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#10 Honey: A Taste of Nature’s Sweetness

12/05/2026

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Executive Producer：Tong Man Ming

12/05/2026

With a mild taste, honey is the natural syrup endowed on us by the nature. It is said that in terms of blood glucose control, honey is better than ordinary sugar because of its natural ingredients. But is this true? In this episode of “Eat Well Live Well”, we will explore the nutritional value of honey. The two “Food Fanatic” visit a bee master to learn about the process and difficulties of beekeeping, and have a taste of the fresh and delicious honey from the honeycomb on the spot.

Hong Kong people love honey. Apart from honey water, honey is most commonly used for seasoning in barbecues. This time, Chef Will will make a dish “ Honeyed Chicken Wing Dumplings with Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes”; and Specialist in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Dr Rose TING, and artiste Deon CHEUNG are invited to share their thoughts while enjoying the delicious food. Being middle-aged, Deon CHEUNG is particularly concerned about diet. What health preservation tips does he have? There is a saying amongst the public that honey is a boon to diabetics. Is this true? Let’s see what Dr TING says.

Hosts: Snowy CHOI, Will LEUNG (Chef)
Guests: Deon CHEUNG, Dr Rose TING (Specialist in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism)

Contact: tongmm@rthk.hk

Tag: Doctor And You,Honey,Beekeeping,Insulin,Blood Glucose,Diabetes,Endo

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#9 Mushrooms: Friend or Foe?

Mushrooms are nutritious and helps to reduce fat, defecate and improve dry skin. However, some people are scared of mushrooms. They are the gout patients. People generally think that mushrooms are high-purine food, and many of them are afraid that mushrooms will increase the risk of gout attacks. Is there any ground for such saying? In this episode of “Eat Well Live Well”, we will unveil the truth about mushrooms! The two “Food Fanatic” visit the organic mushroom farm of Hong Kong. This special mushroom farm was converted from recycled containers, thus allowing for effective control of temperature and humidity. The farm produces some species which are less common in Hong Kong, and the “Food Fanatic” also learn how to pick mushrooms.

The chef host Andy is good at Western cooking. This time, he will make a Hungarian assorted mushroom soup with different types of mushrooms, and share it with Rheumatologist Dr Carrel YU. Dr YU will explain while eating the causes of gout, the relationship between gout and purine, as well as debunk the myths about purine content in mushrooms amongst the public.

Hosts: Yuki LAW, Andy Dark (Chef)
Guest: Dr Carrel YU (Rheumatologist/Specialist in Internal Medicine)

05/05/2026

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#8 Why Is Carrot So Good?

The food ingredient featured in this episode is “carrot” which looks common on the surface and often serves only as a side dish. Chef Will has to deal with the celebrity Bernard CHAN who is “very demanding” on diet. What dish featuring “carrot” will he cook? Bernard has been suffering from a rare disease since he was young. As a result, he has to exercise strict dietary control, eating food with “three lows” – low in salt, sugar and fat. With an extremely light eating habit, what tricks does Bernard have in order to enjoy delicious food while maintaining physical fitness? Besides, the “Food Fanatic” pay a special visit to the Kadoorie Farm to learn about the planting of local carrots.

Hosts: Karen CHENG, Will LEUNG (Chef)
Guests: Bernard CHAN, Dr Sydney TANG (Chair of Renal Medicine School of Clinical Medicine, HKU)

28/04/2026

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#7 A Boon for Keeping Warm – Lamb

When talking about nourishing foods for the winter, lamb is often the first thing that comes to mind. Mutton is rich in protein and iron, making it highly beneficial for enriching the blood. However, as for the unique and strong “gamey smell” of mutton, some people love it while others find it off-putting. While we usually choose imported or Mainland mutton, black lambs are also bred in Hong Kong. In this episode, the “Food Fanatics” visit a farm where hundreds of black lambs are raised to explore their properties and habits. The chef host Mabel also creates a specially designed dish, “Crown Roast of Lamb with Lemon and Fermented Tofu, teaching us how to remove the gamey odor while preserving the tenderness of mutton. We also invited the news presenter Ruby LAM to share her tips for staying in shape; and the registered Chinese medicine practitioner CHO Shun-yan to explain the properties of lamb, including who should eat it and how to enjoy it in a nourishing way without causing "internal heat”.

Hosts: Yuki LAW, Mabel (Resident Chef)
Guests: Ruby LAM, CHO Shun-yan (Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner)

21/04/2026

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#6 A Versatile and All-purpose Food Ingredient – Eggs

This healthy food ingredient can be found in the fridge of almost every household. Kids love them, adults love them, and they show up as the star or just a sidekick in tons of dishes. Although eggs seem to be healthy and wholesome, it was once said that egg yolks would trigger the cholesterol problem. How would the latest research explain the issue? According to Chinese medicine theory, one should not consume eggs when having a wound, because eggs are “stimulating food”. How should we consume eggs for the best of our health?

In this episode, the “Food Fanatics” will bring us to a local chicken farm to see how to make hens lay quality eggs, and get tips on how to choose good eggs. In the kitchen, the chef host Will will prepare a creative “Chinese steamed egg trio” with Maggie LEUNG, and Dr TSUI Chak-cheong, Chinese medicine practitioner and a body builder, is invited to share the dos and don’ts for egg consumption.

Hosts: Maggie LEUNG, Will LEUNG (Chef)
Guest: Dr TSUI Chak-cheong (Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner)

14/04/2026

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#5 Tomatoes: A Godsend for the Complexion

Tomatoes have high nutritional value and are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. They also contain much lycopene that facilitates the growth and regeneration of skin cells, making them a natural skincare. This episode of “Eat Well Live Well” features tomatoes, and the two “Food Fanatic” will visit a local farm for a deep understanding on the agricultural process of tomatoes and a taste of different varieties of tomatoes.

When it comes to tomato dishes, tomato and potato soup must be no strangers to Hong Kong people. In this episode, Chef Will will prepare a fusion soup in Western-style to put a new spin on the dish; and Dr CHAN Hau-ngai, Specialist in Dermatology, and artiste Snow SUEN are invited to enjoy the delicacy together. Dr CHAN will also answer questions and explain why tomatoes are beneficial to our skin. Even Snow has become a mother of two, she still looks glamorous. She will share with audience her tips about diet and skincare.

Hosts: Snowy CHOI, Will LEUNG (Chef)
Guests: Snow SUEN, Dr CHAN Hau-ngai (Specialist in Dermatology)

07/04/2026

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#4 The Ruby of Vegetables – Beetroot

A superfood has become popular in recent years. Not only is it an antioxidant, but it also helps to control body weight, enriches the blood and enhances performance during exercise! It is beetroot, which is known as the “ruby of vegetables”. In this episode, the “Food Fanatic” will take us to a local farm to harvest of three varieties of beetroot, and they will also show us how to prepare healthy and delicious “ABC juice”. Meanwhile, the chef host will teach us how to cook two Western-style dishes with colourful ingredients that are appetising and suitable for vegetarians. The two guests in this episode, artiste Ngo Ka Nin and Consultant (Surgery) Dr Irene Lo, have been vegetarians for many years. They will share their tips about healthy vegetarian diets while enjoying their meal, and introduce dietary principles such as “whole food diet” and “raw food diet”.

Hosts: Icy WONG, Andy Dark (Chef)
Guests: Ngo Ka Nin, Dr Irene Lo (Consultant (Surgery))

31/03/2026

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#3 When It Comes to Pork

For the different parts of a pig, which part do you like to eat the most? "Pork" gains both people’s love and hate, as it is rich in protein, but at the same time the greasy “fatty pork” also makes us worry about getting a “triple H” condition for eating too much of it! In this episode, Cindy AU, an ageless mother and sport nutritionist, and Dr Thomas Prabowo TUNGGAL, Specialist in Cardiology, are invited to share their tips for healthy diet while enjoying the “pork roll with shrimp paste and sweet Mui Choi fillings” prepared by Chef Mabel. On the other hand, the “Food Fanatic” will visit a local pig farm in this episode and see how technology facilitates the healthy growth of local piggies.

Hosts: Yuki LAW, Mabel HO (Chef)
Guests: Cindy AU, Dr Thomas Prabowo TUNGGAL (Specialist in Cardiology)

24/03/2026

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#2 Ladies’ Favourite – Fish Maw

Every lady wants to look gorgeous, doesn’t it? If you are asked to pick a kind of food that you think it would “make you look better” instantly after consumption, what will be your choice? Jennifer YU, a Best Actress Award winner, is a big fan of “fish maw”. She always has fish maw for nourishment when she is staying up late in normal days, or even after giving birth to her baby. Fish maw is rich in protein and collagen, making it a boon to women. In this episode, Chef Will will use this valuable food ingredient to prepare a “double-boiled fish maw soup with hairy figs” for the guests’ nourishment. On the other hand, the “Food Fanatic” will pay a visit to Tai O to learn about how local people in the old days sun-dry fish maw and tips for picking quality fish maw.

Hosts: Karen CHENG, Will LEUNG (Chef)

Guests: Jennifer YU, Dr Yannie SOO (Specialist in Neurology)

10/03/2026

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#1 The Leading Star of Plant Protein – Tofu

There is a food ingredient that is rich in plant protein, but you need not worry about having the uric acid problem caused by excessive intake of purine. This ace card for health is “tofu”! The “Food Fanatics” of this programme will take us to a local traditional tofu workshop to learn about the production process of tofu, while the chef host will teach us how to make a simple tofu dish that is healthy and presentable on social media. We have also invited two guests – Mrs Lisa FONG, the veteran host of cooking shows, and Dr WU Che-yuen Justin, Specialist in Gastroenterology and Hepatology – to share their health tips while enjoying their meal.

Hosts: Karen CHENG, Will LEUNG (Chef)
Guests: Mrs Lisa FONG, Dr WU Che-yuen Justin (Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, the Chinese University of Hong Kong)

03/03/2026

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