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3 Mins Read Last Thursday, Singapore announced that it would become the first country to place a total ban on all sugary drink advertisements as a part of its “war on diabetes”. This ban will apply to all adverts on newspapers, online channels, television and radio and mass media. With diabetes on the rise in Singapore and Asia […]
6 Mins Read Who says eating healthy means having to stay away from sweet treats and desserts? Life is too short not have a cupcake once in a while but if you can’t digest or process gluten, it’s a whole lot harder to have your cake and eat it too. Luckily for all of us with gluten issues, […]
5 Mins Read As you may have read in our inaugural Green Queen Scoop, the United States government has updated their dietary recommendations. The big news? For the first time ever, they have put an upper cap on the amount of added sugar that should be consumed daily. We’ve been on the low sugar bandwagon for some time, […]
4 Mins Read It’s January so eating clean and pumping ourselves with nourishing superfoods, strengthening proteins and healthy breakfasts is what it’s all about! Below are the health & wellness products we can’t live without this month. Jack & Sparrow Naturals Barrel Of Greens Super Greens Blend Don’t have time to wash, rinse and chop tons of spinach and […]
6 Mins Read One of the hardest things to give up when adopting a caveman-friendly lifestyle is snacks, sweets and desserts. Temptation is everywhere from the grocery store to restaurants to your own kitchen cupboards if other members of the family aren’t paleo. No dairy, no refined sweeteners, no gluten, no grains, no legumes—most treat foods have at […]
6 Mins Read Sure, too much sugar can rot your teeth, make you a little hyperactive and cause your waistline to expand. But is it fair to call it “the most dangerous drug” of our time? Yes, very much so, says public health official Paul Van der Velpen of the Nertherlands. In fact, he claims says that sugar […]
5 Mins Read 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 of sweet tooths. Below we share our tried and tested secrets- the key […]
5 Mins Read 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 of processed white flour and artificial colorings and those looking for cleaner options had to try their hand in the kitchen […]
5 Mins Read At Green Queen, we are all about home cooking and creating recipes. Not a day goes by when we are not experimenting with new dishes in the kitchen. But some days, inspiration is harder to find than others. And on those days, we turn to these five women below for ideas, suggestions, techniques and drool-worthy […]
4 Mins Read With the holiday season coming up, it’s hard to avoid the sugary highs that are ubiquitous during the festivities. Cakes, puddings, cookies, it’s a sweetness fest out there. But as we are always banging on about, white sugar is simply not good for you. However, there is no need to be a total grinch. You […]
4 Mins Read Fruits are natural, nutritious and delicious right? This is what we have been taught. But what is a exactly is a fruit? And why are they so yummy, exactly? Green Queen clears up common misunderstandings after an in-depth chat with our friendly resident scientist, Karen Stollberger. What is a fruit, exactly? Biologically, a fruit is the […]
3 Mins Read Sweetener Story First came the war on sugar. White sugar = Very Bad. While many of us still consume it, we know we shouldn’t. It’s almost embarrassing to add it to your morning coffee, especially when your colleague proudly affirms: “Coffee? I take it black.” Then came the attack on artificial sweeteners. Sucralose (Splenda), Saccharin […]
2 Mins Read Last week, Green Queen shared 10 reasons why readers should avoid sugar as much as possible in their diet. One of the reasons mentioned was that sugar follows the same pathways in our brains as heroin does. The shocking article Fatty Foods Addictive Like Cocaine in Growing Body of Scientific Research published on Bloomberg News a […]
3 Mins Read 10 Reasons Why You Should Say NO to Sugar We are all somewhat aware that sugar isn’t good for us. But do we actually have any idea why? Can we list out any solid anti-sugar reasons? Not to worry, Green Queen to the rescue. Here are 10 reasons why you should avoid sugar as close to […]
3 Mins Read I grew up in the USA and while I don’t adhere to everything that’s “made in America, ” Americans do win hands down when it comes to celebrating holidays. Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween! You name it and they know how to celebrate it! I get quite nostalgic thinking about my daughter growing up in […]