{"id":214,"date":"2024-12-06T14:56:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T14:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/?p=214"},"modified":"2024-12-12T19:47:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T19:47:28","slug":"lets-spice-it-up-healthy-eating-to-beat-diabetes-in-the-south-asian-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/?p=214","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Spice It Up: Healthy Eating to Beat Diabetes in the South Asian Community!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"214\" class=\"elementor elementor-214\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e9e8de elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4e9e8de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-328cc74 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"328cc74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8aa2f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f8aa2f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91487c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91487c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9c4939 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b9c4939\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-053c63f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"053c63f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Let\u2019s Spice It Up: Healthy Eating to Beat Diabetes in the South Asian Community!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d78c6dc elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d78c6dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/assorted-of-traditional-indian-food-2024-10-16-18-24-08-utc-300x210.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-220\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/assorted-of-traditional-indian-food-2024-10-16-18-24-08-utc-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/assorted-of-traditional-indian-food-2024-10-16-18-24-08-utc-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/assorted-of-traditional-indian-food-2024-10-16-18-24-08-utc-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/assorted-of-traditional-indian-food-2024-10-16-18-24-08-utc-1536x1074.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/assorted-of-traditional-indian-food-2024-10-16-18-24-08-utc-2048x1432.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b93ef4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b93ef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><b>NHS Diabetes Programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, South Asians are up to <\/span><b>three times more likely<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to White Europeans. This increased risk is influenced by a combination of genetic factors and lifestyle patterns, such as dietary choices, portion sizes, and levels of physical activity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this statistic is concerning, there\u2019s good news: making small, consistent changes to how we prepare and enjoy food can significantly lower the risk. Let\u2019s explore how we can preserve the bold, vibrant flavours of South Asian cuisine while embracing a healthier way of eating.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Learn more about the link between diabetes and South Asian communities in this NHS guide:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/diabetes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes in South Asian Communities<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-216c27d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"216c27d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>The Diabetes Conversation<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we asked about awareness of diabetes, most participants were unfamiliar with the risks. This highlighted the importance of conversations like this one.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We shared some key facts:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes is more prevalent in South Asian communities, but it\u2019s preventable through lifestyle changes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller portions, healthier cooking techniques, and regular exercise are vital steps to lower risk.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also introduced them to the <\/span><b>Hatters Health Food Blog<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and NHS resources, offering culturally sensitive recipes and practical advice.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca547e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca547e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>A Morning of Discovery at ESOL College<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mary Seacole Housing Association&#8217;s projects team recently visited ESOL College in Luton, owned and operated by the inspiring trio of Rehana Saghir-Ahmed, Nazia Saeed, and Nazma Anwar Khan. This dynamic learning hub provided the perfect setting for a thought-provoking research session with 30 South Asian women. Together, we delved into the intersection of traditional foods and healthier eating, uncovering new ways to balance cultural heritage with modern health goals.<\/span><\/p><p><b>The Power of Sharing<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The session kicked off with participants sharing their favourite dishes. From fragrant biryanis, Chicken Suya, Chapli Kabab, to crispy pakoras, the ingredients were often wholesome, but the cooking methods\u2014like deep frying\u2014were less so. Together, we brainstormed alternatives like grilling, air frying, griddling, BBQing, and oven baking. While some were hesitant about losing the distinct taste that frying brings, the group agreed these methods were worth a try for everyday meals, reserving fried treats for special occasions.<\/span><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-243 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-14.57.10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"918\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-14.57.10.png 918w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-14.57.10-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-12-at-14.57.10-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b44d19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b44d19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Balancing Culture and Health<\/strong><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">When the group was asked how they balance enjoying cultural foods with making healthier choices, many struggled to answer at first. Through discussion, three key strategies emerged:<\/p><ol><li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Portion Control: Enjoy the flavours you love, just in smaller servings.<\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Healthier Cooking Methods: Simple tweaks, like switching to air frying, can preserve flavour while reducing unhealthy fats.<\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Exercise: Adding regular movement to daily routines helps balance indulgence with well-being.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2b8e98 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e2b8e98\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed50e6e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed50e6e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52d2bc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"52d2bc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/slidesWhite-Black-Collage-Food-Course-Blog-Pinterest-Pin-1024x644.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-106\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/slidesWhite-Black-Collage-Food-Course-Blog-Pinterest-Pin-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/slidesWhite-Black-Collage-Food-Course-Blog-Pinterest-Pin-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/slidesWhite-Black-Collage-Food-Course-Blog-Pinterest-Pin-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/slidesWhite-Black-Collage-Food-Course-Blog-Pinterest-Pin.png 1401w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40838db elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"40838db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/?p=183\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Read our last blog here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a47802e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a47802e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Coming up next&#8230;<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; 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Celebrations and gatherings are centred around food, with each event marked by special, often elaborate dishes. Mealtimes are family affairs, featuring a variety of options to cater to everyone, reinforcing the idea of food to bring people together.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both women reflected on the impact of traditional dietary habits on their families\u2019 health. They noted that diabetes was common in their parents&#8217; and grandparents&#8217; generations, which they attributed to a <\/span><b>lack of awareness about balanced eating habits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They shared that, as children, consuming crisps and sugary drinks daily was routine a habit they now recognise as problematic.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having seen family members struggle with diabetes, the women are making conscious changes. They\u2019re using air fryers for everyday cooking and reserving fried foods for celebrations. Additionally, they noticed a cultural shift toward healthier living, with more people in their community including older adults embracing physical activity. One woman mentioned her 65-year-old aunt, who has become a regular at the gym, highlighting how attitudes are changing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This conversation highlighted the importance of education and community in driving healthier choices while respecting cultural traditions.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-218 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-06-at-15.17.27-300x198.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-06-at-15.17.27-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-06-at-15.17.27-768x507.png 768w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-06-at-15.17.27.png 1012w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63d2ed6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63d2ed6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Supporting Healthy Living<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the NHS and local initiatives provide valuable resources for South Asian communities:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers tailored guidance to reduce diabetes risk. Learn more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/diabetes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Hatters Health PCN<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shares local workshops and health updates. Check out their resources <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hattershealthnetwork.co.uk\/en\/#news\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f57fe91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f57fe91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Healthy Eating Tips for the South Asian Kitchen<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embracing healthy eating doesn\u2019t mean saying goodbye to tradition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Whole Grains Over Refined Grains:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Replace white rice with brown rice or quinoa. Choose whole-wheat roti instead of naan.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduction of oils:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> try to use alternatives such as, air fryer or oven.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Spice It Up:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Turmeric, cumin, coriander, and ginger are not only flavourful but also packed with health benefits.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Portion Awareness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reduce carb-heavy portions and fill plates with veggies and lean proteins.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smarter Sweets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Replace sugary treats with fresh fruit or desserts made with natural sweeteners like jaggery.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87d8ca5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"87d8ca5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fbee8d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0fbee8d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaaa472 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aaaa472\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Let\u2019s Celebrate Health!<\/b><\/p><p>The women at ESOL College reminded us that healthy living doesn\u2019t have to feel restrictive. It\u2019s about celebrating the foods we love, with a few mindful tweaks that honour both our heritage and our health.<\/p><p>Are you ready to spice things up? Start with small changes, and explore recipes and tips designed just for you. Together, we can beat diabetes\u2014one delicious meal at a time.<\/p><p>Explore more recipes and inspiration in our online recipe book below<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a85d493 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a85d493\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76b8fef elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"76b8fef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"fp-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/heyzine.com\/flip-book\/7971c624b6.html\" style=\"border: 1px solid lightgray; width: 100%; height: 400px;\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19534f4 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19534f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b08c3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"18b08c3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54bbacf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"54bbacf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/White-Black-Collage-Food-Course-Blog-Pinterest-Pin-1024x644.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-76\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/White-Black-Collage-Food-Course-Blog-Pinterest-Pin-1024x644.png 1024w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/White-Black-Collage-Food-Course-Blog-Pinterest-Pin-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/White-Black-Collage-Food-Course-Blog-Pinterest-Pin-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/healthblog.maryseacoleha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/White-Black-Collage-Food-Course-Blog-Pinterest-Pin.png 1055w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s Spice It Up: Healthy Eating to Beat Diabetes in the South Asian Community! According to the NHS Diabetes Programme, South Asians are up to three times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to White Europeans. 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