March 16, 2010 | Hong Kong

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Issue #826: Farewell Wing Lee Street
Hiking Book

Health-Food Shops

Green Concepts - Green Concepts stocks over 2,000 products that are key to leading a wholesome life. Besides health foods such as rice milk, organic grains and cold-pressed oils, it sells magnetic mattresses, baby-care items and has a large selection of books and a video rental library, so you can learn the benefits of leading an organic, natural life from the comfort of your own home. 2/F, Prosperous Commercial Building, 54-58 Jardine’s Bazaar, Causeway Bay, 2882-4848, www.healthshop.com.hk.

Green Dot Dot

With 10 retail locations in Hong Kong, Green Dot Dot offers food that is “Greendotdot organic,” or “Greendotdot healthy” using alternate ingredients such as low-sodium salt. The company is committed to being healthy, environmentally friendly and natural. Their products are not genetically modified, contain no or low amounts of pesticides, and no artificial preservatives, chemical fertilizers or artificial coloring. HOK 23B, Hong Kong Station, 2149-3239, www.greendotdot.com.

Healthy Delight

Originally a distributor of homemade yogurt, Healthy Delight has expanded its selection to include an assortment of food products and supplements. This includes items that are free of wheat, gluten, yeast, dairy or egg. More than two-thirds of their products are also organic. Visit their store in Central, or shop online to stock up on all your healthy living needs. Room 203, Conwell House, 38 Stanley St., Central, 2525-9128, www.healthydelight.net.

Health Gate

Started by a group of parents concerned about finding appropriate foods for their allergic children, Health Gate imports a wide variety of specialty and organic items. Touted as Hong Kong’s premier green-friendly health store, it caters to a wide range of food sensitivities or restrictive diets with gluten- and lactose-free products as well as those suitable for vegans and diabetics. Health Gate’s website also offers recipes, a newsletter and online shopping. 8/F, Hung Tak Building, 106-108 Des Voeux Rd., Central, 2545-2286, www.health-gate.com.

Little Giant
A family-oriented, allergy-friendly shop, Little Giant aims to help customers deal with various food and other allergen sensitivities. Its line of “free from” items runs the gamut from gluten-free pasta to a dairy-free strawberry-shake mix. The store also offers items specifically geared towards raising children with allergies, such as goat’s milk for lactose-intolerant infants. Online shopping available. 15/F, Chung Wai Commercial Building, 447-449 Lockhart Rd., Causeway Bay, 2573-3610, www.littlegianthk.com.

Nature’s Village

Nature’s Village provides for the health-conscious and ethically concerned customer. It carries a wide range of largely eco-friendly products that includes over 1,200 nutritional and sports supplements as well as an array of imported nutrition bars, such as the popular Clif Bars. Nature’s Village has seven locations throughout Hong Kong and a website listing many of its supplements, meal replacements and other products on offer. 38 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, 3107-0817, www.naturesvillage.com.hk.

Organic Farmers’ Market
This twice-a-week farmers’ market is the place to buy organic produce from local growers. It’s also a call to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions, by supporting the purchase of locally grown produce as opposed to vegetables that have been shipped in from around the world. The market is held every Sunday from 11am to 5pm and Wednesday from 1pm to 6pm. Customers are asked to bring their own shopping bags. Central Star Ferry Pier, 2488-0602, www.hofa.org.hk.

Organic Gardens
Delivered to Lan Kwai Fong each morning
from the company’s farm in the New Territories, Organic Gardens’ vegetables are among the freshest in town. Besides vegetables, the company sells organic products such as wine and dairy-free cookies all over the world. They can be found at Organic Gardens’ small group of shops and at supermarkets such as Park n Shop or Jusco. Organic Gardens also provides education on the benefits of organic agriculture and consumption. 1/F, 38 Cochrane St., Central, 2815-3642.

ThreeSixty
ThreeSixty’s mission is to provide organic, natural and wholesome food, stocking many popular organic brands. For those who don’t have the time or energy to shop and cook at home, the food hall on the upper level boasts everything from gelato to a burrito bar. Check the website for shopping lists organized by specific restrictive diets, and for recipes created by chefs who work with organic and healthy foods. You can also shop the smaller ThreeSixty store in Kowloon, or place delivery orders by phone. 3-4/F, The Landmark, Central, 2111-4480, www.threesixtyhk.com.