Blog Tag - Healthy Living

Solar Terms 101: Xiaoman, a Time to Celebrate the Small Things in Life
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an...
You Guide To Buying Organic Produce in Beijing
Want to go organic without the hassle of finding a different farmer for all your produce needs? Well, it’s actually a lot easier than you’d think!...
How To Be Gluten-Free in China, Plus a Healthy Brownie Recipe To Get You Started
I never knew what the word “gluten-free” meant until the summer of 2017. My mother took my sisters and me to the hospital for an allergy test, which...
Local Gem: The Restaurateur Who Turned Her Eatery Into Her Ideal Living Room
Local Gem is an exploration of Beijing’s diverse palate. Get out of your comfort zone and try something new! To share your own neighborhood pride,...
5 Insta-Ready Detox Waters You Can Make At Home
We're sure you've felt the burn of summer by now, and yes, we know the pain of enduring an unbearable heatwave before achieving your so-called “...
Wushu Were Here: Where to Do Martial Arts in Beijing
A little over a year ago, I'd never done so much as a kung-fu chop. Now, I can’t imagine life without the physical and psychological benefits that...
Beijing Bowls for the Best Bowels: Eating Green on the Cheap
It used to be that you could only get salads the bigger Western-style eateries in Beijing. Nowadays, however, our favorite leafy meal has gone...
On Principle, We Wanted to Hate This 'Cold Brew' Yogurt Shop
What could be a bigger trend in Beijing than fancy specialty coffee? Why pricey healthy superfoods, of course. BlueGlass Yogurt, a bright and...
Five Meditation Apps Help to Improve Your Mindful Life
In a world full of noise and constant connectivity, getting the rest you need and finding mental peace can feel like an impossible task. Too many of...
Dr.Green Provides Salad for the Nerds at Sanlitun Soho
The salad scene in Beijing is getting serious. After Salad University, which evokes grade school memories with its lunchtime study hall vibe, we're...
Healthy New Daily Breakfast to Comfort All the Hungry Spirits at Obentos
Now that Beijing's sweltering summer days are upon us, leaving our bodies screaming for light and healthy food, Obentos has heeded our call. After...
Foodbowl, a Quick, and Healthy Salad Bowl in Pacific Century Place
Upon entering Foodbowl in Pacific Century Place, we were instantly reminded of The Mission, the burrito outlet in China World Mall, in that customers...
Eat Greens for Cheap at Sanlitun's Mixgarden aka the Subway of Salads
We can never get enough salad here at the Beijinger offices, and apparently neither can the health-loving Chinese public. In the lead up to the...
Sweetie Salad Opens the First Store at Grand Summit, Providing Healthy Fast Food
We remember how excited we were when Sweetie Salad founded its online food delivery business back in 2014, way before what food delivery platforms...
Mode-L Gym & Café: Healthy Vegan Cuisines with New Upscale and Instagramable Fitness Room
Whether you're looking to fill up on healthy food or burn off calories, Mode-L Gym & Café is a one-stop shop to help you get in shape. Seeing as...