South Asian Corner

Welcome to the South Asian Corner.🌿

Culturally rooted. Clinically informed. Made for you.

As a South Asian dietitian living and practicing in Canada, I understand the deep connection between food, family, and health in our culture. Our meals carry memories, traditions, and love. But they also come with unique challenges when it comes to health. Navigating concerns like IBS, PCOS, diabetes, or celiac disease within that cultural framework can be confusing – and sometimes overwhelming, especially when the advice we’re given doesn’t reflect the foods we actually eat.

Through my work, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with many South Asian clients across British Columbia – from seniors managing diabetes, high cholesterol, or IBS, to pregnant moms navigating a vegetarian South Asian diet during pregnancy. Time and again, they tell me how much they appreciate being able to speak with someone who truly gets it – someone who knows what a parantha is, understands that “pure vegetarian” actually means lacto-vegetarian (yes, paneer is still on the menu), and can talk with them in English, Hindi, or Punjabi, whatever they prefer.

They’ve shared their frustrations:

• “My doctor told me to cut carbs – but roti is all I eat.”
• “Everyone says eat more protein, but I don’t eat eggs or meat – what am I supposed to eat?”
• “I have diabetes, but I don’t understand how to manage my sugar without giving up rice and roti.”
• “I was told to lower my cholesterol, but I don’t even know what that means for Indian food.”

I hear you. And I’m here for you.

This space is for you.

In the South Asian Corner, you’ll find:

• Nutrition guidance that respects our traditional foods
• Support for managing IBS, celiac, PCOS, high cholesterol, and more
• Low FODMAP and gluten-free resources adapted for desi cooking
• Meal planning tips for vegetarian diets during pregnancy
• Honest conversations around body image, food shame, and health myths in our community

Whether you grew up here or immigrated later, whether you eat with your hands or your fork – this is a safe space built with care, understanding, and clinical expertise. And I’m here to help you feel confident and supported in your health journey without losing the flavours of home.

✨ If you’re looking for support that understands both your culture and your health goals, reach out. I’d love to work with you and support you in a way that works for you.