Welcome to the Nutrition Centre

A joint initiative between Aga Khan Health Boards around the world and TheIsmaili.org, the Nutrition Centre is your guide to traditional foods of African, Central and South Asian, and Middle Eastern origin.
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Recipe: Kachumber

Kachumber. Photo: Rahin SomaniThis tangy Indian-style salad makes the perfect accompaniment to pilau, biryani or curry. Crisp vegetables are tossed in a fat-free dressing of fresh chillies and lemon juice, giving you just 25 Calories per serving.

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Are you feeding your children empty calories?

Children at Bait-ul Ilm snack on a healthy plate of vegetables. Photo: Shirzad Chunara

Childhood obesity rates in the United States have more than tripled in the past thirty years, with many other western countries showing similar trends. What foods are children eating that may be contributing to this epidemic, and what can be done? Researchers at the US National Cancer Institute used the national nutrition survey database to find answers.

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Reduce risk of high blood pressure with less sodium and more potassium

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

Eating too much sodium and not enough potassium has been shown to increase blood pressure, which can be dangerous because it makes the heart work harder than normal and can lead to heart disease or stroke. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued new recommendations on how much sodium, salt and potassium people should eat for good health.

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How to make small changes that last

Keeping a record of what you eat for a few days will help you to know your habits and consider what changes you can make. Photo: Shazia Govindji

Small lifestyle changes are easier to sustain and are more likely to last. Making a drastic change is difficult and less likely to be successful. Rather than focusing on immediate results, it is better to take things one step at a time and not to become discouraged.

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Start the new year healthy with SMART goals

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 great time to make improvements to your lifestyle habits, whether by being more active or cooking more healthily. Setting SMART goals is an effective approach that can be used not only for health, but also in other aspects of life.

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