by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Apr 13, 2025 | Health Tip
Prediabetes doesn’t wait and neither should you. Some of the factors that increase risk of type 2 diabetes are: Are you over 40 years old Family history of diabetes South Asian, or a high-risk ethnic background Gained weight, particularly around your belly High...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Mar 17, 2025 | Health Tip, Media/Interview
Are You Making These Mistakes During Ramadan? Here’s How to Stay Healthy Ramadan is a time of reflection, discipline, and spiritual growth, but for many, it can also bring low energy, dehydration, and cravings, all due to poor food choices. If you’re feeling...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Jan 28, 2025 | Health Tip, Weight Loss
Most people don’t realise that their BMI matters. And for us as South Asians, we have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and raised cholesterol, even at a lower weight compared to other ethnicities. You could look slim on the outside...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Jan 15, 2025 | Health Tip, Weight Loss
Are you ready to make this your year? – Do you want to lose weight and keep it off? – Feel energised from morning to night? – Sleep better, reduce belly fat, and feel confident in your clothes? If so, let’s start by setting goals that actually work....
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Nov 11, 2024 | Health Tip, Weight Loss
Are you still enjoying your Diwali treats? The festival season is a joyful time to indulge, but it’s essential to remember that what we put into our bodies can have a lasting impact on our health. It’s easy to think, “It’s just one day,” or promise, “I’ll start...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Oct 26, 2024 | Health Tip, Media/Interview, Weight Loss
With Diwali this week and Christmas just around the corner, there’s no better time to talk about how we can enjoy our traditional foods in a healthier way! Do listen to the BBC interview that I did with Amir Suleman. I am sharing the key points on what to do to stay...