The Rita Date Podcast

She Turned Clean Eating Into a Multi-City Restaurant Empire | EP -38

She Built a Restaurant Empire on Food That Actually Heals You What if eating healthy wasn't a sacrifice — but the most satisfying thing you did for yourself every day? Sonal Barmecha built Santé Spa Cuisine at a time when "healthy restaurant" was almost a contradiction in terms in India. Ten years and multiple cities later, she's proven that food can be nourishing, delicious, and a serious business. In this episode of the Rita Date Podcast, Rita asks Sonal to unpack the real story behind Santé — the early pushback, the brand-building, the challenge of scaling without losing soul — and the food wisdom Sonal has gathered over a decade of feeding people better. You'll walk away with: - Sonal's personal food rules (simple, not extreme) - The underrated ingredients she thinks everyone should eat - How to prioritise local, organic, and seasonal — without overthinking it - Realistic habits you can start this weekWhether you're trying to eat better, build something purposeful, or just understand why healthy food doesn't have to be boring or expensive — this one's for you. Spotify and AppleSonal Barmecha built one of India's most loved healthy restaurant brands before the wellness wave arrived. Now she's sharing the food rules, habits, and hard-won lessons that got her here.Expect: the Santé Spa origin story, her personal approach to eating, underrated ingredients, and the one message she has for anyone who thinks healthy food is too complicated..................................................................................................................Also connect with us on social media : website link : https://ritadate.com/Rita date :- https://www.instagram.com/rita.date?igsh=em5wenpseXYyN2Zw&utm_source=qrSpotify:- https://open.spotify.com/show/51cdPYRezpg4QP7wQzKJxK?si=ocnPLiiQRzqvRQxfENqeeQApple podcast :- https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/breathe-india-the-mind-nutrition-movement-podcast/id1773905527#indianutrition#nutrition #nutritiontips #nutritionmatters #diet #dietplan #nutritionadvice #nutritioncoach #healthyindiandiet #nutritionzone#fitindians #fitindiamovement #protein #immunity

Came across this — you may want to to give it a listen | EP 37

The Sleeping Brain: What a Neurologist Wants You to KnowWe are supposed to be sleeping for one-third of our lives. Sounds too much, but in fact it is crucial.In this episode of The Rita Date Podcast, senior paediatric neurologist Dr. Nandan Yardi returns for Part 2 of our series on the brain, lifestyle, and neurological health. This time, we go deep on sleep — what actually happens in your brain while you rest, why chronic sleep deprivation is accelerating neurodegeneration. Dr. Yardi brings over three decades of clinical experience to a conversation that is part neuroscience masterclass, part practical guide. We cover - the stages of sleep, - the link between poor sleep and conditions like dementia, Parkinson's, and epilepsy,- why so many of us wake at 3 AM- whether your sleep tracker is helping you or quietly making things worse.And then we get practical — which yogic tools actually calm a racing mind, what Yoga Nidra really is and how it differs from sleep, and the one simple practice Dr. Yardi would recommend you try tonight.Whether you're a chronic poor sleeper, a late-night scroller, or just curious about what your brain is doing while you dream — this episode is for you.🔗 Miss Part 1? Catch our first conversation with Dr. Yardi on the role of yoga and lifestyle in neurological disease here.For more information on Dr. Nandan Yardi and his work: https://epilepsyindia.com/.................................................................................................................Also connect with us on social media : website link : https://ritadate.com/Rita date :- https://www.instagram.com/rita.date?igsh=em5wenpseXYyN2Zw&utm_source=qrSpotify:- https://open.spotify.com/show/51cdPYRezpg4QP7wQzKJxK?si=ocnPLiiQRzqvRQxfENqeeQApple podcast :- https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/breathe-india-the-mind-nutrition-movement-podcast/id1773905527#health #healthylifestyle #healthandwellness #healthtips #healthyliving #healthymind #wellnessjourney #healthyhabits #healthychoices #healthgoals #healthyindia #healthylivingindia #indianhealthblogger #fitindia #indianfitnessblogger #stayfit #healthyindianlifestyle #weightcontrol

What Horses Can Teach You About Emotional Resilience | EP 36

Horses and humans have been connected for centuries. What if the best leadership training didn’t happen in a boardroom — but in a field with these beautiful creatures?On this episode of the Rita Date Podcast, I speak with Gaurav Rampal, who runs The Horseman’s Way — a powerful leadership program that uses interactions with horses to reveal how we show up in the world.Because horses don’t respond to titles.They respond to presence.We talk about:• why empathy is crucial in today’s environment• what horses can instantly detect that humans ignore• how the sport of horse racing teaches so much, including patience and resilienceThis episode is as much about leadership as it is about awareness — and how deeply connected the two really are.To find out more info about Gaurav Rampal:https://www.gauravrampal.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodstockworld/…………………………….…………………………….Also connect with us on social media : website link : https://ritadate.com/Rita date :- https://www.instagram.com/rita.date?igsh=em5wenpseXYyN2Zw&utm_source=qrSpotify:- https://open.spotify.com/show/51cdPYRezpg4QP7wQzKJxK?si=ocnPLiiQRzqvRQxfENqeeQApple podcast :- https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/breathe-india-the-mind-nutrition-movement-podcast/id1773905527

Stop Copying the West. India Already Has the Answer. | EP- 35

Stop Copying the West. India Already Has the Answer. The US has overhauled its nutrition guidelines — shifting back to a food pyramid and dramatically increasing recommendations for animal protein. What America eats doesn't stay in America. And India needs to take notice. In this episode of the Rita Date Podcast, I defend ICMR's My Plate for the Day — a simple, practical, science-backed framework designed for the reality of 1.4 billion Indians. I explain why it is not just relevant but essential, and why blindly following Western dietary trends could be dangerous for our health, our food culture, and our environment. We talk about the 47% disease burden linked to poor diet, the threat of ultra-processed foods replacing traditional Indian meals, and why dal, millets, and fermented foods are among the most powerful health interventions available to us. This is a defence of Indian food. And of the science that supports it. …………………………….…………………………….Also connect with us on social media : website link : https://ritadate.com/Rita date :- https://www.instagram.com/rita.date?igsh=em5wenpseXYyN2Zw&utm_source=qrSpotify:- https://open.spotify.com/show/51cdPYRezpg4QP7wQzKJxK?si=ocnPLiiQRzqvRQxfENqeeQApple podcast :- https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/breathe-india-the-mind-nutrition-movement-podcast/id1773905527

Cardiovascular Nutrition with Devika Pillai | EP- 34

Cardiovascular Nutrition with Devika PillaiHeart disease is no longer just a late-life concern — it’s showing up earlier, more aggressively, and often silently. In this episode, we dive deep into cardiovascular nutrition with clinical expert Devika Pillai to understand what truly supports heart recovery and long-term cardiac health.We discuss what patients should actually eat after a heart attack, angioplasty, or bypass surgery. The conversation breaks down protein needs for recovery, the truth about dietary fats like ghee and coconut, how to interpret cholesterol numbers without confusion, and which elements of traditional Indian diets protect — or harm — the heart.We also explore practical meal plans, realistic food swaps, and how to build sustainable eating habits rather than fear-based restriction. Plus, how clinicians handle today’s “over-informed” patients navigating conflicting online nutrition advice.A science-grounded, practical, and culturally relevant guide to eating for a stronger heart.Devika Pillai Contact:https://www.linkedin.com/in/devika-pillai-430217203/?originalSubdomain=ca…………………………….……………………………. Also connect with us on social media : website link : https://ritadate.com/ Rita date :- https://www.instagram.com/rita.date?igsh=em5wenpseXYyN2Zw&utm_source=qr Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/51cdPYRezpg4QP7wQzKJxK?si=ocnPLiiQRzqvRQxfENqeeQApple podcast :- https://podcasts. apple.com/in/podcast/breathe-india-the-mind-nutrition-movement-podcast/id1773905527 #mindfulness#wellness#selfcare#healthymind#indianutrition#nutrition#nutritiontips#nutritionmatters#diet#Health#HealthyLifestyle#HealthAndWellness#HealthTips#HealthyLiving#HealthyMind