Healthy Eating in Singapore: A Beginner’s Guide to Local Food Choices
🥗 Healthy Eating in Singapore: A Beginner’s Guide to Local Food Choices Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean giving up the foods you love — especially in Singapore, where our hawker centres, food courts, and kopitiams are central to daily life. With so many choices, it can feel overwhelming to know what’s truly “healthy” versus what just sounds healthy. This guide will walk you through the basics of healthy eating in Singapore , practical hawker swaps, supermarket tips, and sustainable habits that actually work. What Does “Healthy Eating” Mean in Singapore? Healthy eating is about balance: getting enough protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals while limiting excess sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. In the Singapore context, this means: Choosing steamed, grilled, or soupy dishes instead of fried. Picking brown rice or wholegrains when available. Watching out for hidden sugars in drinks and sauces. Balancing portion sizes — hawker plates are often carb-heavy. The...