If there's one thing I hear most about, it would be complaints of a slow metabolism. Is it to blame for weight gain? What affects it? How can I speed it up? Transitioning back-to-routine after ...
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Indian Matchmaking – Netflix’s Divisive Show and Indian Culture’s Harsh Realities | Desi~licious RD
Discussing South Asia’s problematic rishta culture through Sima Taparia from Mumbai. If there is one thing about quarantine that all of us have in common, it’s binge-watching television. Never ...
How to Meal Plan on a Budget + Dinner Recipes Under $3 | Desi~licious RD
The mere idea of creating a meal plan can be overwhelming. You'll be chuffed to hear that we’ve compiled some easy-to-follow prep, cook and grocery tips, along with the best ingredients for budget ...
Say “Yes” To These 33 Healthy Recipes For Dinner | Desi~licious RD
The best healthy recipes for dinner are tasty, nourishing, and can be pulled off - without breaking a sweat! Assembling meals for your family may feel overwhelming during this unique time. ...
How to Stop Emotional Eating During Social Isolation | Desi~licious RD
How to stop overeating, bingeing, restricting and other patterns of compulsive eating during a pandemic. Learn how to develop a healthy relationship with food during the quarantine. Can you ...
Race Discrimination in Nutrition: Why Having a DIC Matters More than you Think
A discussion on tackling race discrimination in the field of nutrition. I’ve always been a firm believer of nutritious food. As a registered dietitian, I am academically and professionally ...
Lacto Fermentation: A Beginner’s Guide | Desi~licious RD
Lacto fermentation is more than a food preservation technique. Consuming fermented foods - rich in probiotics - can help to boost the population of good bacteria in your gut, which creates a ...
South Asian People Must Do More to Fight Anti-Black Racism
Commentary on racial injustice committed by South Asian communities. I was six when my family and I moved to the UK - a country, nothing like Pakistan. I didn't know a word of English; there ...
29 Vegan BBQ Recipes That Are So Tasty You Won’t Miss The Meat
Planning a BBQ at the weekend? Here's a tempting spread of meat-free BBQ recipes to enjoy at your next backyard spread. I've gathered a bunch of my food blogger friends who are also some of the best ...
Mother’s Day: An Open Letter to Babul – My Beautiful, Resilient Mother
This Mother’s Day 2020, Desi~licious RD, Shahzadi, shares an open letter to her beloved mother, Babul. Listen to her heartfelt Mother's Day poem. Dear Babul, It has been 11 years since we ...
Dietitians Share Best Ways To Store Fruits And Vegetables To Keep Them Fresh
If your fruits and vegetables rot in a few days, learn how to store them the right way to maximize their freshness. Registered dietitians share their best tips in this ridiculously simple guide. ...
Fun Things To Do At Home To Beat the Quarantine Boredom
Looking for fun things to do at home? Discover a bunch of entertaining activities and fun ideas in the time of COVID-19 Aside from stress and uncertainty, the other thing that COVID-19 has ...
Is The Coronavirus Outbreak Mother’s Nature’s Wake Up Call To Humankind?
Discussing ideas and tips for tackling the climate crisis for a greener planet on Earth Day, 2020. I know everyone is talking about the new coronavirus outbreak – I'm just as guilty! From ...
Ramadan 2020: How To Eat Healthy | Desi~licious RD
Ramadan is a time to honour our bodies, our health and feel our best during our spiritual quests. Discover how to eat healthy with top tips from registered dietitians. We answer your questions on what ...
Food Safety Guidelines For Grocery Shopping: What You Should Know During The Pandemic – From Registered Dietitians
No matter what a viral YouTube video tells you, you don't need to sanitize your fruits and vegetables. Here are evidence-based tips for grocery shopping safely during the COVID-19 outbreak - from ...
Acceptance And Kindness Amidst A Global Pandemic | Desi~licious RD
Personal tips to help manage anxiety during the outbreak of a pandemic. I woke up and tried remembering what day it was. According to my phone, it was a Tuesday. It felt funny to be in bed ...
How to Boost Your Immune System To Potentially Resist Diseases | Desi~licious RD
The novel coronavirus outbreak continues to spread globally. Increased concern has led to greater online searches for its symptoms, prevention and cure. People are wondering what some ways to boost ...
Nutrition Month 2020: Discussing This Year’s Theme “More than Food”
#DietitiansAreKey: the meaning behind More than Food and what it stands for. March is Nutrition Month in Canada – an exciting time for dietitians. This year’s theme “More than Food” is dedicated to ...
Dear Aunty Ji – Aaloo Want is Respect for My Body! | Desi~licious RD
Analyzing body shaming and its toxic influence on Desi women. Sana was a lovely girl, polite and charming. A brilliant university student with high hopes of becoming a neurologist. She ...
Canada’s Food Guide 2020: Persona Naan Grata | Desi~licious RD
Is the latest version of Canada's Food Guide culturally inclusive? Canada's latest Food Guide - a nationwide institution that serves as a reminder to make healthier choices – was ...
Bell Let’s Talk: Dua Aur Dawa – The Right Combination For A Healthy Mind | Desi~licious RD
Sharing my story for Bell Let’s Talk; the country’s largest corporate commitment to help create a stigma-free Canada It was a standard British morning - chilly, quiet, bordering on ...
The Worst Fad Diets in 2020, From Baby Food To The Werewolf Diet | Desi~licious RD
Despite the absurdity of novelty diets and lack of evidence supporting them, the reality is, these fad diets continue to dominate how many people eat. In this blog, I present some of the worst ...
What’s The Best Diet For Arthritis? | Desi~licious RD
There are certain foods that have been shown to help ease the symptoms of arthritis. In this blog post, we discuss specific anti-inflammatory foods that may help manage pain and control inflammation. ...
What Is The Ayurvedic Diet?
Explore one of the oldest traditional diets - The Ayurvedic Diet. Keeping in mind the limitations of scientific research, we aim to review this diet, without bias or judgment, and to learn what this ...