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Nutrition With Angana Weightloss consultation for people of the indian community. Specializing in vegetarian and non-veget I am very passionate about food and nutrition.

I have worked as a weight-loss dietitian in Keck hospital of USC and Beverly Hills, CA. I currently work at CHOC Children's hospital in Orange County. I work with clients for weight-loss, healthy eating, diabetes, pregnancy, child health, high blood pressure and various other nutrition counseling areas. Please contact me for information on personal or group nutrition counseling. I also give lectures and seminars.

May your life shine as bright as the full moon! ✨🌕Happy Sharad Purnima! 🙏
25/10/2026

May your life shine as bright as the full moon! ✨🌕
Happy Sharad Purnima! 🙏

🌸 Wishing you happiness, peace, and prosperity!Happy Dussehra!🙏
20/10/2026

🌸 Wishing you happiness, peace, and prosperity!
Happy Dussehra!🙏

🌸 Low-Calorie Fasting Sweet Recipe 🌸✨ Makhana Ki Kheer (Fox Nut Sweet) ✨Craving something sweet during Navratri fasting ...
14/10/2026

🌸 Low-Calorie Fasting Sweet Recipe 🌸

✨ Makhana Ki Kheer (Fox Nut Sweet) ✨

Craving something sweet during Navratri fasting but looking for a lighter option? This creamy Makhana Kheer is a delicious festive treat made with nutrient-rich fox nuts and milk. 💛✨

Makhana is a popular healthy snack choice and can add protein, calcium and satisfying texture to your fasting meals. With saffron, nutmeg and crunchy pistachios, this dessert is both nourishing and delicious! 🌿🥣

🥘 Ingredients:

1 cup lotus seeds (makhanas)
1 tsp ghee
4½ cups low-fat milk
2 dried figs (anjeer), chopped
A few saffron strands
¼ tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder

For garnish:
1 tsp pistachio slivers

👩‍🍳 Method:

1️⃣ Heat ghee in a pan, add makhanas and sauté on low flame for 2–3 minutes until crisp.

2️⃣ Remove from the flame and blend into a coarse mixture.

3️⃣ Boil milk in a deep pan, add chopped dried figs and cook for 2 minutes.

4️⃣ Add crushed makhanas, mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

5️⃣ Add saffron and nutmeg. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6️⃣ Garnish with pistachio slivers and serve warm. ✨

Optional: Add 1 tbsp sugar if you prefer a sweeter taste.

✅ A wholesome and flavourful Navratri dessert perfect for fasting days and mindful festive eating! 🌸

Save this recipe for your next sweet craving & share it with someone who loves healthy Indian desserts! 💾❤️

Looking for healthy fasting recipes, personalised diet plans or nutrition guidance for your festive meals? DM us today! 📲✨

Let the colours of devotion and the beats of Garba light up your Navratri! 💃🌸Happy Navratri 🙏
11/10/2026

Let the colours of devotion and the beats of Garba light up your Navratri! 💃🌸
Happy Navratri 🙏

🌸 Navratri Special Fasting Recipe 🌸✨ Sweet Potato Khichdi ✨Looking for a wholesome, tasty and filling meal during Navrat...
10/10/2026

🌸 Navratri Special Fasting Recipe 🌸

✨ Sweet Potato Khichdi ✨

Looking for a wholesome, tasty and filling meal during Navratri fasting? This Sweet Potato Khichdi is a delicious vrat-friendly recipe made with simple ingredients and packed with natural goodness. 🍠💛

Perfect for fasting days, it combines sweet potatoes, potatoes, roasted peanuts and aromatic spices to create a satisfying meal that keeps you energised through your festive celebrations. 🌙✨

🥘 Ingredients:

2 cups peeled sweet potatoes
1 cup peeled, mashed potatoes
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
5 curry leaves
1½ tsp green chilli paste
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp finely chopped coriander (optional)
½ cup roasted ground peanuts
1 tbsp sugar
Salt, to taste

👩‍🍳 Method:

1️⃣ Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and curry leaves and sauté for 30 seconds.

2️⃣ Add sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes. Mix well, cover and cook on medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3️⃣ Add green chilli paste, lemon juice, roasted peanuts, sugar and salt. Mix thoroughly.

4️⃣ Garnish with coriander and serve hot. 🌿

✅ A simple, flavourful and nourishing option for your Navratri fasting meals!

Save this recipe for your next vrat day & share it with someone looking for healthy Navratri food ideas! 💾❤️

Want more healthy fasting recipes, personalised Navratri diet plans and expert nutrition guidance? DM us today! 📲✨

🌸 Navratri Special Fasting Recipe 🌸✨ Non-Fried Sabudana Wada ✨Enjoy your vrat without compromising on taste! Here’s a li...
09/10/2026

🌸 Navratri Special Fasting Recipe 🌸

✨ Non-Fried Sabudana Wada ✨

Enjoy your vrat without compromising on taste! Here’s a light and healthy twist to the traditional Sabudana Wada — cooked in an appe pan instead of deep-frying. Perfectly crisp outside, soft inside and packed with festive flavour. 💛

🥘 Ingredients (1 cup = 250 ml):

1 cup sabudana / sago / tapioca, soaked
2 boiled & mashed potatoes
½ cup roasted & crushed peanuts
½ tsp ginger paste
1 tsp cumin (jeera)
1 green chilli, finely chopped
2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
½ tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Method:

1️⃣ Soak sabudana in enough water for 3 hours. Drain and rest for 30 minutes to remove excess water.

2️⃣ In a mixing bowl, add soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, crushed peanuts, ginger paste, cumin, chilli, coriander, salt and lemon juice. Mix well and mash lightly.

3️⃣ Grease an appe pan. Shape the mixture into small wadas and place them in the pan.

4️⃣ Cover and cook on low flame for 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp. ✨

🌿 This non-fried fasting recipe is a great option for anyone looking for healthier Navratri food, vrat-friendly snacks and mindful festive eating.

Save this recipe for your next fasting day & share it with someone who loves Sabudana Wada! 💾❤️

For personalised Navratri diet plans, healthy fasting recipes and expert nutrition guidance, DM us today! 📲✨

✨ Navratri Special Fasting Recipe ✨Looking for a quick, crunchy and wholesome fasting-friendly treat? 🌸Try this deliciou...
08/10/2026

✨ Navratri Special Fasting Recipe ✨

Looking for a quick, crunchy and wholesome fasting-friendly treat? 🌸
Try this delicious Dry Fruit Chikki made with jaggery and a nourishing mix of nuts! 🍯🥜

Ingredients:
🍯 Jaggery (non-chemical) – ¾ cup
🥜 Mixed dry fruits (walnuts, pistachios, almonds & dates) – 1 cup

Method:
1️⃣ Heat jaggery in a pan until it melts.
2️⃣ Add the dry fruits and mix well.
3️⃣ Quickly pour the mixture onto a greased flat plate.
4️⃣ Once set, cut into pieces.

✅ Ready to serve — crunchy, nutty & festive! ✨

Save this recipe for your Navratri fasting days, give it a try, and tell us how much you loved it! 🥰

Navratri Special Healthy Fasting Recipe 🌿🍽️Light, spongy and full of flavour – Farali Dhokla made with Barnyard Millet (...
07/10/2026

Navratri Special Healthy Fasting Recipe 🌿🍽️

Light, spongy and full of flavour – Farali Dhokla made with Barnyard Millet (Moriyo / Sama ke Chawal). ✨

A wholesome, gluten-free and vrat-friendly recipe that makes a delicious choice for your Navratri fasting meals. 🌾💚

Ingredients:

🌾 Moriyo / Sama ke Chawal
🥛 Curd
🌶️ Ginger–Chilli Paste
🧂 Sendha Namak
🥤 Cooking Soda
🥄 Oil (for tadka)
🍃 Curry Leaves
🌰 Mustard Seeds

Method:

1️⃣ Soak sama ke chawal in curd for 3–4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
2️⃣ Grind into a smooth, creamy batter of dropping consistency.
3️⃣ Add sendha namak, ginger–chilli paste and cooking soda. Beat well to incorporate air.
4️⃣ Grease a plate, pour in the batter and steam for 12–15 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
5️⃣ Prepare tadka with oil, mustard seeds and curry leaves, then pour it over the dhokla.

✨ Serve hot with vrat-friendly green chutney and enjoy a tasty addition to your healthy Navratri diet! 🌿😋

Save this Farali Dhokla recipe for your next fasting day & share it with someone looking for healthy Navratri fasting recipes! 💾❤️

Want more healthy vrat recipes, personalised diet plans and festive nutrition guidance? DM us today! 📲

03/10/2026

10 Foods That May Contribute to Facial Bloating

If you often wake up with a puffy face, your food choices could be one of the reasons. Here are some common culprits:

🔹 High-sodium processed foods
Can lead to water retention, which often shows up in the face.

🔹 Alcohol
May dehydrate the body, causing it to retain more water later.

🔹 Refined carbs (white bread, pastries, etc.)
Can influence insulin levels and contribute to water retention.

🔹 Soy sauce & salty condiments
Easy to consume in excess without realizing the sodium content.

🔹 Deli meats & cured foods
Often contain high amounts of sodium.

🔹 Sugary drinks & sodas
Can contribute to bloating and water retention.

🔹 Fast food
Typically high in sodium and refined carbohydrates.

🔹 Canned soups & vegetables
Many varieties contain added sodium as a preservative.

🔹 Cheese (especially processed varieties)
May contribute to bloating due to sodium content and individual sensitivities.

🔹 Late-night salty snacks
Can lead to water retention overnight, making facial puffiness more noticeable in the morning.

✨ Remember: Facial bloating is often temporary and can be influenced by hydration, sleep, hormones, stress, and overall dietary habits—not just a single food.

📩 Looking to manage your weight, improve your nutrition, or get support for conditions like diabetes, PCOS, thyroid issues, or insulin resistance? Connect with us for a personalised plan tailored to your health goals.

30/09/2026

8 Factors Linked to Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance occurs when the body's cells don't respond effectively to insulin, making it harder to regulate blood sugar levels.

🔹 PCOS – Commonly associated with insulin resistance, even in those who are not overweight.

🔹 Belly Fat – Excess fat around the waist can reduce insulin sensitivity.

🔹 Low Physical Activity – Regular exercise helps the body use insulin more efficiently.

🔹 Poor Sleep – Inadequate or disturbed sleep can impact blood sugar control.

🔹 Family History of Diabetes – Having close relatives with type 2 diabetes may increase your risk.

🔹 History of Gestational Diabetes – Can increase the likelihood of insulin resistance later in life.

🔹 Sleep Apnea – This sleep disorder has been linked to reduced insulin sensitivity.

🔹 Certain Medications – Some medicines, such as steroids and certain antipsychotics, may affect blood sugar levels.

✨ Remember: Having one or more of these factors does not mean you have insulin resistance. They simply may increase your risk.

The good news? A balanced diet, regular physical activity, quality sleep, and healthy lifestyle habits can help support better insulin sensitivity and overall health.

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