Summer is the season of fruit and vegetables. With high water content and a sweet taste, fruit and vegetables in season during the period can be used for making delicious and healthy dishes, which are perfect for cooling us off. In this issue, we invite Li Pei-xin (Cassie), a registered dietitian, to...

While there is a common belief that fruit and vegetables are often served as side dishes in Western cuisine, their potential for versatility is usually underestimated. With a bit of creativity, fruit and vegetables can actually play a significantly different role – not only can they enhance the flavours...

While the scorching summer heat reduces one’s appetite, spicy and sour dishes may help reignite our taste buds, making Southeast Asian cuisine a seemingly excellent choice. Being relatively rich in flavour in general, however, traditional Southeast Asian dishes may deter health-conscious individuals....

For many people who are conscious of healthy eating, noodle soup is a popular choice when eating out. They believe that dishes prepared in soup are in general lower in fat. In addition, as noodle soup comes with many choices of ingredients, it is believed to be a source of balanced nutrition. However,...

In recent years, light meals have been becoming a new trend in Hong Kong. Light meals seem to be a healthier option for the majority of Hong Kong people who have a lower level of physical activity. However, whether light meals are healthy actually depends on a number of factors. In this article, registered...