Growing up, I believed being healthy was all about salads.

That’s what they showed on TV. People were always munching on greens if they wanted to be fit.

But at home, we ate different, flavourful meals full of colours and aromas. I loved my traditional food and didn’t want to give it up. This got me thinking.

Why can’t traditional food be just as healthy?

I set out on a journey to understand more about food and nutrition. I wanted to find a way to make our beloved home-cooked meals part of a healthy lifestyle. I learned that nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all. It can be tailored to fit our personal preferences, our traditions, and even our favourite dishes.

Being healthy shouldn’t be a chore.

It shouldn’t mean giving up the foods that are part of who we are.