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

  You are busy. That’s just a fact of life these days. Busy = Stress, right?   A busy schedule can throw off your the timing of your meals so keeping healthful, wholesome snacks in your car or purse can keep you from having a blood sugar freak out.   Here are some natural stress-busting … Continue reading Grab n Go Stress Busters

  You may not know this, but before becoming a nutritionist I used to work in the corporate world. Being a supply chain specialist I worked as a senior buyer, a planner, managed inventory and shipping and logistics as well. It was a demanding job that kept me on my toes, with rarely any down … Continue reading Stop Snoozing at Work

  “I want to lose weight and have tried every diet possible. Nothing works. I lose the weight but it comes back again, help me!” This is what a friend of mine said to me a while ago. Let’s call her Jane Doe. “I’ve done everything I could! I’ve gone low carb, high protein, high fat, fasting. … Continue reading I Want to Lose Weight. Help me!

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!

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?