As a contestant from the Miss Hong Kong pageant in 2003 and opening a beauty school in 2010, Selena Li (李詩韻) knows a thing or two about maintaining a beauty regimen. Selena shares a few secrets on how she keeps her skin camera-ready. Although Selena loves to eat, she said that moderation is the key. “There is more cholesterol in shrimp than in red meat, especially at the head, so you can reduce the amount of cholesterol intake simply by removing the head before you eat it. Crabs are a different story because the best part of the crab is the shell. When it comes to eating crab – moderation is the key. To reduce cholesterol, you can drink tuberous root tea (何首 烏) because it aides in stomach digestion. But be careful not to eat crab and drink the tea, because the heating effects of the crab will conflict with the cooling effects of the tea.” “I normally have oatmeal for breakfast because it is the best source to lower cholesterol. Oatmeal has high water content and it can help rid the toxins in the body. I like to add nuts in my oatmeal because it contains lots of proteins and vitamins. For the ones who don’t like oatmeal, they can replace it with soybean milk because the yellow bean content can also help lower cholesterol. I also have a habit of drinking a warm glass of water before I eat, because the water keeps me fuller so I eat less and minimize the chance of overeating. Water is also great for digestion and hydration. As an artist, our skin is always exposed to makeup which strips away moisture from the skin and causes dryness. Drinking water not only keeps our bodies hydrated but also keeps our skin supple and moist.” Selena also stresses that exercise is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. “I try to do yoga and stretches when I have time, at least half an hour.” With all her beauty secrets and healthy eating habits, it is no wonder Selena always looks her best both onscreen and off-screen. Creds: CM Health
