Though many Singaporeans understand that what they eat will have an effect on their long-term health, many find it challenging to implement a nutritious diet due to costs and inconvenience. Local residents would appreciate seeing more products that are organic, free from artificial preservatives and have low sodium contents. Terra Madre Cafe Delicious cuisine awaits…
Cardiometabolic diseases, including hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD), pose a substantial threat to public health in East Asia. Adherence to the DASH diet can help treat or prevent these conditions by decreasing sodium consumption. The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole grains and protein from lean meat sources as well as plant…
A healthy keto diet includes a range of plant-based proteins (e.g. tofu, tempeh and taukwa) as well as unsaturated fats and low-carb vegetables for fuel. Furthermore, this lifestyle encourages increased fibre consumption as well as providing an ideal balance of macronutrients. Keto diet can be challenging in Singapore given our carb-heavy hawker food offerings, but…
Intermittent fasting has quickly become one of the world’s hottest weight loss trends. Not just another diet plan, it is instead an ongoing lifestyle regimen with lasting health effects. Intermittent fasting (IF) has been proven to reduce inflammation levels in the blood, decreasing heart diseases and stroke risks. Therefore, eating nutritiously dense food during feeding…
Diabetes Singapore recommends that those living with diabetes eat foods with a low glycemic index. Examples of such food items include rolled oats, brown rice and high-fibre breakfast cereals such as natural muesli. Hawker dishes such as fish soup can also be beneficial to those living with diabetes as it contains plenty of vegetables (i.e….
Eating healthy has never been simpler with meal prep services that deliver delicious and nutrious meals directly to your door. Yummy Bros is known for serving Asian-inspired meals that taste just like they came out of mom’s kitchen but are actually deliciously healthy. Their meal plans contain ample protein, low glycemic carbs and healthy fats…
Optifast is a medically supervised weight loss program featuring delicious, nutritionally complete meal replacements with low caloric intake. In addition, it includes an expert-developed diet plan and nutritionist support services. Participants will consume an Optifast diet for 16 weeks before gradually transitioning back to traditional foods – all the while receiving ongoing monitoring, counselling and…
Singapore’s hawker food can be filled with carbohydrates that threaten those on a keto diet, making their experience at these outlets less-than-desirable. But don’t despair just yet if that sounds daunting: there are ways you can still enjoy some of your favourite dishes without breaking your keto plan, like substituting cauliflower for rice when ordering…
Hawker food is an integral part of Singaporean cuisine, yet not always suitable for dieters. Yummy Bros is a meal prep startup offering delicious local staples like Nasi Lemak and Beef Rendang in controlled portions – ideal for any diet plan. Tindle and Impossible Meat offer plant-based proteins for breakfast, lunch and dinner meal delivery…
Dieting for optimal health involves eating a range of nutritious food sources that offer different amounts of energy and fibre – for instance whole grains and vegetables provide vitality while helping us feel full. Sub-analyses revealed that Singaporean children ate below national healthy eating guidelines when it came to fruits, vegetables, whole grains and sodium…