By Delphine
 
Pesticides, herbicides, GMO, coloring, hormone disrupters … Enough of all those toxins and other yucky things we swallow every day. Now the trend has moved to organic, and that’s good! However, it’s not always easy for us, busy Hong Kongers, to sort out all the places where we can find healthy products. I’ve done the homework for you, so you can just relax and stay in your sofa.
 
Eat Fresh : very local and large selection
Ultra fresh fruits and veggies directly picked from local farms certified 100% organic. Much better for your carbon footprint. You might not find mangos and pineapples but it’s a good way to try new local produces. You can also order gluten free bread and brownies, eggs, tea, fresh milk and even Chardonnay wine. They also give ideas for recipes and activities which will make you (and the planet) feel better.
More info: http://eatfresh.com.hk/index.php/
 
Green Little Frog : surprise baskets 
Each order is a surprise depending on the season: pineapple, mangos, tomatoes, corn, pumpkin… you never know what will come but it’s always tasty and healthy. Bags are filled with top quality and fresh produces coming from an organic farm in Thailand. No need to spend time online, just select the size of the bag and Olivier will do the job for you. You can trust him, he’s an expert and will pick the best. Just let him know if you have allergies or don’t want one specific product. And if one item is not good, he will replace it.  
More info: http://www.greenlittlefrog.com/
 
Kinoa Shop : the French little grocery store 
Gazpacho, palmiers biscuits, ratatouille, duck rillettes... I have to admit you won’t find fresh fruits and veggies with that one but the canned asparagus, eggplants à la provençale and other jars will give you all the vitamins you need. Everything comes straight from France and is certified organic. You can also find quinoa, coconut oil and lots other items which will make you feel better. And not only food, you can order babycare, household and beauty products as well. Time to surf on Kinoa-shop.com  and start your healthy summer!
More info: www.kinoa-shop.com/
 
The Fresh Grower : the cheapest
OK, now we cheat a little bit as they are not certified organic. BUT everything comes from a farm in New Zealand which uses natural farming techniques to minimize the pesticide residues. Far from the polluted areas, they use the artesian water free from heavy metals and other pollutants as well as compound fertilizers. Fruits and veggies are juicy and tasty. Select the ones you like online, depending on the season, the date of delivery (same day or 10 days later, everything is possible), and just wait. Prices are very reasonable and service is perfect.
More info : http://www.freshgrower.com.hk/
 
Jousun : the largest
A one-stop big online grocery store where you can find a large choice of food. You can shop by aisle or store. Local farmers, organic veggies, USDA premium meat, artisanal biscuits or free-range eggs… the choice is huge, not organic only but each vendors is expertly curate for optimal quality and service.  You will definitely find what will make you happy with very competitive prices.
More info : https://www.jousun.com/

By Lily

The Fresh Supply Company is an online delivery platform for fresh produce delivered straight from importers to your door.

They offer a wide selection of fresh produce as well as meat and seafood and have partnered with homegrown companies such as the cool Amazin’Graze which I have discovered on my order. You will also find Anything But Salads or the so delicious Sour Times yoghurts.

Their mission is to provide you all your grocery needs delivered at one go.

The Fresh Supply Company sources directly from importers to their customers which save costs and is also a cool way to get your favorite produce fresher.

With over 400 varieties of specialty produce to choose, they deliver 3 times a week so customers can get their fresh crate as soon as the next day.

Top quality produce at value money prices, what else?

Use the promo code HKMADAME50 to get HK$50 off for your first order!

www.thefreshsupplycompany.com

By Vanessa, our Fitness editor

We’ve all been there. You really want to eat healthy or lose weight but life just gets in the way. Not enough time, imagination or motivation (let’s admit it) leads you to poor food choices, and thoughts of “I’ll do better tomorrow”...
 
It doesn’t help that there are several options out there claiming to be healthy. In fact there are so many, that it is pretty easy to get confused and think you’re doing a good job when in fact, you’re not. Not to mention the price you have to pay!
 
So I decided to try Lean by Design, a gourmet nutrition service, because between you and me, I want to make good choices for my health and my body, but (being a good French girl) I am not ready to sacrifice taste to achieve this! The tailor-made service allows you to give them details of your lifestyle, where you stand and what your goals are. No, it’s not only made for athletes. Whether your goal is eating healthier, losing weight or building muscle, a nutrition professional builds a meal plan based on a daily number of calories and macronutrients, calculated to suit your needs. It is not dieting, it is intelligent eating.
 
Lean by Design provides organic vegetables and meats coming from Australia, United States or Canada, and there’s no gluten, dairy, MSG or sugar. You get your three to four customized meals per day, made from the freshest ingredients, delivered before 10am from Monday to Friday. You also receive precise (and easy) recommendation for breakfast and weekend meals, not to “fall off the wagon”.
 
After that comes the best part, enjoying the food… and you won’t be disappointed!
All mouth-watering, I can’t think about one meal that I didn’t like, but their African pork curry served with a saffron infused polenta and the lemon and sage chicken with oven grilled baby carrots were my favorites. Without a doubt, the Lean by Design team worked on beautiful recipes, not only putting food together to fit a number of calories.
 
Finally, they’re concerned about their environmental impact. For this reason, all meals of the day are cooked in their kitchen every morning, allowing them to provide the freshest meals, but also to minimize waste. They also collect their delivery bags to be recycled.
 
Founded by an accomplished athlete, passionate and highly qualified in fitness and nutrition, Lean by Design claims to be the meal prep company you can trust. And after my trial, I’m tempted to believe it.
 
You can buy packages of 3, 6 or 9 weeks at 1200, 1800, 2200 or 2800 calories per day, split in 3 to 4 meals. Prices start at HK$ 5,700 per package and around HK$ 100 per meal.

https://leanxdesign.com/

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If you’re only freshly pregnant, about to give birth or just recently became a mom, this news is for you! Your dream medical clinic just opened. A lovely little nest established by two health specialists specialized in pregnancy and baby’s care in Central. Before giving birth, contact Pascale Maitre, the already famous and ultra pro French midwife based in HK. She accompanies you throughout your pregnancy (pregnancy consultations & private antenatal class) and is also with you during labor on D-day. After the delivery, she offers pelvic floor rehabilitation classes and post partum consultations. This is also when Anne-Laure Lemaitre, your new best friend, appears. This pediatric nurse specialised in neonatology tells you all you need to know about your newborn: hygiene, baths, nutrition (breast feeding, bottle feeding, diversification), sleeping training, massage. This is just a snap shot, Anne-Laure also gives you tailor made advice to better understand your baby and its needed care. You can enjoy her services at the clinic or in the comfort of your home. What’s new: Anne-Laure does medical permanence Tuesdays and Fridays from 10am to 4pm. You can walk in without an appointment for a 30 minute consultation during which she will do a follow up of your child growth (weight, height, head circumference), check baby’s jaundice and umbilical cord and answer all your questions. She also runs “diversification” workshops that allow you to know all about what you should be feeding your baby after 5 months. Of course, she focuses on what is locally available to make life easier. Pascale and Anne-Laure also carry a range of French products you don’t find here: anti-reflux milk, magic mix, polysilane gel, Saint-Louis ointment, liniment, etc.
As complimentary care for your baby you can’t do any better than this. For sure, this dream of a duo will make your pregnancy and your first months as a mother as smooth as possible. So don’t hesitate one second and get in touch with them ASAP.
 
For more information contact:
- Anne-Laure Lemaitre : 6165 3881 / contact@babycloudhk.com
- Pascale Maitre : 6113 8491 / pascalemaitre5@gmail.com

Medical clinic address
Manning House 1107
38-48 Queen’s road
Central, Hong Kong