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Thyroid is Key to Overall Health. Pay Attention to your Diet

The thyroid gland is one of the most important endocrine systems in the human body. It controls and regulates our metabolism. If there is a problem with thyroid, the metabolic function of the whole body will be affected. Common thyroid problems include hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and goiter. 5 Common Thyroid Problems 1. Hypothyroidism is caused by insufficient […]

How to effectively manage the Three Highs?

The Three Highs refer to high blood pressure, high blood lipids and high blood sugar, which are very likely to lead to different chronic diseases. The lifestyle and diet of Hong Kong people are increasing westernized, they are consuming an increased proportion of fat and sugar. This results in the three highs having the tendency […]

The Solutions of Food Allergy

Allergies, including food allergy, are common chronic diseases in Hong Kong. Food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food with certain ingredient, which results in discomfort and affects the quality of life. In severe cases, it may even be life-threatening. So, what are the causes of food allergies? […]

Look After your Liver and Kidneys through Healthy Cooking

The liver and kidneys are like the chemical factories of the body, responsible for detoxification. The liver and kidneys can help us store nutrients, convert and cleanse the toxins. As soon as the liver and kidneys get sick, we will then need to stay away from many delicious foods. Therefore, people with poor liver and […]

Children’s Diet Relates to their Lack of Concentration

Children with a lack of concentration or ADHD often struggle to focus, are hyperactive and impulsive. These negatively affect their learning, social skills, mental wellbeing and as well as contribute to them having a lack of self-esteem, which may make their every day life challenging. Poor Nutrition Contribute to ADHD Symptoms Recently, a research […]

Cookware Materials can Cause Skin Allergy

Skin Allergy is mainly caused by the overreaction of the body to foreign substances, and diet one of the main reasons. Apart from the food itself, the quality of cookware is also a major cause as food is constantly in contact with the materials during cooking process. If the quality of the cookware is poor, […]

Healthy Cooking – Prevent Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that affects the central nervous system, especially the motor nerves. As its symptoms only appear slowly over time, it is often being overlooked. The common initial symptoms include body tremors, stiffness in limbs, reduced motor function and walking abnormality. Some patients may also experience some cognitive and behavioural […]

What Not to Eat if you have Skin Allergy?

Skin allergy is a common urban health problem as people are constantly under pressure and having an unhealthy busy life. There are many causes of skin allergy. Since food may contain allergens, it is especially important to avoid eating certain types of food if you have sensitive skin。 10 Type of Food to Avoid […]

Blanched vegetable healthier?

Everything can be blanched. For those who don’t know how to cook, blanching is certainly the most convenient and fast cooking method. Compared to frying or stir-frying, blanching does help us to consume less oil, but is it really healthier? Blanching means putting vegetables into boiling water until cooked through. But the heat […]

Is Fruit Juice Healthier than Other Beverages?

Generally, parents tend choose fruit juice as the preferred drinks for their children. It is true that fruit juice is a healthier option compared to soda as it contains vitamins and dietary fibre. However, the sugar content of fruit juice is not lower than that of soda, so consuming excessively can contribute to overweight. Also, […]

Dietary Fibre

Dietary fibre is an essential element for the human body. Although it is not digested and absorbed, it can help intestinal health and prevent various chronic diseases. Dietary fibre is divided into soluble fibre and insoluble fibre, both of which need to be consumed to maintain health. Water-soluble fibre can help stabilize blood sugar […]

Food that makes your happy

Chocolate makes you feel good. Why is that? It turns out that your mood is related to hormones. Eating certain type of food can supplement certain kind of nutrition, which can help to maintain a happy mood. Happy food is not limited to just chocolate. Although chocolate contains dopamine, its high sugar […]

High Cholesterol – Beware of these Diet Traps

Cholesterol is a type of fatty polymer that is made by the liver. There are two types of cholesterol in the human body, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (commonly known as bad cholesterol) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (commonly known as good cholesterol). Bad cholesterol accumulates in the lining of blood vessels, while good cholesterol is responsible for […]

The Benefits of Healthy Eating: Cook Healthier, Eat Healthier

Healthy eating is a topic that everyone will pay attention to. If you want to have a bright mind, glowing skin and a slim body, healthy eating is crucial. There are many forms of healthy eating such as the Mediterranean diet, the ketogenic diet, the low-fat diet. All these diets share the principles of nutritionally […]

The Healthy Cooking Method Everyone Should Know

People from Hong Kong are known for their love for food. Pan-frying, stir-frying, roasting and deep-frying are amongst the most common cooking methods. However, when a large amount of oil is used for cooking in a high temperature, harmful carcinogens will be produced in the process. The longer the cooking time, the more carcinogens will […]