Meenu Balaji, M.H.Sc (Food Science & Nutrition)

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Join date: Apr 9, 2018

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Meenu Balaji is a certified gut health specialist and founder of Pragmatic Nutrition, with over 12 years of experience helping individuals and families restore digestive health through evidence-based nutrition. With a track record of successfully guiding thousands of clients, she is known for her expertise in managing IBS, bloating, and gut inflammation using science-backed, personalised protocols that address the root cause.

In addition to gut health, Meenu is a trusted expert in child and adolescent sports nutrition, supporting young athletes with performance-focused, age-appropriate strategies for fuelling, recovery, and long-term health. Her work also includes hormone balancing nutrition for women, addressing concerns like PCOS, fatigue, and menstrual irregularities through integrative, food-first solutions.

Meenu’s insights have been featured in international health magazines, and she actively contributes to webinars, practitioner training, and educational content. Her mission is to simplify health with practical, sustainable solutions that empower people to thrive.

Connect with Meenu for expert guidance on:

Gut health and digestive healing
Nutrition for child and teen athletes
Hormonal wellness and PCOS
Evidence-based, holistic nutrition

Posts (80)

Mar 25, 2026 ∙ 14 min

Stomach Pain After Every Meal? IBS Guide for Women

Does your stomach hurt after every meal? You eat the same foods everyone else eats, yet you end up bloated, crampy, or rushing to the bathroom. You are not imagining it. IBS affects nearly 1 in 5 Indian women and is one of the most misdiagnosed gut conditions in India. This evidence-based guide by clinical nutritionist Meenu Balaji explains exactly why this happens, how hormones make it worse, and 7 practical steps using everyday Indian foods to start healing your gut.

Mar 20, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Why Is My Hair Falling Out: 5 easy tips to improve

Hair fall is rarely random. It is usually your body signalling nutrient gaps, hormonal stress, gut imbalance, or chronic inflammation. If your hair is thinning despite oils, shampoos, and supplements, the root cause is likely internal. This blog breaks down the real reasons behind excessive hair fall and shares five evidence based, practical changes that actually support hair regrowth by improving absorption, reducing inflammation, and correcting everyday nutrition mistakes that most people over

Mar 20, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Best Gut Health Nutritionist in Chennai – A Clinical, Evidence-Based Perspective

Searching for the best gut health nutritionist in Chennai because bloating, acidity, constipation, IBS like symptoms, or digestive issues are not improving despite eating clean? Many gut problems persist because generic diet plans do not address digestion, absorption, or inflammation. This guide explains how to choose the right gut health nutritionist in Chennai and why a structured, evidence based approach is key when gut symptoms keep coming back.