Shahena Ali

15/11/2020

And here's the latest in the series of Tips For Type 2 Diabetes (and how to reduce your risk of developing this disease)....

15/11/2020

If you hadn't spotted yesterday's Tip To Take Care Of Yourself during Lockdown, here it is!...

14/11/2020

Laddoo's For Life! (But make them !) 😋 Happy Diwali to you! 🪔
(And Happy World Diabetes Day too!🎉)

🎉 Celebrating the beauty of different cultures doesn't have to involve over-indulgence in sugary and other (usually incredibly unhealthy) treats. You can try adding sugar substitutes like Xylitol or Stevia (both are plant-based sweeteners). These are brilliant as a replacement for sugar when in desserts and baking recipes (without having the result of wrecking your blood sugar levels or getting that 'sugar-crash' we all know so well after eating something sweet)! (I've used Xylitol in these little bad boys here)!

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🗣 Today is also World Diabetes Day!!

Around 90% of people in the UK with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. 😳

🗣 Type 2 diabetes is 2 to 4 times more likely to occur in people of South Asian, Black African and Black Caribbean descent and, it's also known that diabetes was found in nearly one third of people who died with COVID-19.

It’s so important to note it’s more prevalent at a younger age in South Asian and Black communities.

🗣 Simple changes to your eating habits and exercising regularly can go a long way in helping you reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes.

👀 Take a peek at the handy new ‘Know Your Risk’ tool by searching for it on any web browser and you'll be directed to the risk tool. (It's really quick and simple to use, and in only a few minutes you’ll be able to find out your risk!)

If you’re at moderate or high risk, you’ll be invited to sign up to your free local NHS 'Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme’ which can support you in your lifestyle goals.

🤸🏻‍♀️ So get cracking and take action to start your journey to a HEALTHIER YOU – by searching ‘Know Your Risk’ in Google!


13/11/2020

Here's today's Tip #2 To Help You Reduce Your Risk Of Developing Type 2 Diabetes...

13/11/2020

Take Care Of Yourself This Lockdown with Day 1. We'll be starting today to help you feel better within 20 Days!

13/11/2020

Make sure to take a peek everyday at my Facebook and Instagram Stories () to see the latest Tips To Take Care Of Yourself for the next 20 Days during Lockdown! 👀

13/11/2020

If you missed yesterday's Tip #1 (of the 21 Tips for Type 2 Diabetes), then here it is for you... (more to come soon! But check out my Stories on Facebook and Instagram for the latest daily tips in this series)!

12/11/2020

💃🏻 Heres's 2 New Announcements (after the jump)! But first, a little bit about healthy takeaways! 😉:

It's take-out for lunch today! But it's no ordinary takeaway: fresh and healthy vegan Tofu Bao Buns from my local Bao Bun kiosk are a total addiction! (Anything with lime and herbs - is a total party in my mouth!). Packed with zingy, vitamin C-rich lime, magnesium-rich cilantro herb (diets high in potassium can help improve blood pressure control), and fresh salad with crispy plant-based -packed Tofu, in a light-as-air soft and fluffy steamed bun; it goes to show that not all takeaways are greasy and unhealthy. (It's also super-important to help local businesses thrive during this second lockdown! I'm helping out and getting mine at !). Let me know what tips you have for helping your local eateries and small businesses during lockdown!


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🗣 P.S.: This Saturday is ! And I'm Super-thrilled to be asked to speak about the NHS Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)! 🎉

👀 Make sure to check out my stories where I'll be posting 21 days of tips on how you can reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes - starting today ahead of World Diabetes Day! (Also, take a peek 👀 at the fantastic new Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool from - this will help you get to grips with finding out what your chances are of being at risk of Type 2 Diabetes! You can then take action to reduce your risk with a few simple, yet highly impactful, steps with your diet and lifestyle.

🗣P.P.S.: A second Lockdown is tough on nearly all of us both mentally and physically. (For many, the first time around was bad enough!) 🤦🏻‍♀️

🫂 Here to Help: Look out for my 20 Days to 'Level-Up Your Health' with Tips for Lockdown, that you can start straight away! With a daily story on how you can make 1 small and easy change for that day, to boost your health & well-being. (Make sure to pop by on my InstaStories to see these, beginning tomorrow!)

🤓 (Also...let me know which topics you'd like to focus on most! 👩🏻‍💻

09/08/2020

Research suggests that consuming Omega-3 (either as a supplement or via food) can help to reduce anxiety ➡️ bit.ly/2XFeE4f 🔵

The study revealed a noticeable reduction in anxiety in a group of healthy young individuals when consumption of fish oil was increased

08/06/2020

New research shows exactly how many times a week, and exactly how, you should be exercising to maintain a healthy heart...

According to a 2018 research study, you should be exercising at least four times a week, at moderate intensity, to keep your arteries unclogged and healthy.