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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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Cooking is easy, quick and healthy when you do it with Aunty-ji!

The latest edition of the popular Cooking with Aunti-ji took place at NSF2012, and created greater awareness among younger and older members of the community about the importance of good nutrition. Photo: Imtiyaz Masalawalla

The latest edition of the popular Cooking with Aunty-ji took place at NSF2012, the UK Ismaili National Sports Festival held in April. The event created greater awareness among younger and older members of the community about the importance of good nutrition.

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Ismaili Student Network test out healthy juices ahead of UK National Sports Festival

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 April. The juice and smoothie bar provides healthy and delicious drinks, as well as an opportunity for families to come together, meet new people, and have fun.

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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. Registered dietitian and sports nutritionist Linia Patel shares some tips.

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Recipe: Banana Blush smoothie

Banana Blush smoothie, created for the UK Ismaili Student Network JuiceWala programme. Photo: Naveed OsmanWhen bananas have become over-ripe, they usually end up in the trash bin. Here’s a way of using them up and giving yourself an energy boost. This smoothie is part of the JuiceWala initiative, which aims to help sports athletes fuel up at the UK National Sports Festival 2012.

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Recipe: Apple of my Eye smoothie

Apple Of My Eye smoothie, created for the UK Ismaili Student Network JuiceWala programme. Photo: Naveed OsmanGot some apples that have been lying in the fruit bowl for too long? Whiz them up into this sparkly smoothie. All you need is a blender, some cordial and sparkling water. If you don't have elderflower, experiment with other flavours. This recipe is part of the JuiceWala initiative for UK's National Sports Festival 2012.

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You can reheat leftovers, so long as you eat them within two days and reheat only once till piping hot. Be more careful with take-away foods, as you can never be sure when they have been cooked and how long they have been kept warm.

 
 
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