If you've ever wondered what your diet is like compared to others, here are some clues. We asked three Hongkongers to keep a one-day food diary and had the results analysed by Holistic Nutrition Consultants' registered dietitian Fion Lin Fei-yi.
'A diet diary is very useful in providing an alert to people so they become more conscious about their eating habits,' says Lin. 'I find that when my clients write a food diary they progress much quicker towards their goals.'
She says that, in general, Hongkongers tend to eat too much meat, especially when they dine at restaurants because the portions are large. Their diets are also usually lacking in vegetables and fruit as these are not often ordered in abundance when eating out.
For those watching their weight over the festive season, Lin suggests compensatory eating. 'If you know you're going to a party that night, then plan ahead by reducing the amount you eat at lunch or at other times during the day.'
We asked her to share her thoughts on these diets:
Sharon Cheung Po-wah, senior vice-president of eSun Holdings:
9am: one banana and one kiwifruit, a glass of water and a cup of tea.