The whole foods plant-based diet (WFPB) is a whole new world of healthy, delicious, and environmentally sustainable living. It's not only about nourishing your body — but also taking better care of ...
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How Sleep Affects Your Health: 11 Natural Ways to Improve Your Quality of Slumber
We spend a third of our lives sleeping, and it is necessary for physical growth and mental health. The problem is that many people don't understand the consequences of not getting enough sleep until ...
Back To School Healthy Eating Tips | Desi~licious RD
Find a bunch of back to school healthy eating tips to help you get in the groove for the school year. Healthy lunch box with a sandwich and fresh vegetables, a bottle of water and fruits. As ...
30 Self Love Quotes To Lift Your Spirits When You're Struggling | Desi~licious RD
If you're on the hunt for self love quotes to remind you of how wonderful you are - look no further. Somewhere in our minds, there exists an inner voice. A self-proclaimed judge that watches ...
How To Reduce Cholesterol Without Medication | Desi~licious RD
Discussing healthy ways and techniques to boost good cholesterol and improve your lipid profile naturally. The word cholesterol often invokes a negative reaction, even though our ...
Redefining Body Positivity For My Daughter | Desi~licious RD
Why it’s necessary to promote a positive body image or body positivity to our daughters. The moment my daughter, Miss R, came into this world, my heart was full. I always wanted a ...
10 Science-Backed Reasons Why You Should Start A Meditation Practice | Desi~licious RD
Discussing meditation benefits and how they are proven by research. You’ve probably heard about people vouching for meditation before. Everyone seems to be singing its praises. Nowadays, it’s ...
What Is Wellness? Time To Reframe What It Means To Be Healthy In 2021
Setting big goals on January 1st does not work out in the long run. I’d like to propose we reframe wellness as a set of seven categories. Doing ‘something’ in each of these categories will help you to ...
10 Nourishing Foods You Need In Your Pantry To Ride Out The Second Wave | Desi~licious RD
With the coming of winter and the resurgence of cases, your trips to the grocery store are likely limited. To help you ride out the second wave, we've compiled the ultimate list of nutritious, ...
Is Desi Food Unhealthy? Tackling The Biggest Misconceptions About Indian Cuisine (+Recipes!)
Busting desi food myths, redefining healthy-eating and celebrating Indian cuisine. You may recall professor and author Tom Nichols, who was caught into a kerfuffle after deeming all Indian desi ...
Pros and Cons Of The Ketogenic Diet For Diabetes | Desi~licious RD
Here at Desi~licious RD Inc. I believe that you should have access to the best available evidence to help guide your dietary choices. In light of emerging research and a change to clinical practice ...
Food Insecurity And Hunger: Reflecting On My Personal Struggles And Their Deep Impact
I was in the middle of my exams, stressed and anxious. The amount of revision left was overwhelming. I stretched on the floor of my tiny room, and subconsciously ventured to the kitchen for a “snack” ...
The Best Foods For Beautiful Hair + My Tangled Hair Story | Desi~licious RD
Believe it or not, the foods we consume can play a significant role in our hair's look, health, and feel. Discover the foods shown to help hair growth and hair loss in this ultimate guide to the best ...
Eco Friendly Kitchen: 25 Easy Tips For Sustainable Living | Desi~licious RD
If you're wondering how can we be more sustainable in 2020, and inspired to create an eco friendly kitchen, we're making sustainable living easy with these practical tips. Plus, we discuss what are ...
Slow Metabolism? 6 Reasons You've Hit A Speed Bump And Proven Ways To Rev It Up | Desi~licious RD
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 ...
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 a dinner menu are tasty, nourishing, and can be pulled off - without breaking a sweat! Assembling meals for your family may feel overwhelming during this unique time. And ...
How to Stop Emotional Eating During Social Isolation | Desi~licious RD
How to stop overeating, bingeing, restricting and other patterns of compulsive eating. Learn how to develop a healthy relationship with food, body and mind. None of us were really prepared to ...
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 ...