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>Enjoy the best of Singapore’s food and drink pairing

Singapore is a food haven with many world-famous dishes. We go one step further by bringing to you not just the must-try dishes for all overseas visitors, but the best accompanying beverage, for you to achieve the most memorable dining experience.
Before we begin, it is important to remember the golden rule: eat and drink everything in moderation! According to the Health Promotion Board’s dietary guidelines, do not exceed daily salt intake of 5g and added sugar intake of 40g or eight teaspoons of sugar. (source). For your benefit, we have also indicated the estimated sodium and sugar levels in our recommended dishes

Combination 1: Bak Kut Teh + Grass Jelly Drink

Per serving: 1.5g sodium from Bak Kut Teh, 12g sugar from grass jelly drink (source)

Bak Kut Teh

Bak Kut Teh (pronounced bark-koot-teh) is one of the oldest dishes in Singapore but still remains a popular choice among locals and visitors.

 

A pork-based soup flavored with spices and herbs, it is usually accompanied with a bowl of rice or mee sua – thin wheat flour noodles. Opt for lean pork ribs for a healthier alternative where possible.

Grass Jelly Drink

Pair Bak Kut Teh with a glass of refreshing grass jelly drink that is also a great source of beneficial nutrients and good for lowering blood pressure and weight maintenance.


Combination 2: Chilli Crabs + Tiger Beer

Per serving: 255mg sodium from chilli crab (one pincer and two legs) (source), 0g sugar (but note it carries 132 calories) from 330ml Tiger beer (source)

Chilli Crabs

Singapore chilli crabs are a must-try for any overseas visitors! The style of cooking is unique, involving a two-step process of first steaming the crabs before frying them in a delectable and appetizing sweet and spicy sauce.

 

Remember to ask for steamed buns instead of the fried version so that you can have more calorie bandwidth for the delicious dipping gravy!

Photo Credit: Tim Parkinson (Source)

Tiger Beer

To quench your thirst and balance out the flavors while savoring this high-calorie dish, go for a Tiger beer, a multiple awards-winning local beer.


Combination 3: Laksa + Soya Milk

Per serving: 7.9g sodium from Laksa (source), 4.1g sugar from soya milk (ask for less sweet option)

Note: as the sodium content is high in Laksa, you may want to share with a friend!

Photo Credit: Alpha (Source)

Laksa

Most Singaporeans love spicy food. Another hot favorite is Laksa, a gravy-based Peranakan dish. The broth is made from coconut milk, shrimp, and fish slices. The bean curd puffs and vermicelli soak up the rich gravy.

 

It is usually eaten as an individual dish as it has a fair combination of carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Rock sugar is also added into Laksa.

Soya Milk

Soya milk is a good choice when you eat Laksa, as besides being delicious, it helps to cool the flames on your tongue


Combination 4: Chicken Rice + Kopi Siu Dai (Coffee, Less Sweet)

Per serving: 1.3g sodium from chicken rice, 13g sugar from coffee

Chicken Rice

Those who prefer non-spicy food, fret not! There is always chicken rice, one of the most delicious, affordable, easiest, and fuss-free favorites. It’s a simple dish comprising slightly oily ginger rice and steamed chicken, yet bursting with flavor and fragrance.

 

The chicken is tender and juicy, and the rice complements it perfectly. Spice-lovers have the option of adding the chilli sauce with garlic.

Photo Credit: Scott Dexter (Source)

Kopi Siu Dai (Coffee, Less Sweet)

Do what the locals do and go for a cup of kopi siu dai (coffee, less sweet) for the authentic Singaporean experience.


Remember – enjoy your food but don’t over-indulge. Lower or controlled salt intake will help decrease blood pressure levels (source), and reducing sugar will definitely lessen your risk for diabetes.

Stick close to the recommended dietary guidelines without missing out on the good food!

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We refer to the Ministry of Health’s (“MOH”) press release dated 26 December 2020 ordering Concord International Hospital (“Concord Hospital”) to temporarily stop the provision of all healthcare services with effect from 19 December 2020.

Concord International Hospital place great importance on the quality of our clinical services and the safety and well-being of our patients. We will work closely with MOH, as well as our medical staff and consultants to ensure that all issues identified in MOH’s report are addressed and the requirements set out in the Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act are complied with.

During this transition period, the hospital would not be accepting any patients and would be servicing and replacing our equipment as appropriate. We would inform the public again when we are ready to resume normal operations and would like to assure the public that safety and quality healthcare remain our paramount concerns and we would be rolling out new initiatives to better serve our patients.

关于卫生部于2020年12月26日发布的新闻稿,要求泰和国际医院(“泰和医院”)从2020年12月19日起暂时停止提供所有医疗服务。

泰和医院非常重视医院的临床服务质量和病人的安全与健康,我们将与卫生部、医务人员和医生紧密合作,确保解决卫生部报告中指出的所有问题,并满足卫生部的要求。我们将与卫生部、我们的医务人员和医生紧密合作,确保卫生部报告中指出的所有问题得到解决,并遵守《私立医院和医疗诊所法》的规定。

在这段过渡期內,本院将不会接受任何病人,并会适当地维修和更换我们的设施。我们将在准备好恢复正常运作时再次通知公众,并向公众保证,安全和优质的医疗服务仍然是我们最关心的问题,我们将推出新的措施,以更好地服务我们的病人。