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AsiaGlobal Fellow 2025, 2021 Women of Power, 2019 GEN T Honouree, V Label Global Hero, and two-time TEDx Speaker: serial social entrepreneur and trends forecaster Sonalie Figueiras is a sustainability expert, food futurist, and eco-powerhouse who has been inspiring international audiences for over a decade with practical steps to combat climate change. Known globally as the Green Queen, she is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning Green Queen, the original impact media platform that educates millions about the link between food technology and climate change. She is also the co-founder and CEO of organic sourcing platform Ekowarehouse and climate tech SaaS Source Green. Additionally, Sonalie is a global keynote speaker, an advisor to multiple mission-driven startups and NGOs, and a venture partner and advisor to several venture capital funds.

Breakfast

HK’s Best Healthy Meal Delivery Plans

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 4, 2017 0

Who doesn't want a health reset in January? One of the best things you can do is to eat better. But with a massive backlog at the office after two weeks off, who has the time or the energy to sort out the perfect meal every day? More…
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Detox & Cleanse

5 Easy Ways To Be More Mindful In Everyday Life

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 3, 2017 0

Mindfulness, the most scientiﬁcally investigated form of meditation, has been the subject of a huge growth of interest in clinical and scientiﬁc circles in recent years. Mainly because the studies have largely announced the profound…
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Ayurveda

Dinacharya Dos: 6 Daily Ayurvedic Self-Care Habits For Optimal Wellbeing

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 2, 2017 0

If there's one resolution we all need to make, it's to take better care of ourselves. Preventative healthcare, whereby you work on living a healthier life before you get sick is the way of the future. Ayurveda, short for Ayurvedic medicine,…
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Breakfast

9 New Hong Kong Food Brands To Keep You Healthy In 2017

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 2, 2017 0

Coco Paradise Handmade Coconut Snacks The force of the coconut zeitgeist is still strong. There is still so much to discover about this incredible drupe fruit that is the mainstay of many a wellenial's diet. Like coconut jerky. And coconut…
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Vegan

5 Reasons To Veganuary This January

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 1, 2017 0

Veganuary is a plant-based phenomenon that started in the UK in 2014 and is now a massive global movement. Here's the non-profit movement's mission in their own words: "Veganuary aims to reduce the suffering of animals by inspiring and…
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Detox & Cleanse

Be a BETTER You in 2018 – How To Conquer New Year’s Resolutions

Sonalie Figueiras Jan 1, 2017 0

Ah January! It is such a hopeful month- a whole year of wonderful experiences ahead. The start of a new year is for many of us a time of change, an opportunity for self improvement, a chance to rethink our habits- a new beginning, really.…
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Eco Lifestyle

8 Green Living New Year Resolutions

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 31, 2016 0

1. Recycle, Recycle, Recycle Absolutely no excuses. Talk to your building, train your helper and kids, and research what your municipality takes. Look for other options for those items your city doesn't take, such as Call2Recycle's battery…
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Vegan

The Plant-Based Pinoy: Manila Vegetarian & Vegan Eating Guide

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 12, 2016 0

Being healthy and traveling doesn't always go hand-in-hand, let alone being a vegan traveler. Us plant-based folk do often struggle when trying to find nutritious, delicious food abroad. During a recent stint in Manila, I was happily…
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Breakfast

Eating Behavior Specialist Tatiana Kuvardina Shares 8 Ways To Improve Your Relationship With Food

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 8, 2016 0

The topic of our relationship with food has been getting more and more attention recently. Our relationship with food is one of the most important relationships in our lives. Everything and everyone comes and goes, while food accompanies…
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Xmas

Green Queen Giving: 10 Ways To Have A Kinder & Greener Holiday Season

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 7, 2016 0

The holidays are upon us and it's undoubtedly a joyful time of the year. It can also be a very un-eco, selfish time, where shopping and consuming overtake the spirit of giving that is at the heart of Christmas. We all need a reminder on…
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Beauty

Perfect Presents: The Green Queen 2016 Xmas Gift Guide

Sonalie Figueiras Dec 5, 2016 0

This Christmas, spoil your nearest and dearest with the perfect present thanks to Green Queen's Xmas Gift Guide, a collection of the city's best ethical, organic and artisan brands and products. Crafted 852 Coconut Crazy Gift Box…
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Fitness & Working Out

I Did Flex Studio’s 10 Hour Pilates Challenge And It Changed My Life

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 25, 2016 0

I've never done proper Pilates before. I've tried the odd stretching class where they get you to do some Pilates moves but I've never used the machines. So when Flex Studio invites me to partake in a 10-hour Pilates Challenge, I'm…
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Breakfast

Hong Kong’s 10 Fastest-Growing Healthy Food Chains

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 23, 2016 0

People are always telling us wistfully that Hong Kong is so behind cities like London, Sydney or New York when it comes to healthy eating. A couple of years ago, we would have nodded our heads in agreement but today, there really is…
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Dinner

Delicious Veggie Dinners: My Little Hong Kong Kitchen’s Roasted & Spiced Cauliflower Tacos

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 22, 2016 0

Cauliflower is truly having a moment on the global food stage and there are no shortage of ways to cook it. Though many recipes use cauliflower as a substitute (for rice or for pizza dough for example), this one makes the cauliflower the…
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Beauty

The Complete Guide To Vintage & Second Hand Fashion Shopping

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 17, 2016 0

Let's face it, being a fashionista and being kind to the planet are past-times that are frequently at odds. What should a clothes-obsessed lady to do? One easy answer is to purchase more pre-loved items. It used to be that vintage clothes…
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Health

How To Choose The Right Naturopath: Definitions, Education, Training & Licensing

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 16, 2016 0

Along with our current global obsession for all things #wellness, there is also a growing change in how regular people are dealing with their health issues. Where twenty years ago a visit to your local GP or family doctor was the norm,…
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Eating Out

INTERVIEW: Everything You Need To Know About Adele Wong’s New Book ‘Hong Kong Food & Culture’

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 15, 2016 0

We spend all our time learning about ancient foods, customs and recipes in the hopes of gaining some healthful wisdom. But many of us forget to consider the rich heritage of Hong Kong and Cantonese food. Adele Wong, the prolific…
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Recipes

Vegan Bibimbap: Our #PlantBased Twist On This Korean Comfort Food Classic

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 11, 2016 0

Our first bowl of bibimbap was over 15 years ago during college in Philadelphia. Us college gals were looking for an alternative to the deep fried, sugary junk the university cafeteria specialized in. We had this idea that Asian food was…
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Beauty

#HairAffair: An Afternoon With Emmanuel F, A True Hong Kong Eco Pioneer

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 11, 2016 0

By Tracy Turo, Green Queen Co-Founder & Co-Publisher A couple of weeks ago, I had the distinct pleasure of spending an afternoon with Hong Kong's eco hair pioneer, the one and only Emmanuel Faipoux, founder and veteran hair…
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Eco Lifestyle

Why New Mum & Health Enthusiast Emma Kwan Decided To Start An Online Wellness Shop

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 10, 2016 0

We have a little crush on Emma Kwan and her awesome new online shop 360 Health & Fitness. The site has one of the best collections of wellness brands we have seen in recent months, many of which are new to Hong Kong (she brought us…
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Breakfast

WTF Is Vegetable Yogurt? And Other New Health Food Trends You Should Know About

Sonalie Figueiras Nov 3, 2016 0

No doubt, there are some questionable health & wellness trends out there. But it's our job to keep you informed on what's going on, no matter how crazy or wacky. You don't want to be the last person at yoga class to know about…
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