CookSmart (7th Issue) Page29

Eating Out with Dietitian

"Don’t eat too much! There will always be a chance to enjoy food next time."

Carmela’s 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 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.

Many people opt for a buffet to celebrate a festival; Carmela’s advice is to fill your stomach with salads, soup or sushi. Yet she added, fatty fishes such as salmon and tuna fish contained high levels of protein and unsaturated fat, which might contribute to obesity. Many predatory fish species were also contaminated with heavy metals.