Health and Wellness
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.
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
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.
![](https://the.ismaili/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/djhealthpledge_steps_to_a_healthier_tomorrow_adobestock_126191977.jpg?itok=zsgl9MLb ""As a serial pledger," says Munira Premji, "I have learnt that for pledges to be sustainable, they must come from a place of acceptance."")
#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: 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.
This Earth Day, let’s stop wasting food
22 April 2017
In honour of Earth Day, Saher Lalani highlights the staggering amount of food that is wasted globally each year. Check out these tips on how you can help change this.
How a program in India is tackling childhood obesity one "little chef" at a time
12 April 2017
When Sakina learned that her son Danyal was officially obese, she turned to a health awareness programme by The Aga Khan Health Board, India for answers. "Little Master Chef" not only helped Danyal and other children learn about healthier eating, it also taught the Jamat that healthy food can also be yummy.
From yucky to yummy - eating during cancer
1 February 2017
To mark World Cancer Day on 4 February, Munira Premji shares what she has learned from her relationship with food while battling the ravages of three cancers over the past five years.
Soccer, synergy and superfoods at this year’s Gold Cup
25 November 2016
Collaboration was key in preparing thousands of tasty and healthy meals for one of the largest Ismaili sports tournaments in North America. And pulses, regarded as a “superfood”, were an important feature on the menu.
M is for... Mutter
25 October 2016
Mutter, also known as peas, belong to the same family as pulses, which includes beans, dal, lentils and chickpeas. They are a great source of protein and fibre, with virtually no fat.
Three ways breastfeeding can boost your baby's immunity
5 August 2016
Paediatrician Dr Fatima Hashamali has spent over three decades serving communities in East Africa and Pakistan. For World Breastfeeding Week, she highlights three ways in which breastfeeding can boost a baby's immunity.
Hydrate for maximum gain in athletic performance
16 June 2016
As the Jubilee Games approaches, Ismaili athletes around the world are spending countless hours training. But underestimating sweat loss and not drinking enough water can lead to dehydration and serious side effects.
