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 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:InstagramTikTokWebsiteCheck out the first 2 chapters of Andy’s book on Fatty Liver FOR FREE - https://www.fatty-liver-masterclass.com/opt-inBe friends with Charlotte Mei:InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInFor the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcastEnjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show!

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.Be friends with Claire Pettitt:InstagramWebsiteLinkedInFertility Nutrition Screening tool - Find out what key nutrients you may be missing for your reproductive health!Be friends with Charlotte Mei:InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInFor the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcastEnjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show!

Do 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 on tuning into your body’s cues for hunger and fullness, enjoying treats without guilt (super apt with Lunar New Year approaching!), and healing your relationship with food.One of my favourite lines from this episode is “making peace with your body = emotional healing”. So powerful! Plus, discover simple hacks for investing in healthy eating habits that will leave your senses satisfied after every meal! You’ll certainly have a number of tools to better deal with the food police at the dining table!Be friends with Evelyn Tribole:InstagramWebsiteLinkedInBe friends with Charlotte MeiInstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInFor the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, please help to contribute by rating the show!

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 wellbeingDiscover 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:InstagramTikTokWebsiteLinkedInCharlotte swears by this — the best pillow ever!Be friends with Charlotte MeiInstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInFor the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcastEnjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show!

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!Be friends with Farzanah:InstagramLinkedInWebsiteCheck out her recipe for some gut-loving stewed apple crumble!Be friends with Charlotte Mei: InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInFor the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcastEnjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show!

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 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-goThe beginnings of a quirky pastime —menstruation blogging to pad experimentingUsing the enneagram as a tool in managing relationshipsAnd much much more!Her bedside table essentials —that she swears by:EarplugsEye maskHer Favourite Teochew Mui: Joo Seng Teochew PorridgeBe friends with Amanda:InstagramWebsiteBe friends with Charlotte Mei:InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInFor the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcastEnjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show!

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:InstagramTikTokYouTubeWebsiteUse “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: InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInFor the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcast

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).Be friends with Jun:InstagramWebsiteCheck out her app here: AppGet the assessment of your body type under: "Body Type Check"Be friends with Charlotte Mei: InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInFor the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcastEnjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show!

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:The origin story of how we first connectedWhat a Kitchen Hoarder isSarah’s food idolsOur mixed heritage and it’s influence on our culinary identityHow to overcome perfectionism, intentional eatingDealing with the social media spotlightThe downsides of toxic positivityGo-to questions to practical tips for getting into meditation, journaling, practicing self-compassionand MUCH, MUCH, MORE!Be friends with Sarah:InstagramWebsiteBe friends with Charlotte Mei: InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInFor the complete show notes and transcript, visit thecharlottemei.com/podcast.Enjoy this podcast? Don’t forget to rate the show!

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!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