About Shashikant R. Iyengar
A certified low carb nutrition coach with over 15 years of experience. I am a type 2 diabetic in remission and have helped hundreds of people get off insulin and other medications. I am also a former pharma sales professional with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry.
I have a diploma in low carb nutrition from Dlife.in, a certification in advanced ketogenic nutrition from the American Nutrition Association, and 7 certifications from the Nutrition Network (Noakes Foundation) in South Africa. I am also a certified sports nutritionist from K11 Academy of Fitness Sciences India and the first person from India to be accredited as a metabolic health practitioner by the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP).
I am listed on several international websites as a low carb nutrition coach, including Nutrition Network, Diet Doctor, The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioner, FoodMed, Low Carb Practitioner, and Metabolic Multiplier.
I offer personalized coaching to help people achieve their health goals with a low carb diet. I focus on helping people with diabetes, blood pressure, and other chronic health conditions. I also help people lose weight and improve their overall health and well-being.
I am also a Certified Nutrition Network Coach Practitioner™
Low Carb Diet
A low-carb diet is a dietary approach that limits the intake of carbohydrates, such as sugars and starches, and emphasizes the consumption of protein, healthy fats, and non-starchy vegetables.
Here are some potential advantages of following a low-carb diet :-
- Weight loss: Low-carb diets have been shown to be effective for weight loss. By reducing the intake of carbohydrates, the body is forced to burn fat for energy, which can lead to a reduction in body weight and body fat.
- Improved blood sugar control: Low-carb diets have been shown to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes and insulin resistance. By limiting the intake of carbohydrates, blood sugar levels are kept more stable, which can help reduce the risk of high blood sugar levels and diabetes-related complications.
- Lowered risk of heart disease: Low-carb diets may help lower the risk of heart disease by reducing levels of triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood), increasing levels of HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol), and improving other cardiovascular risk factors.
- Reduced inflammation: Low-carb diets may help reduce inflammation in the body, which is associated with a variety of chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.
- Increased satiety: Low-carb diets may help people feel more full and satisfied after meals, which can lead to a reduction in calorie intake and weight loss.
- Improved cognitive function: Some studies have suggested that low-carb diets may improve cognitive function, particularly in older adults.
Low Carbohydrate diet is even approved by the American Diabetes Association for Type 2 diabetes management since 2019.
Diabetes Canada has also approved low carb diet for Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes since 2020.
It’s also approved as an option for weight loss by Obesity Medicine Association USA.
Prior to the discovery of Insulin and oral tablets, Low carb diet was recommended.
Low Carb diet for Type 2 diabetes has >200 years of documented history.
My International listing as a Low Carb Nutrition Practitioner
Nutrition Network - South Africa
https://nutrition-network.org/find-a-practitioner/
The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP) – USA
https://thesmhp.org/membership-account/profile/?pu=shashikantiyengar
Foodmed.net - South Africa
https://foodmed.net/listing/india/mumbai/coach/shashikant-iyengar/
Diet Doctor – Sweden
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/doctor/shashikant-iyengar
Low Carb Practitioner – New Zealand
https://lowcarbpractitioners.com/practitioner/iyengar/
Metabolic Multiplier – USA
https://metabolicmultiplier.org/indian-food-on-a-low-carb-or-ketogenic-diet/
Member, Nutritionist & Moderator
dLife.in – The biggest Low Carb community in India
My Qualifications
Diploma in Low Carb Nutrition (Dlife.in India)
Advanced Ketogenic Nutrition – (American Nutrition Association)
Certified Sports Nutritionist (K11 School of Fitness Sciences)
Nutrition Network Advisor (Nutrition Network – South Africa)
LCHF in Clinical Practice (Nutrition Network – South Africa)
Professional Training in LCHF/Ketogenic Nutrition & Treatment (Nutrition Network)
Diabetes Reversal Certification (Nutrition Network – South Africa)
Obesity- Risk & Reversal Training (Nutrition Network – South Africa)
Neurology (Nutrition Network – South Africa)
Nutritional Paradigms for Treating Chronic Diseases (Nutrition Network – South Africa)
Keto Made Simple – Dr Eric Westman Masterclass Course
Certified Nutrition Network Coach Practitioner™