Green Queen Travels: The Best Healthy Restaurants In London
London Town is gaining fast traction in the healthy eating scene. From innovative British flavors and wholesome Middle Eastern meals to Cali-fresh fare, Big Ben's stomping grounds has exploded with fantastic raw offerings, salad bars…
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The Best & Most Unique Plant-Based Private Dining Experiences In Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, private dining experiences, and the private kitchens that host them, have long held a notoriously clandestine feel; more than on the down-low, these 'speakeasy' style affairs are seriously covert. This much you know. But what…
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Why A DNAFit Test Is THE Best Way To Choose Your Workout & Diet
There are countless workouts out there: from powerlifting to running to yoga to Crossfit, your body can be challenged in a wide variety of ways. But what actually works? And what's the best fit (!) for your particular physique and body?…
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Green Queen Tests Out Natural & Toxin-Free Oztan Spray Tan At The Skin Gym
I have a confession: I am terrified of spray tans. It stems from back in my college days when I used to sit next to a fellow student called Abby (names have been changed) during Anthro 101, who despite her friendly demeanor, would come to…
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SpiceBox Organics Debuts New Organic Cafe Menu To Delicious Fanfare
SpiceBox Organics has quietly rolled out a new signature spring café menu that has us shouting from the rooftops with glee. Filled with fresh, nutritious recipes, there is something on the menu for all types of hungry healthsters alike:…
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Bones & Blades: A Sustainably-Minded Butcher Shop For Conscious Meat Eaters
Considering what we know about the squalid conditions of mass meat production and industrial factory farming of animals, it comes as no surprise that sourcing quality, sustainably-reared meats is incredibly important. But where do you go as…
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Confessions Of A Pole Dancer: How Pole Changed My Life & My Self-Esteem
When I first started out with pole and people used to ask me about my workout, I would hesitate before saying that I was a pole dancer. The stigma attached to the word "pole" evokes certain preconceived notions, which often leads to crude…
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Plant-Based Dining At MURASAKI: Japanese-French Vegan Omakase
The new spring vegan omakase from Dining at MURASAKI is an experience in gastronomic luxury. Set against an ascending skyscraper with exclusive views of Victoria Harbour, the Japanese-French hybrid features lavish private rooms and 10,000…
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Bike-Sharing Arrives In Hong Kong Thanks To New Startup Gobee.bike
Hong Kong can now be added to the growing list of metropolitan cities that offers its citizens a chance to reclaim its streets from the car-centric mindset that has reigned this city until now. Thanks to environmentally friendly start-up…
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Life Without Meat Diary – Part 3: Being Veggie Is Really Hard
Online butcher Emma Pike gave up meat and dairy cold turkey (!) after a friend challenged her. Below is the third installment in her hilarious, honest and heart-warming diary (read Part 1 here and Part 2 here).
Day 15: Taking Stock Of…
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Vegan-Friendly Coffee Shops: Where To Get A Non-Dairy (And Non-Soy!) Latte in Hong Kong
Our global coffee addiction is nowhere near abating with the artisanal coffee movement growing strong but milk continues to be an issue. Lots of us can't take dairy, and for years soy milk stepped in to save the day. In fact, soy has become…
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HK Mom Lisa Odell Is On A Mission To Make Our City Plastic-Free & Here’s Why
It was a little less than a year ago that Hong Konger Lisa Odell became acutely aware of the sheer volume of plastic waste mounting in her own household. More specifically, she suddenly realized she was throwing the rubbish out daily.…
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The Beyond Burger Launches In HK: A Closer Look At The Vegan Patty That Wants To Change The World
Stepping into the Kind Kitchen at Green Common's Central location, the aroma of hamburgers wafts through the air. The chargrilled scent of juicy ground beef is so enticing, I find myself longing for a Protein Style burger with Animal…
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April 2017 Green Queen Scoop: Your Global Health News Roundup
In April's Scoop: Are vegans savings the world? The horrific side of salmon farming. What is rainforest-free fashion? And the world's first avocado bar has finally arrived...
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HK Yoga Teacher Series: Katharina Bleinis, Founder Of JAHMU Restorative Turmeric Tonics
How did yoga enter your life?
You could say that I'm the new yogi on the block when it comes to teaching in Hong Kong. After practicing yoga for over a decade in Vancouver where I grew up, I finally decided to complete my teacher…
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Children Of The Stars: Clean-Label Skincare For Mums & Bubs With Ingredients You Can Pronounce
When Olive Wong Chui noticed the abrasive redness on her niece's chubby baby cheeks, she got down to work. As the founder of an all natural beauty brand, the UCLA alum knew a thing or two about maintaining healthy skin; her mother was a …
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HK Yoga Teacher Series: April Tsai Of The Water Lily Yoga Project
How did yoga enter your life?
My mother's recent death was my last push to truly embrace yoga as a profession: I completed my 200YRT Holistic Yoga Therapist training. This helped me to create a space for self-healing, which cured my…
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TREE: Eco Chic Furniture Made With A Serious Passion For Sustainability
In a perfect world, I live in a home filled with TREE.
Stepping off the elevators on the 28th floor of Horizon Plaza, the strong, earthy aroma of wood captures my senses: it's intoxicatingly fresh and wholesomely restorative. As my eyes…
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My Little Hong Kong Kitchen’s Veggie & Gluten-Free Oat Pancakes
No one wants to bother with complicated on a lazy Sunday morning. But nothing says Sunday like a breakfast of pancakes. Pancakes tend to be seen as decadent but they can be a nutritional powerhouse. This recipe is super easy (we're talking…
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Hong Kong’s Best Regular Fitness & Wellness Events – A Complete Guide
As spring has sprung, the rise in temperature (and humidity) has us wanting to shed out of our winter garbs and be out OM-ing in the sunshine, trail running with friends, and dancing while the days are long. In tune with health and fitness…
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Life Without Meat Diary – Week 2: My Fridge Has Never Been So Full Of Vegetables
Online butcher Emma Pike gave up meat and dairy cold turkey (!) after a friend challenged her. Below is the second installment in her hilarious, honest and heart-warming diary (read Part 1 here).
Day 8: Coke Zero Is But A Dream
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