Healthy Meal Places to dine in Singapore

Criteria for a healthy meal

Why have healthy meals?

Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer), and promote your overall health

SRC: https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/eat-healthy/importance-of-good-nutrition/index.html

5 Places to eat healthy in Singapore:

• Lean Bento 

Address: 11 Collyer Quay, #02-02, The Arcade, Singapore 049317

Website: http://order.leanbento.com/

Opening Hours: 11.15am – 5.30pm (Mon-Fri). Closed on weekends.

• Shinkansen

Address: 10 Collyer Quay, #B1-08, Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315

Website: http://www.shinkansen.co/

Opening Hours: 10.30am – 7pm (Mon-Fri). Closed on weekends.

• Fitness Ration

Address: 774 North Bridge Road, 198742

Website: http://www.fitnessration.com.sg/

Opening Hours: 9am-7pm (Closed on Saturday)

• Wheat Baumkuchen

Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-78, Raffles City, 179103
Website:  https://www.facebook.com/wheatbaum/
Opening Hours: 11am-930pm

• Saladstop!

Address: #01-01, One George Street, 1 George Street, Singapore 049145

Website: http://www.saladstop.com.sg/

Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 8am - 8.30pm, closed on weekends.

SRC: https://www.misstamchiak.com/healthy-eating-singapore/


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Where to get Organic Products in Singapore?

🌿🍄🍅WHAT ARE ORGANIC PRODUCTS?🍅🍄🌿

They are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products do not take antibiotics or growth hormones.

SRC: www.organic.org/home/faq

What are the benefits of purchasing organic products? 💲💸

• Organic food is GMO-Free (Genetically Modified Organisms)
• Organic meat and milk are richer in certain nutrients
• Organically raised animals are NOT given antibiotics, growth hormones, or fed animal byproducts
• Organic farming is better for the environment
• Organic food is often fresher
• Organic produce contains fewer pesticides

SRC: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-eating/organic-foods.htm

Where to get them in Singapore?

     1.Best Organic Food

Website: www.bestorganicfood.sg

Location: Blk 681, Hougang Ave 8, #01-865

      2. Zenxin Agriorganic Food

Website: www.organicdelivery.sg

Location: Blk14 Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre #01-25 Singapore 110014

      3. Green Circle Eco Farm

Website: www.greencircle.com.sg

Location: 41 Neo Tiew Road, Singapore 719028

      4. Pasar Organic at Fairprice 

Website: www.fairprice.com.sg

Location: Fairprice Finest @ Thomson Plaza 301 Upper Thomson , #03-37/38, Thomson Plaza , Singapore 574408

      5. Quanfa Organic Farm

Website: www.quanfa.com.sg

Location: 35 Murai Farmway, Singapore 709145

SRC: http://www.thebestsingapore.com/best-shopping/5-affordable-organic-grocery-stores-in-singapore/

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Fruits that we should eat daily

"AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY"

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Meaning:
is an old English proverb that basically means that eating nutritious food will make you healthier. As a result, you won't need to go to the doctor very often.

Why should we eat fruits?

1. Eating fruit provides many health benefits 
2. People who eat more fruits are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases and cancer
3. Fruits provide nutrients that are vital for health and maintenance of your body
4. Fruit makes you strong
5. Water content in fruit makes your skin soft and well hydrated
6. All fruit has antioxidants which combats free radicals
7. Fruit is high in fiber, helping ward off fats and cholesterol from the body
8. Fruit is nutrient dense, and provide our bodies with vitamins and minerals
9. Fruit makes you glow
10. Fruit makes you feel energized and healthy
11. Fruit keeps your digestive system happy

SRC: http://creativeandhealthyfunfood.com/top-10-reasons-why-you-need-to-eat-fruit/

     🍇🍈🍉🍊🍌🍍 Which fruits should we eat daily? 🍓🍒🍑🍐🍏🍎

• PAPAYA

-Helps improve your digestion. Papayas also provide a lot of vitamin C 

• STRAWBERRIES

-Helps control type 2 diabetes and stave off heart disease and inflammation

• RED & PURPLE GRAPES

-A powerful antioxidant that could help fight heart disease

• KIWI

-May lower the risk of cataracts and contain more than twice as much vitamin C as oranges

• BANANA

-Help lower your risk of high blood pressure and stroke

• APPLE

-Meets 15 percent of your daily fiber needs and it is crammed with antioxidants

• ORANGE

-Gives you almost a full day's vitamin C, plus potassium

• BLUEBERRY

-Rich in antioxidants, which help fight cancer and prevent macular degeneration

SRC: http://www.more.com/lifestyle/exercise-health/8-healthiest-fruits-you-should-be-eating

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Yoga? Zumba? Piloxing?

YOGA? ZUMBA? GYM?

What is Yoga?

- Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India

Health Benefits: 

• Increases Blood Flow
• Boosts Immunity
• Increases Heart Rate
• Drops Blood Pressure
• Lowers Blood Sugar

SRC: https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/count-yoga-38-ways-yoga-keeps-fit

Classes in Singapore:

1. New Angle Yoga
Price: 10 lessons at $20 per lesson (valid for three months)
Website: http://newangleyoga.com/purchase-classes/

2. Yoga Movement
Price: 10 lessons $220 ($22 per lesson), 20 classes $380 ($19 per lesson)
Website: http://www.yogamovement.com/

3. Yoga Inc
Price: 10 Classes: $250 ($25 each lesson)
Website: http://www.yogainc.sg/

SRC: http://www.hypeandstuff.com/affordable-yoga-studios-in-singapore/


What is Zumba?

-An aerobic fitness programme featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music

Health Benefits: 

• Improve Blood Pressure
• Get to burn calories & fats

SRC: https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/benefits-of-zumba#1

Classes in Singapore:

1. Fitness First
Website: https://www.fitnessfirst.com.sg/classes/zumba

2. Real Yoga
Website: https://www.realyoga.com.sg/index.php/inner-classes/inner-fitness-dance

3. Life Sparks
Website: http://www.lifesparks.sg/zumbafitness


What is Piloxing?

-is a creative mix between Pilates and Boxing geared towards women, with the mental and physical goal of attaining a "Sleek, Sexy and Powerful" self-image

Health Benefits: 

• Get your heart pumping
• Reduces stress

SRC: http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-piloxing/

Classes in Singapore:

1. Life Sparks
Website: http://www.lifesparks.sg/piloxing

2. Jr Fitness
Website: https://www.jrfitness.com.sg/piloxing/

3. Dance Class
Website: http://danceclasssingapore.com/piloxing-class/


WHICH IS BETTER?

In my opinion, ALL are good as long as it benefits the health, which leads to a healthy lifestyle ;)

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Easy & Quick Juice Cleanse Recipes

Juice Cleanse Recipes

Why consider making juice cleanse yourself?

-Freshly purchased ingredients

-Save money

-Get to make your own combination

Here are some juice cleanse recipes that you might want to try out:

1) Green Juice

Ingredients: 

• 6 stalks of celery
• 1 cucumber
• 2 large green apples
• 3-4 massive leaves of kale
• 3-4 massive leaves of romaine
• Healthy handful of spinach
• Less massive handful of parsley
• 1 lemon

2) PAM / Pineapple Apple Mint

Ingredients:

• 1/3 of a pineapple
• 2 large green apples
• A few pinches of mint (don’t add too much, or it’ll overpower the other flavors)

3) Berry Supreme

Ingredients:

• Blend together 240ml blueberries
• 240ml strawberries
• A large chopped, peeled mango

4) Vitamin Bomb

Ingredients:

• Peel and cut up 1 grapefruit
• Peel and cut up 2 oranges
• Peel and cut up 3 kiwis
• Blend together

5) Power Green Gulp

Ingredients:

• Purée 3 kale leaves
• A small green apple
• 240ml of green grapes
• 1 cucumber 
• 120ml of water

SRCs:
1. https://susanshain.com/3-day-diy-juice-cleanse-for-travelers/
2. https://www.runsociety.com/food-nutrition/juice-cleansing-in-singapore-why-what-when-and-how/


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Should I purchase juice cleansing?

What is juice cleansing?

-Juice cleansing is a “detox” diet that can last from a few days to several weeks in which a person consumes only fruit and vegetable juices to obtain nutrition while otherwise abstaining from eating food. 

SRC: www.eatthis.com/juice-cleanse-effects/


Here are the PROS & CONS of juice cleansing that you might want to consider before purchasing it: 

Pros of drinking juice cleansing

1. Get a daily dose of vegetables & fruits easily
2. Body can easily absorb fiber & nutrients
3. Great way to reduce product waste

Cons of drinking juice cleansing 

1. It might be pricey
2. Body doesn't need a juice cleanse
3. Too much sugar can lead to blood swings

SRC: https://draxe.com/juice-cleanse/


Some juice cleansing brands available in Singapore:

1. Antidote

Website: http://www.antidote.sg/

2. Syndicate Juice

Website: http://focushospitalityinc.com/the-syndicate-juice-company-singapore

3. Punch Detox

Website: https://www.punchdetox.com.sg/

4. The Juice Kit

Website: https://thejuicekit.com/pages/beauty-cleanse-rebrand-as-the-juice-kit/

5. FP Juice

Website: http://www.freshpressed.sg/

6. hic'Juice

Website: https://www.hicjuice.com/

SRC: https://www.runsociety.com/food-nutrition/juice-cleansing-in-singapore-why-what-when-and-how/


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Healthy Recipes For Desserts

"There's always room for dessert"

Meaning: No matter how full you are, there's always space in your stomach for dessert.

3 Healthy Recipes for Desserts

1. Greek Yogurt Fruit Tart 

Ingredients: 

• 15 Medjool dates, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
• 1 and 1/2 cups raw unsalted cashews
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (I use vanilla, but any flavor works)
• assorted sliced fresh fruit

Directions:

1. Spray the bottom of a 9-inch tart or cake pan or a pie dish with nonstick spray and line the pan with parchment paper on top. Set aside. (The spray helps the parchment stick to the pan, making spreading the crust easier. The parchment prevents the crust from sticking to the pan. If you don't mind the taste of nonstick spray on the crust, you don't have to use parchment. Just spray the pan with the nonstick spray and add the crust.)
2. Make sure your dates are soft by soaking in warm water for 10 minutes. Make sure you drain them and chop in half before using.
3. Pulse the dates and cashews together until thick “dough” is formed and the cashews are all broken up, as pictured above. The dough will be moist from the oil in the nuts. Press evenly into prepared tart pan and partly up the sides.
4. Spread the yogurt on top of the crust. Decorate with fresh fruit. Slice, serve, enjoy.
5. Make ahead tip: The crust can be made 1-2 days in advance. Cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Continue with step 4. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

SRC: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2015/03/30/greek-yogurt-fruit-tart/

2. Orange Banana Smoothie Pop

Ingredients:

• 1 container Greek yogurt
• .67 c. thawed orange juice concentrate
• 2 large bananas
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice

Directions:

1. Puree one Greek yogurt, thawed orange juice concentrate, bananas, lime zest, and fresh lime juice in a blender.
2. Pour into six 3-ounce molds. (We used mini baking tins with Popsicle sticks, but you can also substitute paper cups.) Freeze until smoothie pops are solid, about 4 hours.
3. To release pops, dip molds into hot water until pops loosen and slide out. If using cups, peel away paper.

SRC: http://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a2845/orange-banana-smoothie-pops-recipe/

3. Hearty Oat Cookies

Ingredients:

• ½ c. whole-wheat flour
• ¼ c. all-purpose flour
• ½ c. granulated sugar
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch Kosher salt
• 1 c. quick-cooking oats
• 1 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
• ½ c. walnuts
• ¼ c. golden raisins
• ¼ c. dried cranberries
• ¼ c. pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• ½ c. unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp. Honey
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• 3 tbsp. boiling water

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the oats and coconut and toss to combine. Fold in the walnuts, raisins, cranberries, and pepitas.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and honey. In a small bowl, combine the baking soda and boiling water, then add to the butter mixture (it will become frothy).
4. Make a well in the center of the oat mixture, pour in the butter mixture and mix to combine.
5. Using wet hands, form the mixture into 15 balls (about 1/4 cup each) and place on the prepared sheets, spacing them 1 1/2 inches apart. Gently press each ball down so it is 1/2 inch thick and bake until golden brown, 16 to 17 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheets.

SRC: http://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a34868/hearty-oat-cookies-recipe-wdy0914/


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