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Our first bowl of bibimbap was over 15 years ago during college in Philadelphia. Us college gals were looking for an alternative to the deep fried, sugary junk the university cafeteria specialized in. We had this idea that Asian food was…
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By Tracy Turo, Green Queen Co-Founder & Co-Publisher A couple of weeks ago, I had the distinct pleasure of spending an afternoon with Hong Kong's eco hair pioneer, the one and only Emmanuel Faipoux, founder and veteran hair…
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We have a little crush on Emma Kwan and her awesome new online shop 360 Health & Fitness. The site has one of the best collections of wellness brands we have seen in recent months, many of which are new to Hong Kong (she brought us…
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No doubt, there are some questionable health & wellness trends out there. But it's our job to keep you informed on what's going on, no matter how crazy or wacky. You don't want to be the last person at yoga class to know about…
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March 2017 Update: Vanimal has closed down.  We had the pleasure of tasting our way through Vanimal, Kennedy Town's hip, veggie-forward eatery and we came away seriously impressed. The space and the decor make for a paradoxical first…
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It's no secret that we love bowl meals over here at Green Queen, so we are thrilled to share this veggie recipe from My Little Hong Kong Kitchen. While it may look a little involved, it's all about the prep. The falafels can be made…
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We've said it before and we will say it again: our fair city is a truly blessed place and despite the crazy concrete jungle we spend most of our week in, those looking to get away on weekends have ample opportunity, with beaches and…
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Who doesn't love a mani/pedi? It's one of life's affordable luxuries, and in Hong Kong, there's certainly no shortage of nail salons on every street corner ready to file, buff and paint our fingers and toes to perfection.…
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We just love local food products. The Made in Hong Kong mark means a great deal to Green Queen, who is a proud born and raised Hong Konger herself. There's something so comforting about eating a product made lovingly in small batches by…
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Boutique yoga studios are a truly rewarding option to push your yoga practice to its next level. Classes tend to be smaller and more intimate than in large studios, and you can build a real rapport with your teacher. Boutique studios are…
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One of the most popular topics of conversation in Hong Kong is the city' poor air quality. However, you may be surprised to learn that the US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that over 70 percent of our exposure to chemicals…
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September 2017 Update: The Kinnet has now closed down. The Restaurant by The Kinnet is a healthy hideout tucked away within the compounds of a lush holistic wellness retreat center right in the bustling Sheung Wan district. It is The…
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November 2017 Update: Raiz The Bar has now shut down operations. On Wednesday September 28th 2016, Green Queen Founder Sonalie Figueiras sat down with Priscilla Soligo, Founder Chef of Hong Kong chocolate company Raiz The Bar at Mettā, the…
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From September 20th 2016 until October 20th 2016, the Consulat Général de France à Hong Kong et Macao is hosting The Month Of The Environment, a special program of events and activities dedicated to raising Hong Kong's eco awareness! We…
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There's no substitute for regular exercise and clean eating but if you find yourself too busy with work to make those a reality, or if you're just a more generally lazy person who prefers shortcuts, or if you've just been hitting Lan…
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We could not have a bigger crush on Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley, the super sister duo behind wellness brand Hemsley + Hemsley. We are huge fans of the type of food they advocate: nourishing, home-cooked food full of spiralized veggies,…
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Here at Green Queen Headquarters, we are just nuts for nut butters (sorry!) and put it in/on everything from smoothies to cake batter to toast. We have waxed on regarding these healthy snacks, spreads and dips and are tickled pink that…
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We hear it time and time again: frustrated laments that there is nowhere to get premium quality, fresh produce delivery in Hong Kong. But the truth is, while we don't have our own Whole Foods Market yet, the +852 is awash with…
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As passionate (though definitely imperfect) eco-warriors, us Green Queen gals know a thing or two about greener lifestyle habits and have researched our fair share of topics and we thought we had the whole coffee thing sussed out. As far…
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Your yoga practice is a deeply personal (and oftentimes emotional) thing. Finding the right human to guide you through it is no easy task. We asked veteran yogi and yoga teacher Karen Holt, founder of The Health Seed, to share her…
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The era of biohacking -or is it lifestyle hacking?- is definitively upon us. Our phones, and the data they collect about us, have become an essential tool in our daily routine, especially for us wellness addicts. In our hands we hold the…
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