Author: Dr. Malik

Makes: 4 servings Prep: 12 mins Cook: 20 mins Carb Grams Per Serving: 73 Ingredients 1 15 – ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup thawed frozen corn kernels 4 plum tomatoes, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 avocado, diced into 1/4-inch…

Daily routine can often get the best of us. Between getting ready for the full day ahead, carpooling the children’s school drop off, and getting to work on time, it often feels like you’ve already completed a day’s worth of activities all before your morning coffee. Even though the day can get ahead of us,…

We all know that as we age we tend to lose muscle mass. The best way to slow down this loss is by weight training. But do protein supplements help too? A study in the April 2018 edition of JAMA internal medicine did not find a link between protein supplements and muscle mass. A randomized…

Stress can manifest itself in a physical way. Think about the last time you were stressed; did you shrug your shoulders? Did you tense up your calf muscles? Did you tighten your gluteal muscles? These are examples of how our body expresses stress in a physical way. Why do our bodies do this? It is…

In the flurry of packing for a vacation or business trip, it’s easy to get carried away and pack every­thing but the kitchen sink into your suitcase and carry-on. But over-packed luggage and improper lifting and carrying techniques are common causes of injury to the back, neck and shoulders. The good news is many of…

One key to success on the golf course can’t be found at the pro shop. It’s the physical condition of the golfer. Pain shouldn’t be par for the course. Stay in the game by protecting your back. When you consider the spinal rotation that goes into a golf swing and the fact that the speed…

By Dr Ayesha Qureshi Did you know that the gut has a strong influence on your immune system? Keeping your gut healthy is an essential step in keeping your whole body healthy! Incorporating probiotics in the diet is one recommendation I often tell my patients to help improve their gut. Probiotics are live bacterial organisms…

This month marked the month of Ramadan, an Islamic month that consists of fasting 30 consecutive days from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan involves abstaining from food and drink throughout the day, and focusing more on good human values and spirituality. To get an idea of what a typical day in Ramadan was like, here is…

Vitamin C 🍊 Which fruits are your favourite sources of vitamin C? Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is so essential to overall health and wellbeing. 🍊–>Its an antioxidant, protecting the cells from harmful molecules (free radicals) and oxidative stress. 🍋–> It increases the absorption of iron. If you have…