5 best shops for healthier food in Singapore

The clean-eating movement shows no signs of abating. According to Statista, a German online portal for statistics, the global health and wellness foods market is expected to be worth US$811.82 billion in 2021, up from US$707.12 billion in 2016. The trend has certainly taken off in Singapore, with numerous online retailers and brick-and-mortar stores purveying a wide array of health foods.

With their high-quality yet tasty products, these stores demonstrate that healthier eating doesn’t have to be boring. Here are five places – online and offline – where you can stock up on everything from whole foods to organic produce and virtuous snacks.

The Honey Colony specialises in anti-microbial honey types such as jarrah, red gum and leatherwood

1. Honey

Honey doesn’t just taste good – it’s big on health benefits, too. For starters, the golden liquid is chock-full of antioxidants, which help protect your body from cell damage caused by free radicals. It also soothes sore throats (hence the popularity of honey lemon remedies) and heals wounds, thanks to its antibacterial and antifungal properties.

The Honey Colony is a family-run online business that gets its honey from Australia. Its products are 100% unprocessed and cold-extracted to preserve their goodness. In particular, it specialises in jarrah, red gum and leatherwood honeys, which are known for their healing properties.

2. Whole foods

Aussie retailer The Source Bulk Foods, which has over 50 stores Down Under, opened a Singapore outpost in Cluny Court last year. On offer are hundreds of whole foods, from nuts and pulses to grains and pastas. You’ll also find healthy snacks and confectionery, such as raw chocolates and trail mix.

What’s more, everything is sold in bulk and sans packaging; customers are encouraged to bring their own reusable containers and load up on as much (or as little) as they need. It’s a win for both your health and the environment.

Peri Peri water lily pops that are made from roasted water lily seeds

3. Healthy snacks

Hankering for something crunchy? Zenko Superfoods specialises in water lily pops, which it describes as “like popcorn, but better”. These moreish snacks are made from roasted water lily seeds – a superfood packed with plant-based protein, antioxidants and amino acids.

The brand’s water lily pops come in four flavours (Himalayan Pink Salt, Peri Peri, Coconut and Cinnamon Caramel), are gluten-free, and do not contain any artificial ingredients. What’s more, they purportedly contain 67% less fat and 20% fewer calories than popcorn, making them the perfect healthy snack for Netflix binges. Find them online or in supermarkets such as FairPrice Finest and cafes such as Cedele.

The Brown Rice Specialist has found creative ways to incorporate brown rice into other products, such as tea

4. Brown rice products

As its name suggests, The Brown Rice Specialist is an online shop specialising in brown rice, which is packed with nutrients such as thiamine, magnesium, iron and zinc – all of which are vital to bodily processes. Brown rice can also aid weight loss as it is high in fibre, which keeps you feeling full for longer (especially when compared with white rice).

Granted, brown rice isn’t all that palatable on its own, so The Brown Rice Specialist has found creative ways to incorporate it into other products. These run the gamut from tea in flavours such as ginger and rosemary to local desserts like bubur hitam (black glutinous rice porridge) and tau suan (mung bean soup) – all of which are infused with, or made using, the humble grain.

5. Organic produce

At Quanfa Organic Farm, you can stock up on fresh veggies – from spinach and Swiss chard to cucumbers and radishes – grown without pesticides and fertilisers. The farm grows a wide range of fruits as well, such as apples, kiwis and blueberries.

The benefits of organic farming are numerous. For starters, pesticide-free crops are better for the environment as they do not contaminate the soil and water supply. Organic agriculture also enhances biodiversity as birds and other natural predators can live off the land safely. And that’s not to mention the health benefits: foods grown organically do not contain the toxic metals found in many pesticides and fertilisers and are typically richer in nutrients and antioxidants. You can order online here.

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