2016

One of the most popular topics of conversation in Hong Kong is the city' poor air quality. However, you may be surprised to learn that the US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that over 70 percent of our exposure to chemicals…
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September 2017 Update: The Kinnet has now closed down. The Restaurant by The Kinnet is a healthy hideout tucked away within the compounds of a lush holistic wellness retreat center right in the bustling Sheung Wan district. It is The…
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November 2017 Update: Raiz The Bar has now shut down operations. On Wednesday September 28th 2016, Green Queen Founder Sonalie Figueiras sat down with Priscilla Soligo, Founder Chef of Hong Kong chocolate company Raiz The Bar at Mettā, the…
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From September 20th 2016 until October 20th 2016, the Consulat Général de France à Hong Kong et Macao is hosting The Month Of The Environment, a special program of events and activities dedicated to raising Hong Kong's eco awareness! We…
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There's no substitute for regular exercise and clean eating but if you find yourself too busy with work to make those a reality, or if you're just a more generally lazy person who prefers shortcuts, or if you've just been hitting Lan…
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We could not have a bigger crush on Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley, the super sister duo behind wellness brand Hemsley + Hemsley. We are huge fans of the type of food they advocate: nourishing, home-cooked food full of spiralized veggies,…
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Here at Green Queen Headquarters, we are just nuts for nut butters (sorry!) and put it in/on everything from smoothies to cake batter to toast. We have waxed on regarding these healthy snacks, spreads and dips and are tickled pink that…
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We hear it time and time again: frustrated laments that there is nowhere to get premium quality, fresh produce delivery in Hong Kong. But the truth is, while we don't have our own Whole Foods Market yet, the +852 is awash with…
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As passionate (though definitely imperfect) eco-warriors, us Green Queen gals know a thing or two about greener lifestyle habits and have researched our fair share of topics and we thought we had the whole coffee thing sussed out. As far…
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Your yoga practice is a deeply personal (and oftentimes emotional) thing. Finding the right human to guide you through it is no easy task. We asked veteran yogi and yoga teacher Karen Holt, founder of The Health Seed, to share her…
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The era of biohacking -or is it lifestyle hacking?- is definitively upon us. Our phones, and the data they collect about us, have become an essential tool in our daily routine, especially for us wellness addicts. In our hands we hold the…
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I created this recipe in honor of a dear friend who is battling cancer and following a very specific dietary regime: strictly organic produce, nuts and seeds. Absolutely no processed foods including sauces or condiments, no dairy, no…
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Us Green Queen gals are avid foodies, in the real sense of the term: what we eat and where it comes from is something we take very seriously. We strongly believe that a cornerstone of living a healthy life is eating quality food. This…
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Poor ol' bread. Over the past few years, with the rise of gluten-free living, bread's reputation has been seriously maligned. And we get it: Wonderbread and its imitations are a crappy excuse for healthy, wholesome grains. But…
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The Natural & Organic Products Asia (NOPA) show opens this week* and we could not be more excited. As health & wellness industry experts, it's our job to attend trade shows like this one. As devoted health & wellness consumers…
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The recent bounty of healthy lunch choices in the +852 means the city is awash with healthy veggie bowls and scrumptious salads. With so many new entrants on the wellness scene, we wanted to round up some of our favs below. Curried Mixed…
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If you frequent Facebook, then you've probably seen one of the many recipe videos that auto-play on your feed. There is something so engaging about these one minute videos. They are little packages of goodness: visually entrancing,…
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Tired of dancing like no one is watching? Looking to to add some polish to your (dub)step? In all seriousness though, dancing is an incredible way to stay fit. Not only are you learning a new skill, but dancing is really fun (hello…
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Editor's Note: Move over tofu. Step aside tempeh. There's a new vegan meat replacement in town and it's pretty awesome. Jackfruit, a large, spiky, durian-like fruit that is popular all over South-East Asia for its sweet, juicy…
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Ok so burgers don't always qualify as super healthy but...who doesn't love a good burger? Life's too short not to enjoy what many feel is the perfect sandwich once in a while. There are no shortage of places to go if you love your carne,…
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RUMI X is a local activewear brand with a seriously eco ethos. It's hard to miss their fun, colorful prints on chic gym-goers around town and it's even harder to believe that the brand's clothing is made from upcycled waste! We talk to…
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