In A Bite
Charlotte Mei
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A space where nutrition myths and misconceptions get debunked, and science is easy to understand. My name is Charlotte Mei, and I'm a Nutritionist and Presenter whose goal is to help make nutrition more accessible and understandable so you can be equipped with the tools to make better decisions around food and health. Connect with me on www.thecharlottemei.com or via Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @thecharlottemei
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May 5, 2022
Tidbits - Why you should pay attention to the first bite of your meal
Now 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!
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Apr 27, 2022
#05 5 Most overheard nutrition myths
In 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 digestion
* Pink himalayan salt is more nutritious than other salts
* A fruit and vegetable wash is needed to ensure clean produce
* Juice detoxes help to reset the system
* Eating several small meals throughout the day helps to boost metabolism and promote weight loss
Have you been told about any of these too? Listen on to find out why they may not be true!
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Apr 20, 2022
Tidbits - is ‘microwave-safe’ really safe though?
Questions 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
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Apr 14, 2022
#04 Microwaving food - potentially the best cooking method
For 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 10-minute Microwave Chicken I spoke about.
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Apr 6, 2022
Tidbits - Hawker food Q&A; consequences of moralising food
One 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?
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Mar 30, 2022
#03 Hawker food - it doesn’t have to be unhealthy!
Dishing 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 egg
2. *Nasi Padang*: originates from Indonesia; it’s a dish of rice served with a selection of vegetables and meats
3. *Thunder tea rice*: rice served with an assortment of vegetables/herbs/tofu/nuts, served with a bowl of liquid made out of pulverised herbs, tea leaves and nuts. It’s pretty much a Chinese style grain bowl!
4. *Char siew rice*: cantonese-style barbecued pork marinated with hints of honey and 5-spice, served with rice
5. *Carrot cake*: starchy cubes made from glutinous rice flour and white radish that are pan-fried till crispy, and cooked into an omelette
Bon appetit!
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Mar 23, 2022
Q&A - Intermittent fasting
In 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!
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Mar 16, 2022
#02 Intermittent fasting - just another fad diet?
Are 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!
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Mar 9, 2022
Q&A - MSG
As 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!
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Mar 2, 2022
#01 MSG - is it actually bad for you?
Monosodium 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!
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Feb 23, 2022
Welcome to In A Bite!
In 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 and clearer decisions around food and health. Here’s to easier days around food!
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