Hyderabad has serious food culture. Family dinners matter. Weekend biryani happens. Irani chai is part of the week for many people. A diet plan that ignores all of that will not last. A better plan keeps your home food and makes the week more balanced.
Dt. Shifali Garg supports clients in Hyderabad online for diabetes, PCOS, thyroid, fatty liver and weight, with charts built around what you already cook.
Who this page is for
- IT, healthcare and office professionals with long work hours
- Families who cook rice-based meals and do not want extreme diets
- People who eat out on weekends and need a simple reset for weekdays
- Anyone who wants clear guidance without confusing English-only diet charts
A typical Hyderabad day we plan for
Breakfast may be light. Lunch is often rice with curry or a dabba. Evening chai is common. Dinner can be late, especially after work or family visits.
- Breakfast: idli, upma, eggs, roti-sabzi, or leftover rice used smartly
- Lunch: rice or millets with dal, sabzi, curd and enough vegetables
- Evening: chai and snack rules that do not ruin dinner
- Dinner: home food with better portions, even on busy nights
Food we keep in the conversation
Rice, millets, dal, sabzi, curd, vegetarian and non-vegetarian proteins, and special meals like biryani. The point is not to ban celebration food. The point is to decide how often it comes, what portion looks reasonable, and what the days around it look like.
What usually needs fixing in Hyderabad routines
- Very large rice portions with little protein or salad
- Too many fried snacks with evening chai
- Weekend feast days with no weekday structure
- Assuming “diet” means cutting every local favourite forever
Simple example: A client in Gachibowli who loves weekend biryani does not need a lifetime ban. They need a weekday plate that is steadier, a smarter portion on the weekend, and a Monday that does not turn into guilt eating.
Conditions we commonly support
How to start
- Message on WhatsApp for a free 10-min consult
- Share your goal, routine, and recent medical reports (if available)
- Get a personalised plan with follow-up support
Packages start from ₹1,500. See the plans page.
Common questions from Hyderabad
Can I still eat rice?
Usually yes. Most plans keep rice in a measured way and strengthen the plate with dal, vegetables and protein.
What about biryani weekends?
We plan for them. Celebration food can fit when the rest of the week is structured and portions stay honest.
Is the plan suitable for Hyderabadi home cooking?
Yes. Plans are built around what you already cook at home, not unfamiliar recipes you will never make.
Is this only for Hyderabad?
No. Online consults are available across India. This page is written for people living in Hyderabad.