WHAT’S THE ISSUE?
Since the arrival of the pandemic, we've been encouraged to maintain a strong immune system to help fight against COVID and other viruses. Nutritious foods can play a key role in boosting our immunity.
To find out more about the powers of nutrition, Stephen talks to Sally Poon who is a registered personal dietitian based in Hong Kong.

MEET THE EXPERT
Sally Poon is a Registered Dietitian who graduated from the University of Sydney, Australia with a Master of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Sally is also now a part-time dietitian at Hong Kong Bariatric and Metabolic Institute and Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre, a freelance dietitian at China Coast Community, as well as an affiliate dietetic consultant at ADEC Medical Alliance and Sacred Heart Oncologists Cancer Centre.
She is currently the Chairman of Hong Kong Practising Dietitians Union and a committee member of the Child Nutrition Advisory Group.
Sally tells Stephen that a balanced diet means everything in moderation. “We should not go for too many carbohydrates because these days we are going through a COVID 19 pandemic, so our activity levels in general are way lower than previous.” But some types of carbs high in fibre might be good because “they give you a feeling of fuller for longer.”
She says having three meals regularly is the key to good health. “Our immune system is actually located in our gut…So make sure we're going to the toilet regularly.”

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