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HOW TO STAY HEALTHY ON A JUNK
Once summertime hits, there’s nary a thing we enjoy more than a junk. Sun, sea and good vibes, junk boats are one of the quintessential ways to stay cool in the Hong Kong heat. The only downside? It can be disastrous for anyone trying to eat clean, with catering and free-flow alcohol options not generally suited for the health-conscious passenger. With a little bit of planning and preparation, though, it can be achieved! Here are some ways you can stay healthy on your next junk boat trip. By Carla Thomas
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Eat a big (healthy) breakfast:
Load up on a well-balanced breakfast, rich in protein, vitamins and nutrients that won’t leave you famished and falling prey to cravings while you’re on board. A hearty bowl of oatmeal topped with nuts, seeds, berries, and a dollop of Greek yogurt should sustain you well into the afternoon hours.
2Choose a healthy junk package or caterer: If you have a say when the junk is being booked, you can always opt for a junk company or caterer that offers healthier dining options. We like Invisible Kitchen for their lowwaste ethos, which cuts down on packaging and food waste, as well as their commitment to using locally sourced produce and ingredients.
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3BYO-beverage: Junk boats often come equipped with their own bottomless bar, but that doesn’t mean you have to avail yourself of it. With so many zero- or low-alcohol substitutes on the market right now, there’s ample choice for anyone steering clear of the hooch. Try bringing your own bottle of a non-alcoholic spirit, like CEDERS or Sipsmith, or a no-alcohol wine, like Le Petit Beret. If all else fails? Good old fashioned soda water with a squeeze of lime should quench your thirst for the day.
4Pack your own snacks: It’s tempting to reach for salty crisps after you’ve worked up an appetite splashing around all day, but if you bring your own healthy snack options you’ll have an easy way out. Chopped veggies with guacamole and dip is a great bet, as is a homemade trail mix that loads up on healthy fats and sugars, like nuts, seeds, coconut chips and dried fruit.
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Reward yourself with a healthy dinner:
Give yourself something to look forward to when you head back ashore, and make a plan to hit up one of HK’s healthier eating establishments. We love Locofama in Sai Ying Pun for its organic salad bowls, and its sister restaurant Sohofama in PMQ is closer still to Central piers. Or pick up a takeaway from plant-based kitchens in Central like Treehouse or Mana! to take home with you and enjoy.
FRESH CUTS Dining news that’s good for you
OMNIPORK DEBUTS VEGAN LUNCHEON MEAT Plant-based porcine purveyors Omnipork rocked the Asian region two years ago, when they launched a meatless pork mince that could easily be substituted in regional dishes like xiao long bao or mapo doufu. They topped that last month by debuting the world’s first plant-based luncheon meat, which contains 40 percent fewer calories and 49 less fat than traditional canned pork luncheon meat. They’ve also launched their first plant-based pork strips, making it easier than ever to make your next stir-fry animal-free.
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HARMONY DESSERT LAUNCHES PLANT MILKBASED ICE CREAMS Cool down this summer with a plant milk gelato from Hong Kong startup Harmony Dessert. Made with a base of either cashew or almond milk, these allnatural vegan icy treats are high in fibre, low in sugar, and made from all-natural ingredients. There are six flavours in the cashew milk line, including lemon poppy seed, raspberry, strawberry, matcha, chocolate and mango, while the almond milk line has pistachio, dark chocolate and hazelnut coffee flavours. Single-serve cups range in price from $38-$45, depending on the flavour.
