was incredibly inspiring to see this culture of excellence at every level of service and food. I love the country and the food and the people and had an extraordinary experience. Thank you for all your great videos.
Fellow Thyroid-Sucks-Member here. Just want to mention that eating cruciferous vegetables can be possible as long as you make sure you're also getting enough iodine. Broccoli and roasted Brussels Sprouts are my absolute favs and I couldn't imagine not eating them ever again! I would actually argue eating gluten can be more difficult, since gluten can mimic thyroid hormones (and therefore can confuse our bodies). This is why a lot of people with thyroid issues can also have Celiac's or gluten sensitivities in general
17:06 big Tesco getting a shoutout, we all love a big Tesco in the UK 😂
I love this type of content... its super satisfying and lets me live vicariously through others' daily lives.
Thank you for being vulnerable with us! I've developed chronic indigestion issues and having to change my diet from when I was growing up was really sad, I completely get the frustration
As a fun tip. I've found toasting the oats in the oven before adding them to the mixture for bars like those adds so much more flavor.
Everything looked so yummy! I bet that salad is amazing. I hope Chris and Connor loved the granola bars
speaking of bananas have you tried plantains yet? They are a traditional Hispanic stable. You can bake them or fry them or even add cheese to it. There are so many ways to make it probably very hard to find Japan, but I know one social media person that managed to find it there.
My thyroid doctor told me to avoid grains and keep under 100 grams of carbs to reduce inflammation which cause water retention. A little Rice doesn't seem to bother me as long as I keep it to less than about a cup just a few times a week and its organic. I can no do gluten, dairy or gmo soy. I do know when I follow their advice I keep my weight down and the retention and blood pressure. Also supplementing with T1 supplement has helped. The thyroid does more than just t3/t4 and if you are not converting it helps. I have lived with thyroid issues all my life.
T1, interesting! I’ll look into that, thanks for sharing 🫶🏻
Ah! I love this video so much! Really appreciate the transparency about your morning routine because that’s one of the biggest things I’ve struggled to rework with post-op hypothyroidism.
(On the upside, due to the recommendation of loads of water with T4, I’m WAY better hydrated starting my day.)
This was so relaxing and cozy to watch - especially with a cup of tea! ❤Really love your videos, especially after a stressful day at work
such a treat when sharla posts (: love your videos, they are so comforting. thank you for sharing ❤
Homemade granola bars, so nice!
And they stayed together!
Watching the cycleathon, Chris has been absolutely demolishing them.
I love reading and watching videos about how people in other countries live. So interesting💛
I agree ☺
It’s so cute that you made the bars for their cycling adventure! ❤
It looks like you’re eating optimally for your needs, that’s always tough. Way to go!
It's interesting how Japan and Korea's past has been extremely adversarial, but they share so much of their culinary things today.
I love watching your chill daily routine videos and I would love to see more. That's what originally attracted me to your channel.
Yes they did and grant too.
I had chijimi at a korean restaurant years ago and it was delicious, now I'm craving it. Thanks for the recipe!
And I love any kind of food related videos.
First Rachel and Jun post today and now you. What an amazing day!!
I do the GF option with the bars, include rice krispies, ground flax, coconut oil, PB, honey, oats, vanilla, chocolate chips, bake for 25 minutes, they come out chewy, it makes enough for 2 weeks.
your in the sun chris and connor in the rain awwww and they loving the bars you made
Love it, food is always super comforting content for some reason, and it reminds me of your older videos!
I LOVE your videos so much. Thank you for sharing such an amazing, comfy day.
Love these "What I Eat in a Day"! So cozy!!!
I literally JUST ordered this evening tea from Amazon to see how it tastes, based on your faboo recommendation of their breakfast blend! Can't wait! Thanks for another lovely video!!!
Let me know what you think!! 😍🫶🏻
I LOVE watching WIEIADs! Would love to see more if you’re keen! It was nice seeing you making the bars for the boys. I’m excited to try that recipe!
ohh vanillin zucker is so good!! u can actually make it urself! if u put a vanilla bean whole in sugar and let it sit for a few days/weeks it becomes the same :3
I can understand you about the food part. I have food allergies and I have to be careful with what I eat. I envy you with all the yummy food you eat
This was a wonderful, cozy, comfort -type, video. Thank you!❤
Woww as a recent follower, I didn't know about your health condition, and overcoming cancer. Respect to you, and all my empathy, to go through that and then have to deal with medication and dietary restrictions. I love that you're out there making awesone content and teaching us all about life in Japan. Big love to you ❤
If you can find someone with outside space even balcony can grow blackberries and blueberries in pots. Japan climate close to tennesse and they thrive here.
Long time Hashimoto’s sufferer now dealing with the added fun of Perimenopause. I wasn’t too mad about cutting out Gluten and Soy, but Night Shade veggies are my favorite. It really sucks getting older sometimes. Thank you for the foodie inspo ❤️
Love watching your videos! They're so relaxing and chill. I usually play them in the background when I'm working from home. That salad at the end looked amazing! 😍
Im not joking when i say i love watching sharla, i hope to meet her one day 😭
Ha! I saw your energy bar in the first day of the cyclothon! very nice of you and Ushka to make 100 of them! they look absolutely delicious, thank you for sharing the recipe! And yeah, trying to have new diet because of illness is such a struggle and the meals come everyday so it is so much on our mind. But you are doing great!!
You should do more videos like this I love it! ❤
That vanilla sugar is usually used in baking. I LOVE how it smells. Good stuff.
Sometimes I just stop and smell it when I walk by😂 I need my whole house to smell like this
@@sharlainjapan A coworker of mine had a bunch of them and handed them out.
I might or might have not put them on my desk for a few weeks.
Downside tho - I always wanted some sweets because of it.
ooooh those bars look soo good (no lie, when Chris bit into the first one on the cyclethon stream I was like those look amazing!!!). also love the meowing register!!!
Love when you post & that’s so cute that u both made snacks for the boys to eat
I use almost the same recipe for the bars to make my own granola. I just add a bit less peanut butter and instead some natural oil. Then I spred it loosely on a baking plate and bake it in 175˚c until golden. Very tasty with some yoghurt in the morning! 😊
Yum!!! ✨
Thanks for sharing this info about your thyroids, I think it’s opened my eyes to my issues and I might need to seek more advise as my doc hasn’t told me about any diet changes needed or anything just prescribed meds
Thank you for posting this. I was recently diagnosed with thyroid condition and was given medication with no guidance on dietary changes that could help at all. I found some studies about changes that can be effective and helpful and will start making some changes to what I eat.
That temaki looks sooo gooood! I should try making some. Also, this is quite interesting, these energy bars. Looks like basically the same thing I do to make “energy balls”, but it doesn’t need to be cooked at all! Same ingredients, too.
I usually start with a base of oats, peanut butter, a little bit of salt, a dash of vanilla extract, and, of course, pure maple syrup as a sweetener (fellow Canadian, here 😏). From there, I usually add dried fruits, nuts, and spices according to whatever I feel like at the time. Also always chia seeds and hemp hearts.
One of my favourite combos is sultanas, mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, pumpkin seeds (unsalted), and maybe some dried cranberries or Thompson raisins. It’s super good. But I’ve also added things like coconut, peanut butter chips instead of chocolate, apricots, walnuts… whatever you want! Then you firm the mix up in the fridge for half an hour, roll them into balls, and then they just sit in your fridge until you inevitably eat them all in a couple of days and need to go make more. Lol They’re a great snack!
I love your chill vlogs so so much. That picnic looked completely delicious. Your little messages of encouragement on the energy bars 🥺 So sweet to do that for the guys.
I'm happy to see you doing well and eating well. It really sucks having to restrict your favourite foods... I'm prediabetes with a family history of diabetes/heart disease and I've been trying to eat healthier, but it's a constant battle. We can do this!
What are the odds! I watched a clip of Connor's cyclethon stream in which him and Chris were munching on energy bars and they seemed to love them! I was surprised when I heard Chris mentioning you and Ushka making them from scratch, and casually UA-cam decides to recommend me this video just after I was done watching that clip! 😆
Love the vlogs, Sharla! I don't comment much, but I hope everything is going well! Greetings from Spain😊
Thank you so much for the info on foods and your thyroid. My brother has a lot of thyroid problems and I never thought about the foods that can make it better or worse! Thank you so much I'm going to dive into this more to help him out. Prayers for you on your daily battle with your remaining thyroid. 🙏
thanks for the recommendation for that yorkshire bedtime tea.. found it on amazon.. cant wait to try it out
Sharla, if you have a Gyomu Supa near you, definitely GO THERE for peanut butter! They have big tubs in bulk for so much cheaper than the regular supas around here!
Off to the big tesco, that tea looks delish! Hi from the UK!
Thanks for sharing! Great video! The glass set is tempting!
Love this video I love your food vlogs there so calming
The golden tickets are such a great idea!
Loved the tea cup.
“がんばれ‼︎”
の文字がとっても綺麗で可愛いです！😊
私も同じスーパー（別の店）行きますけど、お寿司🍣美味しいですよね😋
Yay, a Sharla vid! Can't wait to see you evolve.
10:51 - Thanks for the energy bar recipe. I've been working with a dietician and she's trying to get my protein way up. I have Lupus and am nauseous most mornings so I eat protein bars (homemade) and some cheese. I occasionally will have toast too but I usually delay it til later.
they boys liked the bars a lot thanks
If you like Sauerkraut (a german national dish), you can easily make it at home.
And it's not even the simplest thing to ferment. Chopped cabbage (more kimchi style but without any spices or extras) is like a step down from Sauerkraut on the difficulty scale, truly easy to make. The only thing you really have to do is get your equipment clean and measure the salt out right.
I love these types of videos. They are some of my favorites to watch...it's interesting to see what people eat in another country for sure. :) I can't believe I got to book neko neko inn for october. :D It looks amazingggg.
Thanks for making this my sister! Beautiful girl, beautiful video. Such a great mental health vibe!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 🍡
these are my favorite vlogs of yours ;w;
Sending you so lots of love Sharla! It sucks that people are so bold to comment negatively about your body. Thank you for all you do!
Always happy to see when you share a video and are enjoying life with friends. I’m an OG viewer from Sharla in Japan days & have also had my weight fluctuate over the years especially recently after having my twins. Hormones are a trip!
Wishing you & Chris and the kitties all the best. 💖✨
Have you ever tried growing micro greens in at home? Broccoli sprouts, curly cress and pea sprouts are really easy to grow and don't take up too much space.
My cats would eat them all😂