Making Healthy Choices Easier. Behind the Scenes at Gleneagles: Michelle’s Story

When we talk about making healthy food more accessible, there are few places where it matters more than hospitals.

Long shifts. Unpredictable schedules. High-pressure environments.

That’s why we’re proud to see freshpod becoming part of the hospital community, including at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore where we recently spoke with Michelle Seah from the Hospital Operations team.

Michelle’s work happens largely behind the scenes, working tirelessly to keep the hospital running smoothly. Like many in hospital operations, no two days are the same, balancing projects across the hospital while navigating the unexpected challenges that come with such a complex environment.

Working in healthcare has also shaped how she thinks about nutrition.

“Working in the hospital makes me realise how many health issues are actually preventable or manageable with good lifestyle choices like nutrition. It’s a daily reminder that good health often starts with simple choices like taking better care of what I eat.” 

During busy days, convenience and nutrition are key.

Michelle shared that she used to load up on carbs at lunch, only to hit the familiar afternoon food coma, not ideal when you’re sitting in meetings and need to stay sharp.

That’s why having healthier options available inside the hospital makes a difference.

“freshpod is a great addition to the hospital food options. Hospitals should always try to make healthier meal options easily available to staff, patients and visitors, and freshpod definitely helps with that.” 

With freshpod now available 24 hours a day, Michelle believes it has helped encourage people across the hospital community to think more consciously about their food choices.

“For staff, the accessibility and affordability of healthier food is a big plus, especially given the hospital’s location and limited food options nearby.” 

Her go-to freshpod bowl is a colourful mix of flavours and textures:

• Succulent prawns

• Honey roasted tofu

• Vitamin-packed edamame

• Sweet roasted corn

• Crunchy cucumbers

“A satisfying mix of flavours and texture all in one bowl — indulgent but guilt-free.” 

‘Fresh. Flavourful. Feel-good.’

At freshpod, our mission is simple: make healthy food accessible wherever people need it most.

Hospitals are one of those places.

Doctors, nurses, healthcare staff, patients and visitors all deserve access to fresh, nutritious meals, any time of day or night.

Through our fully automated healthy food outlets, we’re able to bring restaurant-quality meals into spaces that traditionally struggle to support food outlets due to labour, cost, or space constraints.

It’s one of the reasons we’re seeing such strong adoption of freshpod in healthcare environments.

And Michelle’s story is exactly why we believe this matters.