02/06/2025
Episode 22 of Brown Sofa
In a captivating Brown Sofa session, Harmeet Grover sat down with Rujuta Diwekar—one of India’s most respected nutritionists. Known for blending traditional Indian food wisdom with modern nutritional science, Rujuta holds a postgraduate degree in Sports Science and Nutrition, with further training from Australia and Germany. She’s also the bestselling author of Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight and Indian Superfoods.
A strong advocate of local food and age-old cooking traditions, Rujuta has worked with celebrities like Kareena Kapoor and Varun Dhawan. Her contributions have earned her several accolades, a spot among India’s most powerful people, and invitations to speak at leading health forums. Through her books, videos, and digital presence, she promotes a sustainable, holistic approach to wellness.
During the session, she discussed her latest book, The Commonsense Diet: Stop Overthinking, Start Eating, released in March 2025. The book encourages readers to enjoy home-cooked food, trust their instincts, and break free from restrictive diets and calorie obsession. She also addresses trends like intermittent fasting and high-protein diets with grounded, practical advice.
Praised for its relatable tone and empowering message, The Commonsense Diet offers a refreshing, guilt-free outlook on eating. Available in paperback and Kindle, it’s a guide for anyone seeking balance, tradition, and mindfulness in their food choices. We extend our best wishes to her for the success of her latest release and continued achievements ahead.
A heartfelt thank you to HarperCollins Publishers India, Juggernaut Books, Chiki Sarkar and Anand Prakash for their generous support as our gifting partners.
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