Dietitian opens cafe with a mission to raise fruit, nut and vegetable consumption among her customers
- Tiffany Shek always wanted to open a cafe, and at Grain of Salt she serves nutritious snacks and dishes to encourage customers to eat a healthier diet
- Upstairs is her practice, where the registered dietitian advises clients about making better food and lifestyle choices to optimise their weight
Independent cafes are sprouting up across Hong Kong, and one of the latest offers a one-stop shop for healthy food, coffee, smoothies – and nutritional advice.
The owner of Grain Of Salt, Tiffany Shek Tsz-yan, 30, is a registered dietitian who is keen on giving people healthier options while they eat out in the fast-paced, stressful city.
“I’m hoping to incorporate more fruit, vegetables, and nuts into people’s lives in more interesting and scrumptious ways, be it in my recipes or just talking to clients,” she says.
The front section of Grain Of Salt in Gough Street, Central, is a cosy cafe serving nutritious drinks and snacks, with a small area at the back selling plates with reminders of portion sizes, and boxes specially made for carrying nuts. Upstairs is Shek’s practice, where she can advise clients on how to change their lifestyle, particularly their food choices.
The comprehensive cafe was an idea Shek had as a child, at first fantasising about opening a cafe with her best friend. Later on, she envisioned a space into which people could walk in and come out refreshed and transformed through diet, exercise and a fashion makeover.
