TRADITIONAL IS HEALTHY 

I believe that eating healthy is eating traditionally. That means eating like our grandparents did: home-cooked food that includes various foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains, seafood, meat, bone broth, and fermented food. 

PRIORITISE WHOLEFOOD

Many modern foods are processed, refined, and stripped of their nutrient. When I can, I always choose whole food at its natural state, e.g., brown rice instead of white

USE NATURAL SEASONINGS 

I flavour my food with natural seasonings like sea salt, honey, herbs, and spices. For tasty umami flavour, I use homemade stock and glutamate-rich fresh produce, e.g., mushrooms and tomatoes. I do use chicken stock granules, but rarely and only in small quantities.

MORE PLANTS

I don’t believe that eating healthy requires giving up meat. I eat good quality animal-produce e.g., free-range chicken and eggs. But I focus on eating more plants than I do meat. 

INCLUDE SUPERFOOD

Not all fresh food is made equally; some contain more nutrients than others. I include superfood into my cooking - e.g., turmeric, cacao powder, and seaweed - so I get more vitamins and minerals than I usually would in a particular dish.

EAT FERMENTED FOOD

Gut health is vital to our well-being. I include natural probiotic and prebiotic food in my diet daily e.g., fermented vegetables, kombucha, garlic, and banana. 

RIGHT PORTION & PROPORTION 

Any meal can be made healthier when the amount and balance are right. The general rule is a meal with more plants, and eat until I feel satisfied but not full. 

COOK WHENEVER POSSIBLE 

The demands of modern life make it very difficult to cook daily. When there isn’t much time, I make simple food such as herbal soup or cook freezer-friendly meals in batches.

I encourage you to cook, even if it's just once a week. It’s good for your health & soul!