Rujuta Diwekar Age, Wiki and Bio

Rujuta Diwekar

Quick Info

ProfessionSports Science and Nutrition Expert, Author, Health and Wellness Speaker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/10/1973
Age50 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Bio/Wiki

NicknameRujju
Famous ForBeing Kareena Kapoor Khan's nutritionist

Physical Stats & More

Height161 cm
WeightN/A
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

University of Potsdam, GermanyFuture of foods - 2015
Australian Institute of Sports, CanberraSports dietitians course - 2010
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy, UttarkashiSadhana Intensive and Teacher training courses
S.N.D.T. College, MumbaiP.G in Sports science and Nutrition - 1999
Ramnarain Ruia College, MumbaiB.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry - 1995

Personal Life

Zodiac signLibra
College/University
  • University of Potsdam, Germany
  • Australian Institute of Sports, Canberra
  • Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
  • S.N.D.T. College, Mumbai
  • Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai
Food HabitVegetarian
HobbiesYoga, Trekking, Bharatanatyam

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date2012

Family

HusbandGaurav Punj (Owner of Connect with Himalaya, engineer, and author)
Parents
FatherV. P. Diwekar (Engineer)
MotherRekha Diwekar (Retired Chemistry professor at Sathaye College, author)
Siblings
SisterAnkita Diwekar Kabra (Co-founder, Fountainhead School and Fountainhead Preschool)

Career

Publications
  • Eating in the Age of Dieting - 2020
  • The 12-Week Fitness Project - 2020
  • Notes for Healthy Kids - 2018
  • Pregnancy Notes: Before, During & After - 2017
  • Indian Superfoods - 2016
  • The PCOD - Thyroid Book - 2016
  • Don't Lose Out, Work Out! - 2014
  • Women and The Weight Loss Tamasha - 2011
  • Don't Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight - 2009
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Winner of 'Nutrition award' by Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad - 2010
  • Voted as the '50 most powerful people in India' by People magazine - 2012
  • Awarded 'Mukta Sanman' from IBN-Lokmat - 2013
  • Awarded 'Mata Sanman Youth achiever award' by Maharashtra Times - 2013
  • Nominated among top six for the coveted India’s Most Promising Face in Diet and Nutrition - 2016
Specialities
  • Invited by the Government of India to conduct workshops at IAS, CAG, Judicial, and police academies
  • Invited by the Indian Embassy to conduct workshops in China and Nepal
  • Listed in 'Under 35 achievers of India' and the 'Change makers of Mumbai' by India Today magazine
  • Special guest speaker for the Embassy of India events in China, Singapore, and Nepal

Favourites

FoodTraditional Maharashtrian food

Some Lesser Known Facts

Rujuta Diwekar is a renowned Indian nutritionist, sports science expert, author, and health speaker.
She advocates for the mantras: "Eat local, think global," "Choose local, not low cal," and "What is good for their bottom-line is not good for your waistline."