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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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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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Eat Clean: 6 Sandwich Wrap Ideas That Aren’t Bread + Where To Buy Them
Sandwiches are such a primal, nostalgic food- most of us grew up eating them regularly in our school lunchbox. Every culture has its own version. In fact, they are probably the world's most ubiquitous food. Sandwiches and wraps are so…
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10 Nutritionist-Approved Breakfast Ideas To Start Your Day Right
Mornings are manic in this crazy town. Whether you over-snoozed or woke up to a work emergency, breakfast can be the last thing on your mind. Since eating a good breakfast is such an important start to having a healthy and nutritious day…
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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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My Battle With Brain Cancer: One Young Woman’s Incredible & Inspiring Story
Editor's Note: Hong Kong-born Gillian Bertram was diagnosed with brain cancer in late 2015 at the age of 31 years old whilst visiting her family who live here. Her real life in Paris was put on hold overnight, as she came to terms with…
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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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Hong Kong’s Best Detox & Cleanse Programs 2016
Do you need a restart health-wise? The holidays are a period of excess and poor habits. Come January, many of us need a boost when it comes to our bodies: our digestive systems need a break from heavy fatty & fried foods, our livers…
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Eatology: A Healthy Meal Plan For Gourmands – Gallic Gastronomy Meets Naked Nutrition
It's hard for many of us not to think of healthy food as boring. Paying grave attention to calories and macros during mealtime can indeed feel like unearned penance. On the other side of the spectrum, the great annals of gastronomy are…
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Lean By Design: A Fitness Inspired Meal Plan Obsessed With Keeping Customers Happy
2017 Update: Lean By Design Is No Longer In Operation
Six months ago Natalya and Xavier, co-founders of Lean By Design (also LeanXDesign)'s future co-founders, found themselves running around town to 4 different supermarkets, wet…
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Green Queen Recommends: The Best Honeys In Town For The Cold & Flu Season
Humans have a long history of consuming (and loving) honey. In fact, the earliest evidence of humans eating honey comes from a cave painting in Spain depicting individuals gathering honey dated from between 8, 000 and 15, 000 years ago.…
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Real Food Healthy Meal Plans: A Passion For Ingredients, A Commitment To Responsible Sourcing
A few years ago, Real Food founder Tessa Lowe found herself in a high-intensity corporate job, struggling with her weight and suffering from poor gut health, all the while finding it harder and harder to achieve her training goals…
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Fitness Talk: A Personal Trainer & Health-Preneur Shares Her Favourite HK Workouts
Hong Kong is packed with gyms and fitness studios, all of which claim to offer something different. It's hard to know which one is right for you. Sifting through all the options and listening to lots of different pieces of advice can be…
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Nutrition Kitchen’s Macro Balanced Meal Delivery Plan – Green Queen Reviews
It's no secret that us Green Queen gals are fans of cooking at home. Many studies show that people who cook at home are healthier: they eat less processed food, are more in control of what goes on their plate and consume fewer calories…
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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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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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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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15 Health & Happiness Habits To Live By (Because Happy = Healthy. Or Is It Healthy = Happy?)
One day a week, sleep in as long as you want. We are all ridiculously sleep deprived. Just give in to your bed...
Read more. It doesn't matter what you like to read (ok, celebrity gossip mags don't count)- on your fashion…
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