In this episode of the podcast, host interviews acclaimed nutritionist and author Kavita Devgan about her book "500 Healthy Recipes and Easy Cooking." Kavita shares her journey into nutrition, her philosophy of holistic health, and the importance of eating local, seasonal foods. She offers practical tips for stress-free, home-cooked meals, highlights the role of fermented foods and healthy fats, and addresses common health issues like PCOS. The conversation emphasizes simple, tasty recipes and sustainable habits, making healthy eating accessible for busy lifestyles. Kavita’s insights inspire listeners to adopt balanced, mindful approaches to food and wellness.

Key Topics Covered

• Kavita Devgan nutrition journey
• Habits over restrictions for sustainable weight loss
• 500 easy healthy recipes
• Weekly meal prep, quick recipes, and mindset shifts
• Home cooking vs eating out
• Local and seasonal foods benefits
• 80/20 diet principle
• Gut health foods in India
• Black pepper health benefits
• Vegetarian and non-vegetarian balance
• PCOS diet and lifestyle tips

Chapters

• 00:00- Introduction
• 01:46- Kavita’s Journey into Nutrition
• 06:06- From Preaching Nutrition to Practical Solutions
• 10:38- Essentials of Stress-Free Cooking
• 18:47- Eating Local for Better Health 
• 21:53- Fermented Foods and Gut Health
• 26:11- Non-vegetarian and Vegetarian recipes in the book
• 32:01- Understanding and Managing PCOS
• 43:01- Closing Remarks

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Kavita Devgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-devgan-4a80529/

References

Amish Tripathi, Dr. Devi Shetty, Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, Kapil Dev, Kanji

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