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Shiny’s profile and philosophy, as previously published. Dated assignments and affiliations describe that period.

Shiny is a CHENNAI based holistic nutritionist,author, entrepreneur and an unshakable optimist dedicated to helping people understand that being healthy and fit isn’t just a fad or a trend but a lifestyle.

INDIA’S LEADING SPORTS NUTRITIONIST

Shiny is an internationally acclaimed sports nutritionist and is the first Indian to be certified with Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition by International Olympic Committee. She is a certified Level 2- Kinanthropometrist from ISAK New Zealand and also an accredited Sports Dietitian from Sports Dietitian Association – Australia. With her profound knowledge in the field of sports nutrition, she has helped 100s of athletes globally, both elite players who have participated in top International Championships as well as young budding athletes, optimize their athletic performance.

With her specialisations in sports nutrition, preventive nutrition, Kinanthropometry and Nutrigenomics has helped high profile athletes, celebrities from film industry and several individuals deal with a wide range of nutrition related health problems including competitive athletes and recreational athletes obesity, PCOS, diabetes, cardio-vascular disease, digestive disorders, infertility, food allergies etc.

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Shiny’s profile and philosophy, as previously published. Dated assignments and affiliations describe that period.

Shiny, believes nutrition is the key to success- personal, professional, and physical. The goal of all her consultation and guidance, is to make her clients understand their body and its needs and to ensure they meet their nutrition objectives in a safe and effective manner. Her mission is to share the transformative power of REAL FOOD. And that is EXACTLY what she has done.

“I have always believed that ‘YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT’ and eating as a process has to become more conscious than just habitual. Though the Modern-Day Science plays a key role in keeping us informed and updated about the nutritional values in the food we eat, our traditional ‘food and cooking’ has a lot of wisdom in it by itself. I have always encouraged my clients to find the right balance in both. FAD DIETS are a Big NO-NO for me because a Quick Fix can never be a Solution and the best foods to eat are the real and the whole ones for that is what the body needs”

KEY ASSIGNMENTS :

• Consultant of HAP Badminton Academy of Excellence, Rupa Tennis Academy

• Lecturer in sports nutrition- Department of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine- Sri Ramachandra University (2009-2017)

• Key nutritionist in running Initial nutrition assessments for cricketers and overseeing menu for India Cricket League players in the year 2007

• Consultant and senior trainer with Fitness One – fitness studio, 2006

• Served as a sports nutritionist for Chemplast Cricket Team, First Division team – 2006-2007.

• Sports nutritionist – Fitness Foundation Academy – sports clinic by Dr. Kannan Pugazhendhi in YMCA College of Physical Education,Chennai.

• Part time lecturer in JBAS College ( certificate program in sports nutrition), YMCA college of Physical Education( Masters program in fitness, exercise rehabilitation and nutritional care)

• Nutrition manager - NICHE, Bangalore worked with Ms. Sheela Krishnaswamy, renowned nutritionist, president Indian Dietetic Association- in Bengaluru.

• Conducted sports nutrition workshops in the Annual conference of the IDA at Bengaluru, Kolkata also in Rajkot, Cochin

• Speaker at Hyundai, Mind Tree, DHL

• Regularly appears on television- Sun TV, Vijay Tv and Vikatan digital TV.

KEY CERTIFICATIONS

She has a Post graduate degree in Food Service Management and Dietetics and has further specializations from international institutes

• First Indian to be certified with Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition by International Olympic Committee

• Sports nutrition course from Sports Dietitians Australia

• Level 2- Kinanthropometrist of ISAK, New Zealand

HONORARY POSITIONS :

• Member: FSSAI Working committee on Sports Supplements

• Chairperson of the Website team, Indian Dietetic Association (former)

• Member: Board of Studies Madras University (Home Science): Instrumental in preparing syllabus for VALUE ADDED CERTIFICATE PROGRAM for UG and PG Home Science students

• Board member of studies member – Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sport University (TNPESU)

“EATING AND BECOMING HEALTHY SHOULD’NT JUST BE A GOAL, IT SHOULD BECOME A WAY OF LIFE AND I AM COMMITTED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE THAT”

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Biographies as previously published. Qualifications, experience and roles are described as they appeared at publication.

MEET OUR TEAM

Our dedicated team includes Mrs. Karpagam Vinoth, Mrs. Ishwaya Meena, Ms. Nirosha Venkat, Mrs. Shiny Esther and Ms. Leena. All being qualified dietitians, they are highly experienced and passionate and we as a team pride ourselves on top-notch nutrition services. From follow-ups to getting your diet charts done they are always on the roll to keep you healthy and fit.

Mrs. Karpagam Vinoth

Mrs. Karpagam Vinoth is an experienced Nutritionist and also certified as Level I Kinanthropometrist from ISAK, New Zealand and Food Preservation, under Madras University. She is also an Active life member of Indian Dietetic Association.

Her under graduation degree in Clinical nutrition and Dietetics from Women’s Christian College, Chennai, helped her to start her career as a tutor for children with Autism. She worked as a Dietician at Fortis Healthcare and latter on worked for a Leading Nutrition company as Senior Nutritionist covering Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Hyderabad and also actively involved in various community workshops, campaigns for diabetes people, seminars for hospital staff and dieticians. She also served as a Guest lecturer for the course Sports Nutrition in the Department of Home science at SIET college for Women, Chennai.

She believes that “The foundation of success in life is good health, and maintaining good health should be the primary focus for everyone” and conveys this message in various prominent Tamil Magazines.

Mrs. Ishwarya Meena

Mrs. Ishwarya Meena is a mother of 2 and after a 10 year break, she has reignited her passion for nutrition and is currently pursuing her Diploma in Sports Nutrition from The International Olympic Committee (IOC).She had previously completed her Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology from Nanyang Poly in Singapore where she served as the President of School of Chemical & Life Sciences. After her marriage, she shifted to India and pursued her Bachelors in Nutrition and Dietetics from Women’s Christian College and graduated as the topper in her cohort with Dr.Jublee S Prathapkumar Prize for securing the highest total marks in all the papers.

After shedding her weight from 96 kg to 69 kg post her second pregnancy, Ishwarya had decided that she should use her knowledge and experiences to help people around her to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle. She strongly believes that happiness is an inside job and only if we are happy with ourselves, we can radiate that happiness and make others happy.Transforming one life at a time, she hopes to help as many people as possible to live the rest of their lives as the best of their lives.

Ms. Nirosha Venkat

Ms. Nirosha Venkat holds a M.Phil, M.Sc degree in Foods and Nutrition from Ethiraj College for Women and Bachelor's in Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics. As a part of the curriculum, she worked dissertation entitled on the topic “Development, standardization, acceptability and effect of supplementation of beetroot-based electrolyte sports drink on aerobic fitness, endurance performance and blood pressure of long-distance runners.” She had worked as an Intern in Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur and Kamatchi Memorial hospital, Pallikaranai. She is passionate about her subject as well as the related job profile and very keen in ensuring fitness and a healthy lifestyle as part of her counselling to her clients.

She strongly believes in that "Getting fit is not a one-time affair. It requires a change in your lifestyle, which will definitely give you more benefits than just weight loss".

Mrs. Shiny Esther

Shiny Esther is an Experienced Dietitian with 7 years of experience in helping clients of all age groups, athletes and patients with medical conditions through effective nutrition. She has successfully educated patients and families on eating healthy, planned menus and done assessments (Biochemical/ Anthropometric/ Clinical) for the clients and has also briefed the client on the same. Shiny Esther has completed her M.Phil in Foods and Nutrition, M.Sc. in Foods and Nutrition and B.Sc. Food Science Management and Dietetics from Women's Christian College Chennai. She is also a certified sports nutritionist. She has done her certification from ASNFS (Association of Sports Nutrition and Fitness Sciences).

She started her path as a nutritionist with QUA Nutrition. She has handled a lot of clients from various walks of life and has been doing her best in doing the right thing for the client as per their requirement. She has done various seminars in sports academies, schools, colleges and done youtube videos related to nutrition. She has also done some radio talks in chennai live and in BIG FM. She believes in "Good Nutrition will prevent 95% of all the diseases".

Ms. Leena

Leena is a get-going kind of nutritionist who completed her Masters from Sri Ramachandra University and Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Management from M.O.P. Vaishnav College for women. As a part of the curriculum, she did her internship at UNIBIC Biscuits, Bangalore and ITC Grand Chola, Chennai which gave her the exposure on Food Supply Chain management. This urged her to conduct case studies at some of the retail stores like Nilgiris, Pazhamudir Nilayam and Fipola, Chennai. She was a proud member of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) which gave her the opportunity to present a poster on ‘Comparative study of Paneer with Mint and Coriander Extract Infusion at #IFCON2018, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore. She took part in various nutrition awareness programmes through mime and street plays. She received the Best Out-going student of Food Science and Management during her Bachelors. Her care for the sick started as a Clinical Dietitian at Apollo Main Hospitals in Chennai. During her practice in the hospital, she involved in a clinical study on “Modified Subjective Global Assessment Scoring System: Is it Reliable in Hospital Setting?” a study that was collected from a whooping 14951 hospitalised Indian patients, the study was presented in Vienna, Europe and was later published in ESPEN. She believes that food is our common ground and delivering nutritious and soul soothing food should be given paramount importance by every individual.

Ms. Soundharya Subramanian

Soundharya Subramanian holds a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from Madras Medical Mission and a Bachelor's degree from SDNB Vaishnav College for Women. Her interest in clinical nutrition sparked during her undergraduate studies, where she aimed to guide people in improving their health and lifestyle. During her Master's program, she published a paper titled "The Efficacy of Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds in Reducing Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Patients" in an international journal, which fueled her passion for research. She later published three international blogs exploring the link between nutrition and eye health.

Her practical experience includes internships at MMM Hospital and MGM Health Care, where she gained expertise in cardiac care, critical illness, post-surgical nutrition, and outpatient services. This exposure led her to start her career as a nutritionist at HealthifyMe, where she expanded her knowledge by supporting clients with metabolic and community health conditions. Soundharya is dedicated to continuous learning and committed to helping clients achieve their health and wellness goals. She firmly believes that it's never too late to make a positive change with the right mindset.

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CONSULTATION

We offer OFFLINE and ONLINE consultations for the following conditions

Weight Management

• Weight loss

• Weight gain

• Bodybuilding (muscle gain, fat loss)

Sports nutrition

• Off season

• On season

• Travel plan

Health conditions

• Anemia

• Bariatric nutrition (pre and post surgery)

• Cholesterol

• Diabetes mellitus

• Food intolerance

• GERD (Gastro esophageal reflux disease)

• Healthy skin and hair

• Hypertension

• Inflammatory plan

• Irritable bowel syndrome

• Liver (fatty liver)

• Metabolic diet

• Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

• Pregnancy nutrition (pre, during, post)

• Thyroid

Gene based nutrition

Healthy meal plan (general)

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SPORTS NUTRITION

Shiny provides individual and group/team nutrition counselling to enhance the performance of competitive and recreational athletes, on-site and during travel. Her Primary responsibilities include counselling individuals and groups on daily nutrition for performance and health; translating the latest scientific evidence into practical sports nutrition recommendations; tracking and documenting outcomes of nutrition services, serving as a food and nutrition resource for coaches, trainers, and parents; providing sports nutrition education for health/wellness programs, athletic teams.

IF YOU ARE SEEKING FOR SPORTS NUTRITION CONSULTING- THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THE TEAM DOES

o Assesses and analyzes dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of athletes in the context of athletic performance and health.

o Counsels athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training (match nutrition to training phases and goals), competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and supplementation.

o Counsels athletes on achieving and maintaining a level of body mass, body fat, and muscle mass that is consistent with good health and good performance.

o Provides personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short-and long- term goals for athletic performance and good health.

o Develops and counsels in hydration protocols.

o Addresses nutritional challenges to performance, such as food allergies, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion, and iron-deficiency anemia.

o Evaluates nutritional supplements, including herbal supplements, for legality, safety, quality, and efficacy; monitors use of appropriate supplementation.

o Collaborates with the individual’s family, physician, coach, and other health professionals, as appropriate.

o Educates in food selection (grocery store tours, food storage) and food preparation (cooking classes).

o Documents nutrition services provided and evaluates the effectiveness of nutrition strategies towards meeting desired outcomes using the Nutrition Care Process.

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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Are you giving up on weight loss plan because nothing seems to work and because you are tired of all the false promises? Expensive cosmetic procedures and super-fast diets are designed to ‘sell,’ but most of them do not give you good health because they do not cater to your unique health needs. They also do not address emotional factors such as depression, while creating your weight loss diet chart, even though emotional eating is one of the most common causes of obesity, so their results fail to be effective!

Let’s face it! We all want to look good and feel loved, but it’s the worst feeling when you fall into the shadows because of your weight while someone else sweeps away all the attention. So how does one lose weight, look good and feel good too?

Shiny and her team will make you understand your body and its needs and to ensure you meet your fitness objectives in a safe and correct manner.

During each counselling session we will assess and discuss your goals, needs, health condition and overall well-being. Milestones for your personalised programme based on your requirements and your progress will help you bear those goals in mind on your journey to achieve your fitness goals.

Whether you’re looking to lose kilos or gain muscle mass or even want to know more on how to set your kids’ diets and outlook toward good health, I’ll be more than happy to guide you with your dietary and lifestyle habits to help reach your objectives. It’s easier when done together.

We help you to exercise self-control by developing specific diet plans for those more unusual occasions, whether it’s a holiday, a small weekend break, dinner party or a business trip. Once we’ve determined your individual diet and lifestyle objectives, we offer further consultations on areas including:

• Body fat reduction

• Weight management counselling

• Food allergy and digestive tract symptoms and PCOS

• Vitamin and sports supplementation

• Managing diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and other lifestyle conditions

• Nutrition Consultation

• Body Composition Analysis

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Previously published program descriptions and fees. See the program cards above for current options and confirm arrangements with the team.

HOW IT WORKS

Initial assessment by the team nutritionist

Anthropometric measurements will be taken

Customized diet plan from Shiny Surendran

Food diary or food journal

Regular follow ups Over the call

Maintenance plan

One Month Program

• Initial assessment over the phone/direct meeting.

• Sending full size photograph-front and side views.

• Sharing measurement details - online/clinic.

• Customized diet chart prepared by Mrs. Shiny Surendran sent via email within 24-48 hours.

• Clarification of doubts at one sitting after meal plan is sent with nutritionist (call).

• Sending the food diary once in 15 days through WhatsApp or mail.

• Review on the 15th and 30th day.

• Revised meal plan on the 30th day.

• Sharing photograph at the end of the package.

Rs.15000 + 18% GST = Rs.17700

100 Days Program

• Initial assessment over the phone/direct meeting.

• Sending full size photograph-front and side views.

• Sharing measurement details - online/clinic.

• Customized diet chart prepared by Mrs. Shiny Surendran sent via email within 24-48 hours.

• Clarification of doubts at one sitting after meal plan is sent with nutritionist (call).

• Creation of WhatsApp group. (Participants: client and nutritionist)

• Updating meal pictures on a daily basis in WhatsApp group.

• Review on 30th, 60th, and 100th day.

• Sharing photograph at the end of the package.

Rs.30000 + 18% GST = Rs.35400

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Long Distance & Online Consultation

One-to-one personalised consultation and easy to follow diet programs are specially created for clients outside Chennai and who live abroad. Whether you want to lose weight, plan for a marathon, ensure your child is eating adequately to support sport performance ,help manage your diabetes, get your cholesterol down, walk the ramp or simply want to eat well for you and your family to stay slim, long and healthy, Shiny’s unparalleled expertise and guidance is just a phone call away.

WE WANT TO KNOW YOU BETTER WE WANT YOU TO KEEP THE GOALS REAL

You will have to fill out a pre-consultation document that will give us a brief understanding about your health history and your current health stats. Along with this you will tell us your goals and how quickly you want to accomplish this.

YOUR LIFESTYLE MATTERS WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE 2 DAYS TO FILL THIS UP

Once our team has received the pre-consultation form, we send out another form that tells us more about your eating habits, eating pattern, food -likes and dislikes, physical activity and sleeping habits. HONESTY is highly recommended because your diet plan is devised based on this.

YOUR PERSONALISED MEAL PLAN YOU ARE GOING TO THANK YOURSELF FOR NOT GIVING UP

We send you your meal plan within 2-3 days. We want you to become the best versions of yourselves and so we have some high expectations from you. We don’t force you to be perfect, all that we expect is steady progress- for you to be better than ever. We want you to be proud of yourself at the end of each day.

FOLLOW-UPS DO THE TRICK YOU ARE GETTING FITTER NOW

Our Follow Ups are designed to keep you motivated. You will get support from our team on whatsapp, facebook and personal messages. You need to keep a track of your daily food intake and activity levels. Special meal planning for special occasions like work travel, holiday, wedding, festivals, etc will also be sent.

IT’S NO MORE A DIET PLAN- IT’S NOW BECOME YOUR LIFESTYLE YOUR HARDWORK AND DETERMINATION HAS PAID OFF

We want you to make this your lifestyle. Regardless of the duration of your program we maintain a lifelong relation with you and provide you support anytime you need. We also want you to encourage more people to stay healthy and fit.

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OTHER SERVICES

You can also reach us for

• Seminars & Webinars

• Conference (online & offline)

• Workshops

• Nutrition Education Program for Institutions (School, College, Sports academy,etc) Open groups (Club, Round table meeting,etc) Companies (Private, Government,etc) Broadcast Media (Television, Radio,etc) Social Media (Youtube, Instagram, Facebook,etc) Print Media (Magazines, Journals, Newspapers,etc)

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