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In A Bite

Charlotte Mei

20 episodes

7 months ago

Did you know that about 1 in 4 people have fatty liver disease globally, making it the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide? Within Singapore alone, 40% of adults have been reportedly diagnosed. In this episode Andy De Santis, dietitian and published author, tackles our questions and concerns on this silent epidemic, and provides us with the right dietary tools to prevent and manage fatty liver disease. Learn why you should get an early diagnosis for immediate prevention, how alco...

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Did you know that about 1 in 4 people have fatty liver disease globally, making it the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide? Within Singapore alone, 40% of adults have been reportedly diagnosed. In this episode Andy De Santis, dietitian and published author, tackles our questions and concerns on this silent epidemic, and provides us with the right dietary tools to prevent and manage fatty liver disease. Learn why you should get an early diagnosis for immediate prevention, how alco...

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Episodes (20/20)

In A Bite

S02E09: Fatty Liver Disease - How Can Your Diet Help?

Send us a textDid you know that about 1 in 4 people have fatty liver disease globally, making it the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide? Within Singapore alone, 40% of adults have been reportedly diagnosed.In this episode Andy De Santis, dietitian and published author, tackles our questions and concerns on this silent epidemic, and provides us with the right dietary tools to prevent and manage fatty liver disease.Learn why you should get an early diagnosis for immediate preventi...

1 year ago

58 minutes

In A Bite

S2E08 Claire Pettitt: Nutrition for Fertility

Send us a textEver wondered when's the best time to prioritise your fertility health? The answer is simple: it's now. Certified dietitian Claire Pettitt, with 13 years of expertise in women's health, breaks down why fertility concerns everyone, regardless of age.Learn about why fertility is not just a ‘women’s issue’, how to overcome the challenges of fitting Western advice into our Asian context and the key nutrients for pre-pregnancy health.Discover simple dietary strategies to optimise you...

1 year ago

1 hour 9 minutes

In A Bite

S02E07 Evelyn Tribole: Healing Through Food, Diet Culture & Intuitive Eating

Send us a textDo you feel at ease around food? What do you do when you overeat? Do you go into ‘punishment’ mode and skip meals? Do you feel like you’ve been at war with your body for years?If you resonate with any of these, you’re not alone…Our latest episode on #InABitePodcast features Evelyn Tribole as she welcomes us into a safe space with food and our bodies, and helps us work through our inner food police.As a pioneer in the field of #IntuitiveEating, Evelyn shares tips o...

1 year ago

1 hour 2 minutes

In A Bite

S02E06 Dr Betsy Grunch: Posture, Back Pain & Bone Health

Send us a textIs that back ache still bothering you? Are you eating the right foods to optimise your bone health? In this episode, Dr Betsy Grunch — a neurosurgeon specialising in spinal health, answers our most dire questions and equips us with the knowledge to solve our own back problems.Learn why bolsters are your best sleeping buddy, how nicotine can affect your spine negatively, and why wearing compression socks regularly can be good for health (it’s not just for the silver years )We may...

1 year ago

56 minutes

In A Bite

S02E05 Farzanah Nasser: Gut Health & Autoimmune Conditions

Send us a textIn this episode, I speak with Farzanah Nasser, an accredited nutritionist specialising in gut health & autoimmune conditions. She is based in London, and her mission is to educate and offer those impacted, with simple ways to alleviate their issues.Get insights on how to support your gut health in practical ways, and check this out - Farzanah also reveals the connection between our dental health & gut (who knew)!!Learn how you can benefit from letting your garlic hang ou...

1 year ago

34 minutes

In A Bite

S02E04 Amanda Chong: Balancing Health, Period Blogging & Sleeping Tips

Send us a textWe are back with yet another episode! This time we are joined with Amanda Chong —the multi-hyphenate lawyer, poet and playwright. She talks about how she battles sleep, balances her dynamic career life and recalls the days before she became the Amanda Chong we know todayExpect to Learn:The letter Amanda wrote to herself at 15What health looks like for someone as busy as AmandaHer top tips for optimising sleepHer secrets to squeezing exercise in whilst being perpetually on-the-go...

1 year ago

1 hour 3 minutes

In A Bite

S2E03 Thalia E Prum: Picky Eating & Children’s Diets

Send us a textJoin our conversation with Picky Eater Dietitian Thalia E. Prum who uses her online platforms to arm parents with unconventional and groundbreaking strategies to break the habits, emotions and beliefs of picky eaters.Gain insights into practical strategies – at the dining table and beyond – to navigate picky eating confidently.Learn why it may not be a good idea to ‘hide’ vegetables in your child’s food; why it’s important that your child eats more than 20 different foods, and h...

1 year ago

55 minutes

In A Bite

S2E02 Jun Negoro: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Women’s Health

Send us a textTune into this episode with Jun Negoro, a TCM practitioner based in Singapore that specialises in women’s health and fertility. As the founder of her own wellness brand ‘Kanpobliss’, Jun aims to make TCM content more accessible to everyone.Gain insights into the basic principles of TCM, and the connection between our organs and emotions (who knew!)Learn how you can apply TCM's traditional methods to address modern-day challenges such as stress; why ‘heaty’ or ‘cooling’ foods hav...

1 year ago

57 minutes

In A Bite

S2E01 Sarah Benjamin: From Kitchen Hoarder to Food Icon and Pursuing a Masters in Psychology & Neuroscience!

Send us a textWe. Are. Back.The first episode of Season 2 In A Bite is here!Where I have the absolute pleasure to interview brilliant, engaging and move-makers shaping the landscape of food, nutrition and living a balanced life.We have none other than self-confessed food nerd, cook, content creator, food writer, and of course, my good friend Sarah Benjamin on the show for Episode 1.We have the best of times together and this conversation is no different. You’ll be a wallflower to our wide-ran...

1 year ago

1 hour 7 minutes

In A Bite

Tidbits: Why you should pay attention to the first bite of your meal

Send us a textNow that we’ve established that it’s okay to eat fruits before or after a meal (because digestion happens no matter what order you’ve eaten your food), here’s something worth paying attention to…the sequence of your food intake and how it influences how your blood sugar levels react after you’ve had a meal.A super simple action that can go a long way!Get the complete show notes and transcript here.Sign up to my weekly newsletter!Follow me on: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedInSpeci...

3 years ago

10 minutes

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S1E05 The 5 most overheard nutrition myths

Send us a textIn the last episode of the season, I want to talk about a few things I often overhear as a nutritionist that kinda make me go ‘nooooo!’:Eating fruits after a meal is not good for digestionPink himalayan salt is more nutritious than other saltsA fruit and vegetable wash is needed to ensure clean produce Juice detoxes help to reset the systemEating several small meals throughout the day helps to boost metabolism and promote weight lossHave you been told about any of these too...

3 years ago

17 minutes

In A Bite

Tidbits: Is ‘microwave-safe’ really safe though?

Send us a textQuestions received about last week’s episode: Are ‘microwave-safe’ containers really safe?What are the ideal foods to microwave, and are there foods that shouldn't be microwaved?Pro-microwave recipes:Cheesy Tomato Rice (perfectly-cooked microwave basmati rice @ 4:23)Microwave Dal Get the complete show notes and transcript here.Sign up to my weekly newsletter!Follow me on: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedInSpecial thanks:Music: DnlAudio and Art: Farah Firzanah

3 years ago

9 minutes

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S1E04 Microwaving food: Potentially the best cooking method?

Send us a textFor decades, microwave ovens have been the subject of debate in the culinary world. Some would say it’s a lifesaver (especially in the case of people who can’t cook!), and others would say it causes harm to health, zaps nutrients, and results in…radioactive food!?After listening to this episode, you’ll be able to show off lots of interesting facts about the microwave to your friends, and confidently use this kitchen workhorse without any fears. Here’s the recipe for Dave Chang’s...

3 years ago

14 minutes

In A Bite

Tidbits: Hawker food Q&A; consequences of moralising food

Send us a textOne of the questions received this week revolved around the idea of good vs bad foods, which prompted me to talk about the idea of moralising food - something that many of us do without even knowing it! Listen on to find out the possible consequences of this, and what you can do instead.The 2 questions received on hawker food this week:Is ____ (a hawker dish) healthy?What are some nutritious pregnancy-friendly foods? Get the complete show notes and transcript here.Sign up to my ...

3 years ago

6 minutes

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S1E03 Hawker food: It doesn’t have to be unhealthy!

Send us a textDishing up some tips to help you make your next hawker meal more nutritious. Learn about the main components you need at each meal, and the amounts required. It’s not complicated, I promise! These tips can also be used in your meals beyond the hawker centre!For visual representations of the dishes I mentioned at the end:1. Popiah: a Chinese-style spring roll that contains stewed jicama, bamboo shoots, beancurd, topped with peanuts, beansprouts, and egg2. Nasi Padang: originates ...

3 years ago

16 minutes

In A Bite

Q&A: Intermittent fasting

Send us a textIn this episode, I answer 3 questions received on intermittent fasting (IF):Are there any specific foods to eat or avoid during IF? Will IF slow down my metabolism? How does the body tell the difference between being in fasting mode and starvation mode? Is there a difference in the effects of IF on people of different genders?These were great questions and I share a little more information that could come in useful for those of you that menstruate!Get the complete show...

3 years ago

7 minutes

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S1E02 Intermittent fasting: Just another fad diet?

Send us a textAre you curious about whether intermittent fasting is worth the hype? What is the impact of intermittent fasting on your body, how does it differ from traditional weight loss methods, how does one go about it, and…is it for you? Listen on to find out!Get the complete show notes and transcript here. Sign up to my weekly newsletter! Follow me on: Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Special thanks:Music: Dnl Audio and Art: Farah Firzanah Art: Amelia Loh

3 years ago

20 minutes

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Send us a textAs promised, a Q&A segment will follow each episode (for as long as it’s relevant!), so here we are!Listen on to find out the best time to use MSG - before/during/after cooking, and how to spot it on the list of ingredients…it’s not always that straightforward!Get the complete show notes and transcript here.Sign up to my weekly newsletter.Follow me on: Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Special thanks:Music: Dnl Audio and Art: Farah Firzanah Art: Amelia Loh

3 years ago

5 minutes

In A Bite

S1E01 - MSG: Is it actually bad for you?

Send us a textMonosodium glutamate (MSG) - It’s the ingredient we’ve been often cautioned to avoid. But is it really that bad for us, and are there any positive uses for it at all? Turns out, it has quite a thrilling backstory, and I can’t wait for you to hear it!Get complete show notes and transcript here.Sign up to my weekly newsletter!Follow me @thecharlottemei on: InstagramTikTokFacebookLinkedInSpecial thanks:Music: DnlAudio and Art: Farah Firzanah Art: Amelia Loh

3 years ago

27 minutes

In A Bite

Welcome to In A Bite!

Send us a textIn A Bite is a podcast hosted by nutritionist and presenter, Charlotte Mei. Most information on nutrition and health is widely accessible, but unfortunately they’re not always reliable. In this podcast, Charlotte uses the latest scientific research to debunk the nutrition myths and misconceptions that have left many of us confused in the world of food and health. You’ll be able to have a deeper understanding of the food you eat, while picking up tools to make better an...

3 years ago

1 minute

In A Bite

Did you know that about 1 in 4 people have fatty liver disease globally, making it the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide? Within Singapore alone, 40% of adults have been reportedly diagnosed. In this episode Andy De Santis, dietitian and published author, tackles our questions and concerns on this silent epidemic, and provides us with the right dietary tools to prevent and manage fatty liver disease. Learn why you should get an early diagnosis for immediate prevention, how alco...