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Food, Protein & Fibre

Practical food education on protein, fibre, fullness, meals, snacks, and everyday eating habits.

A supermarket shopper holds a high-protein snack package while checking the nutrition information on another side of the package.
  • Food, Protein & Fibre

High-Protein Is Everywhere. But Does That Automatically Make It Healthy?

Vern LaiAugust 25, 2026August 25, 20260

Walk through almost any supermarket and protein is no longer limited to chicken, eggs, tofu, yoghurt or a tub of…

Two ceramic puzzle pieces bring together probiotic supplements and yoghurt with oats, beans, banana, onion, garlic and asparagus.
  • Food, Protein & Fibre

Your Gut Needs More Than “Good Bacteria.” Are You Missing This Other Half?

Vern LaiAugust 18, 2026August 17, 20260

When people think about supporting gut health, they often think about adding "good bacteria." That is why probiotic foods and…

A working woman examines a rice, vegetable and protein lunch through a magnifying glass in an office cafeteria.
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Your Meal Spiked Your Glucose. Was It the Carbs, the Portion or What You Ate With Them?

Vern LaiAugust 12, 20260

You eat a bowl of rice, a sandwich or a piece of fruit. Your glucose rises. Does that mean the…

Fresh vegetables are washed beside a colourful cooked vegetable dish and a pot of soup on a wooden kitchen table.
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Does Cooking Destroy Antioxidants? The Truth About Raw vs Cooked Vegetables

Vern LaiAugust 4, 2026August 3, 20260

You buy colourful vegetables because you want the nutrients. Then you boil, steam, roast, or stir-fry them and wonder: did…

Hands use tongs to choose golden air-fried vegetables and tofu from an air fryer beside fresh ingredients and a few overcooked pieces.
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Is Your Air Fryer Really the Healthier Choice? 6 Things to Check First

Vern LaiJuly 28, 2026July 26, 20260

Air fryers have become a favourite kitchen tool because they make food crispy with less oil. That sounds like a…

A woman comparing a small snack plate with a balanced meal at a home table.
  • Food, Protein & Fibre

On GLP-1 and Eating Less? Don’t Make This Common Mistake

Vern LaiJuly 28, 2026July 27, 20260

When appetite becomes smaller, it is easy to think the job is done. You eat less. You feel full faster….

Woman choosing between orange juice and whole fruit at a kitchen table.
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Fruit Juice vs Whole Fruit: The “Healthy Drink” Mistake Many Busy Adults Miss

Vern LaiJuly 14, 20260

A glass of fruit juice can look like the healthier choice. It has fruit. It feels lighter than a snack….

Balanced plate with protein, chickpeas, vegetables, avocado, oats, and berries.
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Still Hungry After Eating? Your Plate May Be Missing These 2 Anchors

Vern LaiJuly 7, 2026July 6, 20260

If you eat a meal that looks healthy but feel hungry again an hour later, it may not be a…

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