Pooja Makhija

Nutritionist, Clinical Dietitian

Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionNutritionist, Clinical Dietitian
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1980
Age46 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Physical Stats & More

Height160 cm (5' 3")
Weight50 kg (110 lbs)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolManeckji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai, India
CollegeSNDT Women's University, Mumbai, India
Degrees
  • BSc in Dietetics
  • MSc in Food Science and Nutrition

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Cooking
  • Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Husband/SpouseRavi Makhija
Children
  • 1
  • 2
  • Ahaana
  • Amaira

Career

Notable Works
  • Consulting nutritionist and clinical dietitian
  • Author of 'Eat Delete'
  • Author of 'Eat Delete Junior'
  • Founder of Nourish clinic in Mumbai
  • Founder of Nourish Genie health portal
  • Star of 'The Pooja Makhija Show' on Food Food channel
  • Official nutritionist for Miss India and I Am She beauty pageants
  • Former Board of Studies member in Food Science and Nutrition at SVT College of Home Science
  • Affiliated with Symbiosis International University and JD Birla Institute, Kolkata
  • Author of 'N for Nourish'
  • Regular columnist for Times of India and DNA on healthy eating
  • Conducts nutrition workshops in schools across India
  • Transformed the bodies and lives of over 25,000 clients
  • Fitness expert on Radio City 91.1 FM (Ram Pam Poshan segment)
  • Made planet earth over 125,000 kilos lighter through her practice
Celebrity Clients

Favourites

Food
  • Green Salad
  • Protein rich food
Actors
Actresses
Colours
  • Yellow
  • Black
DestinationGoa

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Does not engage in smoking.
2. Offers consultations as a nutritionist and clinical dietitian.
3. Specializes in providing solutions for metabolic disorders such as diabetes, thyroid issues, hypertension, and heart disease.
4. Serves as a trusted diet expert to Bollywood celebrities like Sushmita Sen, Isha Koppikar, Raveena Tandon, and Neetu Singh.
5. Has worked with over 10,000 clients, including professionals, housewives, CEOs, sports personalities, and models.
6. Has worked with over 25,000 clients, including professionals, housewives, CEOs, sports personalities, and models.
7. Does not drink alcohol.
8. Regularly writes columns on healthy eating in publications like Times of India and DNA.
9. Conducts nutrition workshops in schools across the country.
10. Believes in sustainable dieting and balanced nutrition rather than deprivation.
11. Advocates for complex carbohydrates making up at least 60 percent of daily meals.
12. Emphasizes the importance of consistency in nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices.
13. Began her career 15 years ago.
14. Is a devoted mother of two.
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