Health – Green Queen

Hong Kong’s Maskology Partners With A Plastic Ocean Foundation On Biodegradable Face Masks

5 Mins Read Hong Kong-based independent face mask brand Maskology has announced a new partnership with environmental nonprofit A Plastic Ocean Foundation to begin developing biodegradable disposable face masks. While anti-plastic campaigners have long called for a switch to reusable options, high-risk populations and personal preferences may still be a barrier to adopting more sustainable face coverings. By […]

Feb 24, 2021 Read more

California’s Coa Bets On Emotional Fitness: Welcome To The World’s First Mental Health Gym

5 Mins Read California-based company Coa is betting that you will soon want to join a gym for your mental health, a safe place and space for you to partake in online emotional fitness classes and to help cope with the increasing loneliness that the global pandemic has brought on for millions of people, not to mention all […]

Feb 18, 2021 Read more

Pairwise: Food-Gene Editing Company Closes US$90M Series B Round To Scale Its Food Innovation Tech

4 Mins Read North Carolina-based biotech company, Pairwise recently secured US$90M funding in its Series B round which will boost its gene-editing creation of new fruit and vegetable varieties and break down barriers to increase consumption of fresh produce among American consumers. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Pairwise successfully closed its round of funding that was led by […]

Feb 15, 2021 Read more

Nutrapharma Creates Protein Powder Supplements From Scraps To Fight Food Waste

3 Mins Read U.K.-based Nutrapharma has recently pioneered a food waste solution that involves creating protein powder for saleable supplements from excess fruits and vegetables to lessen carbon emissions produced by scraps and provide a plant-based solution to the protein industry. Located in the UK, Nutrapharma has developed a way to tackle food waste by making protein-rich powder […]

Feb 15, 2021 Read more

Study: Vegan Diet More Effective For Weight Loss & Cholesterol Than Mediterranean Diet

4 Mins Read Vegan diets are better for weight loss and controlling cholesterol levels compared to the Mediterranean diet, which popular belief has often hailed as a guide to losing weight, a new study has shown. Putting the two diets head-to-head in a randomised crossover trial, the researchers also found that low-fat plant-based diets resulted in more positive […]

Feb 10, 2021 Read more

Vegan Doctors Debut Online Healthcare Service With Focus On Plant-Based Diets

5 Mins Read Recently, vegan doctors from the UK launched an online lifestyle medicine service based on plant-based nutrition that will offer patients access to nutritionists and registered dietitians along with helping them transition to a sustainable and healthier lifestyle. Vegan medical doctors Shireen Kassam and Laura Freeman recently launched a healthcare service, Plant Based Health Online (PBHO), […]

Feb 05, 2021 Read more

Kate Farms Brings Series B To US$60M As Investors Back Plant-Based Liquid Healthcare Solutions

4 Mins Read Kate Farms, a company bringing plant-based nutrition into the medical and healthcare space, has announced additional funding to its Series B round, bringing the total to US$60 million. The Santa Barbara-based firm says that the capital will be used to fuel the expansion of its clinically proven plant-based liquid nutrition in the U.S. as it […]

Feb 03, 2021 Read more

Plant-Based High-Carb Diet Does Not Lead To Weight Gain, NIH Study Finds

3 Mins Read A new study from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) finds that contrary to popular belief, high-carb and low-fat plant-based diets do not necessarily lead to any weight gain. While the study was only conducted on a small-scale, the findings do suggest that factors resulting in overeating and weight gain are far more complex […]

Jan 30, 2021 Read more

Watching Nature On TV & VR Boosts Your Wellbeing, According To New Study

3 Mins Read According to a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, researchers found that watching high-quality nature programmes on TV can help boost people’s moods and reduce negative feelings that result from boredom while alone indoors. Conducted by researchers from the University of Exeter, a new study shows that experiencing nature through programmes on […]

Jan 28, 2021 Read more

Mass Migration ‘Will Become The Norm’ Without Urgent Action On Air Pollution & Climate, Experts Warn

3 Mins Read After a landmark ruling by a French court this week that prevented a Bangaldeshi man from being deported due to the risk of severe health impacts from the dangerous levels of air pollution in his native country, experts are now warning that mass migration “will be become the norm” unless immediate action is taken to […]

Jan 25, 2021 Read more

Study: Plant-Based Foods Feed Gut Microbes Linked To Lower Rates Of Diabetes, Heart Disease & Obesity

3 Mins Read Plant-based diets help feed gut microbes that are associated with lower risks for heart disease, obesity and diabetes, a new large-scale study finds. The paper adds to the growing base of scientific evidence showcasing the health benefits linked to diets rich in healthy plant-based foods. The study, published in Nature Medicine, was led by a […]

Jan 18, 2021 Read more

Australian Brand Debuts Certified Vegan Infant Formula For Newborns Made From 100% Organic Ingredients

3 Mins Read Queensland-based company Sprout Organic has debuted a new line of baby formula made from certified organic plant-based ingredients including rice starch and slated to land on retail shelves in the country in May this year. While the firm is not the first to develop a dairy-free version of infant milk (though admittedly existing formula options […]

Jan 15, 2021 Read more

Not Only Liberals: Vegan Conservatives Group Formed To Promote Plant-Based Diets Among Tories

3 Mins Read Launched to mark the start of Veganuary this year, Vegan Conservatives is the latest caucus in the U.K. Conservative Party aiming to promote plant-based diets for health, animal welfare and sustainability. Made up of Tory members, councillors and activists, the new group has already received the support of ten MPs who have pledged to participate […]

Jan 15, 2021 Read more

10 Myths About Plant-Based Diets Debunked By A Cardiologist

4 Mins Read Every January, thousands of people around the world join the Veganuary movement, a 31-day pledge to go vegan for the planet, animals and health. While veganism has become one of the hottest trends recently, there are still loads of myths about the meat and dairy-free diet. Now, Dr. Alberto García Guerrero, a cardiologist and expert […]

Jan 13, 2021 Read more

6.5 Million Britons To Go Meatless As Public Support For Factory Farm Ban Reaches All-Time High

3 Mins Read New survey data in the U.K. shows that a record number of people are now planning to switch to a meat-free diet in 2021, driven by rising concerns about health and sustainability. Research also shows that support amongst the British public to ban factory farms has increased to new heights, as the coronavirus pandemic continues […]

Jan 13, 2021 Read more

‘Reinvented’ High-Protein Instant Ramen Brand Immi Makes First Debut

3 Mins Read After a successful soft launch that turned investors’ heads, Immi has just made its official debut, offering a range of “reinvented” instant ramen noodles that are high in protein and completely plant-based. Based in San Francisco and founded by an Asian American duo, the new startup seeks to revive the stagnant instant noodle category that […]

Jan 12, 2021 Read more

Scientists Detect Microplastics In The Placentas Of Unborn Babies For The First Time

5 Mins Read For the first time, researchers have discovered microplastic particles in the placentas of unborn babies that could cause long-term damage to the foetuses. Placentas are known to provide nutrition and oxygen to the baby while they are in the womb of the mother; the placenta also helps to remove waste. Though the health impact of […]

Jan 12, 2021 Read more

Stay Cheezy: We Are ‘Nuts’ About These 6 Artisanal Hong Kong Plant-Based Cheesemakers

5 Mins Read While we do have some great commercial brands available locally (Daiya, Miyoko, Follow Your Heart, Sheese, MozzaRisella), the entire Green Queen team personally loves the local, artisan vegan cheese offerings and of late, Hong Kong’s fermented nut and seed cheese scene is really lit! Below, we showcase 6 plant-based brands to build your ultimate fromage board with. […]

Dec 24, 2020 Read more

Q&A w/ Biomilq Founder Michelle Egger: “I Can’t Wait To Bring Cultured Breast Milk To Mums Who Need It”

11 Mins Read One year ago, Michelle Egger and Leila Strickland founded Biomilq, a cell-ag startup farming breast milk outside of the body – a development that could disrupt the enormous profit-driven infant formula industry as we know it. Biomilq’s solution is one that isn’t just more sustainable, but is one that matches the nutrition of real breast […]

Dec 22, 2020 Read more

Alchemy Foodtech Raises 7-Figure Round To Bring Its GI-Lowering Powder To Chinese Market

4 Mins Read Singapore startup Alchemy Foodtech has announced the completion of its 7-figure bridge funding round, led by major seafood producer Thai Union and a number of key alternative protein venture capitals. The financing will help the food tech accelerate its expansion plans, which includes increasing its production capacity and introducing its flagship GI-lowering powder to the […]

Dec 22, 2020 Read more

Lancet Countdown 2020: 5 Actions The World Must Take To Tackle ‘Converging’ Climate & Health Crises

4 Mins Read For the past five years, The Lancet Countdown has tracked over 40 indicators on the connection between health and climate change. In this year’s review, experts are warning that unless urgent actions and a global concerted effort is taken to tackle the climate crisis, there will be more frequent and deadlier health emergencies to come. […]

Dec 18, 2020 Read more