Losing Weight incorrectly can cost you health

Losing Weight
incorrectly can cost
you health

Losing WEIGHT is not a Big Deal. But losing it by compromising on the Nutrition Profile leading to multiple side-effects is a common affair I see. How so??

Here is the thing. For most of us, the simple logic is eat less to lose more.

Result: Nutrient Deficiency. This can cause Multiple Health Issues.

Setting Goals sets the tone but setting them in a manner that doesn't overwhelm you is important.

Dull Skin
Hair fall
Scanty Periods
Low Sexual Drive
Hypothyroid
Insulin Resistance

Constantly Low of Energy
Bloating and Constipation
Losing Temper (frequent shift in
temperament)
Lower Appetite

The cause is mostly because we were so focused in counting calories that we unconsciously missed the basic daily requirement of nutrients!!

To help you address this aspect here is my list of nutrients that I always suggest individuals to be mindful about with a healthy well balanced diet to ensure to cover the bases.

a. Magnesium: one of the nutrients that is needed for almost all the processes. It has a large role to play in combating stress, building healthy bones, inducing sleep, clearing your stomach and regulating hormones.

b. Vitamin D: Along with Calcium, do not forget to add this nutrient which can be a game changer in relieving mood swings and boosting Immunity.

c. Vitamin B12: This particular nutrient works wonders in detoxig the system along with improving the nerve health and Hemoglobin

d. Omega 3: Ensures that the body is supple enough to absorb all the nutrients, protects the joints, improves the heart
and brain health and regulates hormone synthesis.

Uttarayana Special
Bone and Fertility Boosting Black Til Chikki

Nutritionally more potent than the White Sesame seeds, the black sesame has many benefits to play

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup sesame / til- black
1 tsp ghee
1 cup jaggery / gud

METHOD:

Dry roast 1 cup sesame in a dry pan on low flame till it splutters.
In another kadhai heat 1 tsp ghee and add 1 cup jaggery.
keep stirring on medium flame till the jaggery melts completely.
Boil the melted jaggery on low flame till it turns glossy and thickens.
Check the consistency, by dropping jaggery syrup into a bowl of water,
it should form a hard ball. If not then boil for another minute and check.
Add roasted sesame seeds to this jaggery syrup. Stir well making sure
the jaggery syrup coats well.
Immediately pour the mixture over butter paper or onto a steel plate
greased with ghee. Be quick, otherwise the mixture turns hard and will
be difficult to set.
Make a rectangular block while it is hot. Use rolling pin to roll the
slightly thick block.
Allow to cool for a minute, and when still warm cut into pieces.
Once totally cooled, store them in a container. They can be easily eaten
for up to a month.

Frequently asked questions

I have been experiencing a lot of Hairfall?

Topical measures like minoxidil, amla, rosemary oil, eggs can probably work temporarily.

However, the root cause of hair fall is always internal which needs to be addressed to get a permanent solution. It could be poor gut, hormone imbalance, nutrient deficiency, low iron levels.

Addressing that usually solves the problem. We always suggest you get a thorough assessment done from a Health Expert to address the issue.

I have been putting on weight and feeling tired lately.

Tiredness can be possibly caused due to low Vitamin D levels, low Hemoglobin, Hypothyroid, uncontrolled Diabetes, Insulin resistance, sluggish Liver and low Stomach Acid.

Once identified we take a couple of months to correct it with a targeted diet but you will start seeing the improvement in the energy in the span of 2-3 weeks.

I have been extremely strict with my diet. Still have not achieved any weight loss

In most of the cases of Plateaued weight, one of the main causes of not seeing further fat loss is the low metabolism and creating a sense of urgency/fear in the body due to calorie deficiency causing the body to accumulate anything it eats in the form of fat.

To address this particular issue, it is important to get the metabolism capacity up.

As Health experts we do this through specific nutrients (vitamins and minerals). Correcting the gut health can be a game changer. We work holistically to get sustainable results…

Why we are worth your Investment

As a Functional Nutritionist, I work towards finding the root causes of health problems rather than just concentrating on the problem at hand. I figure that through thorough assessment and blood reports!

This way, I can diagnose the conditions early on and prevent them before they convert into full-blown disease conditions, from where there is no going back, and to add, this also takes a toll on the quality of life!! By studying your blood reports
through the perspective of Functional Nutrition, I can diagnose the risks early on and
reverse them while I can!

Naina Singhania

Registered Dietitian | Functional Nutritionist | Diabetes Reversal Expert | Gut and Hormone Health Management

About Naina: Naina is a Registered Dietitian of India practicing since 2013. She works in the field of Weight Management, Diabetes Reversals and Women’s Health (PCOS, Infertility). She lives in Mumbai and caters to clients worldwide. Her approach is a combination of Ayurvedic Analysis along with scientific base in Functional Nutrition allows her to get into the root cause of the problem and provide customised solutions to her clients.