by Azmina Govindji | Oct 21, 2020 | Media, Plant-based diet, Vegan diet
…when it’s vegan! As I watched my friend and colleague Dr David Bull on the Jeremy Vine show this morning, I was intrigued by the news story he highlighted from the Daily Mail: Pork Farms has developed its first Porkless Pie. What I think about the vegan...
by Azmina Govindji | Oct 11, 2018 | Glycaemic Index, Insights for Brands, Plant-based diet, Recipes, Vegan diet
The jury’s still out as to whether breakfast is the most important meal, but no-one can argue that it’s a way to help you get some essential nutrients. My patients often say they simply don’t feel hungry on a plant-based diet, and this is usually...
by Azmina Govindji | Dec 22, 2015 | Fruit & Veg, Party season tips, Recipes, Snacking
Sweet potatoes are under-rated, in my opinion. Yet they are so versatile, easy to cook, and offer you a source of beta-carotene which is converted into vitamin A in your body. Although they are starchy and a great replacement for regular potatoes, unlike...
by Azmina Govindji | Mar 25, 2014 | Diabetes, Eating well on a budget, Fruit & Veg, General healthy eating, Healthy shopping, Insights for Brands, Restaurant & Product Reviews
Surveys suggest that people tend to add fruit and vegetables to their shopping trolley, they proudly display fruit in a bowl, or store a variety of veg in the fridge, but by the end of the week much of it ends up not being eaten. In my quest to help people reach their...
by Azmina Govindji | Sep 18, 2011 | Diabetes, General healthy eating, Healthy shopping, Weight loss tips
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts September is whole grain month in the USA. So I thought I would give you the lowdown on what a whole grain is and how to get more whole grains onto your plate. You can also check out my easy picture swaps below. Whole...
