Why Is Choosing Organic Food Important? Green Queen Explores This Controversial Question
The concept of eating organic foods is not a new one, and nary a week goes by without another news article on the topic. Yet, despite all the information out there, there is still a great of misunderstanding about organic food. Before…
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Green Queen Health: The 7 Golden Rules Of Healthy Eating (That Anyone Can Follow)
All over the media, diet and nutrition articles bombard us with tips, suggestions, mandates and more on what to eat for optimal health. There are so many controversial eating plans and contradictory messages that it can be hard to keep…
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Green Queen Giving: Foodlink Foundation – Tirelessly Tackling Food Waste & Hunger
How was Foodlink Foundation (FF) started?
Foodlink Foundation was established at the end of 2001 after our founder, Mrs. Vanessa Hwang, identified a serious need for hunger alleviation among lower-income groups in Hong Kong.
What is the…
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Green Queen Recipes: The Ultimate Cleansing Salad – Packed With Protein & Fibre
This chickpea and parsley concoction is one of our go-to lunch salad. Quick and easy, it's great for busy schedules and lazy mid-day cooks. On days when we’re more famished than usual, we like to add a poached or boiled egg or some…
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Plant-Based Baking Substitutions OR How To Make Any Cake Recipe Vegan (Or Egg-Free or Dairy-Free)
Love baking but prefer to stick to a plant-based diet? Can't bear to give up your favourite childhood cake recipe? Not to worry! There are plenty of tricks and tips that can guarantee that your final results satisfy even the most demanding…
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INTERVIEW: International Juicing Celebrity Joe Cross of Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead 2
We were pretty excited to meet one of our wellness idols at Punch Detox's 5th birthday party, the man behind the documentary that shook up the health world, Fat, Sick And Nearly Dead, and all-around international juicing celeb Joe…
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Eco Friendly Kids Crafts – Three Easy & Cheap Ideas For DIY Fun
We can all agree that screen-free time is healthy and an important part of any child's development. But when the weather's gloomy and we are stuck at home, going outside to play is not an option. Enter arts and crafts. Some of our fondest…
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Our Guide To Healthy & Specialty Diet Caterers From Raw Canapes To Plant Based Lunch Boxes To Large Scale Gluten Free Events
Hong Kong is truly evolving. A couple of years ago, putting together a list of caterers dedicated to cleansing, healthy and specialty-diet friendly menus would have been nothing short of impossible. Today we are spoiled with options.…
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Green Queen Review: Vegetarian Verve At Vasco – A Gourmet’s Answer To A Meat Free Lifestyle
With dishes that could each warrant their own food tableau so beautiful are they, adorned with accoutrements like gold leaf, sliced truffle and edible flowers, the Vasco vegetarian menu is an exercise in gastronomic posturing and far…
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Nut, Seed & Fruit Butters 101 – Your Primer To The Alternative World Of Healthy Spreads From Almond To Apple To Coconut
A somewhat confusing misnomer, the word butter is often the default term for what is actually a spread or a paste. Since allergies and dietary restrictions mean most people don't have dairy butter on toast for breakfast anymore, we decided…
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Green Queen Does Sai Ying Pun – Our Guide To The Hippest ‘Hood In Town
With the recent opening of the Sai Ying Pun MTR station, it seems that everyone is now exploring this new hot neighborhood. Sai Ying Pun really does have it all, from traditional Hong Kong dried seafood vendors next to brand new modern…
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Green Queen Recipes: Ruby Hued Crunchy Spring Salad – Crisp & Tart
Beetroot looks and tastes delicious in a salad with its rich purple hue, earthy flavour, touch of sweetness and lovely crunch. Beetroot can be eaten raw, boiled, roasted or pickled and you can add just about anything to accompany…
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10 Reasons Why You Should Be Exercising Every Day
It Keeps Your Heart Healthy - No matter what kind of workout you prefer, doing something is bound to get your heart rate up and strengthen your cardiovascular health. The heart is a muscle and you need to use it. Regular exercise helps…
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The Ultimate Guide To Healthy Cakes & Cupcakes For Delivery – Organic, Vegan, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free…
Editor's Update: Most of the below businesses have changed or closed- please visit our updated article: 852 Gluten-Free Baked Goods Guide - Cakes, Cupcakes, Breads & More
Remember the days when the only baked treats available were full…
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Superfood Breakfast: Decadent Cacao Chia Pudding – Raw, Sugar Free & Vegan
We love chia seed puddings- raw, refined-sugar-free, decadent and filled with superfood goodness, they are such a treat! They also happen to be one of the easiest breakfast, dessert and snack recipe around. You can totally…
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How To Drink Tea Like You Know What You Are Doing: The Addict’s Guide to the Six Elements of Tea
There is no way to live a healthier life without some form of tea being a part of it. But how much do most of us really know about tea? Here to introduce us to the subtleties of the world of tea is Chris Tan, tea fanatic and founder of…
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5 Must Try Private Kitchens Including Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free & Organic Options
Private kitchens offer the best of both worlds: the gourmet quality of restaurant food with the intimacy and personalization of a home cooked dinner. For those looking for a private kitchen with a healthy streak, as it were, check out…
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Fermented Foods Series – Eat Your (Sauer)Kraut: How To Make It & How To Serve It
Having a few bites of a fermented food with a meal can help with digestion and overall health. Packed with good bacteria, the easiest fermented food to make is sauerkraut, it requires no fancy ingredients, tools or skills. Ferment…
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Sweet Honey & Chunky Nut Butter Kale Chips Recipe + How To Get Perfect Kale Chips Every Time
Kale belongs to the same group of dark leafy greens like broccoli, Savoy cabbage, collard greens, kohlrabi and gai lan (Chinese kale), known collectively as the cruciferous family. With a host of benefits- high in iron and fibre,…
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Top 5 Reasons To Eat Local or Why The Locavore Movement Is Vital To Your Health
Eating locally has become somewhat of a trend these days and with all health trends, it's easy to forget that there are legitimately valid reasons to adopt them. Beyond all the media coverage, the locavore movement has its roots…
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Czech This Out: Top 3 Restaurants for Raw Vegan Foodies in Prague
It may not be the first city that comes to mind when thinking about raw food, but the movement is actually quite vibrant in Prague. Adaline Lau of Doufu Mafia travelled there for the first time and found a bevvy of delicious eateries.…
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