Biography:
Pooja believes that good nutrition should nourish the inside of the body and positively impact one’s overall mood and energy levels. She is continually amazed and inspired by the way the human body adapts and recovers when exposed to various nutrition and exercise stimuli. Pooja uses an integrative approach in working with clients to help them feel their best physically, mentally, and emotionally. Using a mindful eating approach, she reteaches clients to listen to their bodies when making food choices and equips them with nutrition knowledge, rather than approaching food with control or fear.
Pooja holds a diploma in Sport Nutrition through the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and works with elite athletes, recreational athletes, and weekend warriors to smash PRs. She also supports those who want to enhance their overall health by getting fitter and more active.
Pooja received a Member Recognition Award in the category of Innovation from Dietitians of Canada in 2016. She enjoys cooking but is a minimalist in the kitchen and is always on the lookout for quick, easy, and nutritious recipes. She is an instructor in the School of Nutrition at Toronto Metropolitan (formerly Ryerson) University, and in her spare time, Pooja teaches spin classes and enjoys weight training.
Specialties:
- Sports and athletic performance
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Weight neutral approach
- Pre and postnatal nutrition
- Weight management
- Low-carbohydrate diets
- Ancestral Health
Credentials:
Registered Dietitian
Dip Sports Nutrition IOC
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification
Bachelor of Arts, Honours Economics Co-op
GoodLife Fitness Group Fitness Instructor
First Aid & CPR/AED-HCP