2015

Health and fitness is Hong Konger's obsession du jour and finding the perfect workout can feel like a search for the holy grail. But with so many studios, workouts and classes it can be overwhelming. Cycling or cross fit? Barre or…
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Creamy Nut Butter Hot Choc Ok so Hong Kong is in the middle of a very hot and sweaty summer, but for some reason, we still love a cup of warm cocoa sometimes. Maybe it's the excessive air-conditioning that's blowing in our faces…
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Baking Maniac is the name to know when it comes to show stopping baking creations that look like they would require a team of 10 professional pastry chefs to put together. From designer cupcakes, to fondant cake sculptures to confetti…
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Summer is a great time for grilling, and for many of us,  that means burgers and steaks. Before you fire up your grill (or stove, or oven!), you will need to procure the perfect cut and the perfect meat, which of course means…
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Part of our job is to stay up to date on everything to do with health, diet, nutrition, the food industry- anything to do with wellness basically. The media loves itself a nutrition controversy and lately, it seems a a new…
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Last week, we spoke to Andy Kun, founder of Urban Health Group Limited about what it means to gluten-free, the definition of celiac's and the controversies surrounding wheat. This week, we continue our Q&A, covering topics…
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Who doesn't love Sai Kung? This idyllic neighborhood is far away from the congestion and noise of the island, and long time residents will tell you that living there feels like you are always on holiday. From the beauty of Hong Kong's…
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Have any of you made a salad and brought it to work for lunch only to find it’s turned to soggy mush? Yup, we hear you. We have been there MANY times. Not to mention the whole business of putting your dressing in a separate container,…
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Andy Kun is the CEO and Co-Founder of Urban Health Group Limited, a company dedicated to promoting a gluten-free lifestyle in Asia, which includes a gluten-free lifestyle Facebook support group Gluten Free in Hong Kong. They are the…
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The urban dilemma of 'where to eat healthy today?' leaving you stumped? Freshen up your restaurant repertoire with these under-the-radar Hong Kong gems. All of them are vegetarian, offer healthy menu items and will leave you wondering why…
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One of the biggest challenges when following a plant-based diet is ensuring you get enough protein regularly. Turns out, it's easy if you know where to look! Below we list the top ten healthiest plant-based protein sources for all you…
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The minute you enter Green Common, the new vegetarian concept store by the Green Monday team on Queen's Road East in Wan Chai, you feel as if you have been transported into an alternative universe of safe, ethical and healthy choices.…
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Holistic health and integrated medicine are wide and varying fields that covers many types treatments from massage to homeopathy to energy work. For those looking to approach their health issues the holistic way,  we have pulled together a…
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If you had to guess how much waste Hong Kong produces a day, what would be your estimate? Probably nothing close to the sobering figure of 9, 000 tonnes, which is the actual number of solid municipal waste (SMW) that is sent to the…
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We were inspired to create this recipe from a friend who whipped this up within 30 minutes as part of a Christmas starter. It’s healthy, refreshing and light. However, with a little creativity, you can make it as a meal on its own.…
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What a great time to live in Hong Kong with so many wonderful new healthy companies launching every day! In fact, there are now so many new organic fruit and vegetable delivery services, we thought it was time for round two of our previous…
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It’s the classic modern traveler’s dilemma: how do you keep healthy on the road? You’ve just gotten off a long-haul flight. You’re jetlagged and waking up at 3am local time in strange surroundings. Room service may not be available and you…
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We are huge fans of Native Essentials, a full range luxury personal care line handcrafted right here in Hong Kong, all of whose products are made with organic essential oils that the founder extracts from plants herself. Daniela…
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Here at Green Queen we REALLY love our coffee. But finding quality sustainable beans in Hong Kong can be a bit of a challenge and sometimes it feels like the only way to get a good cup-o-Joe is to head out to an artisanal coffee shop. Which…
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Here’s another great quinoa idea for you to create in the kitchen. By substituting the heavy, carb-laden risotto rice with quinoa, a traditionally heavy dish is transformed into a lighter, healthier and more nourishing meal. What we…
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In honor of Zero Waste Week June 7th through 14th 2015, the incredible campaign spearheaded by our friends at Ecozine and HK Cleanup which invites Hong Kongers to commit to one week of sending NOTHING to the landfill in order to raise…
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