India, Jan. 22 -- In a culture that glorifies ultra-slim bodies and equates thinness with fitness, many women push to lose as much weight and body fat as possible - often at the cost of their health. But being leaner doesn't automatically mean being healthier. Women need a certain amount of body fat for hormonal balance, energy, mood, and overall physiological function, and dropping below that threshold can quietly trigger a cascade of physical and mental health issues.

Khushi Chhabra, a holistic health nutritionist and wellness content creator, is breaking down what an ideal body fat percentage looks like for women to function optimally. In an Instagram video shared on January 18, the nutritionist explains why chasing super lean bodies ...