M.Sc. - Home Science (Food & Nutrition), B.Sc. - Home Science (Food & Nutrition)
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Dt. Pradnya Padhye is a Registered Dietitian and has been practicing for the last 17 years, helping people “Get Healthy the Right Way”. She is the Founder and the Chief Nutritionist at Balcal Nutrefy. Pradnya is an avid marathoner and has done her Masters in Food and Nutrition. She has worked with prestigious hospitals like Lilavati Hospital & Bhatia Hospital in Mumbai and has a sound foundation in clinical nutrition.Her motto has been to “Educate people about the importance of developing the right eating habits to stay healthy & nourished”.
Visited For Weight Loss Diet Counseling
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I contacted Balcal Nutrefy because a couple of my close friends were already undergoing weight loss diet consultation with them.
My main requirement was a lifestyle change towards a better, healthier diet and fitness routine. Loosing weight was not an issue and I had done it several times over the last 15 -20 years but always managed to gain that weight back. I wanted a sustainable diet plan that would give me more energy to be active as I was already into trekking and running.
I have done 3 sessions of 3 months each with Balcal Nutrefy and I have managed to loose 10kgs in a period of 9 months. I’m very happy with this progress and it has greatly enabled me to have a regular fitness routine. I workout 6 out of 7 days on a regular basis and I’ve seen an amazing improvement in my running.
The weight loss and my current diet has also given me a positive outlook to life and keeps me in high spirits through the day.
Thank you Pradnya and Nivedi for the valuable advice and walking me through this journey! It has truly been so rewarding!
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Her diet plan encompasses a holistic and realistic approach and focuses on health as a whole and not just short term change. Really liked her team member Nrutika too who guided me on my weekly follow up sessions.
Would highly recommend.
Visited For Diet in liver & Kidney Disorders
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I approached Balcal Nutrefy after being diagnosed with Grade II Fatty Liver and elevated liver enzymes. My primary goal was to get help in reducing my weight and correcting my BMI, as advised by my family physician, along with correcting my eating pattern.
Dietitian Pradnya and Aasavaree took time to understand my individual needs, preferences, and lifestyle to create a weekly diet plan that truly catered to my situation. There were times when sticking to the exact plan was difficult. They were incredibly accommodating and helped me adjust the plan as needed, without feeling restricted or deprived.
I never felt like I was being told what not to eat. Instead, the focus was on incorporating healthy choices while still allowing me to enjoy the foods I love. This made the plan sustainable and enjoyable in the long run.
I strongly recommend this clinic to anyone who wants to pursue a sustainable weight loss journey.
Visited For Weight Loss Treatment
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I was bit surprised that how I can loose my weight. Here Dr. Pradnya came for a rescue. She Guided with holistic treatment focusing on home made food easily available also she understood my busy routine and Ms. Richa gave the best manageable diet plan. Due to my Job requirment I need to travel but she Guided so well that I can manage the diet during my official visit as well. I had a 3 months program but after a gap of some time will again take maintaince plan to further loose and maintaining the lost weight.
Visited For Sports nutrition
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I had initially started consultation for weight loss. I achieved my goal with ease and the diet plans didn’t seem difficult to follow. The best part about Balcal Nutrefy is that to start with they understand your diet style and work around that. This becomes sustainable even after you are done with your plans in the long run. Thereafter, I have been taking consultations from Dt. Pradnya Padhye and Dt. Mrudula Gaikwad for my marathon training and have played an instrumental role in my transition from half marathon to full marathons.
Visited For Weight Loss Treatment
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I started my journey with Balcal Nutrefy in the month of July, 2023 when I was severely overweight (100.3 kg), diabetic and had high cholesterol with a host of other issues. This was severely concerning, as I was only 23 years old.
Dr. Pradnya and Dr Nrutika’s counselling helped me get down from 100.3 KG to borderline 80, an almost 20 kg drop in a period of 8 months. The weight loss not only helped me stabilise my weight but it also helped me gain music and stabilise various blood parameter levels.
With weekly follow-ups, periodic body composition analysis (BCA) tests, and most importantly, a tailor-made diet that suited me and my circumstances (being sick, travelling, hectic schedules etc), I was able to achieve a feat that I previously thought, would be impossible.
I owe my weight loss success story to Team Balcal Nutrefy and their persistent guidance, care and thorough planning. If followed thoroughly and methodically, I’m certain you’d experience similar and possibly, even better results than mine.
11/10 would recommend Team Balcal Nutrefy!
Visited For Diet Therapy
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I had reached out to BalCal in early 2023 when I wanted to lose weight. At that point I weighed more than I had ever done before and I wanted to get back to a fit physical state. I was just recovering from a surgey and was not in the best mental state. Little did I realise the impact that a helathy, balanced, nutritious diet would have not just on my weight management and energy levels, but also in my disposition. I felt lighter and more positive looking forward to healthy food everyday. This was certainly not what one would expect out of a diet protocol :)
BalCal worked with me in order to incorporate my regular food into meal plans that are healthy. As such, I did not see any major omissions of food that I love from my diet so it was very easy to follow it. And when I would see my weight drop on the scale while eating tasty food all the while without being deprived, it did not feel like a diet program but as something that I was consciously doing to achieve good health and fitness. One myth they have successfully busted for me is that healthy food cannot be tasty.
Last but not the least, I would not have been able to achieve my weight loss without the constant support of Pradnya and my mentor Aasavaree. Pradnya for her science and life skills powered motivation, and Aasavaree for her gentle (and at times firm :)) coaxing weekly reviews and pep talks. A diet plan is important, but without the support of the people at BalCal I would not have been able to achieve what I did. Today I feel confident about my food and nutrition choices because of BalCal. And like I tell Pradnya, the CPF ratio is something that I won’t forget ever. Thank you BalCal for everything.
Visited For Diabetic Diet Counseling
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Dear Pradnya and Mrudula,
Thank you so much for your exceptional guidance and support throughout my journey towards controlling my diabetes through diet. Your expertise and personalized approach have truly made a significant impact on my health and well-being.
Thanks to your insightful recommendations and tailored meal plans, I have not only managed to keep my diabetes under control but also achieved a remarkable 10 kg weight loss within less than a year. Your dedication and commitment to helping me reach my health goals have been truly an inspiration.
I appreciate how you took the time to educate me about making healthier food choices and incorporating them seamlessly into my lifestyle. Your encouragement and continuous motivation have helped in keeping me focused and determined.
I cannot thank you enough for the positive transformation you have brought into my life. Your professionalism, compassion, and expertise have made this journey in achieving my goals so easy and enjoyable.I look forward to continuing this journey with your guidance and support.
Warm regards
Jaishree
Visited For Diet Counseling
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I was seeking various plans to suit my weight gain journey and tried various diets but couldn't gain any weight. I found about Dt Pradnya Padhye and visited her clinic last October. The interaction was very detailed. She answered all my queries and gave a very detailed explanation as to why things may not have worked in the past. Her team is also very well informed. The plan given was very simple to follow and I started to reap the benefits within 3 weeks. This was very fast considering I had made any progress before hand.
It has been over 5 months now and am very pleased with the progress I have made. I can also attest to the fact about the follow ups and availability which has been top class to say the least. I am very happy with all parts of my interaction with Dt Pradnya and her team. I can say with utmost confidence that my counselling with Balcal Nutrefy with last long.
Just to mention a few numbers: I have gained 8 kgs in over five months. This is nothing short of extraordinary considering my past history. Overall I would definitely recommend Dt Pradnya Padhye for all your diet plans.
Visited For Weight Loss Diets (man)Diet Therapy
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Ms Pradnya Padhye's Diet helped me find a sustainable way to lose weight and then maintain it.
She gave multiple alternatives depending on my requirements and it was helpful in losing weight, gaining muscle and leading a healthier lifestyle.