https://www.scmp.com/rss/324368/feed Michelle Lau is the principal nutritionist (MSc.) and founder of Nutrilicious, a nutrition consultancy and communications company that inspires people to eat their way to healthier and happier lives. Lau and her team deliver science-based nutrition information in fun, digestible ways, and aspire to “change the world, one bite at a time”. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Michelle Lau Michelle Lau Egg waffles, egg puffs, gai daan jai, bubble waffles – these are just some of the names for this Hong Kong street snack. Egg waffles have become popular around the world. But the snack actually has humble beginnings. The egg waffle was first invented in the 1950s as a way to use broken eggs that could not be sold. Instead of throwing them out, these eggs were mixed with flour, sugar and evaporated milk. This "batter" mixture was poured into a waffle iron and cooked over a flame. The mould was... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/things-do/article/3225762/how-make-egg-cellent-snack?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/things-do/article/3225762/how-make-egg-cellent-snack?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:49:09 +0000 Michelle Lau Michelle Lau Humble ingredients make up Hong Kong's street foods, and that is true for the city's most beloved dessert, dau fu fa or tofu pudding.  Made from soybeans and served in sugar syrup, this snack was an accidental discovery.  According to legend, Liu An, a Chinese prince during the Han dynasty, was trying to create a potion for eternal life when he accidentally knocked some gypsum powder into a bucket of soy milk. The mixture curdled into a silky soy pudding, and the rest is history.  The treat... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3225923/how-make-tofu-pudding?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/big-read/article/3225923/how-make-tofu-pudding?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:28:58 +0000 Michelle Lau Michelle Lau Humble ingredients make up Hong Kong’s famous street foods, and that cannot be more true for the city’s most beloved dessert, dou fu faa or tofu pudding. Made from soybeans and served in sugar syrup, the simple yet satisfying snack was an accidental result of the quest for immortality. According to legend, Liu An, a Chinese prince during the Han dynasty, was attempting to create an elixir for eternal life when he accidentally knocked some gypsum powder into a bucket of soy milk. The mixture... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3172506/whats-tofu-pudding-dietitian-shares-history-hong-kong-dessert?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3172506/whats-tofu-pudding-dietitian-shares-history-hong-kong-dessert?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:00:25 +0000 Michelle Lau Michelle Lau In most shopping malls in Hong Kong, there is at least one shop selling a frothy drink with black tapioca pearls swirling within. At these stalls, customers queue patiently, eager to indulge in sweet cold tea while munching on the chewy blobs. What’s in an egg waffle? Learn its history and a healthier recipe Does anyone know who invented bubble tea? Originally from Taiwan, bubble tea, also known as boba tea, has become a phenomenon that has spread around the world. The refreshing beverage grew... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3167303/all-about-bubble-tea-why-its-origins-are-unclear-and-how-hit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3167303/all-about-bubble-tea-why-its-origins-are-unclear-and-how-hit?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Feb 2022 06:00:27 +0000 Michelle Lau Michelle Lau Egg waffles, eggettes, egg puffs, gai daan jai, bubble waffles – these are just some of the names for this quintessential Hong Kong street snack. A childhood staple for most locals, egg waffles have seen a surge in popularity around the world. A chain in the city has even been given the Michelin Guide’s thumbs up of approval. Compared to the star treatment it has been getting, the snack actually has more humble beginnings. A nutritionist’s take on siu mai and curry fish balls A waffle for the... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3162548/egg-waffles-history-hong-kongs-favourite-street-snack-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3162548/egg-waffles-history-hong-kongs-favourite-street-snack-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Jan 2022 06:00:11 +0000 Michelle Lau Michelle Lau Fancy some pig intestine rolls for breakfast? Those unfamiliar with Hong Kong street food will probably grimace at the thought but for the rest of us, “pig intestine rolls” is just another name for cheong fun – soft, tender rice sheets drizzled with a savoury sauce. This beloved breakfast staple gets its name from both its appearance and the ingredients used in it. Cheong means intestine, as the rolls resemble the animal part, which is also a popular ingredient in Chinese cooking. Fun refers to... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3159227/how-make-healthier-cheong-fan-hong-kongs-favourite-breakfast?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3159227/how-make-healthier-cheong-fan-hong-kongs-favourite-breakfast?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Dec 2021 06:00:17 +0000 Michelle Lau Michelle Lau Take a short walk anywhere in Hong Kong, and it’s almost impossible not to run into a stall selling curry fish balls and siu mai, the popular steamed dumpling usually made with pork, shrimp, mushroom or fish paste. But how nutritious are they? Michelle Lau, a registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of nutrition consultancy Nutrilicious, told Young Post all about our favourite snacks. Which weird TikTok food trends could leave you in a pickle? Curry fish balls An iconic Hong Kong street... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/article/3151688/whats-our-street-food-made-nutritionists-take-hong-kongs-beloved-snacks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/article/3151688/whats-our-street-food-made-nutritionists-take-hong-kongs-beloved-snacks?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Oct 2021 06:00:24 +0000 Hongkongers love snapping photos of their food before they devour it, a practice known locally as “camera eats first”. Now a recent trend has whipped up fresh interest in food photos: unicorn food, dishes imbued with layers of pastels and sparkles, inviting diners to tuck into rainbows. Food stylist Adeline Waugh’s eye-catching rainbow toast is credited with kick-starting the fad, after she posted it on her health and wellness blog Vibrant and Pure. It was both pretty and pretty healthy, spread... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2124119/how-make-unicorn-food-and-drinks-are-delicious-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2124119/how-make-unicorn-food-and-drinks-are-delicious-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Dec 2017 10:45:30 +0000 In your 20s or 30s, you might have spent an evening at the pub, knocking back pint after pint followed by a succession of Jagerbombs with barely a hint of a headache the morning after. Now, more than one glass of wine has you clinging to the sofa with a bucket by your side, painkillers in hand. You are not imagining it: your hangovers are getting worse with age and the struggle definitely isn’t just in your head. Before we look into why hangovers get more complicated as we age, consider what... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2117073/five-reasons-why-hangovers-get-worse-you-get-older-and-what?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2117073/five-reasons-why-hangovers-get-worse-you-get-older-and-what?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:18:37 +0000 Ever find yourself snapping at someone in the office or at home or shooting deathly stares at the waiter who is slow to take your food order when you are feeling angry, restless or anxious? That is the experience of being hangry, a state of anger caused by lack of food; hunger causing a negative change in emotional state. Many have experienced “hanger” first-hand or know someone whose temper is directly correlated to the loudness of their stomach grumbles. That our fuse is shorter when our... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2115074/feeling-hangry-four-easy-ways-make-sure-you-dont-ever-again?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2115074/feeling-hangry-four-easy-ways-make-sure-you-dont-ever-again?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Oct 2017 04:47:09 +0000 Many religions have for centuries adopted the spiritual practice of intermittent fasting, promoted as a path to enlightenment. During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observant Muslims eat only before dawn and after sunset for 30 days. Is the 80/20 rule true when it comes to weight loss? Hong Kong naturopath says yes In recent times, fasting has experienced a comeback as a means to lose weight. Advocates tout intermittent fasting as a way to better health: it may help shed... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2113624/intermittent-fasting-proven-way-losing-weight-quickly-it-may?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2113624/intermittent-fasting-proven-way-losing-weight-quickly-it-may?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:00:19 +0000 Obesity and its related diseases are among today’s most visible – yet most neglected – public health problems in Western countries. And rapid urbanisation in Asian countries and the adoption of Western lifestyles are setting the stage for an Asian obesity epidemic, too. A behavioural risk factor survey conducted by Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection in April showed that 38.8 per cent of the population aged from 18 to 64 were classified as being overweight or obese, with 20.7 per cent... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2109190/four-tips-losing-weight-adding-vitamin-b-and-omega-3-fats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2109190/four-tips-losing-weight-adding-vitamin-b-and-omega-3-fats?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Sep 2017 11:03:14 +0000 To eat more healthily and cut down on the growing problem of food waste, take a second look at the goods you are about to toss in the bin. You may be able to repurpose them into delicious, nutritious, safe-to-eat dishes. A 2012 Environmental Protection Department study showed nearly 9,300 tonnes of municipal solid waste was disposed of in the city’s three landfills every day. Food waste was the largest component, accounting for 36 per cent of the total – 3,348 tonnes. When we discard food, we... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2108640/how-can-hongkongers-reduce-citys-food-waste-mountain-revive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2108640/how-can-hongkongers-reduce-citys-food-waste-mountain-revive?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:46:29 +0000 Good news: preventing colorectal cancer – one of the most common and deadly cancers in Hong Kong – is simpler than you might think. Bad news: the number of cases of colorectal cancer is on the rise. Cases have been increasing over the past three decades, according to the Department of Health, to overtake lung cancer and became the most common cancer in Hong Kong in 2011, 2013 and 2014. In 2014, there were 4,979 newly diagnosed colorectal cancer cases, accounting for 16.8 per cent of all new... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2106674/four-simple-and-effective-ways-reduce-colorectal-cancer-risk?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2106674/four-simple-and-effective-ways-reduce-colorectal-cancer-risk?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Aug 2017 22:49:12 +0000 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental problems in children. Sufferers are usually hyperactive, impulsive, and have difficulty paying attention. The prevalence of ADHD among Hong Kong schoolchildren is similar to the figure internationally, which is from 5 per cent to 9 per cent, with boys more frequently affected than girls, according to Castle Peak Hospital’s Institute of Mental Health. The number of cases handled by the Hospital... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2103581/how-diet-could-help-reduce-adhd-symptoms-children?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2103581/how-diet-could-help-reduce-adhd-symptoms-children?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Jul 2017 04:33:14 +0000 While governments, retailers and even restaurants can advise us about the importance of maintaining healthy eating habits, at the end of the day the responsibility for doing so lies with us. Despite the World Health Organisation warning that processed meats, luncheon meat and sausages contain carcinogens, they remain popular daily choices for many Hongkongers. Now we’ve also been warned their salt content is high.Earlier this month, the Consumer Council said it had found high levels of salt in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2099648/four-ways-hongkongers-can-reduce-salt-their-diets-and-why-we?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2099648/four-ways-hongkongers-can-reduce-salt-their-diets-and-why-we?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Jun 2017 09:01:15 +0000 Hongkongers definitely have a sweet tooth. According to local studies conducted by the government’s Centre for Food Safety in 2014, about 39 per cent of the population aged 18 to 64 were overweight or obese, as well as 18.7 per cent of primary school students and 19.4 per cent of secondary school students. Popular Hong Kong foods and their sugar content According to one local study, more than a third of respondents drank soft drinks or sugary beverages once a day or more, and more than 60 per... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2093075/where-do-our-sugar-cravings-come-discover-how-identify-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2093075/where-do-our-sugar-cravings-come-discover-how-identify-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 May 2017 04:30:28 +0000