Hi there, I’m Gargi.
My healing journey has been a long one. I began struggling with weight and gut issues at just 13 years old. In my early 20s, I lost 40 pounds—not by dieting, but by learning how to truly nourish my body. I relearned my hunger cues, discovered how to build balanced meals, and gave myself permission to enjoy all kinds of food. Over time, I shifted from hating my body and obsessing over every meal to finally feeling free and at peace with food.
Looking back, I can see how my high-sugar, high-fat diet in my teens also took a toll on my gut health. I also spent over 20 years thinking way too much about my digestion. If you’ve ever lived with IBS, you know the constant anxiety of not knowing which food might set you off. Doctors told me I was “fine” and sent me home with MiraLAX, but I knew something deeper was wrong. Eventually, I discovered I was dealing with SIBO, parasites, and histamine intolerance. Healing those issues changed everything—I went from suffering in silence and dreading meals to actually looking forward to them.
In my 40s, after some Covid-related weight gain and the onset of perimenopause, I experienced insulin resistance and pre-diabetes. Diabetes runs strongly in my family and was actually what inspired me to become a diabetes educator in my 20s. Through targeted diet and lifestyle changes, including a 20-pound weight loss, I was able to bring it under control. Experiencing this firsthand gave me a deeper understanding of how metabolism, hormones in perimenopause/menopause, and lifestyle are all interconnected—and it strengthened my passion for helping others take charge of their health.
I believe in the power of nutrition more than ever—and I’m here to walk alongside you on your path to healing. I founded Parikh Nutrition to help people heal by getting to the root cause and building personalized nutrition strategies that fit their lifestyle. My approach is integrative and functional, grounded in the latest scientific research. I believe that when one part of the body is out of balance, the rest is affected. Gut health, hormones, sleep, and stress are all deeply connected—and when we address them together, true healing can happen.