Nutrition is surrounded by endless advice, trends, and misinformation. In this episode of The Balance Talk Show, Alpa sits down with nutritionist Tanay Mandowara to separate nutrition facts from common misconceptions and discuss what actually matters for long-term health.From protein and carbohydrates to pink salt, jaggery, artificial sweeteners, fats, insulin spikes, and sustainable eating, this conversation breaks down some of the most common nutrition questions people have today.Biggest Takeaway From the Episode:"There is no one food or diet that defines your health."Tanay explains that nutrition needs to be viewed as part of a bigger picture that includes nutrition, sleep, exercise, emotional well-being, and having a positive purpose in life. Instead of following restrictive diets for a few weeks, the focus should be on creating habits that you genuinely enjoy and can sustain for the long term.In This Episode:-Why there is so much confusion and misinformation around nutrition-The five pillars of a healthy lifestyle-Whether a traditional Indian diet of roti, rice, dal and sabji is actually unhealthy-How to adjust carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats-Why many people are not eating enough protein-How much protein you need as a minimum-Whether higher protein intake is only about building muscle-The truth behind the so-called "anti-inflammatory diet"-Pink salt vs. iodized salt-Why iodized salt matters-Sugar vs. jaggery: are they really different?-Artificial sweeteners and their role in reducing sugar consumption-Why the goal should be to become independent in your own health-Why understanding the "why" matters more than motivation-Why being lean does not automatically mean being healthy-Metabolic health, cholesterol, glucose, insulin and HbA1c-What insulin spikes actually mean-Simple ways to manage blood glucose, including walking after meals-Understanding insulin resistance-Why healthy fats are important, especially for hormonal health-Nutrition considerations around menopause-The importance of sustainable eating instead of short-term diets-A rapid-fire round covering protein powders, ghee, olive oil, fruit juice, -dairy, rice, fasting and more-A Powerful Reminder From This Conversation"Do something that you can really stick to, something that you really enjoy."Health isn't about following the perfect diet for 12 or 24 weeks. It's about building a way of eating and living that you can continue for years.Guest: Tanay MandowaraA nutritionist who focuses on educating people about their health rather than creating lifelong dependency on coaching.His approach goes beyond simply providing a diet or exercise plan. Through education and one-on-one coaching, he helps people understand the science and reasoning behind their health decisions so they can eventually become more independent in managing their own health.CONNECT WITH TANAY MANDOWARAInstagram: @getfitwithtanay CONNECT WITH ALPA SONIGRAInstagram: @alps.fitness FOLLOW THE BALANCE TALK SHOW:Instagram: @The_Balance_Talk_Show
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17 min
Jun 5 202622 min