2015

Aerial yoga, AntiGravity® yoga, aerial yoga, fly yoga or Flyoga®- this new fitness craze has many names. Each class is slightly different but in a nutshell aerial yoga combines yoga, pilates and aerial acrobatics, all done using a large…
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How was Plastic Free Seas (PFS) started? Having been organizing beach cleanups for years in Discovery Bay, and speaking at more and more schools about doing beach cleanups, volunteering and the general issue of plastic marine…
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The Rise Of Insect Protein Food supply is a controversial topic these days on the global world stage with pundits worried about how we are going to feed what some experts say will be 20 billion people by the year 2050. Humans can't live…
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When you find yourself stuck in the hustle-and-bustle of Central, it can be easy to forget that Hong Kong is actually a sub-tropical paradise complete with lush jungles and beach island getaways. One such getaway is South Lantau, a…
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The story of how Christian Gerard Mongendre came to co-found Hong Kong's most loved healthy lunch spot is a testament to the many serendipitous moments that make life so crazy and incredible. We sat down with the man behind MANA over a…
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Bolognese sauce is comfort food at its best. In our pre-health conscious days, a bowl of spag bol was a staple dinner option, especially when we were uni students. Traditionally made with beef, veal or pork mince, this Italian…
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What is Paleo, Anyway? The paleo diet, also know as the paleolithic diet, the stone-age diet and the caveman diet, was founded on the concept that we would be better off if we stuck to the diet that was available to our ancestors…
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2017 Update: Nathalie no longer takes overnight guests but still does day retreats and workshops.  To really get away, to quiet the mind and feel a million miles from all the hustle and bustle, to take a proper body-and-mind break, the…
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Debates about whether organic foods are worth it continue to rage on. On one hand you have those that believe all  all foods should be grown naturally and promote buying organic as the healthier and safer option. On the other hand, you have…
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Wan Chai has been one of the most popular neighborhoods in Hong Kong for quite some time now. While it is known for its Convention Center,  as well as for being home to some of Hong Kong's seedier evening destinations, Wan Chai has in…
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These days, the word “cleansing” often brings to mind a (cold-pressed) juice fast, not to mention the inevitable cravings for sugary and fatty foods that tend to follow so we were pretty excited to trial a cleanse with a different…
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The concept of eating organic foods is not a new one, and nary a week goes by without another news article on the topic. Yet, despite all the information out there, there is still a great of misunderstanding about organic food. Before…
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All over the media, diet and nutrition articles bombard us with tips, suggestions, mandates and more on what to eat for optimal health. There are so many controversial eating plans and contradictory messages that it can be hard to keep…
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How was Foodlink Foundation (FF) started? Foodlink Foundation was established at the end of 2001 after our founder, Mrs. Vanessa Hwang, identified a serious need for hunger alleviation among lower-income groups in Hong Kong. What is the…
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This chickpea and parsley concoction is one of our go-to lunch salad. Quick and easy, it's great for busy schedules and lazy mid-day cooks. On days when we’re more famished than usual, we like to add a poached or boiled egg or some…
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Love baking but prefer to stick to a plant-based diet? Can't bear to give up your favourite childhood cake recipe? Not to worry! There are plenty of tricks and tips that can guarantee that your final results satisfy even the most demanding…
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We were pretty excited to meet one of our wellness idols at Punch Detox's 5th birthday party, the man behind the documentary that shook up the health world, Fat, Sick And Nearly Dead, and all-around international juicing celeb Joe…
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We can all agree that screen-free time is healthy and an important part of any child's development. But when the weather's gloomy and we are stuck at home, going outside to play is not an option. Enter arts and crafts. Some of our fondest…
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Hong Kong is truly evolving. A couple of years ago, putting together a list of caterers dedicated to cleansing, healthy and specialty-diet friendly menus would have been nothing short of impossible. Today we are spoiled with options.…
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With dishes that could each warrant their own food tableau so beautiful are they, adorned with accoutrements like gold leaf, sliced truffle and edible flowers, the Vasco vegetarian menu is an exercise in gastronomic posturing and far…
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A somewhat confusing misnomer, the word butter is often the default term for what is actually a spread or a paste. Since allergies and dietary restrictions mean most people don't have dairy butter on toast for breakfast anymore, we decided…
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