The Letter
Notes on eating well from the sea — why fish, which fish, and how to buy it wisely.
- Fish Broth: Benefits, Uses, and Why It Belongs in Your Kitchen→Fish broth is a flavour-rich cooking base built from slow-simmered bones. Mineral-dense and deeply savoury, it earns its place in soups, congee, and baby food.
- How Often Should You Eat Fish? Guidelines for Singapore Families→Two to three servings a week is the evidence-based target for adults and children alike. Here is how to build that habit without it feeling like a chore.
- Wild vs Farmed Fish: A Balanced Look for Singapore Home Cooks→Wild-caught and farmed fish each have genuine advantages. The right choice depends on the species, the farm, and what you are cooking. Here is how to think about it.
- Fish Allergy in Babies: Safe Introduction and What to Watch For→Fish is a common allergen but early introduction may reduce allergy risk. Here is how to introduce fish safely to your baby and what an allergic reaction looks like.
- Omega-3 DHA and Children's Brain Development: What Parents Should Know→DHA is the primary structural fat in the developing brain. Here is what the science shows, how much children need, and the best food sources available in Singapore.
- How to Tell If Fish Is Fresh: A Practical Guide→Fresh fish gives clear signals at the slab. Eyes, gills, flesh, and smell tell you everything you need to know before you buy.
- Fresh vs Frozen Fish: What Actually Matters at Home→Fresh is not always better than frozen. Learn when each makes sense, how fish is frozen at sea, and what to look for when shopping for your family.
- Low-Mercury Fish in Singapore: Safe Choices for Children→Mercury in fish is a real but manageable concern. Threadfin, pomfret, grouper, and salmon trout are low-mercury species widely available in Singapore.
- Best Fish for Baby in Singapore: Starting Solids Safely→Threadfin, pomfret, and grouper top the list for babies starting solids in Singapore. Here is how to choose, prepare, and introduce fish safely from six months.
- Why Fish Is One of the Healthiest Foods You Can Eat→Fish delivers omega-3 fatty acids, complete protein, and key micronutrients in one of the most bioavailable forms available. Here is what the science says.
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