Dan Martin
I’m Dan Martin, chef, nutritionist, and half-Japanese guy living in Japan. I make videos that cut through nutrition confusion and show how it all comes together on the plate.
This channel is for people who want to:
Understand the why behind nutrition without fear-mongering or fads
See how science translates into simple, flavour-first recipes
Build meals that support focus, energy, and long-term health
Expect:
Clear explanations of nutrition myths, nuance, and real evidence
Recipes designed for brain health, steady energy, and recovery
Practical habits to help busy people stay sharp and consistent
And the occasional Japanese influence — from flavours to cultural ideas of balance
This isn’t about perfection or trends. It’s about food that works harder for you — backed by science, built with flavour.
Let's go!
Dan Martin
I’ve been using these 5 small Japanese habits for a while now and they’ve genuinely helped me.
If you’re working on your routines, this might be useful. Video’s here:
https://youtu.be/ofabK9x9xpA
If this isn’t your kind of video, don’t worry there's a new recipe coming soon 👀
3 days ago | [YT] | 15
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Dan Martin
Wow, what a response to the latest video. 80K views in the first week! Thank you for the support and patience while I’ve been gathering myself after a tough month.
You guys are the best. I’m genuinely grateful, and more focused than ever on creating content that gives you something real — food, habits, and ideas that actually make a difference.
Haven’t seen the video yet? Here it is:
🎥 https://youtu.be/cG3AIJ2ApRk?si=JxJ0x...
It covers the traditional Japanese breakfast style “Ichiju-sansai,” why it’s stood the test of time, and how you can adapt it to your own mornings.
And as always — let me know what topics or challenges you’d like me to explore next.
With love and appreciation,
Dan
3 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 27
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Dan Martin
My dad passed away recently, so I’m taking a short pause before the next video.
I just wanted to say thank you - the support and encouragement since I started this channel has meant more than you know.
I’ll be back soon.
Keep well everyone,
Dan.
1 month ago | [YT] | 68
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Dan Martin
Hey everyone, quick update. I have a new video coming soon that I am really excited about. It is a deep dive into the Japanese breakfast.
While I am finishing that one up, I would love to hear from you. What kind of videos would you like to see more of?
Just type the number in the comments, or better yet let me know in one or two sentences what you'd like me to create specifically!
1. Brain friendly recipes
2. Nutrition deep dives (science explained simply)
3. Habits for energy and focus
4. Japanese inspired meals
5. Knife skills and cooking basics
6. Something else (let me know in the comments)
Thanks for being here. I cannot wait to share the next one with you.
Dan
1 month ago | [YT] | 14
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Dan Martin
I just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU.
When I posted my first video a month ago, I honestly wasn’t expecting much. It was my very first time filming, I messed up the camera settings (you probably noticed how dark it was 😅), but I decided to post it anyway.
Since then, that video has been watched more than 38,000 times — which I still can’t quite believe.
Thank you for watching, commenting, and subscribing. It means a lot — and this is only the beginning. New video coming this weekend and it's all about HABITS!
See you there.
– Dan
2 months ago | [YT] | 24
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