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Who is “skinny influencer” Liv Schmidt? The controversial creator – who interned at J.P. Morgan and worked with PrettyLittleThing – was banned from TikTok but is back to “rage baiting” from a new account. Photo: @livsschmidt/Instagram

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.

88 Hong Kong dishes and snacks made vegan in new cookbook

Singaporean beat breast cancer by mixing holistic and conventional medicine

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.

Studies show that eating more fruit and vegetables can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, leading to improved mental health. Photo: Shutterstock

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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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.

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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.

Quinoa is one of the many ways to get protein from non-animal sources. The whole grain is also packed with carbs, essential amino acids, B vitamins and fibre. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

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.

Vicky Sham runs on a trail in Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong. Photo: Vicky Sham

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.

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.

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.

The best way to have tart-tasting apple cider vinegar is as part of a meal, used in salads, sauces or marinades. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

Sweet treats are a common food craving that can lead to unhealthy eating patterns. Photo: Shutterstock

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

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.

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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.

Plant-based milks such as oat, coconut, soy and almond milks are healthy alternatives to cow’s milk. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

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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Japan is facing calls to provide more options for tourists who want vegetarian food as they sample the local food and drink. File photo: Reuters

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.

Don’t be clueless like Alicia Silverstone, who ate a random toxic fruit

When Alicia Silverstone found an unfamiliar fruit, she filmed herself biting into it to determine what it was. If you don’t know, don’t eat – as the actress discovered, it could be a poisonous lookalike.

Health centre? Spa? Social club? Love.Life is all 3, for US$750 a month

Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey wants to ‘change the way people think about health and wellness’ through luxury health centre, Love.Life. The first is open in California, with plans to take it global.

Love.Life team members demonstrate a yoga class at the new luxury health centre, created by Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey, in Los Angeles in the US. Photo: TNS

Opinion | To lose weight, AI advises eating half the daily average food intake

My AI friend offers a 4-category, 11 bullet-point approach for me to lose 10kg, though maybe I can start with a hair cut that shaves 300g

Art created by Bernard Cohen using Midjourney

TikTok use could put women at higher risk of eating disorders: study

Researchers warned there must be “effective controls” put in place on the platform to stop what they describe as “pro-anorexia” content circulating, or risk users experiencing “detrimental consequences”.

Gen Z risk of eating disorders shown in 2 Hong Kong women’s stories

Around the world, young people struggle with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, experts say, with social media such as TikTok a factor. Two Hong Kong women reveal their battles.

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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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