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Nutrismart Is A 30-Minute DIY At Home Food Sensitivity Test
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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Health Foods Of The Future At The World’s Largest Natural Products Expo
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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I Got A DNAFit Test And Here’s What I Learned About My Health
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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Evergreens Republic: Pioneering Hong Kong’s Organic Aquaponics Revolution
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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You Probably Eat Only 3 GM Crops On A Regular Basis & More GM Fun Facts
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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5 Reasons Spirulina Is A Health Game Changer
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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Healthy Dining: Hong Kong’s Best Salad Bars
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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5 Ancient Super Grains You Need In Your Life (And Your Diet)
Ancient grains, sometimes also called heritage grains, have been gaining in popularity as an alternative to the monolith that has become wheat thanks to the fact that they have not been over-manipulated after decades…
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8 Simple Ways To Reduce Anxiety Naturally
While there is no substitute for consulting with a mental health professional to address your condition, if you suffer from anxiety there are some natural options that can help improve your symptoms.
Get your heart rate up. Exercise has…
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2016 Detox Trends: What’s New In The World Of Cleansing
If January came and went, along with your healthy living resolutions, don't fret. We asked world renowned detox expert Jennifer Thompson to give us the 411 on what's new in the world of detoxing for 2016 and she shares four practical…
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Natvia Takes Sugar-Free Baking To The Next Level + 3 Fabulous Vegan Recipes
As you may have read in our inaugural Green Queen Scoop, the United States government has updated their dietary recommendations. The big news? For the first time ever, they have put an upper cap on the amount of added sugar that should…
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Four Sigma Foods’ Adaptogenic Mushrooms Will Change Your Life
You heard it here first, adaptogenic mushrooms are the next big thing in health and wellness. Why? Because adaptogens, like their name implies, naturally helps your body fight stress. Adaptogenic plants are able to thrive in nature under…
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Green Queen Predicts: Health & Wellness Trends 2016
It looks to be an exciting year for health & wellness, and Green Queen shares her predictions for what will be 2016's biggest trends.
1. Bowl Everything
Mark our words, this coming year the already-huge-on Instagram fad is…
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Nuts About Almond Milk: Should You Be Drinking It?
After soy, almond milk is probably the most common dairy-free alternative around. In fact in the United States, it is now surprisingly more common than soy. It is also by far the most common nut milk. There are others available, like…
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Paleo Diet Discussion: Exploring The Legume Question
Say Goodbye To Beans
One of the most controversial aspects about following a paleo diet is the requirement to give up legumes (aka beans, pulses, peas). That means no more baked beans, no more dahl (a lot of Indian food is out), no…
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5 Healthy Living Marketing Myths That Even The Most Well Informers Shoppers May Not Know
Think choosing organic keeps you safe? Paying more for greener products? Read on to find out how labels and green marketing terms are deceiving you and what you can do to prevent this.
Biodegradable Diapers
Regular disposable diapers…
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The 411 On Bulletproof Coffee: What You Need To Know – Pros AND Cons
Bulletproof coffee, also known as bullet coffee, MCT coffee and grassfed coffee, was conceived of by Silicon Valley veteran Dave Asprey, who was inspired to create the recipe after discovering tea blended with yak butter whilst…
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Health Advice From Blue Zones Author, National Geographic Explorer & Longevity Expert Dan Buettner
Internationally renowned National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner traveled the world researching the planet's "Blue Zones," regions boasting the highest concentration of centenarian residents, with people largely unconcerned with modern…
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The 5 Least Dangerous Sugars – Sweetener Options That Work In Moderation
Sure, too much sugar can rot your teeth, make you a little hyperactive and cause your waistline to expand. But is it fair to call it "the most dangerous drug" of our time? Yes, very much so, says public health official Paul Van der…
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It’s The Antioxidants, Stupid! Why Eating Organic Is Vital For Our Health
As the popularity of organic foods has grown, consumers are willing to pay extra for organic foods in part because of the perceived improved nutritional value of organic foods over conventional foods- but is this is actually the case?…
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Green Queen Health: The Most Worrying Issues in Food Safety Today – What Can You Trust?
Part of our job is to stay up to date on everything to do with health, diet, nutrition, the food industry- anything to do with wellness basically. The media loves itself a nutrition controversy and lately, it seems a a new…
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