Think…Vegetarian or Grainatarian?

For many many years, I thought 💭of myself as being a Vegetarian, eating some vegetables, and a lot of grains. Truly speaking I was a “Grainatarian.” Born in India, my cultural and religious beliefs taught me to be a vegetarian🟢 Nothing that I did specifically.


One day during a casual discussion before a meeting, a friend out of curiosity🤔 asked me how many vegetables do I consume daily as a vegetarian? This question of hers made me pause and on analyzing my intake I found myself relishing rice🍚 and tortillas/flatbreads🌾 mainly with a side of curry/vegetables/or lentils and plenty of dairy products.
What😳….I finally realized that I was a vegetarian who ate very little vegetables! An eye-opener👁️


On looking closely putting on my nutritionist lenses, I found some answers to the questions I had never thought of earlier. Even though 40% of the population in India follow a vegetarian dietary pattern, why aren’t they among the world’s healthiest people? My brain connected the dots. Plant-based dietary pattern is great once we make the right choices🤜🏼
Lots of fruits and vegetables, lentils/beans, nuts, seeds, and a side of grains are a part of my daily nutrition now. Along the way, I gave up dairy too so now a true Vegan🌱 That’s my story!

Now tell me what your dietary analysis reveals below?? ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Niti Shah

Niti Shah

Niti is a health detective who will treat you and not just your symptoms. Her approach is mirrored in the practice name- Back2Basics- treat the root cause and symptoms will disappear. Her mission is to create health and reverse disease by using both undo and redo buttons of functional medicine. Since we are drowning in information, her goal is to not overload you but rather synthesize and give you practical strategies to attain exceptional outcomes. She will meet you where you are in your health and wellness spectrum and guide you further.

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