Rupeet Kaur’s Journey to Wellness: The Story Behind Diet Ryt

An interview with Rupeet Kaur, dietitian and nutritionist, Founder of Diet Ryt

In this insightful interview with Rupeet Kaur, a renowned dietitian and nutritionist, we dive deep into her journey as the founder of Diet Ryt.

With years of experience in the wellness industry, Rupeet shares her expert advice on balanced nutrition, healthy eating habits, and the importance of a personalized approach to diet. Her innovative methods have helped countless individuals lead healthier lives.

Rupeet, you have over a decade of experience in the nutrition and dietetics field. Can you share a little about your journey and what led you to become a dietitian and nutritionist?

Rupeet Kaur: Yes, I started working as a dietitian 13 years ago with a passion of understanding miracles of food and how food impact health. I started working in gyms, hospitals where i got training of clinical nutrition.

Later I worked with private clinics and weight-loss firms from where I learned about emotional side of eating habits. My goal has been to educate people about their bodies and empower them to make sustainable choices.

I always dreamt about choosing a profession that could help me become successful and through which i can help others, guide them to make their lives healthier and better.

I get motivated when i see people overcome challenges like weight-loss, PCOD, thyroid and diabetes. This inspires me to continue holistic and personalized care. I am grateful that my parents and family have supported and trusted me unconditionally.

Diet Ryt is known for promoting holistic, sustainable approaches to health and wellness. What would you say is the core philosophy that drives the services you provide?

Rupeet Kaur: At Diet Ryt, our core philosophy is rooted in the belief that health and wellness are not achieved through short-term fixes but through sustainable lifestyle changes that honour the body’s natural rhythm.

We focus on holistic solutions, combining balanced nutrition, mindfulness, and personalized care to empower individuals to achieve their health goals.

Our approach is understanding the unique needs of each client, especially while addressing chronic conditions like , thyroid disorders, diabetes or PCOS/PCOD. Instead of restrictive diets, we encourage people to have nourishing, wholesome food choices that are easy to integrate into daily life.

By promoting long-term well-being over quick results, we aim to foster a healthier relationship with food, the body, and overall health, ensuring that our clients not only reach their goals but sustain them for life.

What are your thoughts on popular diets like keto, intermittent fasting, or plant-based eating? Do you incorporate any of these into your clients’ plans, or do you prefer to take a more balanced approach?

Rupeet Kaur: There are countless trends in market. Few are good and few are not. I personally do not recommend fad diets. Many diet plans focus on what to eat, but intermittent fasting emphasize on when to eat.

When you are intermittent fasting , you can only eat in specific time period. During the eating period , you can eat normally. That does not mean to go crazy and have processed food.

On the other hand as the name suggests plant based diet, completely focuses on, incorporating plant based product in your diet plan. These types of diet plans include fruit and vegetables nuts, seeds , legumes, whole grains and oils.

When it comes to diet plan, I believe in bio-individuality. Not everything works for every one. I do not recommend keto diet for fat loss. My approach while planning is always client’s requirements.

Next thing is sustainability of diet plan. I do not endorse rigid diet plans. I plan diet for each case by evaluating their lifestyle, stress and activity pattern. I also try to understand their food preferences and culture.

I do not recommend fad diets for weight-loss, fat loss as they often fail to provide sustainable results. I educate the client about the importance of balanced eating, focusing moderation and try to tell them the “why” behind the recommended diet and to listen to their body.

What are some of the biggest misconceptions or myths about nutrition and diet that you encounter regularly? How do you address them with your clients?

Rupeet Kaur: There are too many misconceptions about nutrition and diet. First I would like to shed some light on the biggest and most common myth about diet.

About every 6 out of 10 of my patients have a common opinion that diet means staying hungry. Often they say ” diet is all about eating less or staying hungry or reducing the portion of your meal”. On the contrary, diet is all about having balanced and nutritious food.

Another myth about nutrition is that eating fat will make you fat and low fat food is healthy. This is not true at all. Fat is as important as other nutrients.

Fat plays crucial role in brain development and functioning. Fat contains omega-3 fatty acids which are important for your heart health. It is crucial for hormone production and overall health. These are also helpful your eyes, skin and hair.

Another myth i hear frequently from my clients that carbohydrates are not good for your body and are the reason for weight gain. Carbs are very important as they provide energy to body and brain. Problem is with refined carbs and not whole grain or complex carbs.

Carbs are very important for your gut health. They contain fibre that promote gut health. As long as your gut is not healthy, you cannot have a healthy body.

Another myth is that detox diet clears toxins from your body. The human body have its own detox system. The human body can excrete anything unwanted by itself. No external detoxification is required to clear toxins from your body.

Whenever my patients have these kind of doubt and misconceptions about diet and nutrition, I always try to educate them about how human body functions and how nutrients are crucial to promote health.

With a busy professional life, how do you manage your own health and wellness? Do you follow any specific routines or dietary habits yourself that help you stay balanced?

Rupeet Kaur: I strongly believe that ” HEALTH IS WEALTH”. As long as I am healthy , I can take better care of myself, family and career. Eating is necessity, so its better to choose healthy food. I plan my diet 2 days prior. It makes my work easy.

My diet contains home cooked food. Throughout the day I try to have fresh fruits ,vegetables and try to stay hydrated. Apart from balanced diet I try to stay energetic and stress-free by the relaxing techniques like meditation and yoga.

To be honest I started yoga for my physical fitness, but eventually i realised that it helped me to stay calm and energetic throughout the day. set boundaries between personal and professional life.

I ensure to have meals on time, have periodic breaks for short. Another thing I make sure to have is morning sun light and avoid Preserved, processed and high sugar foods.

I would also like to add that I am not harsh on myself, I plan meals that allow occasional indulgence while maintaining balanced diet. Last but not the least, 7 to 8 hours sleep is non negotiable. 

What advice would you give to aspiring dietitians and nutritionists entering the field today? What skills or qualities do you think are most important for success in this industry?

Rupeet Kaur: To aspiring fellow dietitians, welcome to the industry. Our field is beautiful and fulfilling. Here I would like to advise to focus on balanced, bio-individual approach while planning diet. Do not run after fad diet plan culture.

These trends do not last long terms Crash, fast result diets can not only ruin client’s health, but also your career. Nobody visits a dietitian when they are fit and fine.

They only seek help, when they have some kind of health issues. Whether its weight-loss, PCOD/PCOS, thyroid etc. So its our moral duty to guide them to right direction, in their vulnerable situation. Everybody have their own approach to be successful, but the things work for me are

• Professionalism. An aspiring dietitians should be ethical and know how to maintain confidentiality. Clients often share their sensitive detail. One must protect that information. Upholding professionals standard will help you to be successful.
• Strong academic skill. To become a successful nutritionist one must know the depth of their subject. This is critical as your fundamental knowledge inspire your client to have faith in you. Keep up with latest research to have more knowledge about nutrition.
• Compassion and empathy. Being compassionate and empathetic toward your clients can be your biggest skill. Consider a scenario where a client is recently diagnosed with some disease. they are already overwhelmed and scared. In such situation can you genuinely understand their psychological condition and concerns.
• Time management. It is crucial skill to become successful. Make sure that client receive the attention they require. Effective time management also ensure that client diet plans on time and their queries be solved on time

These are the few tips that worked for me. I hope these will work for others as well. My best wishes to everyone.

Rupeet Kaur’s passion for nutrition and wellness is evident in her work at Diet Ryt. Through personalized guidance, she continues to inspire others to make informed dietary choices, proving that a healthy lifestyle is both achievable and sustainable. Her expertise remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to transform their health.

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