What Was The Unhealthiest Food I Ate In India?
Background I just returned from a 10 day trip to Kolkata, India to celebrate my cousin’s wedding. My last trip to Kolkata was 5 years ago and although I’ve written a book focusing on South Asian health, I made a commitment to restrain myself from offering abundant amounts of health advice and…
February 3, 2015
Carb Trafficking, Body Fat Storage, and Insulin Resistance
SOME BACKGROUND After taking a bit of a hiatus over the summer from writing posts, I'm now back with a vengeance delivering this detailed post on carb trafficking and insulin resistance. Whenever applicable, I'm going to end my posts with a Children's Corner section reflecting the experience of my…
September 9, 2014
This Antinutrient Is Abundant In Most South Asian Diets
Chemical Structure of Phytic Acid, An Antinutrient What if I told you there is a substance most South Asian families are unknowingly consuming on a daily basis that may increase the risk of osteoporosis in adults, possibly reduce growth potential in kids, and cause essential vitamin and mineral…
January 20, 2014
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