Shonali Sabherwal

Shonali Sabherwal Macrobiotic Nutritionist/Chef/Instructor India's first Graduate: Kushi Institute, USA. Author of 'The Beauty Diet' (2012) and 'The Love Diet (2014).
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Shonali has worked with leading film stars and celebrities, and helped them enrich their lives by adopting healthier eating choices. She is now here to share her invaluable tips and tricks that will guide and help you on living a fuller, larger (Macro) than life (bios) healthier lifestyle. Shonali says, "My goal is to take you from a platform of “Health to Inner Wellness” by empowering you to be independent regarding your choices that impact your health condition. I seek to do this by providing you with options via: One-on-one Consultations, Macrobiotic meals, ready-to-eat products, cooking classes, and any method that would work to enhance your Well-Being quotient. Eat well, stay happy!

Trying to stay healthy and nutrient-dense, even while travelling.Warm bowls, whole foods, and balance wherever I am. 🌿Wh...
03/01/2026

Trying to stay healthy and nutrient-dense, even while travelling.
Warm bowls, whole foods, and balance wherever I am. 🌿

What’s the biggest dietary challenge you face when travelling? Let me know in the comments below.

©️ Shonaalii Sabherwal

02/01/2026

🥬 Sauerkraut Recipe (From The Beauty Diet)

Sauerkraut is one of the simplest and most powerful fermented foods you can add to your diet. It supports gut bacteria, improves digestion, and strengthens immunity — especially helpful for those dealing with gut imbalances, low immunity, or inflammatory conditions.

Ingredients
1 medium cabbage (or a mix of cabbage + beetroot / carrot)
3 tablespoons sea salt
Optional: green apples (a small quantity for mild sweetness)

Method
1️⃣ Finely chop all the vegetables. The finer the chop, the better the fermentation and crunch.
2️⃣ Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl and sprinkle with sea salt.
3️⃣ Massage and mix well with your hands until the vegetables start releasing water.
4️⃣ Pack the mixture tightly into a clean glass jar, pressing it down firmly so the vegetables are submerged under their own liquid.
5️⃣ Place a weight on top (or use a tightly packed leaf) to keep vegetables submerged.
6️⃣ Leave the jar to ferment at room temperature for 5–7 days.
7️⃣ Discard any old or moldy vegetables that rise to the top.
8️⃣ After fermentation, seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate.

🫙 Shelf life: Keeps well for 4–8 months when refrigerated.

✨ Why I love sauerkraut:
It regenerates the digestive system, strengthens enzymes, improves fat digestion, and supports healthy gut bacteria — a true gut staple in macrobiotic living.

👉 For more healing recipes like this, get my book The Beauty Diet.

©️ Shonaalii Sabherwal

Grateful for all that this year has taught me — the lessons, the healing, the pauses, and the progress. As the year come...
31/12/2025

Grateful for all that this year has taught me — the lessons, the healing, the pauses, and the progress. As the year comes to a close, I’m choosing reflection over rush and intention over resolution. Here’s to moving into the new year with more balance, awareness, and kindness toward ourselves. 🌿✨

30/12/2025

Today I’m sharing a simple home remedy using insulin leaves — something I spoke about in my post earlier this week. These leaves are traditionally used to support insulin balance and blood sugar regulation, and they work beautifully when used correctly.

I take 2 fresh insulin leaves, blend them with 1 cup of water (or chop them finely if you don’t have a strong mixer), making sure the fiber stays intact — that’s where much of the benefit lies.
The taste is very bitter, and that bitterness is actually what makes it so supportive for the liver, which plays a key role in glucose metabolism.

To make it easier to drink, I add a squeeze of lime — just enough to balance the flavour without diluting its benefits.

🌿 Use this mindfully, consistently, and as part of an overall balanced diet — remedies work best when the foundation is right.

©️ Shonaalii Sabherwal

One of the most common concerns people have come to me with this year is insulin resistance. It’s something I see across...
29/12/2025

One of the most common concerns people have come to me with this year is insulin resistance. It’s something I see across age groups, and very often it’s linked to long-standing dietary habits, stress, and metabolic imbalance.

One natural support that is often spoken about is Insulin Leaves, botanically known as Costus igneus. This plant has traditionally been used for its anti-diabetic properties and may help support better blood sugar control by aiding the conversion of glucose into glycogen in the body.

That said, remedies are never a one-size-fits-all solution. I always recommend using this under the guidance of a healthcare practitioner, especially if you’re already on medication or managing diabetes.

How it’s traditionally used:
🌿 Dosage: 2 leaves per day
– Chew the leaves well and swallow
OR
– Blend 2 leaves with water, strain, and drink the juice

Consistency matters — and so does context. Diet, lifestyle, gut health, and stress all play a role in insulin sensitivity.

If you’d like me to demonstrate this home remedy? Leave a comment below.

©️ Shonaalii Sabherwal

Your tongue is more than just a muscle — it’s a mirror to what’s happening insYour tongue is more than just a muscle — ...
28/12/2025



Your tongue is more than just a muscle — it’s a mirror to what’s happening insYour tongue is more than just a muscle — it’s a mirror to what’s happening ins your body.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine and holistic health perspective, different areas of the tongue correspond to different organs. Changes in colour, coating, texture, cracks, or swelling can offer early clues about digestion, gut health, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and overall balance.

A thick coating may point to poor digestion or toxin build-up.
Pale or dull colour can reflect low blood or energy.
Redness, cracks, or swelling often indicate heat, stress, or inflammation in the system.

Learning to observe your tongue regularly helps you tune into your body before symptoms become louder. It’s one of the simplest self-awareness tools you can use at home — no gadgets required.

Remember, the goal isn’t to self-diagnose, but to notice patterns and signals so you can support your body better with food, lifestyle, and rest.

©️ Shonaalii Sabherwal

26/12/2025

One of my go-to tools for headaches and migraines is the Large Intestine 4 point — also known as the Hegu pressure point. It’s located in the fleshy web between your thumb and forefinger and is a powerful point in acupressure.

I often pair this point with peppermint oil to enhance its effect. Menthol in peppermint helps relax tense muscles and ease pain naturally. 🌿
✔️ Apply a small amount of peppermint oil to the point
✔️ Pulse or massage the point gently for a few seconds
✔️ Repeat a few times through the day as needed

⚠️ Always do a patch test first, as some essential oils need dilution.

Simple, effective, and something you can do anywhere — especially when a headache strikes unexpectedly.

©️ Shonaalii Sabherwal

Our bodies come equipped with an incredible, often overlooked wellness system — pressure points. Rooted in Traditional C...
26/12/2025

Our bodies come equipped with an incredible, often overlooked wellness system — pressure points. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupressure works by stimulating specific points along energy pathways to help the body self-regulate, release tension, and restore balance.

The beauty of pressure points?
✨ No equipment
✨ No supplements
✨ Just your hands and a few mindful minutes

They can be used for everything from stress and fatigue to digestion, pain, sleep, and immunity — making them a powerful self-care practice we can all access.

👉 What you see in the image is LI4 (Large Intestine 4), also known as Hegu.
It’s located in the fleshy web between the thumb and index finger and is one of the most commonly used acupressure points.

I often recommend this point for a very common issue many of my clients struggle with…
Any guesses what that might be? 👀

💬 Drop your answer in the comments and I’ll make a video demonstrating exactly how to use it.

©️ Shonaalii Sabherwal

🎄 Christmas Comfort, the Simple Way 🎄Sharing one of my favourite festive sides this Christmas — Rosemary Roasties. Crisp...
25/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Comfort, the Simple Way 🎄

Sharing one of my favourite festive sides this Christmas — Rosemary Roasties. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavour without being heavy. A perfect addition to your Christmas table. ✨

Rosemary Roasties (Serves 4)

Ingredients
🥔 1½ kg potatoes (I like using baby potatoes with the skin)
🍁 4 tbsp maple syrup
🫒 4 tbsp olive oil
🌿 3 large sprigs rosemary, very finely chopped (about 2 tsp leaves)

Method
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 200°C.
2️⃣ Peel and cut the potatoes into small chunks. Boil in salted water until just beginning to soften — the centres should still be slightly firm. Drain well.
3️⃣ In a large bowl, mix maple syrup, olive oil and rosemary. Add the potatoes and gently toss until well coated.
4️⃣ Spread the potatoes (and any remaining dressing) in a single layer on a non-stick baking tray.
5️⃣ Roast for about 30 minutes, until beautifully golden and lightly crisp. Roast longer if you like them extra crispy.

✨ Simple, comforting, and perfect for festive indulgence — without overdoing it.

Wishing you all a warm, nourishing Christmas. 🎄💚

©️ Shonaalii Sabherwal

Merry Christmas from this little bundle of joy 🎄🐶
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from this little bundle of joy 🎄🐶

Xmas Eve, home is glowing — simple joys, warm lights, and a grateful heart. 🎄✨
24/12/2025

Xmas Eve, home is glowing — simple joys, warm lights, and a grateful heart. 🎄✨

If you’re looking for a light, crunchy snack that doesn’t come with guilt or blood sugar spikes, this Murmura Chivda / B...
24/12/2025

If you’re looking for a light, crunchy snack that doesn’t come with guilt or blood sugar spikes, this Murmura Chivda / Brown Rice Flakes Chivda is a staple I always recommend.

It’s simple, nourishing, and far better than packaged snacks — especially when made with minimal oil and whole ingredients. You can enjoy this as a mid-morning bite, an evening snack, or even while travelling.

🌾 Why I like this snack:
• Light on the gut
• Easy to digest
• Gluten-free
• Customisable
• Keeps cravings in check

Ingredients (Makes ~10 servings)

• 14 cups murmura or 7 cups brown rice flakes
• 1 cup whole peanuts
• 1 cup chana dal (special chivda dal)
• Cold-pressed oil (just to line the skillet)
• 1 tsp black mustard seeds
• 2 pinches hing
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 green chilli (finely chopped) or ½ tsp red chilli powder
• 10 curry leaves (fresh or dried)
• 1 small handful cilantro leaves
• ½ tsp rock or sea salt

Method

1️⃣ Lightly brush your skillet or wok with oil (wipe it — don’t pour).
2️⃣ Roast peanuts till lightly browned (2–3 minutes).
3️⃣ Add chana dal and roast till slightly brown.
4️⃣ Add murmura or brown rice flakes and keep stirring on medium–high heat till lightly toasted. Remove and set aside.
5️⃣ Brush the pan again with oil, add mustard seeds, hing, curry leaves, and cilantro.
6️⃣ Return the murmura/rice flakes to the pan, mix well, and add salt at the very end.

✨ Optional: Add a few raisins (kishmish) in the last 5 minutes for a hint of sweetness.

A snack doesn’t have to be fancy — it just has to be real food, cooked right.

©️ Shonaalii Sabherwal

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