by Tasleem Kassam | Jul 4, 2025 | Nutrition & Food
Summer’s in full swing, and barbecue season is heating up! It’s tempting to indulge in classic BBQ fare, but staying true to your health and wellness goals doesn’t mean missing out on the fun. This article unveils delicious dish swaps packed with...
by Tasleem Kassam | Mar 24, 2025 | Healthy Weight Loss, Nutrition & Food, Stress, 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...
by Tasleem Kassam | Jan 22, 2025 | Hormone Health, Nutrition & Food, Stress
Perhaps one of the most important things I have learned in my twenty-five years of clinical experience is what a huge impact stress has on physical and mental health. While stress hormones are protective by alerting us in times of danger, prolonged periods of high...
by Tasleem Kassam | Jan 12, 2024 | Neurological, Nutrition & Food
Since delving deeper into the field of genomic medicine, I have been revisiting the role of critical nutrients in the human diet. It’s astounding to realize that in North America, in the land of plenty, most of us are nutrient deficient. Today, I’d...
by Tasleem Kassam | Dec 7, 2023 | Healthy Eating, Nutrition & Food
Today’s article is based on the work of Jessie Inchauspé, a French biochemist and bestselling author who is passionate about educating people on how to better manage their blood sugars. She takes the science behind what and how to eat accessible for people to...
by Tasleem Kassam | Oct 25, 2022 | Nutrition & Food, Recipes
Gluten-free, Grain-free, Dairy-Free, with a Sugar-free option and downright delicious! It’s the season for all things pumpkin spice and historically, one of my guilty pleasures are the limited time Pumpkin Spice Muffins from the popular Canadian coffee chain...
