by Tasleem Kassam | Dec 21, 2025 | Metabolic-Health, Nutrition & Food
Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast drink. It is refreshing, bright, and full of vitamin C. Some people are cautious about it because of its sugar content. A new study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research¹ suggests something far more...
by Tasleem Kassam | Apr 21, 2025 | Metabolic-Health, Nutrition & Food, Stress Management
The commonly believed idea that sugar intake is the leading cause in the development of Type 2 diabetes is misleading, and overlooks the complex interplay of the true underlying physiology. People have relied on sugar as a main energy source for hundreds if not...
by Tasleem Kassam | Mar 24, 2025 | Lifestyle, Metabolic-Health, Nutrition & Food, Stress Management, Thyroid Health
I may be the only naturopathic doctor/wellness practitioner in Calgary who will advise you that you might not be eating enough sugar! Carbohydrates are highly misunderstood. Despite being the main source of fuel for all of our body’s cells, they are so maligned...
