Pooja Makhija

Hey, I’m Pooja Makhija

I believe food is the most powerful tool for healing, energy, and long-term health when used correctly. My approach focuses on evidence-based, personalised nutrition that works with the body rather than against it. I help individuals break free from restrictive dieting, manage lifestyle conditions, and build lifelong healthy habits. The transformation I create is confidence around food, improved metabolic health, and sustainable well-being.

The Story

Pooja Makhija’s journey began with formal education in dietetics and food science, which laid a strong foundation for her science-driven approach to nutrition. She went on to establish Nourish, her Mumbai-based nutrition practice, which quickly gained recognition for its personalised and practical methods. Over the years, she became a trusted nutrition advisor to celebrities, professionals, families, and children across India. Pooja is the author of bestselling books including Eat Delete, Eat Delete Junior, and N for Nourish, which brought nutrition education into mainstream households. Her presence expanded through television shows, radio programs, print columns, and wellness talks. She later launched Nourish Genie, a digital platform offering personalised nutrition services globally. Today, her legacy lies in empowering people to understand food intelligently and move away from fear-based dieting toward informed, sustainable eating.