Quick Info
| Profession | Sports Science, Nutrition Expert, Author, Health, Wellness Speaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/10/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
Latest News about Rujuta Diwekar
10/04/2026
Rujuta Diwekar sparked controversy in an Instagram reel by advising parents to ignore their sons' urges to add more protein to meals, arguing that India's dietary imbalance involves high carbohydrates and low protein rather than a lack of protein. Her statement challenged the prevailing high-protein diet trend, suggesting the obsession has peaked and extra protein offers little benefit to consumers while primarily serving supplement sellers[2][3].
01/01/2026
Rujuta Diwekar predicted major 2026 health trends, forecasting a decline in the high-protein diet obsession as evidence mounts against its benefits for average consumers. She also warned that while weight loss medications will proliferate, a 'first wave' of abandonment will occur in 2026 due to adverse side effects, particularly significant muscle mass loss among early adopters[2].
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Rujju |
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| Famous For | Being Kareena Kapoor Khan's nutritionist |
| Description | India's leading public health advocate and amongst the most followed nutritionists globally. Best-selling health author with more than 1.75 million copies of books in publication and videos with over 300 million views. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Potsdam, Germany | Future of foods - 2015 |
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| Australian Institute of Sports, Canberra | Sports dietitians course - 2010 |
| Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy, Uttarkashi | Sadhana Intensive and Teacher training courses |
| S.N.D.T. College, Mumbai | P.G in Sports science and Nutrition - 1999 |
| Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai | B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry - 1995 |
Personal Life
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| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Yoga, Trekking, Bharatanatyam |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2012 |
Family
| Husband | Gaurav Punj (Owner of Connect with Himalaya, engineer, and author) | ||||
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| Siblings | Ankita Diwekar Kabra (Co-founder, Fountainhead School and Fountainhead Preschool) |
Career
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Favourites
| Food | Traditional Maharashtrian food |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rujuta.diwekar/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/rujuta.diwekar | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/rujuta-diwekar-31487a38 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rujuta Diwekar is a renowned Indian nutritionist, sports science expert, author, and health speaker. | |
| 2. 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." | |
| 3. Born in a typical middle-class Maharashtrian family, she imbibed the principles of continuous learning and pursuit of excellence in her field. | |
| 4. She started her career as an aerobics warm-up instructor while studying in college. | |
| 5. In 2004, she gained prominence by training Anil Ambani to run the Tata Mumbai Marathon, helping him lose one-third of his body weight. | |
| 6. In 2005, she founded Run With Rujuta, India's first marathon training program. | |
| 7. In 2008, she rose to fame for helping Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan achieve a size zero body for her movie Tashan. |