Just like the Freshman 15, the Quarantine 15 is a real thing thanks to COVID-19. Between all the banana bread and sourdough starters—not to mention the constant snacking—it definitely hasn’t been easy making the right food choices during lockdown.
While it might feel good to gorge on comfort foods, it’s never been more important to eat healthy in order to boost your immunity. Read on for our healthy eating tips n’ tricks on how to fuel your body right, with tasty takeaway options too.
Eat green and clean
We’ve all heard about the benefits of a plant-based diet, so why not take this opportunity to go green? Plant-based foods have been proven to reduce blood pressure, increase energy levels and prevent disease. There’s no need to make the switch overnight—try adopting a flexitarian diet or going plant-based for just one meal or day a week. Your body (and the environment) will thank you!
Dine consciously
Going green often goes hand-in-hand with organic, fair trade and locally sourced produce, meaning that every dollar you spend goes right back into supporting the local community: mum, pop and kid.
Not exactly a health nut? Look for takeaway meals and pre-packed dinner sets from your favourite restos for an easy, DIY meal at home. And, follow your local diners on social media as they post at-home recipes made from scratch. If you’re ready to ‘kale’ it with your diet, check out these garden grazers and locavore playgrounds in your city:
Kind Kitchen
Plant-based wonderland for vegans and carnivores alike nestled inside the Green Common store of veg-friendly items. Founded by David Yeung, pioneer of the global Green Monday movement, come for the I-can’t-believe-it’s-not-meat treats including vegan hot dogs, burgers, chicken strips, fried rice and the latest hot-ticket item, vegan spam (in the form of scrambled egg sandos and spicy noodle bowls). Comfort foods without the cruelty? We’re in.
Shop 1, 1/F, Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, +852 2110 0055, info@greencommon.com, 11.30am-9:30pm daily, facebook.com/KindKitchenbyGreenCommon
MANA!
All good things in life take time… including the ‘fast slow food’ at this eco-conscious, plant-based haven in SoHo and Star Street. Join the woke post-yoga and workout crew to refuel on freshly made flats (read: wraps) packed with tasty fillings of your choice (we love the hummus, falafel, roasted veggies and halloumi) on a spicy zaatar spread. Power up and pair with freshly squeezed juices for an all-around vitamin boost.
Delivery and takeaway service available, MANA! Star Street, 8-10 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai, +852 5501 7591, MANA! Soho, 8 Staunton Street, SoHo, +852 5501 7583, hello@mana.hk, 10am-9pm daily, mana.hk
Treehouse
Mod, plant-based cuisine that tastes as good as it looks. Order from the touch-screen panel and tuck into wholesome, vegan delights—from burgers, buddha bowls and wraps in homemade sourdough to cold-pressed juices and yummy sides including sweet potato fries. Finish with some guilt-free raw vegan desserts, and don’t ‘leaf’ without trying the hazelnut chocolate cake.
Delivery and takeaway service available, Shop 1, Ground Floor, H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central, + 852 3791 2277, hello@treehouse.eco, 10.30am- 9.30pm daily, order.treehouse.eco
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Photo Credit: MANA!
