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 27, 2025 | Lifestyle, Nutrition & Food, Stress Management
Carbohydrates can be divided into these main groups: Simple sugars/carbohydrates consist of: 1. Mono (single) – saccharides (sugars) – these are single sugar molecules. Examples include glucose, fructose (fruit sugar), and galactose (found in milk) 2.Di (two) –...
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...
by Tasleem Kassam | Jan 22, 2025 | Nutrition & Food, Reproductive Health, Stress Management
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 | Oct 8, 2024 | Cardiovascular Health, Stress Management, Thyroid Health
There is considerable confusion around cholesterol and the vital roles it plays in optimal health. It’s one of the most protective substances, yet we spend billions annually on drugs to prevent our bodies from making it. Cholesterol is made by all...
by Tasleem Kassam | Feb 25, 2024 | Cardiovascular Health, Stress Management, Thyroid Health
What is cholesterol and what does it do? Does the cholesterol you eat impact cholesterol levels in your blood? Is it possible to have too low levels of cholesterol? What do all those numbers mean on your bloodwork? Is high cholesterol really a good indicator for...
