This IIM Ahmedabad alumnus has helped several celebrities get fit. He also prepared a special nutritional diet for Anushka Sharma during her first pregnancy.
All celebrities and sports personalities have a strict diet and health regime. With irregular work schedules, keeping your health in check is the top priority. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are one of the many names that come to mind when talking about a strict fitness regime. In several interviews, Anushka Sharma has talked about leaking at 9 pm. While these fitness enthusiasts are typically well-versed in nutrition, they have nutritionists to help them chart the right course of action. This famous nutritionist of Virat and Anushka helped the power couple during their first pregnancy with Vamika.
Her academic training laid the foundation for her career as a nutritionist, allowing her to combine scientific knowledge with practical dietary advice. The nutritionist is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He completed his Masters in Biochemistry from Goa University. He then obtained a second master’s degree in Food Biotechnology from the University of Strathclyde. He is also a certified performance nutrition expert. With several years of experience, he boasts of having worked with Shahid Kapoor, he helped Aamir Khan achieve that transformative look for ‘Dangal’. Apart from that, he has also worked with Rohit Sharma, Abhishek Bachchan, Sushil Kumar, Yuvraj Singh and Chiranjeevi.
This is Ryan Fernando, a famous nutritionist and health expert from India, renowned for his unique approach to nutrition and wellness. Ryan’s career began focusing on personal training, where he worked with various clients to help them achieve their fitness goals. However, it was his transition into nutrition that really set him apart in the industry. He founded his own nutrition consultancy called ‘Qua Nutrition’, which gained popularity for its personalized approach to diet and health.
When Virat Kohli asked for a special diet during pregnancy for Anushka Sharma
Recently, speaking to fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwala on her YouTube channel, Fernando revealed about the time when Virat Kohli approached him to prepare a special prenatal meal plan for Anushka Sharma. The couple conceived Vamika during Covid. He said, “Virat contacted me during the pandemic time. They were isolated and he wanted to up his nutrition game. “We worked together for several months on his diet.”
“During this trip, Virat learned that I have a team of dietitian doctors. Since they were expecting their first child, they asked us if we could develop a nutrition plan for Anushka. “He wanted me to be in charge of his quarterly nutrition plans, which we did very successfully,” added Fernando.
Ryan emphasizes the importance of sustainable eating habits rather than temporary diets. It encourages clients to cultivate a healthy relationship with food, focusing on nourishing the body while enjoying the pleasures of eating. Their plans often incorporate traditional Indian foods, making them accessible and relatable to their clients.
Ryan Fernando has established himself as a leading celebrity nutritionist in India over the last two decades, helping high-profile clients achieve their health and fitness goals with personalized nutrition plans. According to Institutenutrition.com, it charges around Rs 177,000 for a six-month nutrition plan, some genetic tests, etc. For a 12-month plan it charges around Rs 295,000.
