Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Emotional eating
- Fertility
- General health
- Gestational diabetes
- Gut health
- Healthy aging
- Heart disease
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Hormonal health
- Kidney disease
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Pre or postnatal nutrition
- Prediabetes
- Thyroid disorders
- Type 2 diabetes
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Weight stabilization
- Women's health
Approaches
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Identifies as
- Asian / Asian American
- Hindu
- Female
Cuisines / Diets
- Indian
Minimum patient age
About Puja
Two of my biggest passions are connecting with people and trying new foods. Being a dietitian is the perfect combination of these two passions that are closest to my heart. I've worked with countless people over the last 12 years as a dietitian, and I've seen tremendous progress in them -- whether that be with their weight, their relationship with food, or healing their body through the most nourishing foods. My fun fact: I donated a kidney a couple years ago and it's an experience I'll never forget.
Approach to care
My approach as a dietitian is simply to figure out which approach works best for you. Are you a numbers person and you love counting macros, tracking data, and analyzing this over time? Excellent! I've got a lot of recommendations that will support you through this journey. Do you loathe tracking and measuring your food? No problem! I've got a ton of recommendations that will get you to your goals without tracking a thing. My approach will pivot to provide you the best support.
Your first session with Puja
In our first session, my goal is to develop a strong foundation between us so you can get started on your health journey. I strive to create a relaxed environment -- this should be a FUN journey for us! I want to get to know you, where you've been before we connected, and what goals you have planned for the future. The better understanding I have of you, the better I'm able to support you and create the most personalized plan for you.
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Hobbies
Cooking, traveling, volunteering, Peloton, Disney World
Licenses and Certifications
LD - Licensed Dietitian
RD - Registered Dietitian