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Right Nutrition Works, started by Prajakta Apte - Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) help people create healthier lifestyle.

Right Nutrition Works is a privately owned practice founded by Prajakta Apte - Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN). Right Nutrtion Works works with people of all ages who are conscious about their health and who may struggle with weight loss, weight gain, and knowing how to stick with a healthy lifestyle plan. Prajakta helps her clients learn how to transform their understanding of health and nutrition, so they can be confident and be known as an expert in health and nutrition among their tribe. She does this through a friendly warm understanding approach by customizing your dietary habits and lifestyle for perpetual results. Prajakta sees all her clients in the privacy of her office by appointments and accepts a variety of different medical insurance coverage. It's time to stop struggling and start living! http://www.rightnutritionworks.com/

11/18/2025

Some nights, sleep feels far off. The lights are low, the room is quiet, but my thoughts are still pacing. It’s not always worry. Sometimes it’s leftover momentum, like an email I didn’t answer, a headline I wish I hadn’t read, or a plan I keep adjusting in my head.
Over time, I’ve learned that what helps isn’t forcing myself to unwind, but meeting my body where it is and gently shifting the pace.

Here’s what that looks like for me:

1. A few slow breaths before anything else
Before I try to reason with my thoughts, I start with breath. A long, slow inhale through my nose, then a longer exhale through my mouth. I’ll do that a few times without trying to “fix” anything. It softens the edge I didn’t realize I was carrying.

2. A light source of warmth
If the room feels cold or I’m restless under the covers, I’ll step into a warm shower. The weight of water, the shift in temperature, the quiet break from screens -- these elements create just enough contrast to mark the transition toward rest.

3. A familiar tea I associate with night
Something herbal, sometimes chamomile. Not because of its properties alone, but because I’ve had it enough times to associate the taste and scent with slowing down. I’ll hold the mug for a while before I even drink it. The warmth helps more than I expect.

4. A return to the body, gently
Instead of wrestling with thoughts, I move my focus to my body. Noticing how the mattress supports my weight, how my jaw feels, whether my shoulders are still bracing. That kind of attention doesn’t eliminate the thoughts, but it changes my relationship to them. They feel less urgent when my body starts to feel safe again.

I don’t always fall asleep quickly. But these rituals shift the tone of the night. They remind my system that it’s okay to slow down, even if my mind hasn’t caught up yet.

11/17/2025

Supportive meals don’t always need recipes. Some of the best gut-friendly combinations happen when you simply assemble what’s already in the fridge. The goal isn’t perfection - it’s pairing a few familiar ingredients your body knows how to handle.

1. Begin with warmth.
Warm, cooked foods digest easily and soothe tension. They give your body a break from doing extra work.

2. Add a hint of bitter or fermented.
A little arugula, sauerkraut, or radish adds sharpness that wakes up digestion. These flavors cue your system to slow down and pay attention.

3. Include fat.
A drizzle of olive oil, a scoop of tahini, or a slice of avocado adds the nourishment your gut needs to repair and regulate.

4. Balance texture.
A mix of creamy and crisp keeps eating sensory and satisfying - like roasted sweet potatoes with pickled onions or salmon in romaine leaves.

You don’t need a full plan, just awareness. These small details turn simple food into steady support.

11/14/2025

Cortisol isn’t the enemy - it’s the hormone that helps you wake, focus, and move through the day with energy. But when its rhythm is off - spiking too high or barely rising - you feel it: fatigue that coffee can’t fix, anxiety without reason, restlessness even after sleep.

One quiet way I support this rhythm is by stepping outside first thing in the morning - barefoot if I can.

1. A few minutes before screens or caffeine.
Sometimes with tea in hand, sometimes still in pajamas. The goal isn’t productivity - just breath, light, and contact with the ground.

2. Letting light reach my eyes.
Facing the sky helps signal to the brain that it’s daytime, syncing cortisol for morning energy and melatonin for nighttime rest.

3. Feeling the air.
Cool or warm, still or breezy - simply noticing resets my nervous system before the noise begins.

4. Leaving the phone inside.
Even five minutes without screens gives my body a gentler start.

It’s simple, but grounding outdoors each morning reminds my system where it is - and that small orientation can shift how the whole day unfolds.

11/13/2025

Most people spend years chasing symptoms… but the real root of chronic illness runs much deeper.

Unresolved trauma, impaired energy production, and autonomic nervous system dysfunction create a cycle that keeps the body stuck in survival mode.

When you address these three core drivers, real healing finally begins.

11/11/2025

When the mornings turn quiet and the chill settles in, I find myself craving something warm I can return to all week. This is the soup I batch on Sundays.

1. The base is slow-simmered bone broth.
Rich in gelatin and collagen, it gives this soup a gentle richness that feels both grounding and restorative. It’s the kind of broth that leaves a soft warmth in your belly, long after the bowl is empty.

2. I start with leeks and garlic in olive oil.
Leeks melt down slowly, sweet and mild, while the garlic gives just enough bite. Both support digestion and bring depth without heaviness.

3. Then come the roots - carrots, sweet potatoes, and squash.
These are the vegetables that don’t rush. They take their time softening and bring natural sweetness, fiber, and the kind of prebiotic support your gut bacteria quietly rely on.

4. I stir in fresh ginger and a pinch of turmeric.
Not for spice, but for warmth. These are the herbs that speak to inflammation in a whisper, not a shout. They tuck into the broth and stay there.

5. A swirl of full-fat coconut milk finishes it.
It softens everything. Adds creaminess without weight. Helps the flavors feel more complete, like the soup exhaled.

I make enough to fill jars in the fridge. That way, when the week gets noisy or my body asks for something gentle, there’s already something waiting.

11/10/2025

Some days follow structure; others don’t. Routines bend, meals run late, and stress shows up uninvited. But a few gut-supportive habits still hold steady - quiet anchors that help the body feel less reactive and more at ease.

1. Bitters before eating
Not as a supplement, but as flavor. A few dandelion leaves in a salad or a sip of arugula-infused juice signals digestion to begin. On days you skip it, you might notice slower digestion or lingering heaviness - proof that simple works.

2. Sitting down to chew
At least once a day, I make space to pause before eating. Elbows on the table, spine relaxed, no screens. When chewing slows, so does the nervous system. Meals absorb better. Tension softens.

3. Fermented foods that feel good
Not the trendy kind - the one your body welcomes. Maybe sauerkraut with eggs, a spoon of coconut yogurt, or a splash of apple cider vinegar in warm water. The choice shifts with stress or season, but there’s always one that brings ease.

These small habits carry me through travel, long workdays, and hormonal shifts. They don’t make things perfect, but they keep my gut - and me - grounded.

11/07/2025

If you’ve ever stood in the kitchen reading a label, wondering whether an ingredient is harmful or just hard to pronounce, you’re not alone. Clean swaps can feel overwhelming-especially when life is already full.

A simple place to start: your cooking fats.
The oils you use daily quietly influence your health. They’re in every sautéed vegetable, roasted tray of potatoes, and quick dinner made while your mind is still at work.

1. Notice refined seed oils.
Canola, soybean, corn, safflower, and cottonseed oils are often processed at high heat with chemical solvents, contributing to inflammation and hormone disruption when used regularly.

2. Choose stable, less processed oils.
Extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, ghee, and unrefined coconut oil hold up better under heat and are gentler on your system.

3. Make one realistic swap.
If you roast vegetables often, try avocado oil. If you fry eggs daily, use ghee or olive oil. You don’t need to overhaul your meals-just change one habit that sticks.

4. Focus on quiet improvements.
Clean swaps aren’t about perfection; they’re about reducing small, hidden stressors. The oils you use may seem invisible, but choosing better ones is an easy shift that supports your body every day.

11/04/2025

Dragging through the morning might seem like a caffeine problem, a sleep issue, or just a busy schedule catching up with you. But often, it’s something quieter, like how your body’s been asked to run without fuel.

Here’s how skipping your first meal can quietly affect your energy, focus, and rhythm, and what to consider instead.

1. Morning depletion is real.
By the time you wake up, your system has already burned through its overnight stores of accessible energy. When there’s nothing incoming, your body taps into reserves in ways that often feel like sluggish thinking, irritability, or that specific kind of tired that coffee doesn’t fix.

2. Blood sugar takes the hit later.
Missing that first meal doesn’t mean your body just powers through. It means your blood sugar is more likely to spike after lunch or crash mid-afternoon, creating a cycle of craving, reactivity, and uneven focus that’s hard to stabilize once it starts.

3. The consequences don’t show up right away.
It might feel manageable in the moment, but the ripple effects build. Evening fatigue that turns into wired exhaustion. Sleep that’s less restorative. A body that doesn’t quite trust food will arrive when it’s needed.

4. A supportive breakfast doesn’t have to be elaborate.
It could be a soft-boiled egg with sourdough and olive oil. A warm bowl of oats with chia, cinnamon, and something creamy. The point is nourishment that’s steadying.

5. The goal is consistency that feels doable.
Especially if mornings feel rushed or unpredictable, having one or two go-to meals you can prep half-asleep makes a difference.

Choosing to eat in the morning isn’t just about metabolism or nutrition theory. It’s a way of saying, early in the day, that your energy matters, and that your body doesn’t have to earn its care by running on empty.

11/03/2025

There’s a quiet kind of relief in knowing dinner’s already made, especially when the week ahead feels heavy. A pot of soup waiting in the fridge does more than feed you; it softens the stress of mealtime and brings a sense of calm when everything else feels rushed.

Why soup helps your gut feel safe:

Warmth soothes. When your belly feels tight or tender, warm meals ease digestion and tension in ways you can feel.

Soft textures, less effort. Pureed soups digest easily and give your system a break when it’s on edge.

Gentle herbs that heal. Fennel, cumin, coriander, and parsley calm the gut while adding quiet depth of flavor.

Familiar comfort. Reheating a pot you made days ago offers both consistency and ease, your body already knows it.

When your system feels overstimulated, soup offers gentle regulation: predictable, grounding, and already waiting for you.

10/30/2025

Most people think bone broth is the ultimate gut healer, but it can actually be too harsh if your gut is already inflamed. 🥣

Homemade meat stock is gentler, easier to absorb, and helps your gut repair with collagen and amino acids your body can truly use. Think of it as giving your gut a soft, healing hug instead of a punch. 💛

Ready to learn how to make it and start rebuilding your gut the right way? Let’s get started.

10/24/2025

If you’ve noticed more hair in the drain or your ponytail feels thinner than it used to -- and you’re also feeling more tired, colder than usual, or generally off -- it may be time to take a closer look at your thyroid.

The thyroid is a small gland, but its impact is wide-reaching. It plays a key role in metabolism, energy production, and the growth and health of your hair. When thyroid hormone levels shift out of range, even slightly, your hair’s natural growth cycle can be disrupted. You might not see bald spots, but you may notice diffuse thinning, dryness, or slower regrowth.

Here’s what’s important to understand:
• An underactive thyroid can slow many of the body’s systems, often leading to fatigue, dry skin, and increased shedding or brittleness in the hair.
• An overactive thyroid can speed things up in a way that overwhelms the system, and hair thinning can still happen as a result.

Even mild imbalances can have an effect. If your hair changes feel noticeable and persistent, it’s worth asking your provider for a full thyroid panel that includes more than just TSH. Getting a clearer picture can help you understand what your body might be working through.

When the thyroid is supported properly -- whether through nutrition, stress reduction, or medical care -- hair often improves, though it may take time. Hair grows in cycles, and it can take a few months for new growth to show.

This isn’t just a cosmetic concern. Your body is using these small shifts to communicate, and paying attention to them can help guide the support it needs.

10/22/2025

Wishing everyone a bright and beautiful Diwali filled with love, laughter, and light 🪔. May this season bring peace, prosperity, and joy to your homes

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