Many Malaysians enjoy a rich and diverse food culture, but maintaining a balanced diet can sometimes be a challenge.

Here's how she structures her own meals. Her idea of a balanced plate is: half a plate of produce, a fourth plate of protein and a fourth plate of starch. "Of course, this isn't always the case ...

"My diet definitely varies. I try to include a mix of both animal and plant-based proteins. I, of course, try to aim for a balanced plate as much as I can," Sakaida says. Her idea of a balanced ...