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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 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!

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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.

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Fertility Nutrition Screening tool - Find out what key nutrients you may be missing for your reproductive health!

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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!’:

1. Eating fruits after a meal is not good for digestion
2. Pink himalayan salt is more nutritious than other salts
3. A fruit and vegetable wash is needed to ensure clean produce 
4. Juice detoxes help to reset the system
5. 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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Audio and Art: Farah Firzanah 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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