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Veganism and vegetarianism

News and insight on the vegan and vegetarian lifestyles and plant-based diets.

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100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory

100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory

Enjoy a classic Christmas turkey at Regent Hong Kong this festive season. Photo: Handout

Where to enjoy Christmas dinner in Hong Kong this festive season

25 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM

The Rudolph Sandwich at Honky Tonks in Hong Kong is a new take on the classic Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Photo: Honky Tonks

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for November 29-30

29 Nov 2025 - 6:00AM

Arm Coffee in Sai Kung, Hong Kong, serves a delicious brunch. Photo: Handout

Seaside and sunshine: Sai Kung offers fertile grounds for independent cafes

2 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM

Avoca, at Mondrian Hong Kong, hosted the team from Kuala Lumpur’s Three X Co (Asia’s 15th Best Bar 2025) in July. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong bartenders spill the tea on putting together a guest shift

20 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM

The artfully prepared white sesame tofu at Mosu, Hong Kong. Photo: Mosu

Dish in Focus: toasted sesame tofu at Mosu Hong Kong

3 Dec 2025 - 5:18PM

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20 Oct 2025 - 7:15PM

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Could plant-based egg be answer to UK’s allergy and sustainability concerns?

Just Egg’s vegan egg has just launched in the UK, one of the world’s most allergic countries, where one in 20 people develop an egg allergy.

14 Aug 2025 - 12:15PM

Just Egg claims that its plant-based egg, which is made from mung beans, looks, cooks and tastes like chicken eggs. Photo: Instagram/eatjust

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Famous French chef goes all vegan at his 3-Michelin-star Paris restaurant

Alain Passard has switched to an entirely plant-based menu at L’Arpege. Here’s why he’s ‘extremely confident’ about the move.

30 Jul 2025 - 7:15PM

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What is hoisin sauce? How the condiment spread from China to Trader Joe’s

Originating in southern China, hoisin sauce is now found in supermarkets from the US to Japan and is even used in cocktails and desserts.

25 Jul 2025 - 5:15PM

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No statins: how 56-year-old reversed heart disease with a plant-based diet

Lauren Bernick adopted a vegan diet after being diagnosed with coronary artery disease at 46. A decade on, she’s thriving without statins.

15 Jul 2025 - 7:15PMvideocam

Lauren Bernick, a 56-year-old mother of three with a family history of heart disease, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease 10 years ago. After a decade of veganism and regular exercise, she feels healthy and safe. Photo: Lauren Bernick

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Dish in Focus: Seasonal vegetables cooked together with black truffle

At the two-Michelin-star Alain Ducasse at Morpheus in Macau, this dish surprises even the most sceptical meat lovers.

8 Sep 2025 - 5:46PM

Protein, the new darling of women’s wellness

From Rae’s Vital Proteins and Williams’ Happy Viking lines, to Kardashian’s Khloud Protein Popcorn, celebrities are increasingly targeting female consumers with protein-enriched products.

25 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM

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Profile | Chef behind Asia’s only Michelin-star vegan restaurant on his big gamble

‘People tried to talk me out of it,’ says Sung Si-woo of Légume. Now his Seoul restaurant is finding fans with all kinds of dietary needs.

11 Jun 2025 - 6:15PM

Mushroom steak with black truffle and vegetable jus at Légume in Seoul. Photo: Handout

How eating whole food plant proteins lowers hypertension risk

Eating plant-based protein – as long as it is minimally processed – lowers the risk of suffering from hypertension, a long-term study shows.

1 Jun 2025 - 6:15PM

Pulses, beans, seeds and nuts contain healthy plant-based protein. Photo: Shutterstock

Editorial | Rely on science, not fads, for weight loss

A study found that 40 per cent of Hongkongers have tried alternative diets. But many promise more than they deliver and can be detrimental.

22 May 2025 - 4:13AM

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Explainer | Are weight loss diets like fasting, low carbs harmful? Hong Kong experts weigh in

The Post unpacks survey findings on where Hongkongers get their diet tips and what experts say can be risky.

19 May 2025 - 10:00PM

Vegan diets often lack 2 essential amino acids, study finds

Vegans may have adequate protein but often lack lysine and leucine, essential amino acids that are found in soy, nuts and grains.

3 May 2025 - 6:15PM

Vegan diets often lack two essential amino acids, lysine and leucine, says a new study, but eating more nuts, seeds and soy can address this. Photo: Shutterstock

Can eating chocolate be good for you? Yes, as long as it’s dark chocolate

A dietitian and a chocolate craftsman explain why it is OK to indulge a chocolate craving – as long as it is dark, and only in moderation.

16 Apr 2025 - 7:15PM

Macro. Sea salt and chocolate. Chunks of chocolate with sea salt. Photo: Shutterstock

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‘Phenomenal’ vegetarian food, ‘fantastic’ Peking duck in Hong Kong

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16 Apr 2025 - 5:18PM

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How to make TikTok sensation Lao street food naem khao

Naem khao is a popular dish in Laos, made from deep-fried rice balls that are broken up, baked and served with peanuts and dressing.

29 Mar 2025 - 6:15PM

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Is a vegan diet healthy? Not always, but here’s how to get it right

Nutrition experts give tips on avoiding plant-based pitfalls such as eating too many processed foods and not enough vitamins and minerals.

12 Mar 2025 - 6:15PM

A vegan poke bowl with fruit and vegetables. Photo: Shuttertstock

You can meet your protein needs with a plant-based diet. Here’s how

‘It’s as easy to get protein from sources that grow in the field as it is from the animals that graze there,’ nutrition researcher says.

11 Mar 2025 - 11:15AM

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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, Feb 21-23

Celebrate noodles and a restaurant’s anniversary, and see the latest in vegetarian and vegan food – or a film that dives into deaf culture.

21 Feb 2025 - 5:15PMvideocam

How to age well? Eat right, stay socially active, celebrity doctor says

Ian K. Smith, an author and ex-talk show host who worked under Barack Obama, shares ways to live better longer. Avoiding loneliness is key.

2 Feb 2025 - 4:45PM

Among the topanti-ageing tips is to stay socially active. Photo: Shutterstock

Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival, where extreme body piercings bring blessings

Every autumn in Phuket, those chosen by the gods are impaled with spikes, swords and more in one of Thailand’s most unusual religious events.

14 Jan 2025 - 5:45PMvideocam

A spiritual medium with spikes through his cheeks walks in a parade during Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival, a Taoist event that promotes purification. Photo: Philipp Meier

A pole dancer’s journey from meat-eating athlete to vegan pastry chef

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7 Jan 2025 - 5:36PM

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31 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM

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30 Dec 2024 - 12:45PM

A lack of carbs, and the fibre they contain, can lead to bloating and discomfort. We examine this and five other signs your body needs more.
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 27-29

The AIA Carnival is back, a beloved cafe closes, you can learn about vegan cooking and there’s some Thai jewellery to shop – Lisa’s a fan.

27 Dec 2024 - 4:15PMvideocam

People enjoy a ride at the AIA Carnival on the Central Harbourfront Event Space, one of our picks of the best things to do in Hong Kong on the weekend of December 27-29, 2024. Photo: Elson Li

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Where a plant-based chef eats in Hong Kong, including ‘fun’ burgers

Christine Wong, vegan cookbook author, shares her favourite places to eat in Hong Kong and New York, from burgers to egg tarts to sushi.

27 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM

Explainer | Why oats and oatmeal make a healthy breakfast, and ways to enjoy them

A dietitian shares how oats are good for heart and gut health, and weight management, and explains the various types and how to prepare them.

9 Dec 2024 - 7:53AM

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