Author: Weng Yee Chin
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Deliciously Healthy Banana Bread: a Low Sugar, High Fibre Makeover
Want to Cut Down on Sugar or Boost Fibre? Small Tweaks Can Make a Big Difference If you want to make your favorite bakes more wholesome, there’s good news. You can cut back on sugar or increase fiber. Even minor adjustments to tried-and-true recipes can yield big health benefits without…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Soluble Fibre: A Deep Dive
What if one small tweak to your diet could protect your heart, steady your blood sugar, and transform your gut health?? That’s the power of soluble fibre—the unsung hero of the nutrition world that many, including doctors, know very little about. In early 2022, a routine check-up turned into a…
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What medical school didn’t teach me about fibre
When I went through medical school, nutrition education was, at best, an afterthought. To be honest, many of us probably relied on what our parents taught us about healthy eating. We were taught the basics: eat more fruit and vegetables, consume less fat and sugar, and stay hydrated. Fibre was…
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Welcome to My Blog: A Journey Through Food, Health, and Discovery
Hello! Hi, I’m Weng! My journey has been filled with twists and turns, spanning continents and careers. From a family doctor to a university academic to a stay-at-home mum in New York City, life has been anything but ordinary. Yet, it was during the stillness of the pandemic lockdown that…
Weng's Culinary Adventures 