403, Chesterton, Hiranandani Estate, Ghodbunder Road, Landmark: Arcadia Circle, Thane
Get DirectionsBalcal Nutrefy is a Health & Wellness company partnering individuals, corporations and institutions with an objective of spreading awareness about âRight Nutritionâ, thereby inspiring and enabling them to achieve optimal health.We specialize in providing nutrition based advisory services, primarily focusing on Weight Management, Therapeutic Diets, Hospital Advisory Services, Corporate Wellness, Lifestyle Diseases, Kidsâ Nutrition, Sports Nutrition & Women Health.The Clinic is situated in Hiranandani Estate, Thane (West).
Visited Ms. Pradnya Padhye (Dietitian/Nutritionist) For Diabetic Diet Counseling
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Diabetes Program Review
Objective of Article: This article is a review of Diabetes Management Program offered by Nutrition / Diet Expert Ms. Pradnya Padhye of Balcal Nutrefy.
My Goal: I had kept goal of bringing HBA1C to the range of 5.6/5.7 from 8.5 and get rid of diabetes tablets while maintaining body weight and BMI in healthy range.
Program Review: Firstly, Ms. Pradnya explained the science of diabetes, role of insulin, how body reacts to various scenarios of food intakes, etc. This has helped me to understand the basic concept of blood sugar management.
Initial program phase was designed to identify how my body reacts to various food items including carbohydrates, proteins, fibre and their ratio in my diet. This phase was very crucial as each individual is unique and diet has to be designed to suit the need.
After initial phase, Ms. Pradnya designed appropriate diet for me which was balanced in nature, consisting of carbohydrates, proteins and fibres in right ratio, supplemented by right physical exercise.
Result of Program: At the end of program, my HBA1C has come to 5.7 within 6 to 8 months timeline. My doctor has even stopped diabetes tablets since last 3-4 months and I am able to maintain my HBA1C at 5.7 just by following diet designed by Ms. Pradnya.
Weekly counselling sessions were conducted by Ms. Pradnya and Ms. Tanvi to discuss how my sugar levels varied according to variation of food items in my diet. It gave me insights on my body managing sugar levels and boost my confidence about managing diabetes henceforth.
My Observations: It is like there is no single master key to open all types of locks, there is no single diet plan to manage diabetes in all individuals. It is up to diet specialist to identify what suits well for an individual. Ms. Pradnya has this expertise very well. She quickly understands this part in initial phase of program and adjust diet plan accordingly.
Secondly, her focus is not to stop particular nutrient such as carbohydrates altogether to manage sugar levels because when you deprive body from something, it creates psychological want and such diet doesnât sustain in long term. Instead, Ms. Pradnya creates right balance of all essential nutrients in diet so that at any point of time person doesnât feel like starving for some food items.
And third important point is encouraging individual to stay on track to achieve goal. It is not that once she gives diet plan her part is over. She monitors sugar levels throughout the week and then discusses findings during weekly session.
These points make program very unique in my opinion.
Acknowledgment: I thank both Ms. Pradnya and Ms. Tanvi of Balcal Nutrefy for helping me achieving my goal of managing diabetes without medication.
Visited Ms. Pradnya Padhye (Dietitian/Nutritionist) For Sports nutrition
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I was planning to run the Tata Mumbai Full Marathon in January 2023. I have been relatively active and fit . My marathon journey started in 2012 and I graduated to full marathons in 2016.
Although I kept improving, during each of my marathons I had issues with cramping . Somewhere my nutrition was not proper and I could sense that . Hence upon a recommendation of a close friend who also had taken consultation from Pradnya, I decided to see them .
They promptly fixed and appointment and gave a reminder. Upon payment of the initial fees , I saw Pradnya and Mrudulla who was assigned as my mentor. The wait to meet was barely anything. The first meeting was productive . They listened to me and asked pertinent questions to know what I needed . I simply told them to help me with a diet plan which I could sustain to lead a healthy lifestyle and something which my family could manage without inconvenience.
They carefully noted my needs and then talked about what I required. I quickly realised that despite being lean and seemingly thinking I was fit , there was so much in my body which was wrongfully going in . Fuelling the body is so important I had read but their talks came as a powerful reinforcement. One thing she mentioned was that small things lead to a big change . One such example was starting the pre workout meal of banana or peanut butter bread or likewise .. this change boosted my energy levels very high . Almost all my practice runs after the pre workout meal helped me with sustained levels of energy and immediately showed on my performance. I just couldnât believe that such a small change could make such a huge difference.
They carefully guided me on how to intake my protein, carbs and fibre and helped me with the ratio . Being a vegetarian and an athlete, their guidance with various alternative protein sources were a boon . Although now a days much knowledge is available in the open domain , when someone customises this for your needs itâs a whole different thing . Over the next few weeks , I saw a change in my levels of alertness, agility and performance.
One thing very special about the team is that they remain fully invested in you . They give their 110% . Phone calls happen weekly for updates and those supposed to last for 20 mins invariably end up crossing half an hour . Besides this they make a watsapp group with Pradnya and Mrudulla both and keep answering any doubts or questions. Whenever you give any updates theyâre more than encouraging pushing you to go even further and stick to the plan .
Another big thing that happened is that my blood haemoglobin levels shot from 12.5( borderline for donating blood ) to 13.9 . I was smiling when I saw this as I prefer donating blood every 3 months and now I wonât have fear of rejection due to low count . It was only the diet which accentuated the HB levels . I followed their advice almost 85-90% and results were miraculous.
For anyone whoâs planning to take consultation from the Balcal team I recommend you be as invested as them and then see magical results. They offer very good advice and are not commercia or time conscious . I would go and visit them again if needed and shall recommend the team to all my runner friends and others . Itâs a small investment for insuring and insulating your health.
Visited Ms. Pradnya Padhye (Dietitian/Nutritionist) For Weight Loss Diet Counseling
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Hi Iâm Sonu Sahani; I lead a normal active life of a housewife;I was careful about my exercise, eating habits n the like; I was putting on weight in spite of my active lifestyle, which was worrying; In the course of my exercise class at Joints n Motion, I kept on hearing the name of Dr Pradnya n how she was instrumental in shaping many of our members health n weight issues; These people were right in front of me: part of my daily life; I decided to visit her; was a bit apprehensive initially as I had heard tales of how some nutritionists change the entire diet n introduce new fads; I was completely wrong;Dr Padhye sat me down n first explained about weight, fats, n the body n areas it affects; I was put at ease; I was in my menopausal age n perfectly understood the fact that the metabolism slows down;I wasnât overambitious of going back to the weight of my 30 year old self; this was explained to me very well by the Dr.I took a sesdion of 3 months first; I was completely at ease since the diet plan wasnât something that required too much planning, it was the daily Indian food but tweaked a bit; ;I felt the difference in 3 months n later decided to extend it by another 3 months; I religiously followed the diet, exercised regularly; n felt lighter n more active;I needed to eat the right things at the right time which Dr Pradnya initiated;I yet follow the pattern of healthy eating along with exercises;Iâve got back into my old trousers; I am maintaining my weight between 56-57 kgs n keep fit; Dr Pradnya is always there at a phone call when I need n happily keep on recommending her; My only advice to all is - Follow her diligently n U will feel n see the difference!
Visited Ms. Pradnya Padhye (Dietitian/Nutritionist) For Diet Counseling
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Our food habits took a toll during the second Covid-19 wave. The effect of unplanned and unhealthy dining was evident from our indolent attitude and imminent health problems. At that time, we decided to control our eating habits and develop a healthy lifestyle. However, we were completely lost in the absence of proper guidance. At that time, we found the information of Pradnya Padhye from Practo during a web search. Her glowing reviews have prompted us to schedule an initial online meeting with her. We thought the dietician was going to put us through a tough food regime, but Pradnya busted the myth in the first session. She patiently gauged our current food habits and prescribed an easy-to-follow food schedule for a week. She has also nicely explained the logic behind her suggestion that has allowed us to be on the same page from day 1. We have followed her advice for the next three months, and we can clearly see the changes in ourselves as our vitals reverted into the safe and healthy zone. Our body composition improved significantly during the period as we continued to feel rejuvenated. The best thing we like about Pradnya's process is that she eases us into new food habits according to our lifestyle and daily schedules. So we have never felt pressured to adapt to a new system. Additionally, her flexible food plans work as a gem as we slowly move towards an auto-pilot mode. Pradnya and her team (Tanvi) are always a phone call (and WhatsApp message away) as they continue to monitor our progress during the past three months. Pradnya has an amazing personality as she can be approached with ease without any prejudice. We have been surely benefited from Pradnya's suggestions, and we thank her for setting us up on the right course.
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