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

  As a nutritionist/ health coach, many times I am misunderstood! You may think that working with a nutritionist/ health coach means depriving yourself of your favorite foods and give up coffee forever! Or you will be stuck with eating expensive organic foods, raw or vegan or paleo diets (or whatever other fancy diets that … Continue reading Why You Need to Work with a Nutritionist?

  Do you suffer from the sweet-tooth syndrome like I do? Yes, I am a sucker for sugar, in all forms…..OMG- I just confessed it! On the internet where all that’s declared remains, till the end of time. Lol! But seriously, I do love my chocolates, ice-creams and Tiramisu cake. Slurrrp! We all have our … Continue reading The Horrors of the Yeast Beast in Your Gut

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

  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

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!

  October marks the start of celebrations and feasts for most of us in North America. It begins with Thanksgiving, then Halloween, work and social Holiday parties, the Holiday celebrations with family and friends, and continues until we ring in the New Year. So we are talking about almost 3 months of heavy, calorie rich, … Continue reading Smart Food Swaps for the Festive Season