Balanced home-cooked meals spaced apart, illustrating healthy eating, meal timing and insulin metabolic health
Healthcare, Metabolic Health

[Healthcare 520 Feature] 70% of His Kidney Patients Have Diabetes: Why Nephrologist Dr. Jason Fung Doesn’t Recommend Small, Frequent Meals

Do small, frequent meals really help control blood sugar and weight? Canadian nephrologist Dr. Jason Fung offers a different view based on insulin, meal frequency and metabolic health. This article also covers the medical community's differing views on small, frequent meals, and who should not extend their fasting time on their own.
Balanced meal of brown rice, vegetables and protein foods, illustrating healthy weight management and metabolic health
Healthcare, Metabolic Health

[Healthcare 520 Feature] Eating Less and Moving More but Still Not Losing Weight? From Insulin to TCM’s Spleen and Stomach: Why Your Belly Is Growing

Why doesn't your weight budge even when you eat less and move more? From American science journalist Gary Taubes's insulin theory to the TCM view that "the five grains nourish" and the spleen and stomach transform food, this article takes a fresh look at how diet, blood sugar and belly fat are connected, and shares ways to gradually adjust your eating and daily habits without giving up rice entirely.
Healthcare professional reviewing blood sugar health, illustrating how insulin, glucose levels and lifestyle affect the body
Healthcare, Metabolic Health

Blood Sugar and Your Health: What You Need to Know

Blood sugar is one of the body's key energy sources, but blood sugar that stays high over time can affect your blood vessels, nerves and overall health. This article explains the early signs of high blood sugar, common complications, monitoring targets, and practical tips for diet, exercise and managing stress.