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Sara Tendulkar, who holds a master’s in clinical nutrition and public health, recently described her family — father, the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, mother Anjali, and brother Arjun — as health-conscious. “I had PCOS, insulin resistance, and those things growing up…it kind of forced me to push myself into nutrition. In my household, everyone is a nutritionist. Everyone has their own idea of what they should and shouldn’t do. My brother is on his own tangent. We are all very conscious, but we have different ideologies of what we believe is healthy,” Sara, 28, said.
Sara, who was seen whipping her favourite matcha smoothie, added that she is not following any diet at the moment. “Right now, I am not following any particular diet. I try to keep my carb intake as low as possible, though I love carbs. I try to avoid sugar as much as possible, but there is no hard and fast rule.”
“I am going to make my favourite smoothie, which is kinda earthy. As basic as it sounds, it has matcha in it,” Sara told CurlyTales.
How to make the smoothie?
Ingredients
Frozen bananas
Matcha
Vanilla powder
Almond butter
Almond milk
Method
Mix all of these in a blender, pour into a glass, and enjoy.
She also detailed where her fondness for food comes from. “Growing up, I have always been a big foodie. Food was and still is the centre of my day. I wake up, think about what I am going to eat, and go to sleep thinking about what I will eat the next day. Very big foodie.”
She continued, “I say I have grown up with a lot of Maharashtrian food at home, but we eat everything. All of us are foodies. We love our food. My mother is half-Gujarati, half-British… so my grandmother, who is British, always cooked for us and is the biggest cook in my whole family. My other grandmother, who lives with us, loves Maharashtrian food. So, we all have a mix of things and we love to eat.”
Dt Amreen Sheikh, chief dietitian, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, said having a genuine love for food isn’t unhealthy. “It’s all about balance. Enjoying food mindfully can actually support better eating habits. The problem starts when emotional or mindless eating takes over. If you plan your meals, look forward to flavours, and stay aware of what you’re eating, that’s a sign of a healthy relationship with food.”
What is the role of nutrition in PCOS and insulin resistance?
Nutrition plays a key role in managing both, asserted Sheikh. “Eating every 3–4 hours, adding protein to each meal, and keeping refined carbs and sugars in check can make a big difference. Fibre from vegetables, whole grains, and fruits helps regulate blood sugar levels. Regular hydration and some form of movement every day also support better insulin sensitivity.”
Sara said she’s not following any specific diet but tries to go low-carb and avoid sugar. Is that sustainable?
Absolutely, affirmed Sheikh. “Extreme diets rarely work in the long run. A flexible, low-carb approach that focuses on whole foods and keeps sugar minimal is much more sustainable. It allows for occasional indulgences without guilt and helps you stay consistent over time,” said Sheikh.
Any lifestyle takeaway from Sara’s approach?
Keep food joyful, not restrictive. “Prioritise balance over perfection. Whether it’s PCOS, weight goals, or general wellness consistency, moderation, and a happy plate go a long way,” said Sheikh.
DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
