Dr. Varun Katyal is a Celebrity Nutritionist and Wellness Expert, acclaimed for his founding role at Diet And Health Solutions. Through this platform, he offers personalized diet, nutrition, weight management, and health consultations tailored to individual goals, medical history, and specific needs worldwide.
About Diet And Health Solutions
In a chat with Entrepreneurs Today, Dr. Varun talked about what his venture does differently. He shared,
“All our diet and lifestyle programs are supervised by qualified doctors. We leverage the latest knowledge, protocols, and expertise to assist clients in achieving their goals related to diet, nutrition, weight loss, and overall wellness. Each program is meticulously customized and closely supervised.”
With a client base spanning diverse backgrounds, including Bollywood stars and beauty icons, Dr. Katyal’s customized plans align with individual goals, medical history, and body types.
Finding Inspiration
Dr. Varun Katyal found his inspiration through personal struggles with weight and the early onset of high blood pressure despite being a doctor. Motivated to overcome these challenges, he enrolled in a diet and nutrition course to address his weight concerns and adopt a healthier lifestyle. He explained,
“The knowledge and skills I gained from that course helped me eat right, lose weight, and achieve fitness. Additionally, it empowered me to provide the best and most accurate diet and nutrition advice to my patients.”
Celebrating Feats
Dr. Varun says the yardstick of success for them depends on a lot of factors. He asserted,
“We measure the success of our business primarily through client satisfaction, client retention, and client referrals. We take regular feedback from all our clients.”
He further added,
“We have provided diet, nutrition, and wellness consultations as well as mentoring for contestants who have represented India in many prestigious international pageants like Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Earth, Miss International, Mrs. Universe, Mrs. World, Mrs. Earth, Mr. International, and many more.”
Moreover, renowned as a mentor and jury member for esteemed national and international beauty pageants, he has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Rashtra Gaurav Award 2018, Global Icon Award 2018, Holistic Wellness Award 2019, Global Excellence Icon Award 2022, and Holistic Wellness Award 2023. Additionally, he hosted the widely watched television program, the Good Health Show.
Challenges Encountered
Varun encountered significant hurdles in business development, notably centered on retaining both clients and employees. To maintain client loyalty, a feedback-driven approach was adopted, swiftly integrating relevant suggestions to enhance services. Prioritizing client satisfaction remained pivotal for them.
Meanwhile, a focus on cultivating a welcoming work environment akin to a familial atmosphere and fostering strong work ethics and teamwork was instrumental in retaining a motivated employee base.
Future Plans and Lessons Learned
Varun aims to expand services into lifestyle medicine, functional nutrition, functional medicine, and stress management by 2024-2025.
When asked about his takeaways from his entrepreneurial journey, Varun says,
“We have learned that client satisfaction and retention are two key parameters for the success of any business. Therefore, we aim to always prioritize these. Additionally, we believe in continuous learning and upgrading our knowledge and skills to serve our clients in the best possible way. We continually strive to deliver the best services, results, and satisfaction to all our clients.”
