Nutrition today feels more like a battlefield than a science. Vegans swear by plants, carnivores praise meat, and everyone has “evidence” to prove the other wrong. In this episode, we cut through the noise with nutritionist Sangeetha Aiyer, exploring what truly nourishes the human body, beyond trends, labels, and diet wars.
In this episode, Dr Vignesh challenges dietary extremism, and Sangeetha debunks popular misconceptions around diet trends, metabolic health, and builds lifestyle awareness suited to one’s body type and daily activity.
Episode Highlights:
Nutrition is just one pillar of health
Nutritionist on Extreme diets like vegan & keto
Understanding body constitution (prakriti)
Protein diversity, plate proportions, and mindful eating
India’s rising triglyceride and cholesterol issues
Practical guidance on improving nutrition
Timestamps:
00:00 - 10:30: Vegan vs Non-Vegetarian
10:30 - 25:00: Which Diet Works for me?
25:00 - 35:00: Common Myths around Nutrition
35:00 - 43:30: How we cook our Food
43:30 - 01:09:00:Thermic Value of Our Food
01:09:00 - 01:23:30: Cholesterol and Nutrition
01:23:30 - 01:40:30 Plate Proportion for Indians
01:40:30 -01:46:30: Plant, Whey & Other Proteins
01:46:30 - 01:49:15: Picking Battles and Beliefs
01:49:15 - 01:36:41: Reaching Sangeetha Aiyer
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About the Guest
Sangeetha Aiyer is a certified nutritionist and founder of Rewrite Your Story, a platform dedicated to reversing metabolic syndrome. With over 18 years of study and 4 years of hands-on practice, she has guided more than 2000 individuals with her approach, which goes beyond calorie counts and BMI, focusing instead on holistic well-being.
Twitter/X : @saaiyer
Instagram @sangeethaaiyer
Website : www.rewriteyourstory.in
Email : sangeetha@rewriteyourstory.in
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