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Reducing the eating window can have metabolic benefits but what time you eat is important, according to the study. Photo: Shutterstock

Fasting? Why skipping dinner might be better than not eating breakfast

A Chinese study has found that missing a morning meal can exacerbate the development of heart disease.

What to eat during perimenopause, with dietary tips from 5 experts

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Is your ‘balanced’ diet really so? 5 expert tips for healthy eating

Why do people in Macau live longer than nearly anywhere else? We asked the locals

Only Hong Kong enjoys a longer life expectancy than Macau, so what’s the secret? Less oil, less salt and plenty of exercise, of course

Market vendor Kwan Wai-ming, who works in Macau’s Red Market, is among the locals who shared their healthy-eating tips with 100 Top Tables. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

How plant-based diets can help save the planet and keep you healthy

With International Day of Climate Action on October 24, learn how a vegan diet can fight climate change and is better for the planet and you.

Meet ‘skinny influencer’ Liv Schmidt who was banned from TikTok

The New York creator came under fire for her ‘skinny’ content that mimics the pro-ana movement of the 90s; in real life, she’s battled anxiety, is into fashion, and is a corporate girlie.

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88 Hong Kong dishes and snacks made vegan in new cookbook

Christine Wong talks about making vegan versions of traditional dishes and snacks in her new cookbook The Vibrant Hong Kong Table.

Vegan versions of fishballs and siu mai are among the snacks featured in Christine Wong’s new vegan cookbook, The Vibrant Hong Kong Table, which includes 88 traditional Hong Kong dishes and snacks. Photo: Christine Wong

Singaporean beat breast cancer by mixing holistic and conventional medicine

Integrative cancer care helped Singaporean Isabel Galiano survive. Now a cancer coach, she is convinced it benefits the patients she helps.

Want better mental health? How eating fruit and vegetables can help

On World Mental Health Day, experts explain the benefits of eating more fruit and vegetables and how this can reduce depression and anxiety.

Why it may be time for scientists to focus on keeping people healthy for longer

A study concluded that lifespans will not be getting much longer – even in Hong Kong, which has the world’s longest-living population.

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Hongkongers live longer than anyone else. Photo: Eugene Lee

How, for IBS sufferers, lifestyle changes can end the discomfort

A Hong Kong study identifies 5 lifestyle changes that lower the risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome. A sufferer confirms they work.

After years of suffering with irritable bowel syndrome, Hong Kong kindergarten teacher Amber Nathaniel made lifestyle changes that ended her suffering. Photo: Amber Nathaniel

Keen on quinoa? Why the whole grain packs a powerful nutritional punch

The whole grain is packed with protein and carbs, essential amino acids, B vitamins and fibre – and can be used in a wide variety of recipes.

This 54-year-old has no secrets to ageing well, beyond self-love

After years of being self-conscious, it clicked: ‘This is my body, I want to respect it,’ says Ting Ma, who posts about ageing and self-love.

New collecting craze goes viral in China. It involves mushrooms

Mushroom foraging is taking over Chinese social media, with young fungi fans posting their finds and competition for the rarest kinds fierce.

A woman poses with her mushroom collection in a forest near Beijing. Mushroom foraging has become a new viral hobby in China. Photo: Xiaohongshu

5 wellness things to do this weekend in Hong Kong, October 4-6

Meditate through dance, relax at a sound healing workshop, attend a strength training class or yoga with brunch, or work on your handstands.

A sound healing session at Hong Kong yoga studio Be Earth. Photo: Be Earth

How to fuel your body when trail running to avoid health problems

Many trail runners don’t consume enough calories in races, which can lead to long-term health issues. Hong Kong experts advise what to eat.

The everyday foods and drinks that could lower your dementia risk

Consuming flavonoids, pigments in foods such as berries and red onion and drinks like tea and wine, has been linked to a lower dementia risk.

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No need to go vegan to fight climate change, just eat less meat

Meat production contributes to climate change, but going vegetarian or vegan isn’t your only response. Keep eating meat, but more mindfully.

A black bean and portobello mushroom burger. Photo: Shutterstock

Explainer | 4 claims of apple cider vinegar health benefits put to the test

TikTok and YouTube are full of videos touting the health benefits of apple cider vinegar but what’s really true? An expert weighs the claims.

What causes food cravings and expert tips on how to control them

Whether it’s chocolate, cheeseburgers or Chinese food, experts explain what causes food cravings and give advice on how to control them.

Going nuts: how almonds became a skincare superhero

Almonds are moving from the snack aisle as they turn up in oils, essences and creams, usurping products using the likes of coconut oil, shea butter and argan nuts

Almonds are the latest skincare superheroes, moving from the snack aisle to usurp products using the likes of coconut oil, shea butter and argan nuts. Photos: Handout

Can’t sleep? Why it may indicate poor gut health, and what to do

An unbalanced gut microbiome is linked to diabetes and more. Digestive issues are obvious red flags, but there are others you may not expect.

Research has shown insomnia to be linked to bad bacteria in the gut, and skin issues are also thought to indicate poor gut health. Experts explain how to safeguard your digestive system to avoid diabetes, high cholesterol and other conditions. Photo: Shutterstock

Best plant-based milks for fewest calories and better protein

Nutrition institute tests oat, soy, coconut and almond milk to find which plant-based milk is best in terms of calories and protein quality.

Seed oils ‘are not killing you’, they’re healthy, scientist says

A Stanford professor who disputes TikTok, YouTube claims that cooking with seed oils is risky shares health benefits, and why butter is worse.

Mouthing Off | Why we shouldn’t demonise ultra-processed foods so much

Bernie Sanders wants everyone to understand the dangers of eating ultra-processed foods, but the truth is, for many, eating well is a luxury.

Ultra-processed foods are not just things like pizza and potato chips, but include many breakfast cereals, store-bought breads, packaged meals and sandwich meats. Photo: Shutterstock

How added sugar speeds up biological ageing, makes skin look older

New study finds eating foods with added sugar accelerates biological ageing, even when following an otherwise healthy diet, while a dietitian explains how sugar makes skin look older.

Eating foods with added sugar accelerates biological ageing, a new study finds. Photo: Shutterstock

Japan slow to cater for vegetarians despite growing demand

The country faces calls from tourists who want more vegetarian choices, but find their options limited due to the way food is prepared.

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He was obese. Doctor said he ‘could be dead’. So dad shed 40kg in 3 years

Singaporean executive Alex Tan’s obesity was killing him, so he took back control of his health and shed 40kg in 3 years on his journey from fat to fit, meeting a new partner along the way.

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Healthy eating
Healthy eating articles, news and features, with a millennial focus, including food, nutrition, diet, clean eating and health.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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