This IIM Ahmedabad alumnus has helped several celebrities get in shape. He also curated a special nutrition diet for Anushka Sharma during her first pregnancy.
All celebrities, sport personalities have a strict healthy and diet regime. With odd work schedules, keeping their health in check is the utmost priority. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are one of the many names, on top of the head, when speaking of strict fitness regimen. In several interviews Anushka Sharma has talked about seeping by 9 pm. While often such fitness enthusiasts are well versed with the nutrition, they do have nutritionists to help them chart out the right course of action. This celebrity nutritionist of Virat and Anushka helped the power couple during their first pregnancy with Vamika.
His academic background laid the foundation for his career as a nutritionist, allowing him to blend scientific knowledge with practical dietary advice. The nutritionist is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He completed his Masters in Biochemistry from Goa University. Then accomplished a second masters degree in Food Biotechnology from University of Strathclyde. He is also a certified Performance Nutrition Expert. With several years of experience, he boasts of working with Shahid Kapoor, he helped Aamir Khan get that transformative look for ‘Dangal.’ Apart from that, he has worked with Rohit Sharma, Abhishek Bachchan, Sushil Kumar, Yuvraj Singh, Chiranjeevi as well.
He is Ryan Fernando, a renowned celebrity nutritionist and health expert in India, celebrated for his unique approach to nutrition and wellness. Ryan’s career began with a focus on personal training, where he worked with various clients to help them achieve their fitness goals. However, it was his transition to nutrition that truly set him apart in the industry. He founded his own nutrition consultancy called ‘Qua Nutrition,’, which gained popularity for its personalised approach to diet and health.
When Virat Kohli asked for special pregnancy diet for Anushka Sharma
Recently, speaking with fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwala on his YouTube channel, Fernando revealed about the time when Virat Kohli reached out to him for curating a special prenatal meal plan for Anushka Sharma. The couple conceived Vamika during Covid. He said, ” Virat contacted me around the pandemic time. They were in isolation, and he wanted to elevate his nutrition game. We worked together for several months on his diet.”
“During this journey, Virat learned that I have a team of medical dietitians. Since they were expecting their first child, he asked if we could develop a nutrition plan for Anushka. He wanted me to handle her trimester nutrition plans, which we did very successfully,” Fernando added.
Ryan emphasises the importance of sustainable eating habits rather than temporary diets. He encourages clients to cultivate a healthy relationship with food, focusing on nourishing the body while still enjoying the pleasures of eating. His plans often incorporate traditional Indian foods, making them accessible and relatable for his clients.
Ryan Fernando has established himself as a leading celebrity nutritionist in India in the last two decades, helping high-profile clients achieve their health and fitness goals with personalised nutrition plans. According to institutenutrition.com, he charges around Rs 177000 for a six month nutrition plan, some genetic testing etc. For a 12 month plan he charges around, Rs 295000.