The macrobiotic approach is a larger than life view of living healthy 24×7. A program incorporating elements from several ancient cultures (mainly Japanese and Indian) emphasises harmony with nature, primarily through adherence to a diet catered to your unique constitution and condition.

She works closely with Oncologists/General practitioners/Ayurvedic doctors to complement her approach, making it inclusive. Shonali writes voraciously for many newspapers/publications. She is on the Advisory Board of Ecole Mondiale World School working on their healthy canteen project. 

She has started her ‘Healthy Macro Kids’ program for schools all over Mumbai, wherein she gives talks to parents on raising healthy children. She has introduced a ‘Wellness Food’ menu as part of her repertoire of services for Wellness Health Spas and Restaurants, where she conceives, curates the menu and trains chefs. 

Shonali’s contribution and mission for India are to create a market for the Macrobiotic diet lifestyle and an alternative holistic approach to using food to heal the body.  She started her Macrobiotic meal business in 2008; and has written three books, ‘The Beauty Diet’, ‘The Detox Diet’, and ‘The Love Diet’. 

Awards and Accomplishments

In 2020 Vogue named her as ‘Best Nutritionist’. She UnTLD in 2019 awarded her as ‘Woman Entrepreneur in Health Food’.