Name: Nmami Agarwal,
Country: India
Occupation: Celebrity Nutritionist and Dietitian
ST: Please tell us briefly about you.
Nmami: I’m
a small-town girl from Jammu. I started my journey as small stepping
stones of internship in known hospitals and after gaining two years hands-on
experience as a dietician, I Finally incepted my own clinic Nmami life in 2016.
a small-town girl from Jammu. I started my journey as small stepping
stones of internship in known hospitals and after gaining two years hands-on
experience as a dietician, I Finally incepted my own clinic Nmami life in 2016.
ST: Who is a woman
that inspires you the most and why?
that inspires you the most and why?
Nmami: My mother, she is one of the most important
women in my life, who not only encouraged me to follow my dreams but also
helped me spread my wings. Her strong and positive attitude inspires and motivates to grow through all the hurdles
of life. Also, it’s her unconditional love and support which
has only motivated to come all this while.
women in my life, who not only encouraged me to follow my dreams but also
helped me spread my wings. Her strong and positive attitude inspires and motivates to grow through all the hurdles
of life. Also, it’s her unconditional love and support which
has only motivated to come all this while.
ST: How are you
celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day?
celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day?
Nmami: Women’s day is celebrated with great enthusiasm
in various parts of the country. By wearing those
three colours white, green, purple that indicates
women’s right movement. By greeting the first women you meet in the
morning and telling how wonderful she is. by keeping an open session to
all the women out there to achieve health goals.
in various parts of the country. By wearing those
three colours white, green, purple that indicates
women’s right movement. By greeting the first women you meet in the
morning and telling how wonderful she is. by keeping an open session to
all the women out there to achieve health goals.
ST: What is the most important message you
want to send out to all the women around the world on this occasion?
want to send out to all the women around the world on this occasion?
Nmami: This Women’s day, I wish to empower and thank
all the women who have outshined and made this world a better place. Remember
“It’s never too late to reinvent yourself, accept and believe in your power
to fulfil all your dreams and aspirations.” Educate and mentor the
girls around you. One must embrace the diversity and rich beauty of our global
sisterhood. Start making
small changes in your lifestyle to move towards a healthy and a nourishing
lifestyle. With your kids and family, don’t overlook your health and nutrition.
Good nutrition can take you a long way. So, modify your diet accordingly and
enjoy the transitions of life. And, Like I always say, Eat today for a
better tomorrow
all the women who have outshined and made this world a better place. Remember
“It’s never too late to reinvent yourself, accept and believe in your power
to fulfil all your dreams and aspirations.” Educate and mentor the
girls around you. One must embrace the diversity and rich beauty of our global
sisterhood. Start making
small changes in your lifestyle to move towards a healthy and a nourishing
lifestyle. With your kids and family, don’t overlook your health and nutrition.
Good nutrition can take you a long way. So, modify your diet accordingly and
enjoy the transitions of life. And, Like I always say, Eat today for a
better tomorrow
ST: What according to
you is ‘women empowerment’?
you is ‘women empowerment’?
Nmami: For me, Women
Empowerment is supporting and giving them an equal chance to stand in the
society. I have seen that our society focuses on a man’s package for
marriage, whether he would be able to bear the expenses of the family where
girls are hardly given time to pursue their dreams. We nurture the society, go
through various transformations, manage both our family and workplace still men
are seen as the guardians of the society. Even when we look at the film
industry a hero always saves a heroine. It’s never the vice-versa. We
too can play better roles in the society apart from being decked up as
pretty dolls. Even Mother Teresa,
Mary Kom, Neerja Bhanot, Kiran Bedi would have started from the scratch, but
they have contributed pretty well for the society and will remain an epitome of
women empowerment for all of us.
Empowerment is supporting and giving them an equal chance to stand in the
society. I have seen that our society focuses on a man’s package for
marriage, whether he would be able to bear the expenses of the family where
girls are hardly given time to pursue their dreams. We nurture the society, go
through various transformations, manage both our family and workplace still men
are seen as the guardians of the society. Even when we look at the film
industry a hero always saves a heroine. It’s never the vice-versa. We
too can play better roles in the society apart from being decked up as
pretty dolls. Even Mother Teresa,
Mary Kom, Neerja Bhanot, Kiran Bedi would have started from the scratch, but
they have contributed pretty well for the society and will remain an epitome of
women empowerment for all of us.
ST: What would you say
are the main challenges facing women at present in India?
are the main challenges facing women at present in India?
Nmami: Inequality,
Oppression, Harassment, and Abuse. Even if we say we live in a
well-educated 21st-century woman still do not have the liberty to take
decisions on their own. There are still women who need education but cannot
afford it, they are still likely to be seen as victims of domestic violence,
they are underrepresented in politics and rape victims are still seeking
justice. You celebrate when The Miss World title is grabbed by us or Gold
medals are won by female players at the Olympics, so what holds you back
respecting women at all other grounds? Give women sitting at your house an
opportunity and above all respect they owe to the society.
Oppression, Harassment, and Abuse. Even if we say we live in a
well-educated 21st-century woman still do not have the liberty to take
decisions on their own. There are still women who need education but cannot
afford it, they are still likely to be seen as victims of domestic violence,
they are underrepresented in politics and rape victims are still seeking
justice. You celebrate when The Miss World title is grabbed by us or Gold
medals are won by female players at the Olympics, so what holds you back
respecting women at all other grounds? Give women sitting at your house an
opportunity and above all respect they owe to the society.
ST: Where do you want to see
yourself in next 5 years?
yourself in next 5 years?
Nmami: Having tie-ups with
various NGO’s and MNCs, I wish to create a healthy environment worldwide. In
these 5 years, I wish to see all the clients living a healthy and nourishing
lifestyle. I certainly hope to remove the fad trends from the society and help
them to make right choices today, for a bright and healthy tomorrow!
various NGO’s and MNCs, I wish to create a healthy environment worldwide. In
these 5 years, I wish to see all the clients living a healthy and nourishing
lifestyle. I certainly hope to remove the fad trends from the society and help
them to make right choices today, for a bright and healthy tomorrow!
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| Nmami Agarwal |
