Carmela LEE is a dietitian from Hong Kong Nutrition Association. Her principle of eating well is to choose a variety of foods with the right food portions. “There will always be a chance to enjoy food next time”, she said. During the festivals like Christmas and New Year, there are lots of delicious foods. It is important not to overeat.
In company or family parties, people like to order take away party food, which have a high fat or sugar content, e.g. deep-fried chicken wings and spring rolls. Carmela suggests you to order salads, fruits and low-calorie sandwiches (e.g. avocado and turkey sandwiches). Rolls with more fruits and vegetables (like Mexican tortilla) are also healthy food choices.
Table: Energy, Fat and Sugar Contents of Some Party Foods
Food Items (per 100 gm)
Energy (Kcal)
Fat (gm)
Sugar(gm)
Grilled Turkeya
170
4.97
-
Grilled Chicken Wingsa
290
19.46
-
Grilled Ribsa
328
25.34
-
Spaghetti with Minced Beef (approx. a small bowl)a
90
1
-
Spring Rolls (1 piece)b
340
24
-
French Fries (1 cup)b
340
17
-
Jellya
266
-
51.2
Coconut Milk Jelly with Yellow Split Peasb
130
4.8
14
Fruit Punch(8 oz)a
115
-
29
Fresh Orange Juiceb
113
-
19
The Nutrient Data Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture
The Food Research Laboratory of the Centre for Food Safety.
Carmela LEE is a dietitian from Hong Kong Nutrition Association. Her principle of eating well is to choose a variety of foods with the right food portions. “There will always be a chance to enjoy food next time”, she said. During the festivals like Christmas and New Year, there are lots of delicious foods. It is important not to overeat.
In company or family parties, people like to order take away party food, which have a high fat or sugar content, e.g. deep-fried chicken wings and spring rolls. Carmela suggests you to order salads, fruits and low-calorie sandwiches (e.g. avocado and turkey sandwiches). Rolls with more fruits and vegetables (like Mexican tortilla) are also healthy food choices.
