Benazir's passion for the medical field led her to discover Nutrition and Dietetics as a course that resonated with her. She completed her BSc. in Nutrition and Dietetics from Mumbai University and has accumulated over a decade of experience in this field.
Benazir's journey began as an intern at the Asian Heart Institute, in Mumbai, India, where she was part of the Cardiac rehab team. Later on, she worked at M.P. Shah Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, which is a multi-faculty hospital. Her exceptional expertise in hospital catering, outpatient clinics, inpatients, and training for medical staff was highly commendable.
Currently, Benazir works within the NHS and primarily works in community settings. She has a wealth of experience across a variety of areas, including inpatient and outpatient care, care homes, and educational sessions. Benazir has worked with a diverse range of health conditions, including coeliacs, IBS, weight management, nutrition support, and healthy eating.
In addition to her clinical work, Benazir also facilitates courses for both students and dietitians on South Asian diets. She is dedicated to developing her department and has contributed to this effort by creating videos for students and patients, as well as being involved in care home training. She has facilitated group sessions for patients with a range of conditions, and she continues to train staff and students.
Benazir believes that Nutrition can be simple, and she enjoys helping people alleviate the burden of being healthy without having to make drastic changes. Her ability to speak languages like Hindi, Gujarati, Swahili, Urdu, and English fluently has helped her connect with a wider range of people. She is well acquainted with various foods from different cultures, such as East African, Indian, and Middle Eastern.
With her experience and exceptional skills, Benazir can provide constructive and practical advice to anyone seeking to improve their health and well-being.