Ray Lui attributes his youthful state to consistent diet and exercise. Photo: Ray Lui/Instagram
Hong Kong actor Ray Lui is known for his age-defying looks.
Recently, he shared his secrets to his youthful health on Chinese social media Xiaohongshu.
Although officially 70 this year, Lui says in the post that his biological age is only 39 – a claim backed by a recent methylation test.
According to Lui, as translated by Dimsum Daily, the test showed his cardiovascular age at 43, his immune system at 44, and his endocrine system at 39, giving him an overall biological age of 39.9.
Addressing speculation that cosmetic treatments might be behind his youthful appearance, he said that lasting wellness comes from within.
“Cosmetic treatments only enhance the exterior,” he said. “I strive for a vibrant energy that radiates from the inside.”
He achieves this by maintaining a consistent diet and regular exercise routine.
The actor pointed to two key foods in his anti-ageing routine.
First, he praised onions as “smart vegetables” for their role in promoting gut health by targeting harmful bacteria while supporting beneficial ones.
He noted that onions, rich in quercetin, offer anti-inflammatory benefits that help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, prevent Alzheimer’s, fight cancer and regulate blood sugar.
Second, Lui swears by his homemade “detox energy soup”, inspired by Japanese wellness trends.
The drink includes raw ingredients like bitter melon, cucumber, radish, apple and lemon – blended without cooking to preserve enzymes, vitamins and minerals.
He also shared additional lifestyle habits that contribute to his health, such as eating breakfast slowly, engaging in regular physical activity (especially leg exercises), and cutting down on animal products.
For mental wellness, Lui – who is married to to Chinese businesswoman Yang Xiaojuan – focuses on maintaining a loving home environment and recommends avoiding heavy dinners to promote better sleep.
