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Andrew Sun

Colin Symmonds is a physiotherapist and clinical manager at Joint Dynamics 
 
Working in the health industry means that I try my best to walk the talk with my eating habits. Non-processed foods, organic grass-fed meats and fresh organic vegetables are what our bodies need to function well.
I love simple dishes that are centred around quality ingredients. I particularly like Shore (3/F L Place, 139 Queen's Road Central, tel: 2915 1638). Their Tasmanian grass-fed beef is amazing, as is the quality of meat at The Salted Pig (2/F L Place, 139 Queen's Road Central, tel: 2870 2323).
My alternative to eating out is buying my own produce. Pacific Gourmet (three locations, including 53 Caine Road, Mid-Levels, tel: 2898 9000) has an amazing range of vegetables and grass-fed meats. Home delivery from Graciously Green (graciouslygreen.com) is a great alternative to home cooking, especially when it is my helper who cooks the deliveries.
When I have friends in town we eat out a lot, and I like to make sure they see a side of Hong Kong that's not on the postcards.
I take them to the Chinese doctor on Stanley and Cochrane Street (Good Spring Company, 8 Cochrane Street, Central, tel: 2544 3518) and try the herbal drinks. It's a third-generation traditional Chinese medicine shop and a great example of the long-held practices inherent in Chinese medicine. Whether they believe in it or not, my guests always walk away entertained.
Living in Stanley, I have a few favourite places to eat on the south side of the island. The Pickled Pelican (90 Stanley Main Street, tel: 2813 4313) is my local pub, while Lucy's (64 Stanley Main Street, tel: 2813 9055), hidden away in the market, always pleases.
A new addition to my list is the Curry Tiffin (118 Stanley Main Street, tel: 2899 0565), which has fantastic Indian food.
Running the clinic and keeping up my own exercise routine means I need to be careful about what I eat, especially post exercise.
Right after a workout I have a whey protein shake made with coconut oil, glycine, glutamine and CocoCeps. These things ensure a good recovery and that I'm not looking for snacks to get me through the day.
That said, I can't resist some dark chocolate and a glass of red wine. After all, everything in moderation is fine, and food has to be enjoyed.
48hours@scmp.com
 


I know a place: physiotherapist Colin Symmonds loves the healthy options

Colin Symmonds

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Working in the health industry means that I try my best to walk the talk with my eating habits. Non-processed foods, organic grass-fed meats and fresh organic vegetables are what our bodies need to function well.
