Hawker foods need not lead to weight gain — just make wiser choices when picking your meal.
<div class="ExternalClassAB72DE44E04F4FAEA7D2C53FA4BE0E6C"><h2>Lower-Calorie Hawker Food in Singapore
</h2><p>When we talk about healthier eating, the typical scene at a hawker centre is probably the last thing that comes to mind. As much as Singaporeans love our local food, we know that healthier eating is not exactly synonymous with fried bee hoon, laksa, char kway teow and mee siam. A serving of char kway teow, for example, packs a whopping 744 C<a href="http://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/69/intro-to-calories" title="Intro to Calories">alories</a>, with 38 grams fat (almost all your
<a href="http://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/76/introduction-to-fats" title="Introduction to Fats">recommended daily allowance for fat</a> of 55-60 grams).</p><p>However, going to a hawker centre does not have to hamper your health. In fact, if you choose the right dishes, even eating hawker food every day can help you stay healthier and maintain a healthy weight.
</p><p>Here are some of our favourite healthier hawker food picks that are not only delicious, but lower in calories too!
</p><h2>1. Teochew Porridge</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Categories/Food%20N%20Nutrition/teochewporridge.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:400px;height:266px;" /> </p><p>What makes Teochew porridge healthier, aside from the fact that it is porridge, is the choice of side dishes that go along with it. For a healthier option, order one meat dish (anything as long as it is not deep fried or steeped in oil),
<a href="http://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/55/my-healthy-plate" title="My Healthy Plate">fish</a>, with two
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1054/essential-superfoods-of-a-healthy-diet" title="Superheroes of a Healthy Diet">vegetable dishes, preferably the dark, leafy variety</a>. By choosing the right sides, you can easily achieve a
<a href="http://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/57/nutrition-101" title="Nutrition 101">balanced meal</a> with this local favourite.</p><p>
<strong>Related:
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/557/rice-pudding-yogurt-sauce" title="Rice Pudding Served with Yoghurt Sauce">Rice Pudding Served with Yoghurt Sauce</a></strong></p><h2>2. Thunder Tea Rice
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<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Categories/Food%20N%20Nutrition/hakkathundertea.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:400px;height:249px;" /> </p><p>Thunder Tea Rice is the Hakka answer to a western salad — filled with healthier vegetables. White or brown rice (<a href="http://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/183/whole_grains_wise_choice" title="Whole Grains, Wise Choice">the latter is the healthier option</a>) is usually topped with cabbage, spinach, leek,
<em>chye sim</em>, green beans, tofu and preserved radish. Served with a green soup made from basil, mint, green tea, mugwort and coriander, it’s
<a href="http://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/55/my-healthy-plate" title="My Healthy Plate">low in fat and sodium</a>. And delicious!</p><p>
<strong>Related:
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/193/brown_rice_paradise" title="Brown Rice Paradise">Brown Rice Benefits</a></strong></p><h2>3. Fish Slice Bee Hoon Soup</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Categories/Food%20N%20Nutrition/fishsoupnoodleslettuce.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:400px;height:267px;" /> </p><p>With little fat added in the cooking process, fish soup ranks high on the smart eating list. The ingredients, such as sliced fish, tofu, tomatoes, seaweed and lettuce (some hawkers use bitter gourd or
<em>chye</em><em> sim</em> instead), offer
<a href="http://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/55/my-healthy-plate" title="My Healthy Plate">a good balance</a> of lean protein, carbohydrates and fibre. Just try not to polish off every single drop of the accompanying soup which may be loaded with hidden sodium.
</p><p>
<strong>Related:
<a href="https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/1515/beef-and-brown-rice-spicy-soup" title="Beef and Brown Rice Spicy Soup">Beef and Brown Rice Spicy Soup</a></strong></p><h2>4. Yong Tau Foo</h2><p style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/sites/assets/Assets/Categories/Food%20N%20Nutrition/yongtaufoo.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:400px;height:267px;" /> </p><p>Here is another Hakka dish to make the list: yong tau foo. As with the Teochew porridge, being able to pick your own ingredients makes yong tau foo a healthier option.
<a href="http://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/69/intro-to-calories" title="Intro to Calories">Steer clear of fried ingredients</a> and opt instead for the tofu and assorted vegetables.</p><hr /><p>
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