Organic Baby Wear Guide: Hong Kong’s Cutest Clothing Companies
With the advent of knowledge surrounding the importance of buying organic (from organic nutrition, to organic beauty, and organic cotton - remember when we told you that conventional cotton is one of the world's dirtiest crops?!), it comes…
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HK Healthy Dining News: Overnight Oats On Demand, Gluten-Free Pasta, Dairy-Free Cupcakes, New Salad Boxes And More…
Here today, gone tomorrow. Wait. Or did they just move down the block?! New restaurant openings, relaunches, and relocations is the norm in Hong Kong. Some of your favorite healthy eats have expanded their locations, a couple have moved to…
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From Acrobatics To A 24-Hour Gym, Here Are Hong Kong’s Hottest Fitness Openings
Are you feeling uninspired by your current workout? How do you switch up the monotony of a conventional workout? Sometimes, thinking outside the box is the best way to get motivated and lucky for us, Hong Kong is home to a flock of new…
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Food Savior Is A New Online Platform Tackling Food Waste In Hong Kong With Smart Business
As one of the world's most famed culinary capitals, Hong Kong is home to thousands of restaurants. Between our 87 Michelin-starred restaurants, exquisite upscale dining, traditional Chinese eateries, trendy pop-up cafes, and glorious…
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Life Without Meat Diary – Week 1: The Reluctant Vegan
Online butcher Emma Pike gave up meat and dairy cold turkey (!) after a friend challenged her. Below is her hilarious, honest and heart-warming diary.
Ever thought about how vegetarians and vegans live without meat? I hadn't really…
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Athleisure, Activewear, Yoga-Wear Shop Roundup: Where To Get Your Fitness Threads In Hong Kong
The Athleisure look that graced the runway in anticipation for spring/summer came in bold and hot. From DKNY's sexy sport-tech hoodies to Versace's color block tracksuits, the athletic + leisure standard have become staples in our wardrobe.…
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The New Starbucks? Joe & The Juice Brings Healthy, Vegan Eats To The World AND HK Airport
Recently I was at Chek Lap Kok going through security when my husband started to lament about the lack of healthy eats available at the Hong Kong International Airport. I gave him a solemn nod, but once we collected our…
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Self-Care Is Not Optional: Why You Need To Take Time Out For Yourself
Growing up, my mother was (and still very much is) my queen. I idolized her (and still do). She was beautiful, vivacious and had this "hustle hard" mentality that I adopted early on in life. She hardly went on holidays and was defined by…
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H-Kore: The Hard Core Workout Michelle Obama AND Kim Kardashian Love
Nestled in Central on the mad dash of Des Voeux Road, the seemingly innocuous Wincome Centre beckons and a coveted workout craze shared by the likes of American celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston and former (but forever in…
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Picada Brings Latin (And Gluten-Free) Flair To Soho’s Restaurant Scene
Down Elgin Street's lively lunchtime rush, there's an electrifying Latin soundtrack currently pulsating Shakira towards Peel Street. As if luring ravenous bystanders inside their abode to the upbeat rhythm of salsa and merengue, it is…
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The Best Organic Massages & Spas in Hong Kong
Life in Hong Kong can wreak havoc on your body from the continuous pavement pounding to the long hours at of typing with hunched shoulders, or to the many extreme gym session we endure. What better way to work out those nasty knots and free…
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What Is A Digital Detox And Why Do You Need One? The Rise Of Social Media & FOMO
Last year, a captivating animated music video made by artist/illustrator Steve Cutts and Moby & the Void Pacific Choir went viral about society's increasing dependence on technology. A monochrome Max Fleishman-inspired animation, the…
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HK Yoga Teacher Series: Kelsea Bangora
How did yoga enter your life?
I started teaching yoga as a Bikram teacher in NYC in 2010. Before this, I had been practicing yoga for more than a decade in New York and was invited to attend an advanced yoga class for teachers. In this…
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The Entertainer x Green Queen Wellness Week 241: Save $$ AND Reset With Your Bestie
Hong Kong's wellness scene is definitely exploding, no doubt about that! But gyms and yoga sessions and eco hair highlights and athleisure shopping and visits to your favorite vegan place during lunch hour sure add up by the end of the…
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Green Queen Guide To Hong Kong Meditation Centers
Life in Hong Kong means being in a constant state of stimulation. Neon lights are flashing for your attention. Collective noise from cabs, mobile phones, and street vendors are forcing your senses to stay alert. Throngs of people crowd the…
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Weird & Wonderful Yoga Trends From Goat Yoga To Beer Yoga
From hatha to ashtanga, bikram to lyengar, there are a range of traditional yoga formats practiced all over. But as with all things wellness, people are pushing the yoga experience to its limits and creating new and original ways to twist…
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Veggie Pret Launches In Hong Kong: Here’s The Full Menu Lowdown
Vegetarians, vegans, meat-eaters...listen up and rejoice! Everyone's favorite British fast-casual chain, Pret A Manger, has launched a new, delicious meat-free campaign with a wide new range of salads, sandwiches, hot foods, and sweet…
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Green Queen Review: Avigo Mobile App Brings Personal Trainers To Your Home
These days it seems fitness is no longer an optional pursuit, with the whole world donning their athleisure best and spending more and more time at the gym. Fitness studios are opening and different types of workouts are launching almost…
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HK Yoga Teacher Series: Karen Holt
How did yoga enter your life?
I was suffering from injuries that I had sustained from years of dancing and yoga gave me relief from chronic pain as well as a stiffening body. After years exploring my own personal practice I realized I…
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Tree Therapy: Why Nature Has Such A Profound Impact On Your Health
There is no denying the biological benevolence of trees. As the largest plants on the planets, trees create an entire ecosystem in and of themselves, providing a habitat for animals. They absorb carbon monoxide from the air and release…
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Glass It Up At Jar Jar Beam – New Juice & Salad Concept Opens In Sheung Wan
January 2018 Update: Jar Jar Beam has closed down.
Jar Jar Beam, the newest plant-based cafe to hit the +852's healthy eating scene, is shining its healthful light in lively Sheung Wan. No relation to the bumbling Gungan from Naboo (!),…
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