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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.

HK Dining Guides: Eating Healthy In The 852

The Ultimate Hong Kong Healthy Lunch List: Central, Soho & Sheung Wan

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 24, 2016 0

Believe it or not, there are over 100 healthy eating spots on Hong Kong Island alone, and the number continues to grow thanks to the city's newfound wellness addiction. The most popular search on Green Queen is where to get a healthy lunch,…
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Fitness & Working Out

Hong Kong’s Best CrossFit Gyms

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 22, 2016 0

If you haven't heard of CrossFit yet, then you might actually be living under a rock. Like green juices, mindfulness and sexy sneakers, CrossFit has entered our cultural lexicon and there's now a global community of fanatically happy…
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Food & Nutrition

Nutrismart Is A 30-Minute DIY At Home Food Sensitivity Test

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 20, 2016 0

Nutrismart is a pretty revolutionary product. The German engineered Nutrismart Food Acceptance Rapid Test kit allows you to to test your tolerance to 40 foods AT HOME and get your results in 30 MINUTES. No doctor's office, no waiting…
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Hong Kong

Why Green Queen Created #StockYourStore: The First Health & Wellness B2B Trade Fair For HK SMEs

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 16, 2016 0

Green Queen recently held our inaugural #StockYourStore B2B trade fair for the Hong Kong health & wellness industry, showcasing 35 healthy brand and product exhibitors and drawing a panoply of trade visitors. Since, we have gotten a…
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Interviews

INTERVIEW: Vegan Chef Extraordinaire Matthew Kenney

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 15, 2016 0

Meeting raw vegan super chef Matthew Kenney was definitely high on Green Queen's bucket list, so we are more than a little thrilled to be sharing our exclusive interview with this plant-based legend. Matthew has a long and lauded career…
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Monthly Roundups: Our Favourite Wellness Products

April’s Wellness Picks: Our Favourite Products Of The Month

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 13, 2016 0

The weather in Hong Kong has certainly been wet and gloomy, a real shame for all of us but we are especially sorry for those of you who got caught in the rain in the South Stand at the Sevens this past weekend... On a cheerier note, our…
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Dinner

Ask The Butcher: An Interview With Johnny Farrell, Hong Kong’s Very Own Meat Man

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 10, 2016 0

August 2016 Update: Johnny Farrel is now the head butcher at Blue - Butcher & Meat Specialist. In Hong Kong, where most of us are divorced from the origins of our food, Johnny Farrell is quietly ushering in a meat revolution at…
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Coffee

7 New MUST-TRY Indie Coffee Shops (Yes, They Have WIFI)

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 7, 2016 0

Who doesn't love a good coffee shop? When you find the right one, you may never want to leave. In fact, that was Starbucks' original business concept: not your home, not your office, a "third space, " where you can relax on your…
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Condiments

Health Foods Of The Future At The World’s Largest Natural Products Expo

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 3, 2016 0

Thanks to our other jobs as co-founders of Ekowarehouse, a global B2B trade platform for certified organic and ecolabel products, we get to attend awesome natural and organic product trade shows all over the world. Since we are total…
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Food & Nutrition

I Got A DNAFit Test And Here’s What I Learned About My Health

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 31, 2016 0

You know those people who tell you their genes are the reason they are overweight/out of shape/love to gorge on carbs? You can now call bullshit on those people thanks to the lovely folks at Absolute DNA, who have brought DNAFit genotype…
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Fitness & Working Out

A Roundup Of Hong Kong’s Best Boxing & Fighting Gyms

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 30, 2016 0

When life in our crazy city is getting just a tad too stressful, there's no better way to ease the stress than to schedule in a good punching session. Not to mention that boxing/fighting of any kind is a world class workout, keeping you…
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HK Food Shopping Guides

Evergreens Republic: Pioneering Hong Kong’s Organic Aquaponics Revolution

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 25, 2016 0

After a pleasant drive into the New Territories, amidst interspersed farm fields and abandoned lots, we arrived upon an unassuming green house in Lau Fau Shan that is the cosy home of organic farming pioneer Evergreens Republic,…
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Recipes

Gluten-Free Bread Three Ways: Recipes From A Healthpreneur & Chef

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 24, 2016 0

Ifat Kafry Hindes is a Hong Kong-based health entrepreneur. She founded Choice Healthy Foods, Hong Kong's first gluten-free cafe and bakery after years of battling various health problems. A devoted wife and mother of three children,…
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HK Dining Guides: Eating Healthy In The 852

Green Queen HK Dining Guide: 7 New Healthy Restaurants To Try ASAP

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 17, 2016 0

We are thrilled to share some exciting dining news: in the past few weeks, a whole slew of new healthy eating options have opened their doors across the city. Below are seven of the latest restaurants and cafes that are serving consciously…
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Food & Nutrition

You Probably Eat Only 3 GM Crops On A Regular Basis & More GM Fun Facts

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 16, 2016 0

We hear a lot about genetically modified (GM) crops these days. The GM debate is fraught with controversy. However, while opinions run strong, this is an area where facts can be overrun by fiction. In order to set the record straight…
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Health

5 Reasons Spirulina Is A Health Game Changer

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 16, 2016 0

Spirulina is a very ancient microscopic single cell blue green algae that grows in fresh water all over the world, though it is mostly harvested for consumer usage in Australia, India, China, Africa and North America. Spirulina is…
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Fitness & Working Out

Hong Kong’s Coolest Fitness Workouts : 4 New Ways To Get Your Sweat On – Part 2

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 8, 2016 0

Fitness is the new clubbing. Or so it seems. In 2016, it's not about where you were last night, but rather what workout you conquered on Saturday morning. There are so many awesome fitness trends to try out. We covered some pretty…
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Monthly Roundups: Our Favourite Wellness Products

March’s Wellness Picks: Our Favourite Products Of The Month

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 8, 2016 0

It seems that Spring may finally have arrived: hello blue skies and goodbye wooly jumpers and puffer coats! The cold can make one feel like hibernating under the duvet and doing little less. With warmer weather, comes the motivation to…
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Fitness & Working Out

#Athleisure: The Complete Guide To Fitness & Yoga Apparel In Hong Kong

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 7, 2016 0

Remember when groups of Lululemon-clad ladies was something you only saw at yoga class? These days, we all live in active wear: at home, on the plane, at the school drop off... And frankly, why not? It's so comfortable. And…
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HK Dining Guides: Eating Healthy In The 852

Healthy Dining: Hong Kong’s Best Salad Bars

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 3, 2016 0

Salads might just be the most perfect lunch. Simple, satisfying, fresh and packed with nutrients to keep you going and focused through the work day. Which is why we love salad bars. There's something so satisfying of choosing what you are…
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Beauty

Le Mont Botanique: A Powerful, Fresh & Natural Performance Skincare Brand

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 3, 2016 0

We have just discovered Le Mont Botanique's potent plant-extract products and our skin has never looked better. Switzerland-based Le Mont Botanique is a pioneer in the fresh and active skincare space. From the ingredients they source, to…
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