Aiya Functional Wellness

02/12/2026

I recently had the pleasure of meeting an amazing local business owner behind , a home-based bakery creating organic, gluten-free, keto, vegan, and nut-free desserts — and I just had to share this gem with you all.

As a functional nutritionist, I’m always excited to connect with entrepreneurs who truly care about ingredient quality, inclusivity, and making food enjoyable without compromising health or dietary needs. It was such a refreshing and inspiring conversation, and I’m really looking forward to exploring ways we can collaborate to better serve our community

If you’re someone who loves dessert but also needs options that support food sensitivities, special diets, or simply cleaner ingredients — definitely check her out and give her some love 💕

More to come… stay tuned

01/30/2026

Gut microbiome plays important role in obesity and metabolic syndrome

01/09/2026

My favorite breakfast or lunch meal: dosas made from fermented yellow lentil (Moong daal), mung beans, brown rice, and finger millet.

01/07/2026

I’m honored to be invited to speak to parents of children with ADHD about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: the gut–brain connection.

So many behavioral, emotional, and focus challenges we see in kids are deeply connected to what’s happening in the gut — from the microbiome and inflammation to nutrient status and blood sugar balance.

I can’t wait to share practical, science-based strategies that parents can start using right away to support their child’s brain and overall health from the inside out.

If you’re a parent navigating ADHD, this conversation is for you.

12/17/2025

For all the kimchi lovers- more reasons to eat it! For those who haven’t tried it, try it!

12/08/2025

My 54-year-old male client came to me at 290 lbs with fatty liver, prediabetes (A1C 5.9), high triglycerides, liver inflammation, weekend drinking, and constant right-side abdominal pain.

He wanted to lose weight — but also to feel like himself again.
So we focused on proven, sustainable changes:

✔️Mediterranean-style nutrition
✔️Lean protein, seafood, fiber
✔️No alcohol, low sugar, low saturated fat
✔️Resistance + cardio workouts
✔️Sauna sessions
✔️Targeted supplements for liver, mitochondria, antioxidants, and gut health

Three months later…
✅30 lbs down
✅Lower triglycerides
✅Lower liver enzymes
✅A1C back in the normal range
✅More energy
✅Pain almost completely gone

One thing I always tell my clients:
You don’t need perfection — you need consistency.
And in his case, the support from his wife made all the difference💕

If you’re ready for a real transformation — one rooted in science, not quick fixes —DM me and let’s chat how I can help you!

11/30/2025

Made green banana pancakes for breakfast today. Green banana flour contains resistant starch (RS) (40-60 g RS per 100 g flour). RS feeds beneficial bacteria, many of which make butyrate. Butyrate has so many health benefits (will make separate post about it). Baking greatly reduces RS content, while cooking pancakes appears to preserve it.

My husband and son loved eating pancakes with avocado. I enjoyed it with avocado, broccoli sprouts, and sauerkraut.

11/29/2025

Fiber-rich breakfast. GF chia, flax seed bagel with avocado, sprouts, and sauerkraut.

11/14/2025

A nice article describing who is Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)

https://naturemed.org/the-certified-nutrition-specialist-a-whole-health-expert-in-personalized-nutrition/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOEZpRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe2qsXYxVcdf9TVHAC_6MdY54cdDee4v7vOs1UfNTNaX3BsT8iO1cyTwiDALs_aem_lV1o6xVFH2u5lcxq7zccGg

Certified Nutrition Specialists design individualized nutrition strategies to target root causes and promote optimal health.

11/05/2025

Eating 35-40 g of fiber daily has so many health benefits as evidenced by many studies. One of them is decrease in all-cause mortality.

Round two of how to fit 40 grams of fiber into your day!

What are your favorite fiber-rich foods?

10/31/2025

Avoid regular consumption of emulsifiers and food additives