With the emergence of several health issues and chronic diseases (non-communicable), there’s been a lot of talk about better healthcare and lifestyle management, and thus diet & nutrition have taken center stage today. The increasing consciousness of health and wellness among Indians is the main factor propelling India’s diet and nutrition market. However, while major segments like Nutraceuticals, Nutritional supplements, and Nutrition apps are the major providers of diet & nutrition care, dietitians and nutritionists still hold an upper hand in the diet & nutrition industry, and they should be acknowledged for their committed service towards healthcare.

Renowned for her expertise in nutritional counseling, Dr Amrita Das is a U.S. Medical Licensed Clinical dietitian and nutritionist with over 22 years of experience across India and the Middle East. Holding a Bachelor’s in Clinical Nutritional Science from the University of Calcutta, a Master’s of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Community Dietetics from Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, and a Ph.D in Nutritional intervention on Head and Neck and Upper GI Malignancy from the University of Rajasthan, she has built a specialized career at the intersection of medical science and nutritional intervention. Today, her expertise lies in exploring the critical role of nutrition in preventing and managing various health conditions.

Throughout her career, Dr Amrita has significantly contributed to clinical research, patient care, and public health initiatives focused on improving individual and community well-being. She specializes in designing personalized therapeutic diets and implementing enteral and parenteral nutrition to address chronic diseases and metabolic disorders. Her efforts towards accreditation include standards from NABH, JCI, and other global organizations.

Dr Amrita has collaborated with hospitals, research institutions, and public health organizations to create evidence-based strategies that improve health outcomes. Her work spans clinical settings, policy development, and community health programs, focusing on practical solutions for diverse populations. She has authored educational materials, including articles such as ‘Fine Balance’ for cancer patients, and has received accolades such as the A.N. Radha Practicing Dietician Award. In addition to her practical work, she engages in educational outreach to promote the role of nutrition in disease prevention and health management. Her career entirely focuses on improving lives through patient care, research, and public health initiatives centered on effective nutritional interventions.

Her experiences in healthcare settings across India and Saudi Arabia have deepened her understanding of the diverse nutritional needs and challenges faced by different populations. In India, she recognized the importance of personalized nutrition, considering dietary patterns, cultural beliefs, and socio-economic factors. This holistic approach addressed both clinical requirements and socio-cultural influences on eating habits.

In Saudi Arabia, she faced challenges related to chronic diseases, obesity, malnutrition, and post-surgical oncology care. She emphasized preventive nutrition and culturally sensitive strategies by incorporating local food preferences into therapeutic plans. Whether working with post-surgery patients or managing obesity clinics, she has learned that personalization and empathy are key to effective nutritional interventions. These experiences highlighted the importance of cultural sensitivity and patient-centered care, allowing her to design dietary interventions that are both effective and adaptable to individual lifestyles.

In her practice, Dr Amrita comes across several instances. Clients seeking personalized nutrition for conditions like diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, oncology care, and postoperative recovery face several challenges, and Dr Amrita addresses these by working around cultural and dietary preferences, diet adherence and consistency, treatment side effects, financial constraints, and emotional barriers and misinformation with the patients strategically. Healthsculpt, a health & wellness company providing holistic wellness solutions through fitness, yoga, nutrition, which is the brainchild of Dr Amrita plays a vital role here. While doctors are a part of Healthsculpt’s ecosystem, it emphasizes holistic health without heavily relying on traditional medical channels, instead of focusing on nutrition, fitness, yoga, mindfulness, and counseling.

Especially in order to assist clients in overcoming lifestyle challenges, Healthsculpt employs an empathetic and structured approach. It entails understanding their unique stories and routines and then creating practical plans that fit their lifestyles, including personalized meal strategies, craving management, and exercise techniques. She even focuses on client education, ensuring they grasp the reasons behind each recommendation. She targets behavioral issues, applying strategies like habit stacking, and ‘less is more’ food choices, resulting in mindful eating to cultivate sustainable habits. Regular follow-ups help clients stay motivated and accountable. Dr Amrita says, “My role is to be a supportive partner by celebrating their achievements, addressing setbacks, and helping them foster a healthier relationship with food and their bodies. The ultimate goal is to make health achievable, enjoyable, and sustainable”.

Healthsculpt’s Healthy Living Guide, blog, and social media play contribute uniquely to promoting wellness and educating audiences about healthy living. These specifically emphasize that healthy living doesn’t require perfection or deprivation, but rather small, consistent changes that lead to a lifetime of wellness. Also, at the core of personalized nutrition services, Healthsculpt deploys a team of highly skilled professionals like Clinical Nutrition Experts, Health Coaches & Counselors, Collaborative Medical Consultants, and a Client Support Team who bring expertise, dedication, and a passion for wellness. Together, they ensure that every client receives tailored care that transforms their journey toward better health.

In the times ahead, Dr Amrita plans to focus on expanding Health sculpt’s global reach by offering personalized nutrition programs to manage conditions like diabetes and obesity, using AI-driven tools for meal planning and progress tracking. She also plans to create training programs for aspiring nutritionists and collaborate with healthcare facilities to implement nutrition interventions for preventive care. Additionally, she aims to contribute to research in therapeutic nutrition and raise public awareness through outreach, making therapeutic nutrition essential to healthcare and empowering healthier lifestyles.

She concludes, “My advice to aspiring nutritionists and dietitians who wish to specialize in therapeutic nutrition is to approach the field with a blend of science, empathy, and curiosity. Therapeutic nutrition is much more than prescribing diets, it’s about understanding the complex interplay between nutrition, disease, and lifestyle while addressing each client as a whole person”.