Air fryers were a hotly touted gadget last year – some might say THE kitchen appliance of 2021 – but do they have the lasting power to stay relevant in 2022? And are they suited to tiny Hong Kong kitchens? First things first: what exactly is an air fryer, anyway? It’s pretty simple: they’re basically …
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Sustainable seafood is becoming more popular in Hong Kong, but what does it actually mean? As the world’s largest seafood market, Asia accounts for around 70 percent of the production and consumption of seafood globally. That makes it an important battleground for tackling the global challenge of overfishing – a problem which not only damages …
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Feed your mind, body and soul with these homegrown Hong Kong cookbooks from local chefs and nutritionists. By Tanya Parmanand Anti-Aging by Althea and Tansy Tan Sisters Althea and Tansy Tan launched Hong Kong’s first whole-foods, plant-based vegan cookbook in 2016, and it is an absolute trove of great, healthy recipes. Unlike other cookbooks on …
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One of the best parts of Liv’s 2021 Wellness & Lifestyle Awards is getting to hear from our readers, and learn more about all of YOUR favourite health and wellness brands in Hong Kong! Here are some of the small businesses that took top place in your votes this year. See the full list of …
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New healthy cafe alert! Hjem is a Nordic cafe across from Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan, with plenty of authentic Scandinavian bites on the menu. Get into their selection of smørrebrød – open-faced rye sandwiches that are piled high with fresh, whole-food ingredients – or one of their yummy salads, like pickled beetroot and …
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Self-care is so important, we think it needs a whole month dedicated to it. This month, try and tick off as many of these self-care activities as possible, from small tasks that make a big difference to tackling life’s bigger challenges. Day 1: Clean your Screens Start your month of self-care off nice and easy …
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This article was updated on August 15, 2022 Bubbly and bacteria-rich, kombucha is a fermented tea beverage that’s packed with billions of living probiotics, which are said to do wonders for your gut health. It’s also turning into quite the cottage industry here in Hong Kong, with a few choice Hong Kong kombucha brands popping …
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Summer’s here and boy it is HOT! To help you keep your cool, we’ve put together a fabulous JENG! Box stuffed with treats for your best summer ever! Order your JENG! Box now! A birch wood tray from Tribe by Indigo We love Indigo Living for stylish homewares, and we LURVE their new brand, Tribe …
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We’ve all heard of mindfulness, the practice of bringing awareness to the present moment through observation of our actions, thoughts and feelings. Mindful eating applies the same principles, only towards the foods we eat. So, instead of mindlessly inhaling a ready-meal while you binge a Netflix show or answer work emails, we can make better …
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If you work in Causeway Bay and are searching for a solid healthy lunch spot…this one’s for you! Sakti Elixir Bar is the cafe and restaurant located in Fivelements Habitat, the urban wellness concept launched by award-winning Balinese retreat, Fivelements. Designed to be an oasis in the middle of the urban jungle, the restaurant is …
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Beloved Chinese restaurant and dumpling purveyor Crystal Jade has partnered with plant-based social venture Green Monday to launch a new meat-free menu. The Crystal Green menu uses Omnipork to make veggie spins on classic recipes, like xiao long bao and wonton soup, as well as other dishes like sweet and sour chicken made with Spanish …
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One of the easiest ways to start making eco-friendly changes is in your daily beauty routine, by shopping consciously and skipping the packaging. Here are some of Hong Kong’s best zero-waste beauty shops, to stock up on skincare, haircare, cosmetics, and anything else you love to pamper yourself with! L’Occitane en Provence This French beauty …
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Have you signed up for the Liv Well Challenge 2022? Here’s what you could win, courtesy of our partners! Entries will be judged by the Liv Media team based on their creativity, insightfulness, photographic composition and inspirational approach. March 21: The Movement Challenge Presented by Limitless Do 60 minutes of movement today! Whether you want …
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The next Natural Plus Enzyme retreat is taking place on April 14-16, 2021. Click here for more information and to book – spaces are extremely limited so get in there early! The Buzz Local wellness retreats are big business in Hong Kong these days, thanks to travel restrictions that have made it impossible to visit …
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We all do our best to eat healthy most of the year, but when Christmas feasting beckons, it can be hard to stick to your usual “eat clean” routine. Ahead of the holidays, we caught up with Hong Kong nutritionist Chrissy Denton for her top tips on how to eat healthy at Christmas dinner, and …
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Our fave plant-based bagel purveyor, 404 Plant, just opened the doors to their very own cafe on Jervois Street! Owner Bodhi has been selling her doughy delights via social media and through a friend’s cafe on Peel Street for most of this year, finally making the move to her own shop last month. Check out …
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Bet you never knew there were so many vegan and vegetarian buffets in Hong Kong! Here are some of our top spreads to get your fill of plant-based cuisine, suitable for everyone from flexitarians to ovo-lacto vegetarians to even the strictest vegan diet. Ahimsa Buffet You can’t talk about vegetarian buffets in Hong Kong without …
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Serving you eco-friendly vibes and conscious collaborations, Po House is a new sustainable lifestyle platform that we’re pretty pumped about! The brand’s first venture opened last month with the opening of Mother Pearl, a plant-based boba tea and snack stall on Lyndhurst Terrace that opened to rave reviews. The first of its kind in Hong …
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Originating in the Buddhist temples of South Korea, temple food is the cuisine eaten by monks and nuns. Typically absent of meat, fish, dairy, eggs, and popular aromatics like garlic and onion, you’d be forgiven for assuming that it might be bland – but you’d also be mistaken. Korean temple cuisine builds surprisingly bold flavours …
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Face masks have become an avoidable part of life in Hong Kong, compulsory in all public spaces as an anti-epidemic measure since July. Paired with the heat and sweat, it’s a recipe for breakouts and clogged pores – earning it the portmanteau “maskne.” We spoke to Solène Verrot of local medispa EstheClinic, about maskne treatments …
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Bored at home? Here are some easy home projects that will help turn you living space into a sanctuary. From growing window box veggie gardens to streamlining your wardrobe; making DIY skincare to curating the perfectly calibrated kitchen pantry, these easy home projects will make your living space a million times better. Make your own …
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Has the COVID-19 pandemic derailed your plans for the year? Put your newfound free time to good use by Checking out these online classes in Hong Kong, which allow you to grow your skillset or learn a quirky new talent. Local Online Classes The Hong Kong Ukulele Association The ukulele is one of the best …
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click here to shop online at jengbox.com! The team at Liv Media is so excited to launch our new venture. JENG! Box is a self-care subscription that delivers self-care goodies to your door every quarter. It’s a perfect gift or a “just-because” treat for yourself! Each box costs $480, and is guaranteed to be worth …
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Once summertime hits, there’s nary a thing we enjoy more than a junk boat. Sun, sea and good vibes, junk boats are one of the quintessential ways to stay cool in the Hong Kong heat. But it can be disastrous for anyone eating clean, with catering and free-flow alcohol options not generally suited for the …
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Just because you’re self-isolating, it doesn’t mean you have to go on a month-long Netflix binge (although if that’s what you need to do to keep you sane, we are here for it!). Here are a few simple suggestions on things you can do to keep your mind, body and soul in shape while you’re …
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Anxiety over coronavirus is keeping us all indoors more, for better or for worse (home schooling, anyone?). That doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself from the comfort of your kitchen and dining room, though! Here are some of our favourite ways to eat well at home. Get Healthy Meals Delivered Finding yourself out of the …
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According to Chinese grandmas, a bowl of broth can provide essential nutrition, boost your wellbeing and cure just about any ailment known to man. Here are the best soup spots to get your Chinese soup on in Hong Kong. Soupday Open your heart to homestyle Cantonese comfort food with Soupday. This petite kitchen cooks dozens …
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Just because you’re trying to be greener doesn’t mean you have to be a grinch! Keep your kids happy this Christmas with these fun zero waste gifts that are seriously sustainable. Plastic Free Stocking Stuffers We get it. It’s probably unrealistic to expect your kid to be totally fine with having NOTHING to open on …
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