In A Bite (Charlotte Mei)
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| 24 Feb 2022 | Welcome to In A Bite! | 00:01:54 | |
In A Bite is a podcast hosted by nutritionist and presenter, Charlotte Mei. | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | S1E01 - MSG: Is it actually bad for you? | 00:27:34 | |
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! Get complete show notes and transcript here. Sign up to my weekly newsletter! Follow me @thecharlottemei on: Special thanks: | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | Q&A: MSG | 00:05:17 | |
As promised, a Q&A segment will follow each episode (for as long as it’s relevant!), so here we are! | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | S1E02 Intermittent fasting: Just another fad diet? | 00:20:15 | |
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! | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | Q&A: Intermittent fasting | 00:07:24 | |
In this episode, I answer 3 questions received on intermittent fasting (IF):
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| 31 Mar 2022 | S1E03 Hawker food: It doesn’t have to be unhealthy! | 00:16:27 | |
Dishing up some tips to help you make your next hawker meal more nutritious. | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | Tidbits: Hawker food Q&A; consequences of moralising food | 00:06:15 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Apr 2022 | S1E04 Microwaving food: Potentially the best cooking method? | 00:14:20 | |
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!? | |||
| 21 Apr 2022 | Tidbits: Is ‘microwave-safe’ really safe though? | 00:09:03 | |
Questions received about last week’s episode:
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| 28 Apr 2022 | S1E05 The 5 most overheard nutrition myths | 00:17:33 | |
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!’:
Have you been told about any of these too? Listen on to find out why they may not be true! | |||
| 05 May 2022 | Tidbits: Why you should pay attention to the first bite of your meal | 00:10:25 | |
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. | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | S2E01 Sarah Benjamin: From Kitchen Hoarder to Food Icon and Pursuing a Masters in Psychology & Neuroscience! | 01:07:30 | |
We. 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-ranging chat which was genuinely such a joy. Expect to learn:
Be friends with Sarah: Be friends with Charlotte Mei: For the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcast. Enjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show! | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | S2E02 Jun Negoro: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Women’s Health | 00:57:10 | |
Tune 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 have different effects on different people; and how to navigate period cramps with TCM. And finally, find out your body constitution with Jun’s online assessment tool on her app (linked below). Check out her app here: App For the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcast | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | S2E03 Thalia E Prum: Picky Eating & Children’s Diets | 00:55:45 | |
Join 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 how to navigate screen time. Discover actionable tips for expanding food preferences and creating a fun and stress-free eating environment. Be friends with Thalia: Use “inabite10” to get 10% off her courses at https://theplumpantry.com/mini-courses/. Redeemable from 7 - 10 December 2023 only! Be friends with Charlotte Mei: For the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcast | |||
| 20 Dec 2023 | S02E04 Amanda Chong: Balancing Health, Period Blogging & Sleeping Tips | 01:03:35 | |
We 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 today Expect to Learn:
Her bedside table essentials —that she swears by: Her Favourite Teochew Mui: Joo Seng Teochew Porridge Be friends with Amanda: Be friends with Charlotte Mei: For the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcast Enjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show! | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | S02E05 Farzanah Nasser: Gut Health & Autoimmune Conditions | 00:34:38 | |
In 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 out on your cutting board before cooking it, how to leverage the benefits of tea, and many other easy food hacks for health. We promise lots of actionable strategies in this one!
Check out her recipe for some gut-loving stewed apple crumble! Be friends with Charlotte Mei: For the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcast Enjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show! | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | S02E06 Dr Betsy Grunch: Posture, Back Pain & Bone Health | 00:56:23 | |
Is 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 not think about the health of our spine as often as we do our other organs, but our spine is our body’s lifeline and maintaining its health is vital for our overall wellbeing Discover easy strategies for good posture and comfortable sleeping positions — it’s time to say goodbye to those neck and back aches! Be friends with Dr Betsy Grunch: Charlotte swears by this — the best pillow ever! Be friends with Charlotte Mei For the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcast Enjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show! | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | S02E07 Evelyn Tribole: Healing Through Food, Diet Culture & Intuitive Eating | 01:02:53 | |
Do you feel at ease around food? If you resonate with any of these, you’re not alone…
Be friends with Charlotte Mei For the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcast If you enjoyed this episode, please help to contribute by rating the show! | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | S2E08 Claire Pettitt: Nutrition for Fertility | 01:09:49 | |
Ever 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 your egg and sperm health —it's not just about conception; it's about your overall well-being, whether or not you plan to have kids! As fertility rates hit an all-time low, investing in your reproductive health yields benefits beyond family planning.
Fertility Nutrition Screening tool - Find out what key nutrients you may be missing for your reproductive health! Be friends with Charlotte Mei: For the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcast Enjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show! | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | S02E09: Fatty Liver Disease - How Can Your Diet Help? | 00:58:18 | |
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 alcohol isn’t the sole cause for a fatty liver, which “high ROI” supplements to take, and how gut health is linked with the condition – who would’ve thought! Discover the key dietary strategies and lifestyle habits to invest in to improve liver health. Remember: our liver is an incredible organ. It can repair and even regenerate itself after damage, with a well-managed treatment plan! Be friends with Andy De Santis: Check out the first 2 chapters of Andy’s book on Fatty Liver FOR FREE - https://www.fatty-liver-masterclass.com/opt-in Be friends with Charlotte Mei: For the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcast Enjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show! | |||
