How to Create a Healthy Plate? ft. Celeb Nutritionist Pooja Makhija | What the Health! Podcast #6

Welcome to India's first Health Podcast "What the Health!"
In the finale of our first season, we had an insightful and enlightening conversation with Pooja Makhija, a celebrity nutritionist who has transformed the lives of many celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar etc. Watch the whole video to learn more about how food impacts your body, Indian and Western diets, the dependency on sugar, and much more.
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00:00 - Upcoming on the Podcast!
00:48 - Pooja Makhija Intro
01:36 - Food is misunderstood
03:16 - Common myths about food
04:53 - The food industry doesn't care about our health
05:51 - Food is medicine
07:29 - You are what you eat
08:42 - Basic principles for nutrition
11:50 - 5 fingers of nutrition
15:02 - Can you follow a diet plan for a lifetime?
17:13 - Mistakes people make in eating
18:34 - Our body needs zero sugar
21:11 - The food industry led us to the health industry
24:00 - Indian diet is best
26:00 - Indian vs. Western foods
27:16 - Carbs
30:51 - The healthy packaged food scam
32:29 - How to read food labels
36:43 - What does sugar do to you?
40:51 - How to remove sugar from the diet?
43:16 - Gut health
46:05 - Why is your gut health bad?
46:42 - Macronutrients vs Micronutrients
48:50 - Make your carbs wear clothes
51:40 - Gut friendly food
54:44 - A good active lifestyle
57:20 - Food for active people
01:00:55 - How metabolism works
01:03:11 - Celebrity nutrition
01:05:30 - 'What the Health' segment
01:08:15 - Q&A Round
01:16:26 - Game Round

[@VaibhavSharma0909]

My mother called me to understand what Pooja mam is talking about and i had to sit with her and interpret the whole podcast because my mother's don't understand that much English. It was a very informative video. My request is please upload the same kind of videos in hindi as well so our indian housewives could understand these information conveniently.

[@HM87520]

"housewives"?? There are housewives who understand English. Don't categorize non-English-speaking people as "housewives". That's so misogynistic.

[@bob_factory]

I am deeply greatful that I found this podcast, Pooja's words are like gems. Everything she is saying is soo relatable.

[@zebanaz7551]

I truly say it from the bottom of my heart you need to do another podcast with pooja She really gives the right information to people

[@nirjapathak7452]

😊¹11

[@rushipatel8908]

​@@nirjapathak7452you need that amount of income and lifestyle and also free time from your family, this people lives like a celebrity,everybody don't have that

[@akkiligirish4419]

But she delays the subject alot .....lag I must say.....unlike dr pal is direct to point

[@rgbloody...9145]

@@akkiligirish4419 chup dhoti nikal gandu

[@Sujithaphilis73]

What are the 4 types of sugars? What are the different types of sugar? Glucose. Fructose (a.k.a. fruit sugar) Sucrose (a.k.a. table sugar) Lactose (a.k.a. dairy sugar)

[@ashutoshsrivastava_]

00:06 Understanding the Five Fingers of nutrition for a healthy plate. 03:19 Using food as a medicine to heal hair and skin issues is important. 09:51 Food is the only way to provide voluntary nourishment to our miraculous body. 12:33 Fat is essential for brain growth, joint health, and protection. 19:40 Excessive sugar consumption is the root cause of various diseases 21:43 Genetically modified gluten in food industry leads to gluten sensitivity 25:53 Indian diet is a better option in terms of protein quality, amino acid content, pricing, filling value, and availability 29:24 Bio-individuality and listening to your body are key to determining what to eat. 34:10 Ingredients on labels are listed in ascending order 36:38 Sugar is the main cause of various health problems. 41:22 Fastest mitosis in cells occurs in your tongue on your taste buds. 43:41 Gut health is important due to our eating habits and triggers that lead to inflammation. 48:36 Dressing carbs with fiber and protein slows down sugar spikes 50:42 Make any meal a healthy meal by adding roughage and protein 54:38 Importance of an active lifestyle 57:41 Protein intake from natural sources is better utilized by the body than protein powders 1:02:18 Food can be used to aid nutrition and increase metabolic rate. 1:04:37 Healthy eating requires discipline and effort to achieve desired results 1:08:27 To quit smoking, you need to go cold turkey and stop what's bad for you. 1:10:13 Teach children to eat healthy through examples, analogies, and cause-effect videos 1:14:06 Postpartum hair fall is normal due to hormone changes, but good nutrition can help hair growth. 1:16:07 Food and lifestyle greatly impact PCOS and other health issues.

[@Omana_L]

Thank you so much for your effort. . your comment was very helpful

[@muktabagchi9727]

Thank you so much 😊😊

[@shilpisrivastava3939]

Thnk u so much.I was just searching it.

[@mahimusicals]

Absolutely the best nutrition podcast I’ve seen. Everything Pooja said makes so much sense!!

[@bharathisingh2209]

This is one of the best complete conversations I watched without switching channel ! Puja makhija is very vibrant, knowledgeable natural speaker. I've copied link and forwarded to family members who are Obsessed with Vegan, Carnivore diets..thanks to TRAYA❤

[@anitajoshimathpal2062]

One of the best podcasts on healthy food/eating I have ever come across.

[@TheRedPandaTales]

I am 40 and a marathon runner. I changed my diet to be a vegan 2 years ago after I visited a farm and witnessed the horror of the dairy industry. The cow is inseminated painfully every 6 months so that calf is born. The calves are taken away immediately without a single drop of milk. The male calves are transported to the slaughterhouse to be killed on the very day. This process continues for some years till the cow is completely exhausted and later sold for meat. That’s the milk we consume. I literally had sleepless nights after watching the cows, their udders become so big they can’t even move. And they run to save their babies from going to the slaughterhouse. Will never forget the day, the day I turned vegan!

[@hemantpandey5797]

Bro you should have made a video on that and let the other people know what the reality looks like.

[@rupinderkaur5086]

U should make video n also share vegan list too to help others become vegan

[@vid0501]

@@hemantpandey5797 theres already such videos on youtube. Watch at your own risk

[@gurudevkehtehain-yu6pk]

😢😢😢 I can't stop.crying

[@shilpisrivastava3939]

I have question,is this happening everywhere?I mean in north n south india both bcoz I m living in noida n about to go to pune😢

[@nmdusama]

What a genuine advise .. really holistic and real point of view. Thank you

[@dileepgupta2594]

This podcast by Pooja is really amazing and eye opening . I could understand a lot of good things by investing my time for this show and the one thing I m going to follow straightway is that I shall not be using sugar / jaggery/ honey etc in my daily routine of tea/ food in any form , except eating Indian sweets on festivals n other special days of course , but in a very tolerable quantity. Thanks to Pooja for transferring my mindset . Big salute to her , Regards ! 🙏

[@shrutimishra290]

I am 40. My father used to say eat one grain at a time.. Multigrain is like multitasking and is bull shit. He used to say it is difficult to digest all grain at a time. 100% agree our grand parents are ture nurses.

[@hemanegi6043]

I really loved the way Pooja has explained the diet meaning.... it's just our Indian meal....have it and become fit....

[@rashmichaudhary5180]

What an insightful and honest conversation. Thank you for bringing this wisdom through your podcast show.

[@malaanand7229]

I am not a fan of the so-called 'pod casts' in general....however, recently I was advised to consult a nutritionist to change my food habits from indian food habits to western culture influenced diet..give up on rice n roti...switch to super food like millets etc...I am glad I chanced upon this video and I can relate to that indian food is THE BEST IN THE WORLD..i have always believed that....Pooja has explained all the topics in detail and in simple language to understand as to what changes one needs to make based on her theory of ' fist diet'...Thank you Pooja, thank you Saloni specially for this episode.

[@PriyaK-cu1fz]

Who said millets is western food habit??? Our ancestors were heavy on millets like jowar and bajra (jowar and bajra and ragi are millets!!) and even foxtail millets were considered poor man's food. They were not expensive as today. And BTW millets ARE healthier than gluten heavy rotis

[@aishidasadhikary8459]

Actually we are Indians growing up in tropical climate we are supposed to have a different eating habits than western culture. Also, India is such a geographically diverse country that food habits vary even within the states because of such variation of climate within India. It is always good to follow food habits that is indigenous and according to the climate of one's place.

[@umaduvvuri7280]

​@@PriyaK-cu1fzso true. Millets were grown way before rice and wheat came in.

[@vid0501]

yes thats why Indians die mostly of heart attacks. its sentimental to say such things like our food is the best in the world. food is food , its not ours theirs, if you understand the science behind it, you will make best choice. By the way, according to multiple studies, Mediterranean Diet is the best in the world, because its consumers barely suffer from cancer, heart attack or diabetes and live a long life.

[@barkhajain9267]

Ascending means going up… I think what she wanted to say is descending order(large to small)

[@syedasumayyasiddiqua395]

Great information!!! Love it if we note it down and start implementing all the points we might start becoming really active strong and healthy

[@tejashwareeajbale9364]

Thank you so much for this episode. I got lot of information about making how to create good meal with all 5 important nutrients.

[@SushilAggarwal]

Wow, Pooja, you are so honest, explicit, vocal, clear in your ideology and understanding of human body, food and lifestyle that needs to be followed. Your pointers in making us loud and clear about sugar was fascinating. Can go on listening to you forever. Keep creating shorts and videos for mankind. They will bless you

[@peeluthecutie8637]

I just listened the whole podcast two times, very good questions asked and she also explained it very well

[@arfatjahan1255]

I really love Pooja ma'am how beautifully she explained it's really appreciating I listened and watched her first time .

[@salmamulla3519]

Truly truly helpful,never thought about health like the easiest way explained in this episode....lots of love & thanx to the team.

[@raginimundhra5413]

This was a fantastic episode! So so informative. I have a sweet tooth but after listening to Pooja, I’m seriously re-thinking my sugar intake going forward.

[@sagaremail1]

Knowledge, Speaking, Expressions, Looks, Success all come together. Enjoyed watching.

[@KiranYadav-df7ju]

It's been 2.5 months since I had sugar. My relationship with food has become so much better ✨

[@afroziqbal5929]

Life changing information Treat ur body and ur desires as two different entities that's wht I picked up from d discussion.. Giving food to the body when it desires and what keeps it healthy not what our mind desire..

[@Taniagreenia]

I agree with her. I've become slim by tending my own little kitchen garden. I grow organic, fresh food which I love to consume. Food is happiness, growing my own organic fresh food is a very pleasing and slimming activity for me.

[@its_fasihaSheikh]

Truly loved this as a Nutritionist ❤

[@lakshitasharma3017]

She's speaking with so much eloquence.

[@rizwanashaikhmohd1910]

I enjoyed this podcast...free health education on the go. Superb ❤

[@sejalsingh3987]

For a nutrition student as me.. this was really useful, thank you🎉

[@aakriti360]

She said food should not be associated with emotions and then she goes on to say food is also love, food is happiness. The podcast is informative but nothing that Pooja hasn’t said before.

[@HM87520]

She meant don't eat according to mood. Don't become an emotional eater or don't binge eat based on your feelings. And in the next section she meant that just like you give love to your loved ones in the form of hugs, kisses, words, gifts etc, food is the love you should give to your body so don't take away that love from your body. Don't deprive your body of food. Give your body proper love by consuming food properly.

[@miralfatima]

Amazing podcast with loads of info 👏

[@fareedavirani3575]

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@amitakasbekar2694]

This podcast was awesome ! I thought I knew everything about diet and nutrition ... But there were several take-aways for me, from this conversation. Many thanks.

[@lifelessons9649]

😅😅

[@khusbooparween7036]

Wow best bestest knowledge ever I hear... First time I analysed more n more

[@greeshmapillai4048]

An absolutely wonderful episode 🎉 Loved every minute of it. Good host and an insightful, articulate guest ❤

[@nooksy1114]

I have been listening some podcasts on nutrition last few weeks. This one is the best one.

[@aasthavij3742]

Hey! Wonderful initiative. If possible, please ask questions related to fibroids/cysts/lumps in the body. It's a rapidly growing concern, especially for women. Worldwide, breast cancer is also rising. It'll be helpful to get some useful information from the right person.

[@Pammu955]

Nice video,,, she gave very true and valuable information. Thank u both for this.

[@Sonali2525]

I really loved the way Pooja has explained every thing, now I know the fist✊

[@ankitwadhwa89]

She is absolutely a gem and brilliant in expressing everything with logic. I really loved this podcast.

[@user-nr8xc3yt9t]

I’m so glad that I found this podcast 😩😭❤️❤️❤️

[@differencevijay]

Really enjoyed the conversation. I like the way she said "gutter ka pani" @ 37.30 ....true sugar is poison.

[@KenilJagani]

This video is incredibly helpful to me and also the others. Thank you for making this series on health to solve questions related to health in true manner. I also like language combinations (Hindi+English), it will help to understand what you discuss. So, ThankYou once again.

[@jyotigadani610]

Puja literally very intellectual conversation...God always bless you dear ❤❤

[@radhikafreebird6422]

Thank you Traya for another wonderful interview..my first with Poojaji..need to know hwr better.

[@Hwoman1123]

Rujuta Dwivekar cleared a lot of doubts already if you follow her work, but we need more people to spread the news

[@saimasadiarabee2717]

very informative. thanks for putting all the important things together

[@lathaviswanadh149]

Its a treasure of true information thank you for sharing this, everything you have said is so true.

[@MrZx13]

Very informative video. The guest is very knowledgeable on the subject but I missed all that was said in Hindi. I'm from South America. My language is English. But everything she said in English is profound

[@chirasreemajumder]

I just love the podcast. Pooja Makhija, you are a genius. The way you are so vocal , explicit and certain about what to do andw what not is awesome. You call out those fake healthy food industry.

[@dparamful]

Copied from listening to Western podcasts, but that's ok.

[@makeoversbysukanya]

Wowww !! Really needed this informative podcast ! I hope my husband is able to understand everything that I try to tell him everyday

[@sairabajwa007]

THANK YOU SO MUCH LOVE FROM US it really helpful. ❤️

[@anubhutisinha1371]

Love this podcast❤

[@user-kz4sk7gj8b]

Beautiful podcast! Highly knowledgable

[@NehaSingh-cc8kd]

Vrey very good questions and amazingly answered by Pooja !

[@SaniyaSachinm]

Thanks A Million for this Podcast I got Nice Knowledge and it will help me.

[@RahulKumar-gd5kz]

I have seen most of the videos from this channel and its always helpful to listen, My complete fmaily watches the episodes but Ads 😢 i request the vhannel ki aap please ads kam kr do, the moment we are connecting then an ads comes up 😢

[@Jug_Jug_Jiyo]

One of Most informative videos I have seen in my entire life. Thanks Pooja

[@sumahomes8177]

Happy to see young podcaster and also young nutritionalist. Good job girls.

[@sindhusubhashini6519]

The best i have heard so far. Awesome pooja and the anchor

[@saritharangu230]

Learnt so many things..really helpful ❤

[@sana_27480]

She's so wise with her words and so knowledgeable🔥🔥

[@rima2362]

Love this episode ❤

[@sk-dm1tr]

This is the best healthy advice been given out. We should stop giving so much importance to food, so rightly said.

[@womenempower4848]

Love this podcast learn so much about health thank you

[@priyankagupta-rz7mc]

Thanks , for the episode it's amazing and it's helping me

[@SwapnilDhabekar]

I loved listening to what Pooja said. Very useful information she gave

[@hennaseth]

Very informative....so basic and so simple!!!

[@SangeetaGupta-self65]

Wonderful podcast...hope you will more like this One question,Pooja...you said do whatever you can throughout your life...yet you are cutting out sugar and it's cousins completely..our festivals, prasada are incomplete without sweets.. Reducing sugar and regulating portions,walking thereafter is more sustainable,i guess😊

[@madhusharma2650]

excellent explanation for any lay person to follow by right examples. Loved her 5 fingers fist rule.

[@tamannashingavi2822]

Best and practical Podcast listen ever !😊

[@ChandaBohra-es4vz]

Thanks for this podcast it helps me a lot ❤

[@truptiboraste1640]

Very good and useful information 👍...keep it up guys

[@amanjaiswal8680]

Following is wrong in podcast - 1.Gluten has not been modified Wheat has been modified 2. Glucose make ATP not otherwise 3.Sugar is bad so as excessive carbohydrates 4 Gut health depends on gut micro biome not micronutrients 5 Gut health is not because of antacids but due to less diversity You should eat 30 varieties as per latest research 6 Old women need muscle to avoid sarcopenia ( muscle loss)

[@anilchungkham9921]

Super Podcast .... many many thanks🎉

[@krishnadeka5393]

What a useful advise..thank you so much

[@chikooandkinoovlogs5863]

41:31 It's true...I also started liking tea without sugar after few days...😊

[@jyothipathak5456]

Probably the only podcast I have watched fully without speeding .😊

[@9223481112]

Super informative podcast with unfiltered advice ❤❤

[@premalathasridharan5529]

Wonderful episode. Full of information. Thanks Traya

[@ummehanisaqlain8840]

As a student of HUMAN NUTRITION this is very informative

[@srushtipatel2251]

What a lovely n informative podcast !!! Really loved it ❤

[@hisster3955]

Absolutely amazing nutritionist worth watching it .I'm a person who is still in grannies world .loved the way you explained every bit is a golden words ammazing❤❤❤❤❤

[@mahendran.sselvaraj5722]

As my mother tongue is Tamil, it was little bit difficult for me to understand. But got some important message from this video. Thank you

[@pk-me7zn]

Wonderful, she covered it all 👌

[@AmitSingh-oi3ns]

It was the best podcast on nutrition till date. Lots of learning ❤

[@shafaqnoor8128]

❤ very informative....

[@sanjana_rawat416]

Pooja was great. So, authentic. Also, consider calling "Rujuta Diwekar" (Kareena Kapoor's nutritionist) in your show.

[@vrishaligadre9625]

thanku so much

[@madhukohli398]

Health and food industry thrive and prosper on each other. Food industry makes us sick and we are pushed to the health industry which ostensibly heals us but makes us even more sick in the long run by making a life long dependence on drugs that destroy the body 's own healing mechanisms!

[@chrisgriffin5520]

I have never listened any podcast as intently as this one.

[@kritiutareja4009]

Amazingg Video Pooja, cleared a lot of myths for us, thanx a ton

[@puneetrehani4979]

I love the video and basic information about Diet which we read in class 6th or 7th but as we grow up we forget the basic principles of healthy diet

[@hassanala]

Lovely en very informative vedio God bless u all

[@KING0RCUS]

It seems like my eye cells are evolved in 2 weeks since I watched u. I was loving ur smile soo muchh.

[@ArmanAli-nh8dx]

Great !I am grateful to both of you for the beautiful video !

[@priyankakamble6579]

Such a sensible conversation. Each point is so logical. ❤

[@amiramin7343]

Found the only person now a dayz who really understands health funda...❤