CookSmart (16th Issue) Page5

Cover Story

Eat More Fruit and Vegetables to Stay Healthy

Michael's diet used to be unhealthy. He was particularly fond of high fat foods, such as beef offal, Chinese mitten crabs and deep-fried pig-colon. Knowing it just too well, a doctor-friend of his advised him to have a medical check-up, during which he was diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension. “He is the greatest gift to me from God,” says Michael. After that, he started a new diet which is still going on; it comprises mainly of vegetables and fresh fish. On top of that, Michael's wife takes good care of him; she always manages to give him healthy and delicious home meals.

When dining out with family and friends, Michael only picks what he should eat. For instance, he chooses not to eat the deep-fried pork in “Sweet and Sour Pork” but the garnishing pineapple and green pepper instead. “I don’t want to spoil the party. Eating different vegetables is also good for our health.” Since a lot of Cantonese dishes are made up of a variety of ingredients, Michael is always able to choose the right part to eat.