You may have heard the term glycemic index several times, especially in relation to blood sugar imbalances or conditions like Diabetes. Simply said, the Glycemic Index (GI) is a scale that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods by how much they raise blood glucose (sugar) levels compared to a standard foods such as glucose.   Eating meals … Continue reading The Link between Glycemic Index, Diabetes, Inflammation and Heart Disease

  You know, I come from a family of diabetics!   My dad and all of his brothers are type 2 diabetics. Being a South Asian and then this genetic pre-disposition increases my chances of being diabetic drastically. In fact at the age of 30 I was tested as a pre-diabetic, not once but twice. … Continue reading Foods to Eat and Avoid When You have Type 2 Diabetes

I was once possessed. I’m kidding you NOT. I really was possessed. Ok, before you label me as a lunatic and decide to walk off, at least give me a chance to explain myself. This was about 8-9 years ago when I was a rat (in human form) working in the corporate world and devoting … Continue reading I Was Once Possesed & Had a Relationship with a Monster

Valentine’s Day is round the corner and that means a lot of sweet indulgences over the next few days and beyond. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love chocolates? They are always a welcome treat, aren’t they? Whether it’s the craving for chocolate after meals, or as a quick snack sized bite with the afternoon coffee; … Continue reading Guilt Free Valentine’s Day Chocolate Treats  

There are so many types of sugars out there, it can be completely confusing! I get asked many times by my clients and attendees of my nutrition 101 talks about the difference between the alternatives of sugars and which ones are “healthier” than the others. So let’s look at some popular sugar alternatives today. Stevia: … Continue reading The Guide to Sugar Alternatives

Happy Halloween! I bet the kids in most households have this happy, ecstatic expression on their face when they see the candies and other sweet goodies being offered during Halloween. Where as you, the adult, may have the totally different if not a totally opposite expression on your face at the thought of all that sugar. Which … Continue reading Halloween Sugar Scare and How to Beat It!

The obesity epidemic in the past few years led to people looking for alternatives to sugar. As a result we are inundated with artificial sweeteners around us. Did it help in controlling the obesity epidemic though? On the contrary, research now shows that artificial sweeteners may actually be the cause of weight gain! It’s high … Continue reading Gaining Weight by Going Diet

When I ask people about some of the challenges they face with regards to eating healthy, one topic comes up time and again. Sugar cravings! Honestly, I too have been a victim of the sweet tooth all my life. I just HAD to have something sweet every day up until a few years ago. Sugar … Continue reading Are your sugar cravings controlling you?

Come the month of February you start feeling that love is in the air. Whether you actually celebrate Valentine’s day or not, you are certainly forced to think about it and see it all around you. All the media hype, advertising and sales gimmicks around flowers, cards, gifts and ofcourse food! The lure of dining … Continue reading Is love and chocolate in the air?