CookSmart (7th Issue) Page5

Cover Story

Candy CHEA

Candy is an experienced radio host with Radio Television Hong Kong and a distinguished "Ten Outstanding Young Persons" winner.

I come from a big family of six siblings and every family gathering is a big feast day. We usually have a thick soup and plenty of seafood such as crabs and deep-fried oysters. I have once had a cholesterol level of nine, and since then I have started to maintain a healthy diet.

We are always too busy to have a proper lunch, yet I usually have my dinner at home. I enjoy preparing and cooking our meals. No food is wasted because I limit the food quantity.

There is no snack in our family. My daughter and son used to eat a lot of high-fat food such as spaghetti, pizza, steak and mutton. Yet, they eat less now to keep their bodies in shape.

I have also started to appreciate "slow eating", which enables the taste buds to genuinely appreciate the food. Plain vegetables, for instance, are very tasty.

"Eat slowly, and let your taste buds to appreciate the food more …"

"Though we still enjoy eating out, we usually order more vegetable dishes."

"Eat smart, eat right."