Luke Coutinho
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Luke Coutinho is an Indian entrepreneur, author and lifestyle guru specialising in nutritional science and alternative medicine.[1][2] He is the co-founder of Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems Private Ltd and Youcarelifestyle.com.[3]
Early life
[edit]Luke Coutinho was born in Bombay, Western India and raised in Goa. He spent his childhood traveling with his family before settling in Goa. During adolescence, he enjoyed outdoor activities and socialising with friends. Initially studying hotel management in college, Coutinho later developed a passion for food and nutritional science, which shaped his career in health and wellness.[4][5]
Career
[edit]Coutinho's career began in the hospitality sector after completing a hotel management course, despite his initial lack of enthusiasm for it. He worked part-time at his cousin’s restaurant in Goa, where he discovered a passion for DJing. Transitioning to the corporate sector, he held positions in Dubai, London, and Qatar, ultimately spending 10 years at IBM. During this period, he pursued nutrition as a hobby and started offering free consultations to improve people's health. After publishing his first book and gaining a substantial client base, Coutinho left his corporate job to focus full-time on health coaching and nutrition.[5]
Subsequently, Coutinho joined GOQii as the head nutritionist, significantly expanding his practice.[5] In 2017, he and his wife, Natashya Phillips, co-founded Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems Private Ltd, specializing in alternative medicine, preventive medicine, disease management and health coaching.[6][7] In 2020, Coutinho invested in LetsUp, founded by Narendra Firodia, and later co-founded Youcarelifestyle.com with him, establishing an online marketplace for sustainably-driven products from small to medium-sized entrepreneurs.[8][9][10] Additionally, he serves as the Chief Programme Mentor and co-founder at Lifeness Science Institute, Mumbai, an educational institution specialising in integrative nutrition and dietetics programs.[11][12]
Books
[edit]Coutinho authored several books including Eat Smart Move More Sleep Right (2011),[13] The Great Indian Diet (2014),[a][14] The Modern Gurukul (2015),[b][15] The Dry Fasting Miracle (2018),[c][16] The Magic Weight Loss Pill (2019),[d] The Magic Immunity Pill (2020),[a][17] A New Way of Living (2020),[18] Back to the Roots (2021)[e][19] and Small Wins Every Day (2023)[20]
Personal life
[edit]Coutinho married Natashya Phillips, and they have one daughter.[5]
Awards and recognitions
[edit]Coutinho has received the following awards and recognitions:
- Top 50 Most Influential Indians by GQ[21]
- Fit India Champion for Lifestyle and Wellness 2019 by Fit India Movement[22]
- Best Health Expert of the Year Award 2018 by Elle[23]
- Best in the Industry — Nutritionist 2018 by Vogue[23]
- Top 100 Digital Stars 2022, Ranked 87, by Forbes India[24]
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b Co-authored with Shilpa Shetty
- ^ Co-authored with Sonali Bendre
- ^ Co-authored with Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Ali Bin Rashed Al Nuaimi
- ^ Co-authored with Anushka Shetty
- ^ Co-authored with Tamannaah Bhatia
References
[edit]- ^ Sharma, Shanjukta (21 May 2023). "The Whole Truth | The secret to success is in small wins every day, Luke Coutinho attests". Moneycontrol. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Gupta, Aditi (7 April 2023). "Building a Health and Wellness Career with Luke Coutinho". The Telegraph (India). Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "What lifestyle changes should you make for your brain health?". The Indian Express. 4 September 2022. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Imtiaz, Md (9 March 2020). "Lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho shares holistic approach on how to stay healthy". thebridge.in. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d Rajguru, Anjana (3 January 2019). "Luke Coutinho - From doing rave parties to being amongst India's famous nutritionists". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems Private Limited Company Profile, Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems Private Limited News on The Economic Times". The Economic Times. 3 July 2024. Archived from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems adopts the shop-in-shop model to revolutionize its retail presence". Indulgexpress. 23 November 2020. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Holistic Lifestyle Coach Luke Coutinho invests in Narendra Firodia's LetsUp App". aninews.in. Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Bhandari, Kabir Singh (26 November 2022). "How Luke Coutinho Built An Empire". Entrepreneur India. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Interview: Mr. Luke Coutinho & Mr. Narendra Firodia – Co-founders of Youcarelifestyle.com". Suger Mint. 18 August 2021. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Lifeness Science Institute bags 1st place for Nutrition and Dietetics programmes in Top 50 Careers after 12th Guide by Education World". Business Standard. 17 August 2021. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Shrivastava, Aditi (2 February 2022). "Lifeness Science Institute, Mumbai". CollegeDekho. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ AR, Reshmi (20 November 2023). "The Problem is Not Rice, It's Lack of Activity, says Luke Coutinho". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (29 May 2016). "Launch of Shilpa Shetty's book The Great Indian Diet". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Bureau, TT (13 December 2015). "Glamour on the page". The Telegraph (India). Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "New book promotes benefits of 'dry fasting' diet". Hindustan Times. 6 June 2020. Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Shiraz, Zarafshan (4 February 2021). "Shilpa Shetty launches free e-Book 'The Magic Immunity Pill: Lifestyle' in Hindi". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Holistic Lifestyle Coach Luke Coutinho Launches a Free Ebook a New Way of Living to Help Readers Discover the Wellness Route". Online Press Release Distribution site Business Wire India. 1 December 2020. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Tamannaah Bhatia launches book on Indian wellness 'Back to the Roots'". The Statesman. 31 August 2021. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Bengani, Sneha (23 June 2023). "Luke Coutinho on the transformative power of small, daily wins". CNBCTV18. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Sharma, Vikram. "Luke Coutinho : From Struggle to Transformation!". The Global Indian. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Luke Coutinho honoured as Fit India Champion for Lifestyle and Wellness". Indulgexpress. 29 January 2021. Archived from the original on 22 September 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Meet the Expert behind the 'Magic Weight Loss Pill', Luke Coutinho!". Penguin Random House India. 23 August 2019. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Luke Coutinho Creator Stats, Biography | About Luke Coutinho". Forbes India. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.