Organic

Humans have a long history of consuming (and loving) honey. In fact, the earliest evidence of humans eating honey comes from a cave painting in Spain depicting individuals gathering honey dated from between 8, 000 and 15, 000 years ago.…
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November is a great month for Hong Kong. The weather has cooled down, the holidays are around the corner and there are oodles of new healthy and exciting eateries opening around town. Below is our roundup of Green Queen's five new…
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Most of us have probably heard or read the term farm-to-table over the past year- aka farm-to-fork- especially as the local food movement has gained so much momentum. There are now many farmers markets around Hong Kong and a plethora of…
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Here at Green Queen, as staid as it may seem, we simply love granola! For breakfast, lunch, dinner or packed for a hike snack, we simply cannot get enough. Honestly, making granola is not super complicated (check out our Green Queen recipe…
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Oh, the joys of gardening...There is something deeply soothing about planting, tending to and harvesting your own produce. Many of you may think that this rewarding past-time is a non-starter in Hong Kong where space is at a…
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As the popularity of organic foods has grown, consumers are willing to pay extra for organic foods in part because of the perceived improved nutritional value of organic foods over conventional foods- but is this is actually the case?…
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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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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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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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Editor's Update: Most of the below businesses have changed or closed- please visit our updated article: 852 Gluten-Free Baked Goods Guide - Cakes, Cupcakes, Breads & More Remember the days when the only baked treats available were full…
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Living in the modern world means that you can have whatever you want, whenever you want it. This is very different from the way our human ancestors lived- they relied only on the fruits and vegetables that were available according to the…
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January means we are all thinking about our resolutions and whether we want 2015 to be about clean eating, more home cooking, or simply dropping a few kgs. No matter where you stand, eating more fresh fruits and veggies is always a good…
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Who doesn't love Christmas? 'Tis the season to give, receive, eat and be merry and we're already wearing bursting with yuletide cheer! The tree is trimmed, presents are popping up under it in the middle of the night (Is that you, Santa?)…
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Karin Reiter, nutritionist extraordinaire and founder of Nutritious n Delicious, has so many fans that her Hong Kong classes about nutrition and healthy eating are always sold out! We love her style and how easy she makes it for moms on…
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It can be a challenge to make healthy, clean eating choices in Hong Kong. It's always been hard to buy clean food and choose responsibly sourced items from a restaurant menu, though there is some real progress on these fronts. We now have…
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We all want to eat more organic fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, shopping in the organic aisle is difficult and costly. How can we make smarter choices about what we eat? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is here to help. The…
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Editor's Update Feb 2016: We have a newer and more updated roundup of the best healthy meal delivery options in Hong Kong. Find it here.  Cooking at home can be rewarding and delicious- though when life gets really busy, it's great to…
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August 2016 Update: Restaurant NUR is now closed. Background Restaurant NUR, a new feather in the Prive group's cap, brings innovation and sustainability to the gastronomic world of Hong Kong. Chef Nurdin Topham, a British import by…
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Apronto's founder Caroline Roy is not your average eco-mom. Not content with simply doing the usual daily green chores like recycling or making sure to switch off the lights, she embarked on a half year long period of 'eco-examination'…
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The angry rain clouds finally parted and the sun came out in full swing this past Saturday, no doubt to shine bright on this most gorgeous of occasions, Homegrown Foods' Harvest Feast. What began four years ago as mere 50 person…
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