Live to Nourish

To stay fit and healthy during home lockdown, it’s essential to have a well-stocked pantry – STYLE’s registered dietitian tells us what every kitchen shouldn’t be without

Fish with high mercury levels, fried foods and too much sodium can all be part of a Japanese sushi meal, but are there healthier options?

Drinking lemon water, avoiding fats, carbs and sugars – will these fads help you lose weight and get fit?

In the second of STYLE’s two-part feature on healthy dim sum dishes, we weigh up the steamed buns, bean curd sheet rolls and Chiu Chow-style dumplings that pack fewer calories, sodium and fat

In part one of a two-part article, we highlight healthier choices for dim sum and other Cantonese dishes

The favourite Hong Kong restaurant meal, hotpot, can be healthier by just swapping out a few items for those that are lower in calories, cholesterol and fat

By just making a few changes, such as losing weight, altering your diet and avoiding alcohol, you can drastically reduce the risk of getting breast cancer

Brain and heart health are linked: diets high in sugar, unhealthy fats and calories may cause poor circulation to brain. But foods in Mediterranean diet can help reduce the risks

Why do people crave the burning sensation that chillies provide in spicy food, and are there any health benefits?

If you feel like you’re fighting a losing battle at mealtimes, we have some suggestions to help win your kids over.

Healthy living is getting easier and easier in Hong Kong. Whether you are moving towards a more plant-based diet or simply want to add in some more quick, easy nutrition, there are a number of health food stores in the city here to help you get the job done. No matter what you’re looking for, there’s a wide range of local and imported products, guaranteed to put the final touches on your next recipe.

The diet was created in the seventies by the French general practitioner Dr Pierre Dukan, who recommends a high protein, low-fat and low-carb diet

Let’s face it, we all want healthy looking skin. You can spend a fortune on skincare products to give you that clear, smooth, glowing skin that you longed for, but one of the fundamentals for having healthy looking skin is eating well.

Chinese noodles, doughnuts, vegetable spring rolls and jelly sweets are just some of the things that may contain ingredients such as eggs and gelatin

Going out with friends with various food requirements in Hong Kong need never be a problem again thanks to our list of restaurants that cater to people with all dietary preferences. Photo: Pexels

Vegans should be aware that the terms vegetarian and vegan are often interchangeable in Chinese restaurants

Drinking bubble tea: what’s in it, and how can you cut back on all the calories?

As Nutrition Month is drawing to a close, our registered dietitian, Novella Lui (@livetonourishrd) wants to remind you of the importance of eating with your family, friends and colleagues.

Many dim sum dishes are calorie dense, and high in fat and sodium, which could be contributors to increased risk of heart disease.

Eating too many of your favourite ready-to-eat treats – including curry fish balls, siu mai and rice rolls – is not good for you. Ever think about how many calories they pack?