How to eat healthy when in Singapore – Ways to ensure that you stay nourished and happy

When on holiday, the temptation to splurge on food and move away from your strict diet followed back home will always confront you on more than one occasion. Such is the case even when touring through Singapore as the country's amazing array of restaurants and inviting street food eateries would do more than coax you into focusing on what's on the menu than what's good for you. However, provided below are some guidelines and tips on how to stay healthy with your food intake even whilst on holiday in the Lion City.

Carry your own bottle of water

It is a given that whilst on holiday the average traveller's sugar intake would more or less reach dizzying heights and in turn, will not be the best for one's health at all. This is why it is important that you as a prospective traveller or current one for that matter consider the option of carrying your own water bottle or even a thermos flask & a mug. In the case of the latter, you will be able to make your own tea and enjoy a meal and not feel the growing urge to reach for the nearest soft drink or any other form of sugary beverage available. Moreover, consuming more water throughout the course of the day will mean that you remain refreshed and hydrated to tackle any challenge put before you.

Pack a healthy snack before stepping out

When on the go, junk food such as Kit Kat, burgers, and ice cream will appear like something that you'd want to invest in. However, be warned that too much junk food can bring about serious health risks and this should not be your goal, regardless of whether you're holidaying or relaxing at home. For example, if you have chosen to stay at some of the suites in Singapore offered by properties such as PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road Singapore, a good way to stay healthy is to begin your day with a wholesome breakfast comprising some fresh bread, cereal, and so on and in turn, you will be training your mind to think 'healthy' and 'nutritious' even afterward. Therefore, if you have planned your schedule ahead, do not forget to include some healthy snacks such as energy bars, unsalted almonds, or even a few bananas; the latter affords a good dose of vitamin C plus valuable nutrients to keep you going.

Purchase a slow cooker

This would depend on the mode of accommodation you choose for the duration of your time in Singapore but having access to a fully-functional slow cooker will soon have you well on your way towards preparing and enjoying wholesome meals easily. The cooker can be extremely efficient as you will only need to toss in the ingredients whilst you go about attending to your chores or planning for the next day of sightseeing and so on

Stay flexible

What is meant by this is that having a flexible and changeable daily diet where you will not be found compromising too often on the food types that you crave is a huge plus and a step in the right direction that you must take. For instance, minimizing the times that you eat meat will not just reduce your grocery bill but in turn, will give you plenty of time to consider adding more healthier greens and fresh fruit that are outstanding ways to start your day. Further, whilst there is no rule on how much processed food you should include in your daily intake, it is a wise practice to have as little as possible. This is largely due to the fact that items such as frozen pizza are not to be treated as 'healthy' by any stretch of the imagination. Food abundant in preservatives and excess salt & sugar must be reduced considerably or avoided at any given opportunity.