CookSmart (3rd Issue) Page9

Cover Story

Eat Less to Enjoy More

"Hong Kong people work very hard and have little time to cook. They rely on outside food which is often laiden with fat. In fact, obesity and many chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer are closely associated with unhealthy eating habits. It is therefore important to follow the principle of healthy eating. I have visited an EatSmart Restaurant and was happy to find that they offer a large variety of EatSmart Dishes. It really saves me a lot of time and trouble in placing order. Even if you are not in an EatSmart Restaurant, I still recommend dishes with less oil, salt and sugar which can help to avoid excessive calorie intake."

Oversuppression - The more you want to control your eating, the more you think of eating

Kayi has her way in keeping her body figure. She said, "The more you want to control your eating , the more you will think of it. People who intend to lose weight often end up eating more. I would suggest taking an appropriate portion size of your favourite food to satisfy your cravings without overeating."

As Hong Kong’s goodwill ambassador, Kayi has to attend numerous banquets and public events. Her tip to avoid eating too much is to have some healthy snacks before going to the events. She always brings along some fruits as snacks when she goes to work.

Hong Kong has a rich and varied food culture, yet Kayi loves Chinese cuisine the most. Her daily diet, however, consists mainly of simple and mildly flavoured dishes. She likes to eat fish and vegetables. Pumpkins, papaya, chayote and broccoli are among her favourites. Streaming and boiling are her choices of cooking method.