Just like the Freshman 15, the Quarantine 15 is a real thing thanks to COVID-19. Between all the banana bread and sourdough starters—not to mention the constant snacking—it definitely hasn’t been easy making the right food choices during lockdown.
While it might feel good to gorge on comfort foods, it’s never been more important to eat healthy in order to boost your immunity. Read on for our healthy eating tips n’ tricks on how to fuel your body right, with tasty takeaway options too.
Eat green and clean
We’ve all heard about the benefits of a plant-based diet, so why not take this opportunity to go green? Plant-based foods have been proven to reduce blood pressure, increase energy levels and prevent disease. There’s no need to make the switch overnight—try adopting a flexitarian diet or going plant-based for just one meal or day a week. Your body (and the environment) will thank you!
Dine consciously
Going green often goes hand-in-hand with organic, fair trade and locally sourced produce, meaning that every dollar you spend goes right back into supporting the local community: mum, pop and kid.
Not exactly a health nut? Look for takeaway meals and pre-packed dinner sets from your favourite restos for an easy, DIY meal at home. And, follow your local diners on social media as they post at-home recipes made from scratch. If you’re ready to ‘kale’ it with your diet, check out these garden grazers and locavore playgrounds in your city:
Candlenut
The world’s first Michy-starred Peranakan resto repping Malcolm Lee’s elevated take on trad Baba-Nyonya cuisine is a must for foodies. Sample his punchy taste-tinglers amid an elegant, modish dining room in the COMO compound. Tempted to recreate at home? Shop ingreds at COMO’s Marketplace afterwards.
Delivery and takeaway service only, 17A Dempsey Road, Dempsey Hill, +65 8121 0176, Lunch and dinner daily, comodempsey.sg/restaurant/candlenut
Open Farm Community
Rustic designer shed and 35,000 sq ft’s worth of Sing’s first legit kitchen garden helmed by trail-blazer Ryan Clift. Feast on straight-forward, beautifully-plated, patch-fresh produce grown onsite and sourced locally before strolling the lovingly tended grounds for a closer look at your meal’s origins. Keep peepers peeled for the farmer’s market on the select weekends and a host of gardening, cooking and eco workshops. Gwynnie’d be proud!
Delivery and takeaway service available, 130E Minden Road, Dempsey Hill, +65 6471 0306, enquiries@ofcsingapore.com.sg, 12nn-11pm Mon-Fri, 11am-11pm Sat-Sun, openfarmcommunity.com
Kitchen by Food Rebel
This little CBD health haven serves wholesome zoodles, buddha bowls and refined sugar-free treats in a cute cafe setting. Owner Elika is a health coach who’s often on-hand to offer recs on wellbeing.
Delivery and takeaway service available, 28 Stanley Street Telok Ayer, +65 6224 7088, enquiry@therebelbar.com.sg, 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, foodrebelsg.com/kitchen
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Photo Credit: Open Farm Community
