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A toast to health is a step towards healthy lifestyle. A nutritious diet is the one planned by profe

27/08/2025

Nutrition is a powerful tool in supporting your fertility for a healthy pregnancy. Keep in mind to nourish yourself with foods to support your fertility, before getting pregnant for healthier growth of your foetus.

The listed foods will go a long way in keeping you well:

1. Whole green leafy vegetables- Being full ofn antioxidants and rich in micronutrients like folate and iron, supporting healthy cells and brain development. 🥬

2. Fatty Acids from seeds and nuts that regulate hormones and help with reducing inflammation which are crucial for a woman's reproductive cycle. 🌰

3. Berries- healthy source of antioxidants, protects the body from having cellular damage.🫐🍓

4. Drink plenty of water for delivery of the important nutrients.💧

5. Health Supplements that are high quality and recommended by a trusted doctor to support your fertility goals.💊

6. Whole grains- for good fiber, minerals, and for a healthy gut. 🌾

18/08/2025

L-Carnitine is an amino acid that is also taken as a supplement and helps move more fatty acids into your cells to be burned for energy. Due to its help with providing with energy, it improves exercise performance.

The key components of L-Carnitine are:

1. It is a natural nutrient
2. It is an energy helper
3. Supports the body metabolism, cardiovascular and liver health. Improves muscle growth.

The natural sources of L-Canitine are through meat like fish, lamb, etc. and through dairy products. In case of a vegan diet, supplementation under medical guidance is suggested.
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26/07/2025

Magnesium is a vital micronutrient with multiple benefits, however lately I've been noticing a great increase in the consumption of Magnesium in the form of supplements by my clients and people around me, which made me question, are they even deficient in Magnesium?

In the newer generations people have become habituated to sleeping late, often keeping their eyes glued to some screen- scrolling through social media sites or watching something. This in turn causes people to feel tired through the day. Hence they take Magnesium supplements to help them relax and unwind better. But this is definitely not a necessity when there's so many foods that can help with bettering body's Magnesium levels.

However the best way to combat sleeplessness is to simply tire oneself out, keeping ourselves busy and productive is the key to a good night's rest. Sleep is crucial and let's not sabotage it with the lights of our screens and keeping our minds active up until the point we actually go to sleep.

Magnesium supplements are for those who may actually be Magnesium deficient, and may have other disorders such as insomnia.

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05/07/2025

Fridges are a convenient appliance that let's us store whatever we need to store without letting it go bad. Hence, let's keep the fridge for food items that are actually good for us instead of storing junk that is bad for us in the long run. Here's 5 items that are commonly found in refrigerators but should actually be avoided:

1. Processed meats- they are full of fats and binders that make them extremely unhealthy. Processed foods in general are best avoided.

2. Frozen frued snacks- These require a lot of fats to be cooked, making them unhealthy. They are also made with a lot of preservatives.

3. Cold drinks- contain excess amounts of sugar, and they have caffeine and contain empty calories.

4. Ketchup- Even though ketchup may seem to be a healthy sauce made of tomatoes, it actually contains cancer causing artificial colouring, sugar and preservatives.

5. Dough- It seems convenient to make dough in advance to save time in the future but this dough kept in the fridge is extremely susceptible to microbial growth. Only make the amount of dough that you'll require on that particular day.

24/06/2025

What is Fermentation?
Fermentation is a natural process that breaks down sugars and starch in food and creates beneficial probiotics and enzymes.
This process:
- Enhances nutrient bioavailability
- Support gut microbiome balance
- Improve digestion and reduce symptoms of IBS
- Boost immune system function

The steps to ferment any food (specifically vegetables) are

1. Washing and cutting the vegetables to your desired size.
2. Take a measured amount of salt in water to form brine (1-3% of vegetable weight) so as to draw out the juices by osmosis and inhibit unwanted bacteria.
3. The vegetables are submerged in the brain in tight containers/jars (not air tight)
4. The atmosphere has natural bacteria that breaks down the sugar in the vegetables chosen, hence fermenting them. This process can take multiple days.
5. Over the course of fermentation, the reactions are monitored to figure out when to stop the fermentation on the basis of the required texture, smell, taste, etc.
6. Once desired attributes are obtained through fermentation, the fermented food is stored in the refrigerator to prevent further fermentation. The shelf life of the obtained product has also now significantly increased.

Do comment and let us know which is your favourite fermented food!

03/06/2025

Vapes seem to have become the new ci******es, and people of all ages have been treating it like candy, considering all the fun flavors and colours they come in. But they are certainly far from fun, considering the health issues it can bring out about. As a nutritionist, I see the trends of declining health and immunity and have decided to shed some light on va**ng and its effects.

Vapes seem to be known as an alternative to ci******es. However, vapes still contain ni****ne, which makes them as addictive as ci******es. Once one gets hooked onto va**ng, it's common for them to look towards other addictions as well, overall lowering quality of health.

Vapes contain aerosol, which makes people believe that perhaps vapes contain lesser amounts of chemicals than in ci******es but they are still very much capable of causing issues like popcorn lung and cardiovascular diseases due to the presence of formaldehyde, diacetyl and acrolein.

Please make yourself aware of these trends and make sure you and your loved ones are making the right choices. Vapes are definitely not good for you and are not a suitable replacement for ci******es.

23/05/2025

Did you know? Raspberries are a part of the Rose family. In other words- the Rosaceae family.

As a nutritionist, I always like to gift tasty and healthy foods to people when I get the opportunity. Which is why I got a random idea to share that we could be gifting our loved ones roses 🌹 in the form of some yummy and fresh raspberries.

Raspberries in particular, are extremely beneficial as they contain great levels of

- Potassium which can assist with regulating blood pressure by lowering it
- Omega 3 fatty acids which can prevent cardiac diseases
- Manganese that supports our bone health and metabolism

Along with many other minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.

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17/05/2025

On 17th May, we observe World Hypertension Day.

Hypertension is an extremely common lifestyle disease associated with wrong lifestyle choices. Keeping yourself stressed and having bad food habits play a crucial role in causing hypertension.

Specifically, amongst the youth, a common and very avoidable factor that causes Hypertension is going out at night and eating at much later hours than advised, especially when the food is unhealthy/fast food that contains high levels of sodium.

Managing hypertension is not rocket science, and the way to correct it is just by lifestyle changes. Changes in your diet and how you go about your day in terms of physical exercise and diet go a long way in keeping your health intact.

Get in touch with us at Stayingfit if you want the right guidance through hypertension.

29/03/2025

Salads fuel your body with vitamins, boost hydration, and keep you feeling fresh and energized! 🥗✨ So, let’s whip up some nutritious, flavour-packed bowls with simple ingredients at home! 💚

25/03/2025

Life's already stressful enough; don't let hypertension add to it. Gain control of your health with Dietitian Pushpanjali Khaitan. Call +91 90739 46448 to relieve hypertension worries.

18/03/2025

Get the scoop on staying forever young! 🤫 It's nutrition, lifestyle, and check-ups done right. For the insider secrets, grab my book, '7 Age-Defying Secrets. Link in bio!

12/03/2025

Tailor your intermittent fasting journey and unlock the advantages of calorie reduction, fat burning, and better overall health.

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