Healthy eats in Singapore: Must-visit cafes to satisfy your fitness goals

New year, new you. You’ve set your health and fitness goals and are determined to keep your resolutions. Besides starting an exercise routine, a clean diet - consuming whole foods that are minimally processed and as close as possible to their natural state - can go a long way towards improving your health in the new year. Yet, clean eating doesn’t mean bland eating; these healthy cafes in Singapore offer delicious and wholesome options you can enjoy.

1. Avorush

Will the avocado craze ever die? Our bet’s on a firm no. After-all, this nutrient-dense fruit packs nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, and is incredibly versatile. With Avorush, you’ll be spoilt for choice with everything avocado - whether it’s wholesome toasts, salads, burrito bowls, smoothies, or milkshakes.

Avorush is located at #02-23 Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View, Singapore 018961.

2. Bamboo Bowls

Bamboo Bowls collaborates with celebrated chefs to develop healthy options that don’t compromise taste or affordability, thanks to a contactless experience allowing the brand to focus on healthier ingredients. Authentic, city-inspired bowls (the likes of Tokyo, Hanoi, Sichuan, Seoul, Phuket and Bombay) made with the highest quality ingredients promise to take you across the world.

Bamboo Bowls is available at multiple locations including Marina Bay Link Mall and CIMB Plaza.

3. Canteen by Trapeze Rec. Club

Holistic wellness club Trapeze Rec. Club boasts four storeys of holistic wellness with a vast range of classes, recovery facilities, personalised wellness consultation and recovery services. It also houses an in-house canteen serving up fresh, nutritious, hearty food and drinks. You’ll find coffee, bagels, smoothies, acai bowls and more.

Canteen by TRC is located at 27 Tanjong Pagar Rd, #02-00, Singapore 088450.

4. Grain Traders

Grain Traders believes in nourishing people beyond food. With its concept of “fast good” food, the company empowers individuals to eat what makes them feel their best. The menu comprises ready-to-eat meals like the Hen’s Nest with sous-vide chicken breast, quinoa and mixed vegetables; the Down Under, featuring steak, roasted potatoes and salads; DIY options, sides and dessert; and more.

Grain Traders is located at CapitaGreen and Guoco Tower.

5. Haakon

For high quality, plant-based food, Haakon has got you covered. This Scandinavia-inspired café dishes up superfoods from Norway into our shores - think: chia seeds, matcha, macqui, pitaya, bee pollen, and more. There’s acai bowls, grain bowls, specialty bowls, salads, poke bowls, cold-pressed juices and smoothies made from fresh, natural ingredients and designed to be inclusive for all diets.

Haakon is available at 313 Somerset and 1 Raffles Place.

6. Grounded By CMCR

Located just right beside the Yoga Movement studio in Robertson Quay, Grounded By CMCR is born out of opportunity, friendship and fun. The cafe offers a variety of wholesome dishes made with organic ingredients and coffee supplied by CMCR. Try the Chia & Cashew Granola, Acai Bowl or luscious Avocado Toast; and if you’re looking for alternatives besides coffee and tea, their selection of smoothies, juices and kombucha will not disappoint.

Grounded By CMCR is located at 22 Martin Rd, #01-00, Singapore 239058.

7. The Daily Cut

The Daily Cut’s diverse menu of customisable salads, wraps, and protein bowls are fuss-free options perfect for gym rats and healthy eaters. Beef up your bowl with an array of protein-packed fillers—from generous servings of roast beef to herb-crusted dory fillet - and add other nutritious toppings like Thai basil tofu, sweet corn and avocado.

The Daily Cut is available at One Raffles Place and Guoco Tower.

8. The Living Cafe

Established as part of the Balanced Living wellness centre, The Living Cafe aims to inspire with its healthy fare. Using specially selected and sourced organic ingredients, the extensive menu offers organic, raw, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Choose from Rainbow Nori Rolls to Tempeh Buddha Bowl and Spiced Chicken Burger, then finish off with desserts that are free from dairy, gluten and refined sugars.

The Living Cafe is located at 779 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269758.

This article was originally published in Harper’s Bazaar Singapore.