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What the Health! Podcast

How to Create a Healthy Plate? ft. Celeb Nutritionist Pooja Makhija | What the Health! Podcast #6

Sep 5, 2023
Pooja Makhija, a renowned celebrity nutritionist, has helped Bollywood stars transform their diets and health. In this engaging conversation, she debunks common nutrition myths and emphasizes the importance of a balanced relationship with food. Pooja discusses the psychological factors behind sugar cravings and advocates for traditional Indian foods. She also highlights the significance of gut health, active living, and personalized nutrition, all while sharing insights on postpartum hair loss and managing PCOS through lifestyle changes.
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  • The podcast highlights the dangerous love-hate relationship many individuals have with food, exacerbated by conflicting dietary advice and misinformation.
  • Pooja Makhija emphasizes the importance of viewing food holistically, focusing on nourishment rather than calorie counting to support overall health.

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Misunderstanding Food and Health

Many people have developed a distorted relationship with food, often viewing it as either an enemy or a source of comfort. This dichotomy creates a love-hate dynamic where food is linked to emotional responses like celebration or sadness. The speaker emphasizes that the food industry and health professionals often lack alignment, contributing to confusion and misinformation. Consequently, individuals find themselves overwhelmed by dietary advice that varies widely, leaving them unsure of what to believe.

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