LAVLEEN KAUR ON FOOD, MYTHS AND MINDSET

Lavleen Kaur is a renowned dietitian and nutritionist who believes in making healthy living simple and sustainable. With her expertise and a people-first approach, she's transforming lives by debunking diet myths and advocating mindful eating.

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In conversation with Urban Melange, she shares insights on nutrition, wellness, and the power of balanced choices.

What inspired the shift from Diet Insight to Santushti?

The shift to Santushti was more than a name change; it was a transformation in philosophy. When I started Diet Insight in 2014, the focus was on calorie counting, diet plans, and weight loss, but I soon realized food had become a source of stress rather than nourishment. People were stuck in cycles of restriction, guilt, and quick fixes.

True health is not just about diet but balance, mindset, and overall well-being. Without addressing mental, emotional, and social health, healing remains incomplete. Santushti emerged as a holistic approach integrating Ayurveda, Yoga, Mindful Eating, and Self-awareness to bring real, lasting wellness.

It is about more than food. It is about trusting your body, embracing real nourishment, and finding joy in living well with a sense of contentment—feeling at peace with your food, mind, and body.

How do you define holistic healing?

Holistic healing is about wholeness. It’s not just about what’s on your plate—it’s a harmonious blend of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. True healing happens when we nourish our bodies with the right foods, move with intention, cultivate emotional resilience, and find peace within.

It’s about making sustainable changes—choosing a lifestyle that supports not just your physical health, but also your mental, social, emotional and spiritual health. When all these elements align, true healing is achieved.

What’s the biggest diet myth you’d like to debunk?

The myth that a vegetarian diet lacks protein is completely false. It is all about bioavailability and the right food combinations.