Food & Nutrition

Vegan food is always a great alternative to the unsustainable food system, but know what’s even better? Vegan food that excites and surprises the tastebuds. Latin America's collection of vibrant countries turn out a plethora of…
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The following five Chinese vegan innovators will have you reaching for the bok choy before you can say compliments to the chef. As a source of inspiration, Instagram is hard to beat. Especially when it comes to cooking. Swipe through…
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No one can deny that consuming less meat, especially the intensive farming kind, is a positive habit. If we were to skip eating meat just one day a week, not only is it healthier for you, it'll help out the planet a whole lot. …
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From improvements to yield, cost savings, and increasing climate resilience, there is much to change about the way we make food, especially given how much impact climate change will have on global supply chains, particularly in Southeast…
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African cuisine is full of super grains, surprising grasses, and protein-rich ingredients that will elevate your palate. Not only are these foods healthy, but buying them can also support developing economies — and sourcing them is as…
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IKEA has made notable commitments to increasing its vegan food ranges. It is upping the plant-based stakes in its restaurants, at its takeaway counters, and in the food halls. But which items are worth trying? Pledging to make its…
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The search for animal fat alternatives is taking off. Below, we highlight five food tech startups focusing on the business of fat. Demand for flavourful cultivated meats, realistic plant-based options, and palm oil-free products is…
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National decarbonization plans require a focus on food-related greenhouse gas emissions and these five countries have put plant-forward diets front and center of domestic climate policy. It took 26 COPs (the international climate…
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Last month, a groundbreaking summit dedicated to the sustainability of school meals took place in Hong Kong, led by school students and The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS). The event, which coincided with Earth Day, was…
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Chef José Andrés has joined forces with the George Washington University (GW) to establish the Global Food Institute to help fix the food system. José Andrés, known for his commitment to addressing hunger, poverty, and public health…
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In our Green Queen Food Footprint Series, we tackle some of the complexities surrounding food and examine which choices are really the most planet-friendly. Here, we compare dairy milk vs. almond milk, and how it fares against other types…
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Haven't heard of tempeh yet? This vegan protein is full of benefits for you and the planet. Here's what to know. When you think of vegan protein, a few culprits usually come to mind: beans, maybe tofu (technically a bean). Or maybe you…
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Did you know that meatless dishes have always been around in Ethiopian food? But that's not the only reason we're obsessed!
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Tofu, also known as beancurd, is a well-loved food across Asia and the world. It is one that almost every Asian family, be they omnivores or plant-based, keeps stocked in their pantry. Tofu has been making headlines recently in…
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Eggs are off the menu right now as avian flu continues to spread. Vegan egg substitutes are widely available multitaskers though. Like other intensive industrial farming practices, producing eggs generates greenhouse gas emissions and…
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Planet for All, a Hong Kong-based non-profit animal protection organization, has announced the first public education campaign in the region to promote plant-based milk. Planet for All is partnering with 30 regional restaurants and…
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Hot dry noodles are the Asian dish you need to try. As a Hong Kong-based journalist hailing from Wuhan reminded us in a heartfelt open letter, it’s time to take stock and reflect on some of the traditions her hometown is known for,…
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Whether it’s fried, roasted, boiled, or barbecued, in many countries around the world, chicken is a big deal. It’s the most-loved meat in the US, where, on average, Americans eat more than 200 pounds of it every year. In European Union…
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Growing up in a Cantonese home, dishes were always shared at mealtimes. When I went vegan, my mum turned our family favourites plant-based so I would never have to miss out. And honestly, even the omnivores at home say they taste better…
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They don't exactly work on the grill, but anything else meat can do — vegan meat included — beans can do healthier, cheaper, and oftentimes, tastier, as these five brands prove. Beans have long been a staple in diets worldwide, offering…
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The World Wildlife Federation (WWF)'s Global Head of Communications, Food Practice, Peter McFeely, talks to Green Queen's Sonalie Figueiras about the organization's new Planet-Based Diets Calculator tool, why local change is crucial for…
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