Small, frequent meals versus two to three balanced meals a day with protein, eggs, fish and vegetables, illustrating how meal frequency affects insulin and metabolic health
Healthcare, Metabolic Health

Are Small, Frequent Meals Really Healthier? Insulin Researcher Dr. Benjamin Bikman Weighs In

"Eat a little whenever you're hungry" is common health advice, but insulin researcher Dr. Benjamin Bikman disagrees. He argues that constant eating may keep insulin elevated and contribute to insulin resistance, and suggests two to three meals a day with fewer snacks and less late-night eating. Here's his reasoning, who shouldn't rush to change, and how the TCM principle of "moderation in eating" fits in.
Whole wheat bread, wheat grains and table sugar compared alongside vegetables, eggs and natural foods, illustrating the glycemic index and healthy eating
Healthcare, Metabolic Health

Does Whole Wheat Bread Raise Blood Sugar Faster Than Table Sugar? What an American Cardiologist Says

Hasn't whole wheat bread always been considered healthier than white bread? American cardiologist Dr. William Davis argues that whole wheat bread may have a higher GI than table sugar, sparking debate about wheat, blood sugar and visceral fat. From the glycemic index and individual blood sugar differences to TCM's view of the spleen and stomach, this article takes a fresh look at everyday staple foods.
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.
Functional medicine and metabolic health concept: a physician discusses the body's self-repair, natural whole foods and whole-body wellness
Healthcare, Metabolic Health

[Healthcare 520 Feature] Give Your Body a Chance to Repair Itself: Functional Medicine Physician Dr. Mark Hyman on the Roots of Chronic Disease

Functional medicine looks at chronic health problems from a whole-body, root-cause perspective. Dr. Mark Hyman believes that cutting back on ultra-processed foods and refined sugar, getting proper nutrition and keeping a regular routine can lighten the body's load and create better conditions for self-repair and metabolic balance.