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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.

Eco Lifestyle

#Plantbased Grocery Shopping: Where to Buy Vegan Cheese in Hong Kong

Jenny Star Lor Feb 12, 2018 0

Can you imagine life without cheese? Dairy is such a cultural staple in households all across the world. Yet many of us people don't consume dairy products for various cultural, health, religious or ethical reasons. #Sadtimes. Fortunately,…
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Zero Waste

13 #ZeroWaste Instagram Accounts to Follow ASAP For Eco Inspo

Jenny Star Lor Feb 12, 2018 0

As one of the world's biggest social networking apps, Instagram is great for sharing photos and videos. It's also the perfect source of inspiration to glean information from as you embark on your eco journey. If you're looking to live with…
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Fitness & Working Out

You Barre, I Barre, Let’s All Barre: Hong Kong’s Best Barre Studios

Jenny Star Lor Feb 4, 2018 0

Sculpting bodies to elongate your muscles, tone up and increase flexibility, Barre classes have been on trend for quite some time. Loved by celebrities and supermodels who hit the barre on the regular - Natalie Portman (when she was…
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Dinner

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Cheese: New Restaurant Review – Mirror & Vegan Concept

Jenny Star Lor Feb 4, 2018 0

One of the most popular and well-loved cuisines, nothing is quite as comforting as Italian food. With its silky and creamy pasta dishes and simple salade caprese done up to perfection, it can be hard to imagine worthy vegan substitutes for…
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Breakfast

Sourdough Specialists: 3 New Artisan Bakeries Raise Hong Kong’s Bread Game

Jenny Star Lor Feb 4, 2018 0

Breakfast for many Hong Kongers means picking up a pastry at a local bakery on the way to the office. Now, we know that not all bread is created equal... right? Carbohydrates are one of the most important sources of energy for your body.…
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Breakfast

Revolutionary Vegan JUST Scramble Mung Bean ‘Egg’ Launches in Hong Kong Ahead of NYC, LA

Jenny Star Lor Jan 28, 2018 0

Do you like 'em poached, scrambled, over easy, or sunny-side up? Breakfast-famous, eggs are arguably the most abundant animal protein in the world, with one trillion eggs laid globally. Considering the domestication of chicken (more…
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Eco Lifestyle

Label Chic: Hong Kong’s First Luxe Pre-loved Boutique Opens On Gough Street

Jenny Star Lor Jan 26, 2018 0

April 10 2019 Update: Label Chic has closed down operations. In an airy, sun-drenched showroom overlooking a hub of popular cafes and stylish shops over trendy Gough Street, Héloïse Mendes looks effortlessly chic in an ivory silk Iro …
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Zero Waste

Hong Kong’s Best Zero Waste, Bulk & Packaging-Free Shops

Jenny Star Lor Jan 26, 2018 0

These days, practically everything you buy from the grocery store comes packaged in some way, shape or form - be it cardboard, paper, plastic or the dreaded styrofoam. And with scary studies coming out about all the ways plastic can…
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Chocolate

Hakawa Chocolate: Hong Kong First Organic Bean To Bar Chocolate Maker & Cafe

Jenny Star Lor Jan 19, 2018 0

If you trudge up along the Gough Street stairs from Queen's Road Central that deposits you off at Shing Wong Street (or further up to Hollywood Road), you will be rewarded with the mouth-watering aroma of roasted cocoa beans at the top of…
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Eco Lifestyle

#ZeroWaste: The Green 52 Ladies Want You To Change ONE Habit A Week

Jenny Star Lor Jan 19, 2018 0

Located on the south eastern shore of the New Territories, Clearwater Bay has been a longstanding favorite among expats and locals alike to live and play along the peninsula. A short commute from the hectic city with stunning beach views…
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Dinner

Where To Eat: Greater Causeway Bay Vegetarian & Vegan Dining Guide

Jenny Star Lor Dec 8, 2017 0

After an afternoon of shopping and bargain hunting in Hong Kong's energetic retail heart, Causeway Bay, it's time to refuel. With numerous dining options, the vast vegetarian and vegan-friendly options do not disappoint - from upscale…
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Health

Best Podcasts For Eco, Health & Wellness Inspiration

Jenny Star Lor Dec 8, 2017 0

We are big fans of podcasts here at Green Queen. Transforming our dreaded commutes to classrooms, exercising not only our bodies but minds as well, listening to podcasts is the ultimate brain food when our Spotify playlist just isn't…
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Popular

Green Queen Christmas 2017 Gift Guide: The Perfect Choice For Everyone On Your List

Jenny Star Lor Dec 6, 2017 0

As the countdown to Christmas 2017 begins, searching for gifts for your nearest and dearest can be a drag if you don't know where to start. Fear not, we got you! Green Queen has rounded up the best holiday gift ideas to suit everyone on…
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Best Veggie Burgers Part 2: New Plant Patties To Try

Jenny Star Lor Dec 1, 2017 0

Gone are the days when veggie burgers were seen as the inferior to its beefy brother. Having risen up the ranks from grilled portobellos (seriously, no) and pre-made frozen veggie patties (ugh!) to house-made, handcrafted gourmet mounds of…
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Health

Healthy Snacks On The Go: Our Favorite Picks From Broccoli Chips To Acai Almonds

Jenny Star Lor Nov 27, 2017 0

Eating a snack or two between meals is a great way to curb hunger and can also help you get the nutrients you need. But on the flip side, grazing on foods of little nutritional value may result in eating too much, posing a detriment to your…
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Dinner

Healthy Menu Highlight: Café Siam Lightens Things Up With Ode To Veggies

Jenny Star Lor Nov 23, 2017 0

The next time you happen to be craving Thai food, might we suggest the special menu at Michelin-recognized Café Siam. Debuting an exciting health-conscious menu, Chef Lo at Café Siam Central and Chef Somchai at its respective Kennedy Town…
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Detox & Cleanse

Healthy Travel: How To Find & Book The Perfect Wellness Retreat

Jenny Star Lor Nov 19, 2017 0

We love living in Hong Kong. We thrive on the electrifying energy of the city from dusk till dawn and we live for that 'hustle hard' mentality 24/7 (because, #girlboss). That is, until those long hours catches up and leaves us sleep-denied…
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Dinner

Where To Eat: Wan Chai Vegetarian & Vegan Dining Guide

Jenny Star Lor Nov 19, 2017 0

Lately, we've been finding ourselves drawn to Wan Chai more often than not. Aside from shopping on Tai Yuen Street for junk boat floaties or cruising for antiques through Queen's Road East for the upcoming holidays, we have been flocking to…
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Ayurveda

Purearth: A Beauty Brand Rooted In Ethics & Sustainability, A Founder Fighting For Female Dignity

Jenny Star Lor Nov 19, 2017 0

We here at Green Queen take our skincare seriously. Our skin acts like a sponge - absorbing almost everything from the atmosphere (cough, polluted Hong Kong air, cough) to our skincare regime - it gives us the serious heebie jeebies when we…
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Dinner

The Upper House Celebrates Plants With Cafe Gray’s Vegan & Gluten-Free Revitalizing Menu

Jenny Star Lor Nov 11, 2017 0

High above the maddening Hong Kong crowd, The Upper House sits atop Pacific Place in all its luxurious, understated glory. Revered for their impeccable commitment to personalized, high-touch service, their flawless service extends all the…
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Interviews

INTERVIEW: From Sold-Out Arenas To Tea Ceremonies, Beyonce’s Former Lead Guitarist Bibi McGill Talks All Things Wellness

Jenny Star Lor Nov 9, 2017 0

Sitting on the lush, green grass underneath an enormous oak tree, the warmth and zeal emanating from Bibi McGill is inspiring and infectious. One of those multi-faceted female talents, Bibi is many things to many people. Perhaps best…
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