South Asian health

South Asian health issues

If you are of Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan or Pakistani origin you may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes than the general population. Find out how to keep healthy.

Video: Katak dancing

Find out how one enterprising group is keeping fit through south-east Asian Katak dancing.

'Diabetes and me'

Surjeet Soin talks about his life with type 2 diabetes, and how he keeps healthy by exercising and eating well.

Find out about fat

Learn about the different fats we eat and how to cut down on saturated fat such as ghee.

10 tips for a healthy diet

South Asian health expert and cardiologist Dr Justin Zaman shares 10 tips for healthier eating.

Why weight matters

The health risks of being overweight, including heart disease. Use the tool to find out if you're overweight.

Video: healthy south Asian diet tips

Watch this video on how to make south Asian cooking healthier, with advice from a nutrition expert.

Gym-free exercises

Cheap and easy ways to improve your fitness without a gym, including walking, running, dancing, swimming and cycling.

Paan, bidi and shisha

Paan, bidi and shisha all have health risks. Get help quitting using these leaflets in Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and Gujarati.

Top 10 healthy heart tips

Heart disease can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Find out the top 10 ways to a healthy heart.

Why body shape matters

As your waist grows so do certain health risks, and the risks are higher for people of south Asian origin.

Healthy south Asian recipes

Recipes for turkey kebabs, paprika chicken and chickpea dahl from members of the south Asian community in Tower Hamlets.

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Tools

Salt: the facts

Most people in the UK eat too much salt. But cutting back is possible, if you know how.

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Living with diabetes

How to live healthily with diabetes. Includes advice on diet, lifestyle and managing your child's diabetes

Healthy hearts

Find out how to keep your ticker fit for purpose, including 10 tips for a healthy heart

Health and fitness

Boost your health and fitness with fun and practical ideas to help you get into shape

Lose weight

For a healthy weight, eat well and get active. Find out how to get started and keep going