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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.

Food & Nutrition

Plant-Based Baking Substitutions OR How To Make Any Cake Recipe Vegan (Or Egg-Free or Dairy-Free)

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 27, 2015 0

Love baking but prefer to stick to a plant-based diet? Can't bear to give up your favourite childhood cake recipe? Not to worry! There are plenty of tricks and tips that can guarantee that your final results satisfy even the most demanding…
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Interviews

INTERVIEW: International Juicing Celebrity Joe Cross of Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead 2

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 24, 2015 0

We were pretty excited to meet one of our wellness idols at Punch Detox's 5th birthday party, the man behind the documentary that shook up the health world, Fat, Sick And Nearly Dead, and all-around international juicing celeb Joe…
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Eco Lifestyle

Eco Friendly Kids Crafts – Three Easy & Cheap Ideas For DIY Fun

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 23, 2015 0

We can all agree that screen-free time is healthy and an important part of any child's development. But when the weather's gloomy and we are stuck at home, going outside to play is not an option. Enter arts and crafts. Some of our fondest…
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Dinner

Our Guide To Healthy & Specialty Diet Caterers From Raw Canapes To Plant Based Lunch Boxes To Large Scale Gluten Free Events

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 20, 2015 0

Hong Kong is truly evolving. A couple of years ago, putting together a list of caterers dedicated to cleansing, healthy and specialty-diet friendly menus would have been nothing short of impossible. Today we are spoiled with options.…
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Dinner

Green Queen Review: Vegetarian Verve At Vasco – A Gourmet’s Answer To A Meat Free Lifestyle

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 16, 2015 0

With dishes that could each warrant their own food tableau so beautiful are they, adorned with accoutrements like gold leaf, sliced truffle and edible flowers, the Vasco vegetarian menu is an exercise in gastronomic posturing and far…
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Vegan

Nut, Seed & Fruit Butters 101 – Your Primer To The Alternative World Of Healthy Spreads From Almond To Apple To Coconut

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 15, 2015 0

A somewhat confusing misnomer, the word butter is often the default term for what is actually a spread or a paste. Since allergies and dietary restrictions mean most people don't have dairy butter on toast for breakfast anymore, we decided…
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Eating Out

Green Queen Does Sai Ying Pun – Our Guide To The Hippest ‘Hood In Town

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 13, 2015 0

With the recent opening of the Sai Ying Pun MTR station, it seems that everyone is now exploring this new hot neighborhood. Sai Ying Pun really does have it all, from traditional Hong Kong dried seafood vendors next to brand new modern…
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Recipes

Green Queen Recipes: Ruby Hued Crunchy Spring Salad – Crisp & Tart

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 10, 2015 0

Beetroot looks and tastes delicious in a salad with its rich purple hue, earthy flavour, touch of sweetness and lovely crunch. Beetroot can be eaten raw, boiled, roasted or pickled and you can add just about anything to accompany…
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Fitness & Working Out

10 Reasons Why You Should Be Exercising Every Day

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 9, 2015 0

It Keeps Your Heart Healthy - No matter what kind of workout you prefer, doing something is bound to get your heart rate up and strengthen your cardiovascular health. The heart is a muscle and you need to use it. Regular exercise helps…
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Vegan

The Ultimate Guide To Healthy Cakes & Cupcakes For Delivery – Organic, Vegan, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free…

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 8, 2015 0

Editor's Update: Most of the below businesses have changed or closed- please visit our updated article: 852 Gluten-Free Baked Goods Guide - Cakes, Cupcakes, Breads & More Remember the days when the only baked treats available were full…
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Breakfast

Superfood Breakfast: Decadent Cacao Chia Pudding – Raw, Sugar Free & Vegan

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 7, 2015 0

We love chia seed puddings- raw, refined-sugar-free, decadent and filled with superfood goodness, they are such a treat! They also happen to be one of the easiest breakfast, dessert and snack recipe around. You can totally…
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Wellness

How To Drink Tea Like You Know What You Are Doing: The Addict’s Guide to the Six Elements of Tea

Sonalie Figueiras Apr 1, 2015 0

There is no way to live a healthier life without some form of tea being a part of it. But how much do most of us really know about tea? Here to introduce us to the subtleties of the world of tea is Chris Tan, tea fanatic and founder of…
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Dinner

5 Must Try Private Kitchens Including Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free & Organic Options

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 30, 2015 0

Private kitchens offer the best of both worlds: the gourmet quality of restaurant food with the intimacy and personalization of a home cooked dinner. For those looking for a private kitchen with a healthy streak, as it were, check out…
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Recipes

Fermented Foods Series – Eat Your (Sauer)Kraut: How To Make It & How To Serve It

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 27, 2015 0

Having a few bites of a fermented food with a meal can help with digestion and overall health. Packed with good bacteria, the easiest fermented food to make is sauerkraut, it requires no fancy ingredients, tools or skills. Ferment…
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Kale

Sweet Honey & Chunky Nut Butter Kale Chips Recipe + How To Get Perfect Kale Chips Every Time

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 26, 2015 0

Kale belongs to the same group of dark leafy greens like broccoli, Savoy cabbage, collard greens, kohlrabi and gai lan (Chinese kale), known collectively as the cruciferous family. With a host of benefits- high in iron and fibre,…
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Food & Nutrition

Top 5 Reasons To Eat Local or Why The Locavore Movement Is Vital To Your Health

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 23, 2015 0

Eating locally has become somewhat of a trend these days and with all health trends, it's easy to forget that there are legitimately valid reasons to adopt them. Beyond all the media coverage, the locavore movement has its roots…
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Raw

Czech This Out: Top 3 Restaurants for Raw Vegan Foodies in Prague

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 20, 2015 0

It may not be the first city that comes to mind when thinking about raw food, but the movement is actually quite vibrant in Prague. Adaline Lau of Doufu Mafia travelled there for the first time and found a bevvy of delicious eateries.…
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Eco Lifestyle

Hong Kong Urban Home Gardening Guide By Chef Moises Mehl Part 2

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 19, 2015 0

We were thrilled by the response to last week's post- seems many of us are harboring secret planting intentions. Chef Moy continues the series with tips on watering, pest control and harvesting. Enjoy! Watering Woes Watering your…
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Charity

Green Queen Giving: The Nature Conservancy Hong Kong – Earth’s Activists

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 16, 2015 0

How was The Nature Conservancy started? The Nature Conservancy (TNC) was founded in 1951 the United States. TNC initially started working on land conservation and has since expanded to tackle other environmental issues around the world,…
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Gluten-Free

Green Queen Recipes: Gluten Free Tagliatelle With Wild Prawns & Chunky Baby Tomato Sauces

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 13, 2015 0

We love pasta, you love pasta, they love pasta- everybody loves pasta...That’s how excited we get when we have pasta here at Green Queen. We don’t have it often but when we do, we like to keep the recipe simple a la Italiano and the…
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Eco Lifestyle

Everything You Need To Know About Urban Home Gardening In Hong Kong By Chef Moises Mehl

Sonalie Figueiras Mar 12, 2015 0

Looking to start a home garden but not sure how to go about it? We know there are many budding gardeners amongst our Green Queen readers who have not yet flexed their green thumbs. Perhaps you are put off by Hong Kong's dirty air or…
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