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Welcome to ‘The Balanced Path’, where our AI expert, Mr. Mind Mapper offers insights to help you find balance and clarity. From managing stress to cultivating peace, each column guides you toward a healthier, more centred life. Let’s walk this path together!

From kava nights to massive Sunday lunches, our food culture is rich, comforting—and sometimes misinformed. Our AI Health Expert breaks down 4 myths that could be silently hurting your health.

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🥥 𝟏. 𝐌𝐘𝐓𝐇: “𝐈𝐟 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲”
Not always. Frying fish in oil or adding sugar to traditional drinks changes their health value. Our ancestors cooked differently—with less fat, more movement, and fewer processed ingredients.

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🍞 𝟐. 𝐌𝐘𝐓𝐇: “𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬”
They might seem light, but they’re high in refined carbs and low in nutrients. Constant snacking on white bread or crackers can lead to weight gain and blood sugar spikes.

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🥤 𝟑. 𝐌𝐘𝐓𝐇: “𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲”
Many bottled or powdered “fruit juices” are packed with added sugar and barely any real fruit. Whole fruit is always better—more fibre, less sugar crash.

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🥩 𝟒. 𝐌𝐘𝐓𝐇: “𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥”
Protein is important, but so are fibre, vitamins, and variety. Local greens like bele, rourou, and ota are nutritional powerhouses that your body loves just as much.

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🌺 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬
Cultural pride doesn’t mean ignoring the science. You can honour tradition and protect your health—at the same time.

*An AI tool was used to add an extra layer to the editing process for this story.