Chef Meghna Changed The Norms By Becoming A Celebrity YouTuber From A Banker

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

Over the years there has been a tremendous change in the scenario of travel, health, fitness, and nutrition in India. What do you have to say from your observance?

MS. Chef Meghna:

1. Yes there is a lot more awareness about health & nutrition at least in the Tier I & II cities; but beyond that of these changes on ‘healthy food & emphasis on nutritions’ are marketing gimmicks that haven’t taken off well. If you go to smaller cities, you will find that people are still looking forward to eating 30 varieties in weddings & typical Indian food with oil floating on the top. Some of this is also because of food prices. Buying products like Quinoa & Granola is not something that middle class can easily afford. And then there is lack of awareness of how to make these. The more they will google and see how chefs make these, the more such health & high-fibre foods will take over the traditional snacks.
2. As You Tuber & Chef, I carry the responsibility of providing ‘Intelligent Food’ recipes to my viewers. See if one can cook something with few drops of oil, why take 2 large tablespoons. Or how do I ensure that I keep vegetables away from getting overcooked – such that their nutrition value is retained to maximum possible.
3. Fitness is another misunderstood concept. People either consult expensive dietitians or hire fitness experts to help. But however good they may be, till your inner self doesn’t wake up, the professional help will not give the desired result. So long as people keep treating fitness as one of the ‘thing to do’ or activity instead of lifestyle change, the fitness levels in Indians may not match that of people of foreign origin.
4. While travelling, most Indians complaint about ‘bland’ taste or lack of availability of vegetarian food or language barriers restricting their ability to explain to people what exactly you want. Especially vegetarians, it’s quite challenging when you travel abroad. Thankfully, times are changing. I work with my clients to make vegetarian dish selection available in their menu. Unlike earlier, with Veganism & Vegetarianism spreading as a concept, the hoteliers are making an effort to modify the menu to 10-20%.

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

Having worked with top-notch national and international brands Bournvita, Cadbury, Saffola, Signature – to name a few. Share with us your top 5 nutrition tips for young girls and women to avoid unwanted weight gain & enjoy the food they love to eat.

MS. Chef Meghna:

1. You are not alone. Make alarm clock your best friend, and so that you are able to wake up early and find time for exercise. Even if you do 20 minutes of brisk walk on daily, it will add a couple of years to your life.
2. Going to gym is not a fashion statement. I find a lot of youngsters socializing in the name of attending gym. Why youngsters, even the middle-aged people are constantly looking for some company to go to gym. Invest in a good headphone, and just work out; even if you’re alone.
3. All workouts and fancy diets are useless, if you cannot control your urge snacking throughout the day or midnight. Don’t eat after 7-7.30 pm.
4. “I travel a lot, hence I can’t control my diet” is a lame excuse. For your information, I travel 15 days in a month. And I control what I put in my mouth. Whether the food they serve in the flight, or the multi-cuisine buffets served in hotels; you can control your urge. If I can, you too can.
5. If you crave for ice cream or cakes or desserts, go ahead, dig in; just eat in very small portions. Cheat your way to enslave your mind.

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

Women Fitness works relentlessly with a goal to reach out women all over the world providing them with best in health & fitness. What do you wish to say about the website (Womenfitness.org) and message for our readers?

MS. Chef Meghna:

Women are the change agents. As home makers, what groceries we buy, what food we make & how we make, the cleanliness & hygiene we observe, the healthy eating habits we deploy, will determine the health standards of not only our generation; but the next and thereafter. There is enough help available online. Google your way to a healthy & fit lifestyle.

Our grand parents taught us many wonderful things; but then there are many things, we have to now let go to bring in and adapt to the increased availability of food choices. Please make a little effort to cook the same favorite dishes home, for which you crave to go to restaurants. Intelligent Food is not any different variety of dishes but rather the same dishes cooked intelligently.

I cannot think of a better platform than women fitness magazine to spread this important message to all the viewers. This will be a game changer, and this platform I feel is the game changers.

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