Who We Are

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Hi, I am Mandeep Uppal, Registered Dietitian. I have completed my PhD degree in Foods and Nutrition in India which has been recognized as an equivalent degree from Canadian University by Comparative Education Services. I have completed the bridging program IDPP (International Dietetics Pre-Registration Program) from Ryerson University. 

I am a Certified Diabetes Educator specializing in providing nutritional counselling for gestational diabetes, type 2 and type 1 diabetes.

South Asians are at a higher risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes compared to other ethnic groups. Having rice and roti as a staple meal makes it challenging to manage blood sugar levels. I work exclusively with the South Asian population to help manage their blood sugars, cholesterol and blood pressure while continuing eating their staple meals. I speak Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu. I prepare meal plans based on South Asian foods so that you continue to enjoy your meals and improve your health.

I Inspire and empower people with evidence-based, practical knowledge and skills. I truly believe that food is more than just nutrients. Food is about comfort, culture and relationships.

I use a non-diet approach to encourage clients to focus on health and health behaviours instead of body weight and size. What this means is that I help shift the focus from numbers on the scale to establishing a healthy relationship with food.

I provide individualized support on:

• Meal planning
• Pre and post-natal nutrition
• Gestational diabetes
• Prediabetes
• Vegetarian diets
• Plant-based eating
• Type 2 diabetes
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure