There's a good chance that if you're of South Asian descent, you grew up with some of the foods, spices and flavours found in this food pantry list. Contents A South Asian food pantry represents ...
Nutrition and Wellbeing
Rolled Oats vs Quick Oats
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy to learn more. Contents Differences in how rolled oats and quick oats are madeDifferences in how they look and ...
Don't Fall For These Diet Trends In 2022
The new year is fast approaching — and diet culture is at a fever pitch. One thing is for sure: the most pressing issue in 2022 is actually diet scams. You know, those that drain your bank account, ...
Your Complete Guide To A Whole Foods, Plant-Based (WFPB) Diet
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 ...
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
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
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
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 bodies ...
Redefining Body Positivity For My Daughter
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 daughter, ...
10 Science-Backed Reasons Why You Should Start A Meditation Practice
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 2022
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 ...
10 Nourishing Foods You Need In Your Pantry To Ride Out The Second Wave
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
How to Stop Emotional Eating During Social Isolation
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 ...
Beginner’s Guide to Lacto Fermentation (Benefits & DIY Tips)
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy to learn more. Contents Lacto fermented foods benefitsTypes of fermentationHow does lacto fermentation work?What ...
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 were ...