Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Autoimmune RESET Podcast, I’m joined by Nagina Abdullah, founder of MasalaBody.com, molecular biologist, and creator of the “Spice Yourself Skinny” method. Nagina shares her deeply relatable journey — from lifelong struggles with weight, sugar cravings, and yo-yo dieting to discovering the science of metabolism, inflammation, and adding the right foods rather than restricting them. After losing 18kg and keeping it off for 14 years, her story takes an honest midlife twist: perimenopause, bloating, metabolic slowing, and how she rebuilt her health by shifting to an anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense approach. We explore how spices, whole foods, fibre, and smart carb-protein pairing can completely transform energy, digestion, weight stability, and inflammation — especially for women navigating thyroid issues, Hashimoto’s, autoimmune symptoms, and midlife hormone shifts. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: Why chronic under-eating is one of the biggest drivers of sugar cravings, fatigue, gut sluggishness, and metabolic slowdownThe connection between inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, thyroid health, and autoimmune flaresHow spices like turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, and chili can naturally lower blood sugar, reduce inflammation, boost metabolism, and support digestionWhy your body needs carbohydrates — and which carbs actually stabilise weight, energy, and thyroid functionHow to pair protein, fibre, and slow-burning carbs to reduce cravings, support gut health, and keep blood sugar steadyThe truth about GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy): who they help, how they can deplete nutrients and muscle mass, and how to naturally support GLP-1 pathways without medicationWhy convenience eating and skipping meals silently drive inflammation and autoimmune symptomsPractical ways to meal-prep with flavour so you stay nourished and never feel restrictedNagina shares her "Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spice that is in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes: 3 health benefits of using this spice5 ways to use it in your dayAn easy recipe using this spicehttps://masalabody.com/SweetSpicePDF/ Connect with Nagina: https://masalabody.com, instagram.com/masalabody This episode is such an empowering reminder that metabolism is not just about weight — it’s about nourishment, hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and the messages your body has been trying to send you. Subscribe to the podcast for more expert insights on healing chronic illness through root-cause medicine, and if you found this episode helpful, leave a review or share it with someone who needs it. The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications, supplements, or treatment plan — especially if you have a diagnosed autoimmune condition. Thanks for listening! You can join The Autoimmune Forum on Facebook or find me on Instagram @theautoimmunitynutritionist.
