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Jenny Star Lor is Green Queen’s resident eco wellness writer. She is passionate about reducing her carbon footprint, loves all things fitness and enjoys tasting her way through Hong Kong’s veggie dining options. Originally from Los Angeles, she now calls Hong Kong home. Previously, she wrote and reported for global publications such as The Hollywood Reporter and US Weekly. She is also a passionate pole dancer and teaches classes across Hong Kong.

Coffee

HK Healthy Dining News: Overnight Oats On Demand, Gluten-Free Pasta, Dairy-Free Cupcakes, New Salad Boxes And More…

Jenny Star Lor Mar 27, 2017 0

Here today, gone tomorrow. Wait. Or did they just move down the block?! New restaurant openings, relaunches, and relocations is the norm in Hong Kong. Some of your favorite healthy eats have expanded their locations, a couple have moved to…
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Fitness & Working Out

From Acrobatics To A 24-Hour Gym, Here Are Hong Kong’s Hottest Fitness Openings

Jenny Star Lor Mar 24, 2017 0

Are you feeling uninspired by your current workout? How do you switch up the monotony of a conventional workout? Sometimes, thinking outside the box is the best way to get motivated and lucky for us, Hong Kong is home to a flock of new…
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Dinner

Food Savior Is A New Online Platform Tackling Food Waste In Hong Kong With Smart Business

Jenny Star Lor Mar 24, 2017 0

As one of the world's most famed culinary capitals, Hong Kong is home to thousands of restaurants. Between our 87 Michelin-starred restaurants, exquisite upscale dining, traditional Chinese eateries, trendy pop-up cafes, and glorious…
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Fashion

Athleisure, Activewear, Yoga-Wear Shop Roundup: Where To Get Your Fitness Threads In Hong Kong

Jenny Star Lor Mar 17, 2017 0

The Athleisure look that graced the runway in anticipation for spring/summer came in bold and hot. From DKNY's sexy sport-tech hoodies to Versace's color block tracksuits, the athletic + leisure standard have become staples in our wardrobe.…
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Coffee

The New Starbucks? Joe & The Juice Brings Healthy, Vegan Eats To The World AND HK Airport

Jenny Star Lor Mar 17, 2017 0

Recently I was at Chek Lap Kok going through security when my husband started to lament about the lack of healthy eats available at the Hong Kong International Airport. I gave him a solemn nod, but once we collected our…
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Health

Self-Care Is Not Optional: Why You Need To Take Time Out For Yourself

Jenny Star Lor Mar 17, 2017 0

Growing up, my mother was (and still very much is) my queen. I idolized her (and still do). She was beautiful, vivacious and had this "hustle hard" mentality that I adopted early on in life. She hardly went on holidays and was defined by…
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Fitness & Working Out

H-Kore: The Hard Core Workout Michelle Obama AND Kim Kardashian Love

Jenny Star Lor Mar 17, 2017 0

Nestled in Central on the mad dash of Des Voeux Road, the seemingly innocuous Wincome Centre beckons and a coveted workout craze shared by the likes of American celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston and former (but forever in…
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Dinner

Picada Brings Latin (And Gluten-Free) Flair To Soho’s Restaurant Scene

Jenny Star Lor Mar 11, 2017 0

Down Elgin Street's lively lunchtime rush, there's an electrifying Latin soundtrack currently pulsating Shakira towards Peel Street. As if luring ravenous bystanders inside their abode to the upbeat rhythm of salsa and merengue, it is…
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Beauty

The Best Organic Massages & Spas in Hong Kong

Jenny Star Lor Mar 11, 2017 0

Life in Hong Kong can wreak havoc on your body from the continuous pavement pounding to the long hours at of typing with hunched shoulders, or to the many extreme gym session we endure. What better way to work out those nasty knots and free…
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Health

What Is A Digital Detox And Why Do You Need One? The Rise Of Social Media & FOMO

Jenny Star Lor Mar 10, 2017 0

Last year, a captivating animated music video made by artist/illustrator Steve Cutts and Moby & the Void Pacific Choir went viral about society's increasing dependence on technology. A monochrome Max Fleishman-inspired animation, the…
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Health

Green Queen Guide To Hong Kong Meditation Centers

Jenny Star Lor Mar 2, 2017 0

Life in Hong Kong means being in a constant state of stimulation. Neon lights are flashing for your attention. Collective noise from cabs, mobile phones, and street vendors are forcing your senses to stay alert. Throngs of people crowd the…
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Fitness & Working Out

Weird & Wonderful Yoga Trends From Goat Yoga To Beer Yoga

Jenny Star Lor Mar 2, 2017 0

From hatha to ashtanga, bikram to lyengar, there are a range of traditional yoga formats practiced all over. But as with all things wellness, people are pushing the yoga experience to its limits and creating new and original ways to twist…
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Eating Out

Veggie Pret Launches In Hong Kong: Here’s The Full Menu Lowdown

Jenny Star Lor Mar 2, 2017 0

Vegetarians, vegans, meat-eaters...listen up and rejoice! Everyone's favorite British fast-casual chain, Pret A Manger, has launched a new, delicious meat-free campaign with a wide new range of salads, sandwiches, hot foods, and sweet…
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Fitness & Working Out

Green Queen Review: Avigo Mobile App Brings Personal Trainers To Your Home

Jenny Star Lor Feb 24, 2017 0

These days it seems fitness is no longer an optional pursuit, with the whole world donning their athleisure best and spending more and more time at the gym. Fitness studios are opening and different types of workouts are launching almost…
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Health

Tree Therapy: Why Nature Has Such A Profound Impact On Your Health

Jenny Star Lor Feb 23, 2017 0

There is no denying the biological benevolence of trees. As the largest plants on the planets, trees create an entire ecosystem in and of themselves, providing a habitat for animals. They absorb carbon monoxide from the air and release…
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Healthy Lunch

Glass It Up At Jar Jar Beam – New Juice & Salad Concept Opens In Sheung Wan

Jenny Star Lor Feb 23, 2017 0

January 2018 Update: Jar Jar Beam has closed down. Jar Jar Beam, the newest plant-based cafe to hit the +852's healthy eating scene, is shining its healthful light in lively Sheung Wan. No relation to the bumbling Gungan from Naboo (!),…
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Detox & Cleanse

Om & Away Redefines Wellness Travel With Retreat Focused Online Booking Platform

Jenny Star Lor Feb 16, 2017 0

On the small island of Lembongan, off the Indonesian paradise of Bali, Charlyn Ding experienced a euphoric yoga retreat that altered the course of her professional life. "It was a complete cleansing of the body and mind," recalls Ding.…
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Fitness & Working Out

Hong Kong’s Best Indoor Cycling Studios

Jenny Star Lor Feb 10, 2017 0

There's no better feeling than sweating out your frustrations during an incredible spin sesh. The perspiration dripping out of your pores, the camaraderie amongst your fellow riders, the motivational pick-me-ups your instructor is shouting…
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Eco Lifestyle

#GreenYOURPeriod: The Best Reusable Pads, Organic Tampons, Period Underwear & Menstrual Cups

Jenny Star Lor Feb 10, 2017 0

Aunt Flo. Time of the month. Surfing the crimson wave. Shark week. Just a few of the slew of expressions in common parlance that refer to a woman's period- all euphemisms to hide a completely natural aspect of womanhood: menstruation. The…
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Dinner

Eatology Meal Plans 2.0: More Healthy And More Delicious, Delivered To Your Doorstep

Jenny Star Lor Feb 5, 2017 0

With the initial success of French gourmet meal service Eatology's late 2015 launch, the team kicks in their sophomore year bigger, badder and better than ever. We had the pleasure of tasting their meal delivery at the beginning and if you…
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Eating Out

Green Queen’s Guide To Kennedy Town: Where To Eat, Where To Shop, Where To Om

Jenny Star Lor Feb 2, 2017 0

Blending all things hipster with lots of local flavor, K-Town is racking up quite the reputation for all things wellness of late. With a plethora of plant-based dining, health food shops and fitness studios, this seaside town is making big…
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