Nourish | Pooja Makhija

Nourish | Pooja Makhija NOURISH - It is something most of us forget. Or take for granted. Your body is irreplaceable and only you can feed, respect and NOURISH it. Eat. Energise. Glow.

Lost in the crazy merry-go-round we call life, many of us forget that food is not something to be feared, worshipped or abused. What you eat is what you are and it cannot be overemphasised how the food you give (your one and only) body impacts what you do, who you are and how you feel. To use the age old cliche of using only the best fuel for your brand new car (which may be very expensive but after all, is replaceable) as this will impact how it will run, how fast it goes and how it ages – are you doing your body justice by feeding it anything just to get by with a 'eat to live' philosophy? Build the right relationship with food, reach your goal weight and fight disease with Pooja Makhija at NOURISH. Having successfully catered to over 10,000 clients including professionals, housewives, Bollywood stars, CEOs, sports personalities, models and the like, Pooja will work with you through Diabetes, PCOS, heart disease, weight gain and MORE so that you can NOURISH your body through the plate and not through a pill. Pooja will also teach you how to reclaim this long-lost relationship with food, so you can not only reclaim the fit, healthy body you have always wanted to have, but also reclaim the life you have always wanted to live. Nourish.

25/10/2025

Add a tiny pinch of pink or Himalayan or rock sal salt to your apple and you’ve got more than a snack:
1. Fast energy: Natural sugars fuel your body quickly.
2. Better satiety: Salt enhances sweetness, keeping cravings away.
3. Electrolyte support: Sodium helps muscles and fluid balance during activity.

Sodium helps maintain fluid and muscle function during exercise (Sawka et al., 2007, Journal of Applied Physiology)
https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00001.2007

Diwali lights may fade, but calm has its own glow. The calm after the happy chaos. One day getaways are worthy?
23/10/2025

Diwali lights may fade, but calm has its own glow.

The calm after the happy chaos.

One day getaways are worthy?

Humbled and honoured to receive the Elle Beauty Award 2025 for ‘Fitness Expert of the Year’Gratitude to every person who...
17/10/2025

Humbled and honoured to receive the Elle Beauty Award 2025 for ‘Fitness Expert of the Year’
Gratitude to every person who trusted me with their health journey — you make this more than just a profession.

Here’s to strength, science, and self-care — the true pillars of beauty.
Thank you for the love, warmth and a reminder that wellness never goes out of style.

17/10/2025
Some conversations come from experience, not just textbooks.Menopause is one of them. Hot flashes, mood changes, metabol...
16/10/2025

Some conversations come from experience, not just textbooks.
Menopause is one of them. Hot flashes, mood changes, metabolism shifts — menopause brings more questions than answers.

I’m sharing snippets from a deeply meaningful podcast on menopause with — a journey of awareness, acceptance and nourishment.
and the series is my way of bringing light, science and sensitivity to a topic too often whispered about.

13/10/2025

Effervescent antacids feel helpful after a night of drinking — but only in very limited ways. They can ease acid burning, soothe the gut, and act faster than regular tablets. What they don’t do: detox alcohol, reverse dehydration, or cure the headache and fatigue.

A 2019 review on alcohol hangovers outlines how mechanisms like dehydration, GI irritation, and inflammation contribute to symptoms — and notes that many popular “cures” lack robust evidence. 

Read more: “Alcohol Hangover: Mechanisms and Mediators” — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6761819/


A chapter, a sip, a bite — serenity stitched into a moment.
02/10/2025

A chapter, a sip, a bite — serenity stitched into a moment.

Most people still think of vitamin D as a nutrient you get from sun or diet — but in reality, its active form behaves li...
24/09/2025

Most people still think of vitamin D as a nutrient you get from sun or diet — but in reality, its active form behaves like a hormone. In this video series, we show how vitamin D (in its inactive form) must be converted by the liver (and then kidney) into its active form — and why an overburdened liver may interfere with that conversion. Understanding this is key to bridging the gap between “vitamin D deficiency” and why many people still struggle even when supplementing.

Studies show that 70–90% of Indians have suboptimal vitamin D levels — making deficiency and insufficiency one of the most widespread hidden epidemics in the country.

Swipe through to see:
1. Why vitamin D is better thought of as a hormone (or prohormone)
2. The metabolic steps from skin / diet → 25-hydroxyvitamin D → 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D
3. How liver dysfunction, fat overload, or hepatic stress can impair the first activation step
4. Clinical and mechanistic evidence to support this model
5. What to do about it (in follow-up videos)

If you’ve ever supplemented, tested your 25-OH-D, and still felt subpar — this may explain part of the missing link.

Cesari M, et al. “THE VITAMIN D HORMONE: A MULTITUDE OF ACTIONS.” PMC (2010).
Full text: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4384440/
Keane JT, et al. “Vitamin D and the Liver — Correlation or Cause?” PMC (2018).
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5946281/

Sugar is Now a “Sin” in India — 40% GST on Sugary DrinksIndia has officially classified sugary drinks as sin goods, slap...
05/09/2025

Sugar is Now a “Sin” in India — 40% GST on Sugary Drinks

India has officially classified sugary drinks as sin goods, slapping a 40% GST on them. Why? Because science is clear:

Regular intake linked to fatty liver, acne, and even shorter disease-free lifespan

Studies quoted in the above interview
1. Study Linking Sugary Drinks to a ~26% Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
• Title: Sugar-sweetened beverages and risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes: A meta-analysis
• Authors: Vasanti S. Malik et al. (2010)
• Journal: Diabetes Care
• Summary: Individuals in the highest intake group—about 1–2 servings per day—had a 26% greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those with the lowest intake levels. 
• Access: You can view the full text (Open Access) via PubMed Central:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20693348/



2. Study Estimating That One Can of Soda a Day Reduces Disease-Free Life Expectancy by ~12 Minutes
• Covered in: EatingWell article (April 2025)
• Summary: Based on research, it was estimated that drinking one can of soda per day may cost roughly 12 minutes of “disease-free life”, referring to healthy lifespan. 
• Access: You can read the full article here:
https://www.eatingwell.com/drink-to-limit-to-live-longer-11708703/

Countries like Mexico (10% soda tax) and UK (18–24p/L levy) saw sharp drops in consumption, especially among children

This is not just about revenue—it’s about protecting public health and saving future healthcare costs.

Thank you for creating this awareness through increased taxation and also for including me in this pivotal discussion 🙏🏻
keep inspiring and breaking labels and helping India better! ❤️

For always doing what’s right for me, not what I askFor making things happen, even before I realize it’s what I need. Fo...
27/08/2025

For always doing what’s right for me, not what I ask
For making things happen, even before I realize it’s what I need.
For never forgetting me
For always loving me
For all the partiality

Thank you Ganesha, I love you hamesha 🙏🏻

01/08/2025

Nutrivia | Episode 1 – Vitamin D & Dementia

Yes, a study published in Neurology found that people with severe Vitamin D deficiency had a 53% higher risk of developing dementia!
🔗 https://n.neurology.org/content/83/10/920

And here in India? Up to 90% of the population — including kids, adults, and pregnant women — have low Vitamin D levels.
🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6366270
🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11099011

Functional Medicine Optimal Range:
Vitamin D (25(OH)D): 50–80 ng/mL

Top Food Sources:
• Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel)
• Egg yolks
• Fortified dairy & plant milks
• Cod liver oil
• Mushrooms exposed to sunlight (like maitake, UV-treated portobello)

Now that you know, nourish like a pro!

16/05/2025

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