Health and Wellness

Earth Day is a globally-commemorated event that helps raise awareness about pertinent issues facing the planet, like climate change.
Earth Day is a globally-commemorated event that helps raise awareness about pertinent issues facing the planet, like climate change.
This Earth Day, let’s slow the effects of climate change
This Earth Day, let’s slow the effects of climate change
19 April 2018

In honour of Earth Day, Nilufar Ramji explains how local action can have a positive impact on slowing the effects of climate change. Check out these tips on what you and your local community can do to protect the environment and our planet!

From crispy falafel to syrupy-sweet kunafa, these Middle Eastern dishes are enjoyed both at home and at Dubai's many deluxe restaurants, casual cafés, and roadside food stands!
From crispy falafel to syrupy-sweet kunafa, these Middle Eastern dishes are enjoyed both at home and at Dubai's many deluxe restaurants, casual cafés, and roadside food stands!
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Dubai, UAE
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Dubai, UAE
10 April 2018

To mark the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee on 11 July 2017, TheIsmaili Nutrition Centre is pleased to launch "Taste of Culture" - a celebration of our cultural diversity through the joy of food. Travel around the world with us, as we dish out food secrets from the locals themselves. From Dar-es-Salaam to Dallas, discover some of the most notable and mouth-watering local dishes that promise to make you a cultural connoisseur! Our next stop: Dubai, United Arab Emirates!

 

As a major metropolis in Western India, Mumbai is home to a diverse population, and a culmination/melting pot of different regional cuisines from across India that have something for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike!
As a major metropolis in Western India, Mumbai is home to a diverse population, and a culmination/melting pot of different regional cuisines from across India that have something for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike!
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Mumbai, India
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Mumbai, India
9 March 2018
To mark the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee on 11th July 2017, TheIsmaili Nutrition Centre is pleased to launch "Taste of Culture" - a celebration of our cultural diversity through the joy of food. Travel around the world with us, as we dish out food secrets from the locals themselves. From Dar-es-Salaam to Dallas, discover some of the most notable and mouth-watering local dishes that promise to make you a cultural connoisseur! Our next stop: Mumbai, India.
Taste of Culture: Hunza, Pakistan
Taste of Culture: Hunza, Pakistan
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture: Hunza, Pakistan
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture: Hunza, Pakistan
5 February 2018

To mark the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee on 11 July 2017, TheIsmaili Nutrition Centre is pleased to launch "Taste of Culture" - a celebration of our cultural diversity through the joy of food. Travel around the world with us, as we dish out food secrets from the locals themselves. From Dar-es-Salaam to Dallas, discover some of the most notable and mouth-watering local dishes that promise to make you a cultural connoisseur! Our next stop: Hunza, Pakistan!

Spirituality should not become a way of escaping from the world, but rather a way of more actively engaging in it.” - His Highness the Aga Khan.
Spirituality should not become a way of escaping from the world, but rather a way of more actively engaging in it.” - His Highness the Aga Khan.
Quest For Balance: Simple Ways to Engage With Spirituality Everyday
Quest For Balance: Simple Ways to Engage With Spirituality Everyday
20 January 2018

Spirituality doesn't have to be a separate quest - it can be part of our daily lives. Hussain Rajwani shares three easy ways to think about spirituality differently, and try to incorporate it into our everyday actions.

12 delicious ways to dine well while staying at home!
12 delicious ways to dine well while staying at home!
12 Delicious Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes or Less!
12 Delicious Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes or Less!
3 January 2018

Short on time, but don’t want to skimp on the simple pleasures of a good and hearty home-made meal? We've got just the solution for you. In partnership with the Aga Khan Health Board, USA, we've compiled these delicious 30-minute recipes - a mix of Western, South-East Asian, East-Indian, and North-African cuisines to ensure you don’t get bored during your weekly meal rotations.

Invigorate tonight's meal with these dinner ideas, and feel like a Master Chef at home!

Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Ontario, Canada
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Ontario, Canada
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Ontario, Canada
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Ontario, Canada
28 November 2017

To mark the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee on 11 July 2017, TheIsmaili Nutrition Centre is pleased to launch "Taste of Culture" - a celebration of our cultural diversity through the joy of food. Travel around the world with us, as we dish out food secrets from the locals themselves. From Dar-es-Salaam to Dallas, discover some of the most notable and mouth-watering local dishes that promise to make you a cultural connoisseur! Our next stop: ONTARIO, CANADA.

With diet, exercise and proper management of the condition, women with gestational diabetes can control their blood sugar levels
With diet, exercise and proper management of the condition, women with gestational diabetes can control their blood sugar levels
Gestational Diabetes: What Pregnant Women Should Know
Gestational Diabetes: What Pregnant Women Should Know
14 November 2017

According to the International Diabetes Federation, 1 in 7 births are affected by gestational diabetes. Sanja Petrovic, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, discusses important information about gestational diabetes, and how to manage it.

Tanzania Street food
Tanzania Street food
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
17 October 2017

To mark the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee on 11th July 2017, TheIsmaili Nutrition Centre is pleased to launch "Taste of Culture" - a celebration of our cultural diversity through the joy of food. Travel around the world with us, as we dish out food secrets from the locals themselves. From Dar-es-Salaam to Dallas, discover some of the most notable and mouth-watering local dishes that promise to make you a cultural connoisseur! Our first Stop: DAR-ES-SALAAM, TANZANIA.

Struggling with breakfast? Start your morning with these healthy breakfast ideas
Struggling with breakfast? Start your morning with these healthy breakfast ideas
24 September 2017

We often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is usually the first casualty of rushed mornings and scrambles to get to work. Discover healthy breakfast ideas and read tips from Munira Premji on how a little preparation can go a long way in making breakfast a priority.

#DJHealthPledge: Steps Toward a Healthier Tomorrow
#DJHealthPledge: Steps Toward a Healthier Tomorrow
9 August 2017

Too often, we struggle to follow through with our pledges. Munira Premji says that this might be because we approach pledges as a way to "fix ourselves". If instead, we had a compelling enough reason for the change, we may be more successful. Read on for some strategies to make a #DJHealthPledge today.

Eat the Rainbow!
Eat the Rainbow!
Eat the rainbow: Why the colours on your plate matter
Eat the rainbow: Why the colours on your plate matter
20 July 2017

Is your food colourful enough? At only 21, Nabila Juma was in pain, tired and overweight. She soon realized that it had a lot to do with her diet. Read about how adding more colour to her diet helped Nabila become healthier, happier, leaner and more energetic.

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