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Welcome to Get Fit with SIM, a newsletter that is made to help you get into better health. Let’s get started!

What are we discussing today?

1. 🧑‍⚕️ Pistachios for Metabolic Health

2. 🌟 Skin Challenge Kickoff

3. ❓ AMA with Sim

4. 🏖️ Summer Body Challenge: Last Chance!

5. 👣 Step Challenge – Winner Announcement

6. 👀 Community Sneak Peek

7. 📸 Picture of the Week

Pistachios for Metabolic Health

Indians often include almonds and cashews in their diet. Today, let's talk about another favorite nut of mine: pistachios. Like always, our discussion is backed by evidence.

This study, titled "The effect of pistachio supplementation on metabolic syndrome and its components in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials," examines how eating pistachios affects our health markers.

What was the study about?
This study analysed 17 randomised controlled trials effects of eating pistachios on markers of metabolic health:

Key Findings:

Regular consumption of pistachio showed:

• Reduced systolic blood pressure by 2.89 mmHg
  

• Lowered triglycerides by 18.76 mg/dL
  

• Decreased fasting blood glucose by 3.62 mg/dL
  

• Increased HDL (good cholesterol) by 1.43 mg/dL
  

• However, pistachios did not affect BMI, waist circumference, or diastolic blood pressure.

What this means for you?

1. Replace oily fatty evening snacks with 30 grams of pistachios to start experiencing these benefits.

2. Consistent consumption is essential for at least 3 months to observe noticeable changes.

3. Avoid salted or deep-fried versions as they counteract the benefits.

Note: While including pistachios offers significant benefits, it should not be the sole intervention for these conditions. Tailoring your diet to address specific conditions is crucial.

If you're unsure where to begin, click here to chat with us on WhatsApp for personalized guidance.

It's important to note that pistachios are also high FODMAP foods. If you have IBS, IBD, or any gut issues, I recommend reaching out to my team of nutritionists first on WhatsApp.

Tip of the week

As we get started with the Skin Challenge on our Whatsapp Community. Here is something for you to get a flavour of it:

Day 1: Adding cooked tomatoes into your daily regime.
Beta Carotene, lutein and lycopene in tomatoes have been shown to protect your skin against damage from the sun. They may also help slow down or reduce wrinkling.

Pro Tip: Consider pairing carotenoid-rich foods like tomatoes with a source of fat. Such as oil (ideally olive oil), cheese, nuts, ghee etc.

Try my favourite Bengali style Tomato Sweet & Sour Chutney. I guarantee you will love it and so will your skin!!!

Summer Body Challenge Last Chance!

Want to get lean and toned by the summer vacations?

Last day to book and start on Monday

Drop upto a kg a week

✨ What's Included:

• 90 day plan

• At-home workouts

• Special diets

• Bonus abs challenge

• Special skin & hair diets

Step Challenge - Winner Announcement

Ladies, join me in congratulating Khusboo who is the winner of the step challenge for Jan'24. She was consistent and it was Khusboo's relentless stride that clinched the title. Congratulations Khusboo, you win a subscription to the Reboot Mini Program.

Everyone, join our WhatsApp community quickly to participate in the Feb'24 Step Challenge.

Community Sneak Peek

The new accountability community is up and running!

Picture of the Week

That brings us to the end of this Newsletter. My goal is to help you get started on your fitness journey. If you are unsure about where and how to get started, I’m just a call away.