Choosing plenty of fruits and vegetables at the market provides a variety of fresh, healthy, delicious ingredients to choose from when making meals and snacks. Photo: MANGO STUDIOS What if there were a way to eat delicious foods and reduce the risk of chronic illness? As luck would have it, there is! For more than…
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Recognising and combatting the threat of NCDs (Non-communicable diseases) —Nutrition centre the Ismaili
Non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease are the leading cause of mortality around the world, but they can be prevented by diet and lifestyle changes. Photo: TheIsmaili.org Nutrition Centre According to the United Nations, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were the cause of some 36 million deaths around the world in 2008. That represented an…
Healthy lifestyle: “Five ways to trim your waist” — Nutrition Centre, The Ismaili
People whose waist is bigger than their hips are at greater risk of certain chronic diseases. Photo: FybridPhotos / Marta Rybak If you haven’t had time to keep yourself active over the past few months, chances are your waistline has expanded. But here’s a novel way to start your new healthy lifestyle — forget about…
Reduce risk of high blood pressure with less sodium and more potassium –The Ismaili
Nutrition Centre Use less salt when cooking. Rather than pouring salt straight from the container, measure out the amount you would like to add using a teaspoon. Photo: Rahima Alani It has been estimated that nearly one in every three adults has hypertension. That means that someone in your household or extended family — or…
Start the new year healthy with SMART goals — Nutrition Centre, The Ismaili
Set goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely — otherwise known as SMART goals. Copyright: TheIsmaili.org The start of a new year is a time for reflection and new beginnings, especially after the holiday season. If you plan to make improvements to your lifestyle habits, whether by being more active or cooking more healthily,…
Ismaili Student Network test out healthy juices ahead of UK National Sports Festival – The Ismaili Org Article
The JuiceWala programme of the Ismaili Student Network provides healthy and delicious juice and smoothie drinks at the UK National Sports Festival. Copyright: Ismaili Student Network (UK) The Ismaili Student Network’s (ISN) successful JuiceWala programme will return to the United Kingdom Jamat’s 2012 National Sports Festival (NSF), to be held at Loughborough University in…
The Ismaili Org: Sport nutrition basics — how to win at any sport
Good food choices support intensive training while limiting risk of injury and illness. Photo: Naveed Osman When talented, well-trained and enthusiastic athletes meet in competition, attention to detail can make all the difference between defeat and victory. What you eat and drink affects how well you train and whether you can compete at your best….
Make healthy choices when eating out ‘South Asian style!’ – Compiled by Karima Kurji RD, LD at The Ismaili Org
Accompany your meal with plenty of salad. Photo: Courtesy of The Ismaili Nutrition Centre Eating out at an Indian or Pakistani restaurant can be nutritious and healthy. Foods of the subcontinent include good sources of carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins, minerals and protein, and menu items usually include a variety of vegetables, lentils, legumes, meat,…
Healthy ageing isn’t all about wrinkles!- The Ismaili News
Keeping active helps maintain your mental and physical health. Photo: Barkatali Kerai By 2033, nearly one third of the United Kingdom population will be aged 60 years or older. We are living longer — thankfully — but it’s not much fun having those extra years if you suffer from conditions that hamper your quality…
Five diet do’s and don’ts for seniors – Nutrition Centre The Ismaili Org tips
Oily fish such as salmon are packed with healthy omega 3 fats. Photo: Nazma Lakhani Thankfully, people today are living longer, but it’s not much fun having extra years if you suffer from conditions that hamper your quality of life. Nutrition plays an important role in preventing diet-related diseases, so making making the right food…
Challenge yourself to go with the whole grain – The Ismaili, Nutrition Centre
Look for wholegrain cereals that are also low in salt and sugar. Photo: Vanessa Courtier Whole grains are a source of fibre, vitamins and minerals, and research shows that whole grain foods offer a variety of health benefits. September is designated as Whole Grains Month in the United States, and dietitians at The Ismaili Nutrition…
Eating healthy during the month of Ramadan – The Ismaili Org
Eating dried dates are a good way to get your blood sugar up quickly after a fast. Photo: Nazma Lakhani Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and in Muslim tradition is a time of heightened commitment to piety and purification. Fasting is among the special observances that Muslims undertake, in which…
Canada-based study finds fat more dangerous for South Asians – DW World de news article
Body fat is more harmful to South Asians, whose bodies tend to store it in vital organs compared with Caucasians, whose fat is stored under the skin. The study emphasizes the need for early screening. A study has found that body fat is more dangerous for South Asians Weight gain can be more dangerous for…
Exercisers lose significantly more weight after menopause – Nutrition Centre, The Ismaili
Photo: Barkatali Kerai Many women gain weight after menopause and need to make extra efforts to change their lifestyles to help maintain or lose weight. Researchers at 14 health institutes in Canada and the United States wanted to know exactly how much weight women can lose after menopause with regular exercise. The researchers signed up…
Breakfast everyday may keep childhood obesity away – The Ismaili Nutrition Centre – Ismaili Nutrition Centre
This article is part of a series by the Ismaili Nutrition Centre that examines evidence-based studies published in scientific journals, and distills what they mean to our readers. Eating breakfast every day can help improve concentration, reduce hunger and maintain a healthy weight. Photo: Barkatali Kerai Are children who eat breakfast regularly less likely to…
Nutrition Centre: Salt Awareness Week in the UK focuses on men’s health
Measure the amount of salt you add using a teaspoon and gradually try to use less in your cooking. Photo: Barkatali Kerai It is a fact that South Asian men are genetically predisposed to heart disease — especially those that have a waist measurement of more than 90 centimetres (36 inches). Further, according to…
What others are saying about the Ismaili Nutrition Centre of UK
Food Standards Agency (UK) The Ismaili Nutrition Centre is an excellent means to provide information on how much fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar is in South Asian family favourites, and how to make them healthier. The website is user-friendly, informative, and provides practical ideas for helping people to improve the balance of their diet,…
Nutrition Centre receives accolades from healthcare professionals at Midlands launch event – The Ismaili
Dr Rowan Hillson, National Clinical Director for Diabetes, samples a healthy version of Chicken Tikka prepared from a Nutrition Centre recipe. Photo: Sadruddin Verjee “The British Dietetic Association proudly supports the excellent work of The Ismaili Nutrition Centre,” declared Andy Burman, the Association’s Chief Executive Officer at the Midlands Launch of the Nutrition Centre. Professionals…
Fat facts: Some fats are healthier than others – The Ismaili Nutrition Centre
There is no doubt that our bodies require fat, but did you know that some fats are healthier than others? Most adults in the West typically eat too much of the unhealthy types of fat. All fats have different characteristics, so it is important to try to choose foods that contain the better variety, and…
Lose weight while eating the foods that you enjoy – The Ismaili’s Nutrition Centre
Low GI foods such as seeded bread cause your blood-sugar level to rise more slowly than higher GI foods such as white bread. Photo: Vanessa Courtier It’s that time of year when we tend to feel the effects of over-indulgence from the holiday season, and promises of effortless weight loss lure us into trying…
