Dr. Zubeda Tumbi (PhD)

I visited Dr. Zubeda Tumbi in September when I was experiencing significant weight loss. She provided me with a comprehensive weight gain plan that focused on building muscle through a protein and fiber-rich diet. She emphasized the importance of including millets, which I hadn’t previously considered, and explained their various benefits for healthy weight gain.

Following her advice, I took some lab tests and discovered that I had prediabetes with an HbA1c of 6.1. Dr. Tumbi immediately adjusted my diet, cutting out all sugar while ensuring it was still nutritious and tailored to my health. Before meeting her, I thought whole wheat chapatis were a great option, but Dr. Tumbi educated me on the potential impact of gluten and sugar spikes, especially with my prediabetic condition. Within a month, I was able to bring my blood sugar back into the non-diabetic range and gained 2 kg of healthy weight in the process.

Her guidance on nutrition has not only helped my body develop in a healthy way but has also improved my skin health and restored my confidence, especially after dealing with anxiety. Dr. Tumbi is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and truly cares about her patients. I’ve also been following the healthy recipes from her YouTube channel, which are easy to try at home.

She went further by assisting me with my anemia issues and recommended tablets that have significantly improved my health. Additionally, she taught me yoga poses, including a modified squat that avoids putting pressure on my knees.

I’ve recommended her to my friends because finding a nutritionist who cares as much as Dr. Tumbi does is rare in Mumbai. She is truly dedicated to improving both health and overall well-being, and I’m extremely grateful for her guidance.

At 55+, I decided to consult a dietitian to improve my health, as I’ve been dealing with blood pressure , diabetes, high cholesterol, and inflammation. I also suffered from chronic acidity, relying on antacids for relief, and struggled with anxiety and frequent emotional swings. The postive changes that I feel in my body is only because of Dr Zubeda Tumbi. Since following the diet plan, I’ve lost 3 kg, including 2 kg of fat. My gut health has significantly improved—no more acidity or need for antacids. I now feel more energetic, agile, and less anxious over small issues.I wanted to share my positive experience. Previously, my feet were very dark and swollen due to excess weight, and I also had visible varicose veins. However, after following the recommended treatment, I've noticed significant improvement. My feet no longer have the swelling, the varicose veins have diminished, and the skin color has improved noticeably. I'm really happy with the progress and the results. A big thank you to Dr. Zubeda Tumbi for providing a diet I could easily follow, helping me make these positive changes.

Having lost 8 kg in 2.5 months, I feel more active and my blood report showed improvement in thyroid function and lipid profile, reduction in triglycerides and controlled insulin resistance. I’m grateful for these positive changes, all thanks to Dr. Zubeda Tumbi!

I am a working professional travelling up & down from Mumbai to Pune every week of the month. For me following a diet was equal to a restricted diet where I have to give up on food to improve my health. I could never accept the idea of following a diet due to my work schedule & commitments. In the last few years my health is gone for a toss which is directly impacting my work. That's when I made the decision to go & visit a qualified nutritionist who can give me a diet as per health issues & travelling schedule due to my work. I came across Dr Zubeda Tumbi who is a Clinical Nutritionist & with her thorough anthropometric , biochemical & nutritional assessment she made me aware about my health status in terms of bone , liver & kidney health which was severely affected because of high blood sugar levels & uncontrolled blood pressure. In 50 days I lost 7Kg with 6Kg fat loss which I had never imagined I would be able to do. But with her vast knowledge on nutrition, easy & sustainable diet ideas I could follow this plan like a cake walk. In just 50 days my HbA1c was (6 to 5.6%), Uric acid (8.5-6.6 mg/dL ) , GFR (54-103 ml/min/1.73sqm) , improved vitamin D3 , B12 , calcium status with improved HDL levels. For anybody who feels that with work schedule being hectic along with travels that you wont be able to follow a diet , let me break this myth for you. Dr Zubeda Tumbi & Healthwatch Nutrition Clinic is your one stop destination to improve your overall health status & keep your disease adversity at bay.

It is always great to be back to Dr Zubeda Tumbi & HealthWatch Nutrition Clinic with my health issues. I approached her again after so many years with my strong history of kidney and gallbladder stone which I just couldn’t bear the pain of and I was very much tired with the medications regarding the same. My complete biochemical assessment and sonography revealed more than my actual status that I had come for. I was diagnosed with Grade 2 fatty liver with enlarged liver size and kidney stones. My biochemical parameter indicated pre diabetes , uricemia , imbalance liver enzymes , hypothyroidism , low vitamin D3 , B12 and calcium status. In 4 months I was amazed to see that how nutrition and lifestyle changes can play a big role in transforming your health status. I lost 10kg of weight with 4kg of fat loss, my liver size is now normal with Grade 1 fatty liver from Grade 2. Now my blood sugar levels are within the normal range along with improved vitamin D3, B12 and calcium status. I am on high dosage of thyroid medications which had no impact on my thyroid levels but with Dr Zubeda Tumbi’s right nutrition guidance my thyroid levels are within the normal range. My cholesterol ratios are now normal from 5.4 to 4.9 and from 3.6 to 3.1. This proves that medications is not the only solution for chronic disease but with right medical nutrition therapy and lifestyle changes you can manage and reverse your chronic illness that you might be accepting and suffering from many years.

In my 49th year I was overwhelmed with uncontrolled diabetes , hypothyroidism and gastric issues. My haemoglobin had fallen to 6mg/dL that is severe Anemia and I used to feel weak with chronic fatigue, body pain with deficiencies of Vitamin D & B12 made me anxious and I craved to eat sweets and fried foods all the time which was aggravating my gastric acidity. But now I am so much better and many thanks to Purvi Gupta my daughter's friend who encouraged me to join nutritionist Dr Zubeda Tumbi.

Dr Zubeda Tumbi has counselled me in choosing the right foods made at home in right combinations. After 3 mths my diabetes has come under controlled (HbA1c 10.5 to 6%) My gastritis and anxiety are much under controlled. The best part is my addiction to Rajnigandha Paan Masala is now history No need to eat my energy is better n how!!!!

So if you are reading this feedback and are a diabetic then go meet my dietitian nutritionist Dr Zubeda and she will help you get to the best of your health ❣️

A Journey of 1000g with Dr Z

It’s the year 2020 and the world is on its knees, a year full of challenges, missed opportunities and relentless patience. It sets a perfect example as to how powerless mankind is, but the difference between impossible and possible lies in a man’s determination.

This is the story of a man, who gave up and believed that he deserved failure, this is my story.

In the month of June, I hit an all time low, I was going through a divorce, not just with another human, but also with my body. The past few months had been exhausting, be it the trauma of separation or the injury in my lower back, I just couldn’t cope up. I never anticipated my world to turn upside down, it all happened so abruptly, and before I could register, it had taken a toll on my mental and physical well-being. I started to binge eat, all day, every day, as if I were in a competition for “all you can eat”. It was not soon after that I began feeling like a sumo wrestler, I even walked like one, all the excess weight I had put on changed by breathing pace. I stepped on the weighing scale and it read “please weigh one at a time”, I hit 84Kgs, the heaviest I had ever been and for my body type and height that was sumo levels!

I couldn’t fit into my tees or jeans, I went from a size S to an L, but somehow the impact wasn’t strong enough to drive a change, I wanted to stay out of shape, almost like I was punishing myself by eating. At the time it felt like the only way to deal with my setbacks, but I was wrong! I specialized in the construction industry, where people with the hardest jobs, longest hours and the least pay had the biggest smiles. I noticed the world around me was more helpless than I was, and yet they were fighting with their all. I, on the other hand was blessed with much more than I possibly deserved, so how could I give up?

This was my turning point, I realized that my suffering was a drop in a river, I owed it to myself, my parents and the less fortunate to not give up. I was determined to be the best version of myself, physically, mentally and spiritually. But the secret to change is, we must accept the end of something in order to begin building something new. My journey began by making way for my inner self, understanding and processing what I had been through and where I stood. I knew I had to shed the sumo skin, but I just wasn’t sure if I could do it.

I am a millennial and just like the rest of us, I googled for answers to all my questions. Hey google, how do I lose weight?! Well, that’s easy just reduce your calorie intake, cut down on carbs and sugar. That’s exactly what I did, and it worked, for a month! I came down to 80kgs, and then came the setback. My metabolism had completely crashed, I was constantly feeling weak and my bowel movements were more irregular than ever.

Clearly, the google solution wasn’t working for me! I needed to educate myself on nutrition and achieve sustainable weight loss, so I began searching for nutritionists. I came across several great nutritionist in Mumbai, and lucky for me I stumbled upon Dr Zubeida Tumbi (aka Dr Z). I quickly learnt through the testimonials that she paid a great deal of attention on the well-being rather than “diet” of an individual and this got me interested.

I decided to give it a shot with Dr Z, and had my first online consultation with her on 24th July. We spoke for over an hour, it was a great first consultation, she made me feel extremely comfortable and above all she believed in me. Her approach to gather information about my eating habits and lifestyle was detailed and thorough and upon her initial assessment she recommended few tests, to determine my overall health.

Slowly and steadily she began transforming my eating habits, while building my knowledge on the benefits of various foods. Based on my likes and dislikes she formulated a bi-weekly plan and monitored my progress closely, and was always available if I hit a roadblock.

3rd November 2020

The results after the first two weeks were amazing, I dropped 2Kgs and was now weighing in at 77Kgs. Since then its been 3 months I have been consulting with Dr Z, and my results are nothing short of remarkable, not only have I lost “weight” but my body fat percentage has also dropped by a staggering 5%. But this is just scratching the surface of my progress, her plans have completely transformed by IBS and my gut health is better than ever before, as a result I feel more energetic and productive.

Dr Z has been a wise counsel, not only in nutritional aspects but also in life and I strongly vouch for her. I am closer to my goals than ever before and it wouldn’t have been possible without her guidance and support.

They say that a journey of thousand miles, well in my case 1000g begins with a single step, and she was there all the way. I am grateful to Dr Z and her wonderful team, for taking the time to care for me and inspiring me to achieve my goals.

To all of you reading, this isn’t a testimonial on Dr Z. Words can’t do justice to the commitment, passion and selfless dedication she has shown towards me and many alike. I am narrating this story to inspire you to take a leap, to believe in yourself and not give up, for what you seek lies within you.

Success is not a destination it’s a journey, and along your journey you can count on Dr Z.

Regards,

Saif

Hi. I have been visiting Dr. Zubeda since July 2017 and since then until today, I have the following detailed feedback / review about what I sincerely feel for her and is my most genuine ever feedback.

1) Dr. Zubeda is an outstandingly most ever charming nutritionist in have ever seen in my entire life. *** **** ***** **** *** ********** ********* ***** ********* *** ***** **** *** helped me lose weight from 71kgs to my target weight of 65kgs in a span of just 2 months.

2) In spite of reaching my target weight, during my consultation sessions with her, she took immense interest and effort in me to make me understand the importance of eating right and why it's imperative to follow not only a healthy diet, but the one which your body really needs. Her efforts have shown tremendous results on my body and inner self and I have decided to consult her FOREVER!

3) Dr. Zubeda is Not just another nutritionist around the corner. Her way of approaching each and every client is so unique and tailor made to suit each individuals body requirement. Her scientific approach involved asking me to undergo Blood Test from where she draws out a variety of report to deeply see what exactly is going on inside my body. Based on the test results and reports, she would invest lavish time and efforts to draw up a diet plan to meet your Health Goals.

4) The diet that she provides Never ever includes giving up on food or starving or any such things. In fact it includes a variety of foods and I always feel healthy, happy and full.

5) The most brilliant and awesome part of her diet plan is that she ensures that our existing health issues are automatically taken care of and also helps in getting rid of it. For instance, a person having Diabetes or Liver issues or Thyroid, etc. would be put on a diet plan which helps in bring these under absolute control and if the diet is followed religiously for a longer period of time, then it may help one get rid of these as well.

6) What I also really love about Dr. Zubeda is that she gives immense personal attention to each and every client of hers. I do not remember a single day of my consultation with her where she has wrapped up in 10 to 15mins. Rather she invests a reasonably decent time in me and hears me out completely. She is never ever in a Rush. I have always felt 100% satisfied with the amount of time she gives me during my sessions.

7) Most importantly she is Not at all money minded in her approach whatsoever. She will always ensure that you follow the diet as expected thereby making sure you get real value for your money and attain your health goals. An absolute Genuine doctor - that's what Dr. Zubeda is.

8) In my honest suggestion, only those who really care about their health and who are genuinely interested to get rid off their existing health issues whatsoever - should consult Only Dr. Zubeda Tumbi.

9) More so, she has a massive experience of 30+ years in this field of Health Science and Nutrition which undoubtedly makes her a maestro of her field. What Sachin Tendulkar is to Cricket is what Dr. Zubeda Tumbi is to Nutrition and Good Health. Her experience indeed gets the best out of herself in the top interest of her clients.

10) Last but not the least, looking at the health progress what I have made, my entire family has now started consulting her which includes my 63 years old mother and my dear wife. The doctor has really helping my mom to get rid of depression and whole loads of other personal issues Not only with Nutrition but also she provides brilliant Counselling. She has proved to be the most lovable and darling Doctor of ours.

To end with, for all the above un-exaggerated and heartfelt opinion that I carry for Dr. Zubeda Tumbi, she is absolutely reasonably priced, a thorough professional and a life changing personality.

God Bless and may Dr. Zubeda Tumbi live a Million years. Thank you

I'm 5'11 and weighed 102kg. Tried my hand at intermittent fasting and my own version of keto where I removed all grain from my diet (wheat, rice, bread). The initial results were great. I had lost 10kg in 1 month. I was happy, with my progress but I began to develop minor joint pains. I put this down to lots of sitting in the office and computer related work. But I wasn't sure. On a hunch, I decided to consult a professional to see if the my weight loss was being done the RIGHT way.

Looked up a bunch of names on Practo, and Dr. Tumbi's name stood out because she seemed to have the most extensive experience, she was the only one with a PhD (made me feel better) but most of all, her reviews indicated that she had helped people with problems more challenging than my own.

During my first consultation, her office made sure I came with a bunchb of blood reports. I realized that my so called healthy lifestyle of intermittent fasting etc. was resulting in weight loss but I had also developed vitamin deficiencies, my LDL (good cholesterol) was way lower than it should have been. I did not yet have any chronic health related issues, but if I had kept on the same track, I would have developed these over the course of a few short years. As someone who was engaged in sports up till the age of 36 and had always been relatively strong and healthy till my weight gain - the blood reports were a wake up call. I started consulting Dr. T in Oct 2018. She got me off my intermittent fasting fad and had me eating up to 6 meals a day.Over the next 6 months I lost an additional 10 kg! I also brought all my vitamin and mineral deficiencies back to healthy levels ( and they've stayed there).

It's not just about the weight loss though. My body feels different - younger and more energetic. I've gained muscle mass. Overall I've lost 22 kgs from when I first started my journey, 12 kgs with Dr T. I've also gained muscle mass and reduced my body fat from 23.8% -10.8%. Some of my friends have told me I look 10 years younger.

None of this would have been possible without Dr. T guiding me patiently every step of the way. She has spent considerable time helping me with a diet and advice that is flexible to my lifestyle. I have recommended her to everyone who has asked me about my weight loss (and health gain) journey including my own clients at work.

None of the stuff she requests of you is easy. But it's not impossible. I realize now that I had terrible lifestyle habits that she has helped me bring them back in line.

If you are serious about making HOLISTIC improvements to your health. I can think of no one better.

Dr. T - I doff my hat to you.

My experience with Dr. Zubeda has been an absolute delightful one. I have been consulting with Dr. Zubeda for the last 5 months since September 2018 onwards. Before I get into the specifics of the good health benefits I am enjoying today with Dr. Zubeda’s consultation, let me start with the situation and lifestyle I was into prior to starting the consultation.

I am 52 years old. Before coming to Dr. Zubeda, I had a very sedentary lifestyle. I weighed more than 100 kg, was obese, had several health issues including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides, high blood sugar (borderline diabetic), grade 2 fatty liver, poor liver profile (high SGPT/SGOT), several skin problems (psoriasis), very low vitamins D level, back aches and spine related problems due to being obese. I used to feel very lethargic and unfit with no stamina for doing physical activities. I thought that my diet was quite healthy (less oily / no fried food, salads and veggies, phulka, daal & rice etc in limited quantities), but still I used to feel lethargic, my weight was constant around 100 kg for several years. That was until August 2018.

In September 2018, I came to know about Dr. Zubeda’s wholistic health improvement program through one of my office colleagues, Mr. Suvankar Ghosh, who had been already consulting with Dr. Zubeda. I had seen tremendous improvement in Mr. Suvankar’s health. I also checked online feedback and positive reviews of several patients who had benefited from Dr. Zubeda’s treatment, which motivated me to consult Dr. Zubeda. My wife has been a type-2 diabetic since last 15+ years In September 2018, me and my wife joined Dr. Zubeda’s program for 3 months with an objective of weight reduction and blood sugar level control. However, Dr. Zubeda not only addressed our obesity issue, but meticulously worked out a plan to improve overall health including lipid profile, blood sugar profile, lever profile etc. In the first three months itself, we got many positive results and decided continued with the program for another 3 months.

It has been 5 months since we started the program. I sincerely followed Dr. Zubeda’s balanced healthy diet program, and as per her advise, also started physical activity (cycling). I am very happy to share below the wholistic health benefits I have experienced, which go much beyond weight loss.

1. In the first 4 months itself, my weight reduced by 12 kg, and I feel much more healthier and energetic.

2. My body fat reduced by 24%, waist line reduced by around 5 inches!! I had to renew my wardrobe for good :-)

3. My liver profile has reversed from Grade-2 fatty lever back to normal

4. My blood sugar level is much under control now (HbA1C reduced from 7.3 to 5.6)

5. Cholesterol level reduced from 475 to 159 mg/dl !!

6. Vitamin D-level as come back to normal

7. My skin problems (psoriasis) have vanished (am not taking any other medication for it)

8. Initially, I started with cycling for 10 to 15 km 2 to 3 times a week. Over last 5 months, my stamina and endurance has improved significantly. I am able to do cycling rides of 100 to 150km now.

9. My wife has also experienced significant improvement in her HbA1C level (it reduced from 11.2 to 8)

Looking at the the positive health benefits me and my colleague Suvankar Ghosh have experienced, quite a few of my office colleagues have started consulting Dr. Zubeda.

Anyone who is serious about keeping a healthy weight, improving their overall health with good nutrition, they can rely on Dr. Zubeda’s wholistic nutrition and health improvement program.