Friends of freshpod: Healthy eating on the frontline

Meet Viknesh, one of our regulars at Singapore General Hospital, a doctor whose days can involve everything from ward rounds and reviewing patients to paperwork and overnight calls.

With such a fast-paced and unpredictable schedule, finding time for a proper meal isn’t always easy. Staying active outside of work also means nutrition matters, particularly getting enough protein and finding meals that provide energy without feeling too heavy.

“In healthcare, meal times can be unpredictable and sometimes you only have a short window to grab something.”

That’s where freshpod has become part of the routine.

After discovering freshpod while looking for a convenient and healthier meal around SGH, he found an option that fits naturally into the working day: fresh, balanced and customisable food that can be picked up quickly.

“What keeps me coming back is how easy it is to get a balanced meal without having to think too much about it.”

His go-to bowl is built around plenty of protein and fresh vegetables. Usually that means at least a double serving of chicken, alongside favourites such as broccoli or cauliflower, finished with a flavourful dressing.

It’s a combination that keeps the meal filling and satisfying without feeling too heavy, while the ability to customise each bowl helps keep healthy eating interesting.

“Having freshpod nearby means I can get a quick meal that still feels nutritious and balanced instead of automatically reaching for whatever is fastest.”

For healthcare professionals, that combination of convenience, accessibility and nutrition can make a genuine difference. Long shifts and changing schedules don’t always fit conventional meal times, so having healthier food readily available makes it easier to stay consistent even on the busiest days.

And where would he like to see freshpod next?

“I’d love to see freshpod available across more hospitals and healthcare campuses in Singapore.”

With thousands of healthcare professionals working irregular hours, it’s an area where we believe freshpod can have a particularly meaningful role: making fresh, nutritious food easier to access, whenever people actually have the opportunity to eat.

And there was one other location on the wish list…

“Otherwise, I would love to have it in my condo estate!”

We like the sound of that too.

Fresh, nutritious food should fit around people’s lives, not the other way around.