Get inspired to go plant-based
Thinking of going vegan, or interested in trying it out? There's no better time than in January—aka. "Veganuary", a global movement that encourages people to go vegan in the first month of each year. Whether it's for better health, animal welfare or the environment, veganism is a rising trend and lifestyle that's here to stay.
To help you get started, we've found 15 Hong Kong vegan accounts on Instagram for your daily dose of vegan food inspiration, guilt-free snacks and plant-based posts:
1. @greenmonday.david
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Tatler 500 lister David Yeung is the founder of Green Monday, a global initiative that encourages people to forego meat at least once a week. He's also behind Green Common, a health food store chain and Omnipork, a plant-based pork alternative that's made of soy, pea, mushroom and rice proteins. His Instagram feed is packed with vegan eats, especially of Asian cuisine, and the occasional celebrity supporter.
Follow David Yeung at @greenmonday.david
2. @greenqueenhk
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One of Hong Kong's earliest proponents of green living, Green Queen is a Hong Kong-based platform for all things eco and wellness. Run by Sonalie Figueiras, the "Green Queen" herself, and co-founder Tracy Turo, a data scientist by trade, their feed is populated with bright and vibrant vegan dishes mixed in with zero waste and plastic-free inspiration.
Follow Green Queen at @greenqueenhk