With Dec buffets, festive kuih and big dinners, your glucose levels are under more pressure than usual.
But most people don’t know this: your body reacts differently to a meal depending on what you eat FIRST, even if the food is the same.

This is called the First Bite Effect, and studies show it can reduce glucose spikes by 20–40% by simply changing the order of eating, not the food.

Here’s the sequence:

1. Fibre first

Ulam, vegetables or a small fruit portion slow the entry of sugar into the bloodstream.

2. Protein second

Eggs, tofu, poultry, or fish trigger satiety hormones that keep cravings controlled.

3. Carbs & Sugars last

Rice, noodles, kuih and desserts hit the system more gently when fibre + protein come first.

This small shift makes festive meals easier on your metabolism, without removing the joy.

What’s the first thing you usually reach for during festive meals? If you would like to understand how food order affects your energy or glucose patterns, Curatio Wellness can guide you safely.

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