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

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

This year Father’s Day is extra special for me, as I’ll be celebrating it with my dad after many years. As I started going through ‘gift ideas’ for him, I just could not think of anything suitable. You see, he is a man of very few needs. Growing up with very humble beginnings, he had … Continue reading A Lesson Learnt From My Father