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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.

Vegan

Best Of Healthy Hong Kong: Our Favourite Salads & Veggie Bowls

Sonalie Figueiras Aug 23, 2016 0

The recent bounty of healthy lunch choices in the +852 means the city is awash with healthy veggie bowls and scrumptious salads. With so many new entrants on the wellness scene, we wanted to round up some of our favs below. Curried Mixed…
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Vegan

5 Facebook Pages You Need To LIKE: The Best Plant-Based Video Recipes

Sonalie Figueiras Aug 23, 2016 0

If you frequent Facebook, then you've probably seen one of the many recipe videos that auto-play on your feed. There is something so engaging about these one minute videos. They are little packages of goodness: visually entrancing,…
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Fitness & Working Out

From Hip Hop To Swing, A Roundup OF Hong Kong’s Best Dance Studios

Sonalie Figueiras Aug 14, 2016 0

Tired of dancing like no one is watching? Looking to to add some polish to your (dub)step? In all seriousness though, dancing is an incredible way to stay fit. Not only are you learning a new skill, but dancing is really fun (hello…
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Vegan

Chef Anthony’s Recipes – Jackfruit Carnitas AKA Vegan Pulled Pork

Sonalie Figueiras Aug 9, 2016 0

Editor's Note: Move over tofu. Step aside tempeh. There's a new vegan meat replacement in town and it's pretty awesome. Jackfruit, a large, spiky, durian-like fruit that is popular all over South-East Asia for its sweet, juicy…
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HK Dining Guides: Eating Healthy In The 852

Green Queen Eating Guides: Hong Kong’s Best Veggie Burgers

Sonalie Figueiras Aug 6, 2016 0

Ok so burgers don't always qualify as super healthy but...who doesn't love a good burger? Life's too short not to enjoy what many feel is the perfect sandwich once in a while. There are no shortage of places to go if you love your carne,…
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Eco Lifestyle

Hong Kong Based RUMI X Founder Melissa Chu Talks About Her Vision For Eco Athleisure

Sonalie Figueiras Aug 4, 2016 0

RUMI X is a local activewear brand with a seriously eco ethos. It's hard to miss their fun, colorful prints on chic gym-goers around town and it's even harder to believe that the brand's clothing is made from upcycled waste! We talk to…
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Recipes

My Little Hong Kong Kitchen Comfort Food: Palak Paneer AKA Spinach Curry

Sonalie Figueiras Aug 2, 2016 0

Palak paneer is Indian comfort food at its best: a creamy, spinach curry with even creamier pieces of paneer cheese. I couldn't get hold of paneer so I substituted in halloumi, which worked a treat. This is an easy, healthy and…
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Health

World’s Largest Multi-Sports Festival Arnold Classic Launches Inaugural Asia Event In Hong Kong This August

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 30, 2016 0

What started out as a bodybuilding competition co-founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the US over 40 years ago (Arnie launched it in Worthington, Ohio in 1989) has morphed into the world's largest fitness and sports event. Incredibly,…
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Vegan

The World’s Best Vegan Apps & Online Resources

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 28, 2016 0

There's no doubt that making the switch to a totally plant-based lifestyle can be incredibly rewarding. It can also present some significant challenges. Basic living becomes more complicated: What restaurants to eat at? Which hotels to stay…
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Hong Kong

Thought Leader: Supafood’s Steven Wu Wants To Change The Way Hong Kongers Eat

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 24, 2016 0

With Supafood, his sustainably-sourced, budget-friendly fast casual eatery, Steven Wu is quietly ushering in a healthy eating revolution in Hong Kong. We talk to the inspiring founder and F&B stalwart about the economics of …
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Drink

Chef Anthony’s Recipes – Tropical Summer Market Sangria With Ginger Kaffir Syrup

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 24, 2016 0

As I was walking through the wet market, I was excited to see that the summer fruits had finally come into season. I was inspired to create a fresh summer recipe to celebrate their gorgeous tropical flavors and go beyond the ubiquitous…
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Best 5-Star Hotel Staycations: World-Class Luxury Wellness

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 23, 2016 0

With the explosion of the wellness scene in Asia, the detox getaway has become de rigueur. More and more hotels and spas now offer tailored packages that include some combination of healthy cuisine, natural beauty treatments and yoga…
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Craft Beer

Hong Kong Healthy Eating Scene Update – Summer 2016

Sonalie Figueiras Jul 4, 2016 0

When it comes to all things healthy food, the city's eating scene is evolving at such lightning speed that we thought it was time to start a regular update on openings, launches and general happenings. Welcome to our first Hong Kong…
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Wellness

iHerb Shopping Guide Series: Loula Natural’s Top 8 Tips for iHerb Beginners

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 30, 2016 0

If you are unfamiliar with iHerb.com (where have you been?), it is a vast online shopping website that sells a wide range of health & wellness products including supplements, cosmetics, bath & beauty products, groceries,…
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Recipes

My Little Hong Kong Kitchen’s Leek, Asparagus & Feta Gluten-Free Quiche Recipe

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 28, 2016 0

Another classic from the wonderfully creative home chef behind My Little Hong Kong Kitchen, this Leek, Asparagus & Feta Gluten-Free Quiche recipe is perfect for this hot weather and ideal for your lunchbox. Whilst it may seem like…
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HK Food Shopping Guides

Hong Kong’s Best Online Healthy Grocery Stores

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 27, 2016 0

Time truly is our most valuable commodity: it's the one thing you simply can not buy more of. Which is why here at Green Queen, we really appreciate companies that make life just that little bit easier. Below we round up the best…
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Interviews

Wellpreneur Dawn Soo & Her HealthTech Startup CXA Are Redefining Corporate Healthcare In Asia

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 23, 2016 0

ConneXionsAsia (CXA) is a new kind of insurance broker. Beyond providing their corporate clients with the usual insurance coverage for employees, CXA has created a digital workplace insurance and wellness marketplace, which transforms an…
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Food & Nutrition

Turmeric Is 2016’s Superfood Of The Year: Here’s Why It’s So Powerful

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 21, 2016 0

If you’re a committed health enthusiast, then you’re probably already familiar with turmeric, and there’s a good chance that you already include it in your healthy lifestyle repertoire. Or perhaps you are just starting your wellness…
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Alt Protein

Meat Without Cows? These Game-Changing Food Tech Startups Are Revolutionizing The Way We Eat

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 16, 2016 0

Three years ago, Bill Gates famously stated that by 2050, global demand for meat will increase significantly as the world’s population balloons to more than nine billion people. This is not tenable: the livestock industry is responsible…
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Consumer Trends & Insights

Everything You Need to Know About Aquafaba aka Miracle Bean Water

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 16, 2016 0

Any vegan cook worth their salt will have war stories when it comes to vegan baking: replacing eggs is no easy feat. Sure there's apple sauce and flax seeds, but let's face it, they are hardly ideal solutions. Turns out, there's a…
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Fitness & Working Out

How To Choose A Personal Trainer: 5 Foolproof Rules

Sonalie Figueiras Jun 15, 2016 0

Finding a personal trainer in Hong Kong feels like choosing your future life partner through Tinder: the options are limitless, the pics are photoshopped and there's a lot of style but not much substance. With the exponential growth of…
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