Columnists

Notes From the Frontlines of the Sustainable Food Movement – an opinion column by Irina Gerry Have you ever smirked at the mention of a plant-based burger, deeming it unnatural because, well, #GMOs? Or perhaps you proudly fork into your…
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On a Twitter thread (where all intellectual conversations begin, naturellement) where fellow food writer Clarissa Wei lamented the fact that so little has been written in English about East Asian soybean-based sauces, I chimed in with…
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Feeding your child should not be a barrier to success, argues our special columnist Australian entrepreneur Glen Hare, and that means companies need explicit, comprehensive breastfeeding policies for working mothers. In a major and…
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Behavorial scientist Dr. Sophie Attwood highlights the many ways we can use sight, sound and smell to nudge us to make better food choices and how chefs and foodservice operators can use these insights to help trigger more planet-friendly…
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I don’t blame vegans for being angry. When it comes to animal exploitation, there’s a lot to be mad about. But the answer may lie in compassion towards our fellow non-vegan humans. Maybe it’s PETA, maybe it’s Twitter – but for one…
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Smita J asks some tough questions. The activist questions our global food systems and their reliance on Big Food's over-processed, industrially farmed commodities, shares her learnings from a visit to a sustainable farming community in…
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What factors should you consider when choosing the best natural sunscreen? We all have different priorities, but below are a few options that include what should be priorities for everyone: reef safe, non-toxic, and effective sunscreens. …
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Here we are in the year 2020! It’s hard for me not to talk about the energy flow for this new year without touching on numerology. Numerology is a system of numbers and number patterns that acts like a dictionary but instead of words, we…
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Korea is arguably the beauty capital of Asia. For years now, K-Beauty brands have been pumping out innovative, fun and affordable products. They are famous for setting global beauty trends: the sleeping mask, the compact cushion and the…
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Following last month’s piece about Reiki, our resident alternative therapy columnist Corie Chu continues her energy healing modality series with an in-depth look into Craniosacral Therapy, which is especially helpful for those who have had…
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In his fourth Green Queen column, Paul Sandburg goes back to the basics: why sleep matters, how much you need, why it's so key to get quality, uninterrupted sleep and what are some good sleep hygiene habits to adopt ASAP. We all know…
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As part of my Healing Energies column, I will be spotlighting various types of energy healing modalities and exploring them in more depth. Up first is Reiki, arguably the most popular form of energy healing, which has been around for…
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Is there such a thing as natural nail polish? So far no one has managed to create a nail polish that stays on without any artificial chemicals. So, a completely natural nail polish is still in development…and if you want to stay away…
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In his third Green Queen column, plant-based fitness & nutrition expert Paul Sandburg takes one of the wellness world's new obsessions: prolonged fasting. Find out everything you need to know to get started. No, this isn’t another…
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Our new columnist Rebecca Walker Chan, founder of SouthPaw Sustainability Consulting is one of Hong Kong's foremost sustainability experts, advising some of the city's biggest MNCs, as well as startups and SMEs, on ESG reporting and how to…
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In her second Green Queen column, Reiki healer and energy practitioner Corie Chu offers very helpful advice for the first time energy healing seeker on how to choose the right person to work with. The chemistry you have with your healer is…
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Waste activist and Green Queen columnist Smita J gets down and dirty with some plastic-free maths. Her conclusion? When it comes to personal care, we're drowning in plastic emissions and we're underestimating how much impact our personal…
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In our brand new monthly column Healing Energies, Hong Kong-based energy practitioner and Reiki teacher Corie Chu explains why energy healing is for everyone and how it can help you redefine your relationship with yourself and others. …
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Non-Toxic Skincare That Doesn't Cost The Earth? Columnist Allie Rooke Rounds Up Her Faves
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Banana Blossom Fish & Chips? No thank you, says Columnist Smita J. Editor's Update: This piece has ignited much discussion, which we are thrilled about. In one such discussion, a friendly soul pointed out to that it could be read…
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It's going to be an exciting summer in Hong Kong for plant lovers. From omakase to dim sum to pizza, vegans are spoilt for choice as chefs across the city devote their culinary prowess to serving the planet and hungry vegan bellies. In our…
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