We Are What We Eat: Pay The Farmer Not The Pharmacy
Meera & Ashok Vasudevan bring 50+ years of experience as leaders in the Plant-based & Natural Food industry. In this timely podcast series, they show you how to unleash the magic in your kitchen with evidence-based tips & tricks that improve digestion, enhance gut health, build immunity and provide simple solutions to affordable wellness. Pay the farmer, not the pharmacy. Brought to you by CSAW, the Centre for the Spread of Affordable Wellness (www.csaw.co). Get in touch at social@csaw.co. For more, check out www.veggieit.com
Episodes
15 episodes
Obesity: Let’s not be alarmist but get the facts on the risks
There is too much alarmist surround sound on obesity. Yes, it can be problematic but before we jump to “cure” here’s some good news. Recent research shows there is no increased risk of mortality from obesity if other metabolic factors are in ch...
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7:33
Bone Health & Nutrition
Collagen, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D are each crucial for bone health as we age. Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body that forms the scaffolding that gives our body its structure and strength. Calcium homeostasis is ...
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Episode 36
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6:08
Allergy, asthma and nutrition
A very small dietary change can make a huge difference to the quality of our lives. Pollen, pets, dust mites and foods are common triggers for skin allergies and/or asthmatic episodes. Sometimes a hyperactive immune system triggers...
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Episode 35
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6:10
Migraine: Awareness of triggers is half the battle won.
For those who suffer it, migraines are a painful, unexpected & debilitating condition. They are often genetic with no known cure. Common triggers are stress, lack of sleep, hormonal changes, alcohol, hunger etc. There is not enough evidence...
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Episode 34
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6:18
Cuisines of South-East Asia | Part 2
The bustling hawker centers, food carts and street stalls are a major source of the wafting aromas of South east Asian cuisine across the region. Deeply influenced by Chinese, Indian and Islamic culinary traditions, Malaysian food is both a mel...
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Episode 33
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5:03
Cuisines of South-East Asia | Part 1
S.E Asia’s 11 countries with 650 million people and $10 trillion in GDP is a rich confluence of cultures. Despite colonization by the British, French, Dutch and the Spanish; it is the Chinese and Indian heritage that runs deep in its art, cultu...
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Episode 32
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5:28
Healing food systems known for centuries
The Incas, Mayans, ancient Chinese, Indians, Mediterraneans had long ago figured out that “we are what we eat”, and correspondingly built up a staggering knowledge of plants, nutrition and their impact on our wellness. In many ways scientists t...
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Episode 31
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6:39
The Mediterranean Miracle: Hiding in plain sight
Studies have proven beyond doubt that the Mediterranean diet reduces risks of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, cancer and even lowers the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and stroke. Wow! When we think of the expression “Kitchen Pha...
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Episode 30
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6:08
Reversing diabetes through nutrition
It is impractical to count the daily calories we eat. So, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 2000 to 2500 calories/day is largely anecdotal. Also, it is crucial where these calories come from: simple carbs or complex carbs, plant or anima...
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7:34
Fruits & Vegetables: Eat the colors of the rainbow
While the rainbow may not be the technically accurate description, fruits & vegetables broadly fall into five color groups. Each color is a carrier of specific phytochemicals that perform some unique functions including cell development, im...
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4:21
Herbs & Spices: pint-sized powerhouses
When we think of herbs and spices the one word that jumps out is versatility. Its colorful, fragrant, medicinal, umami and finds its way in flavored and infused waters and in your balconies as more than just ornamental plants. Dyes, foods, cosm...
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Episode 27
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4:30
What's the beef with plant protein?
It’s today self-evident but scientists are still piling evidence upon meta-studies and more research upon research on the dangers of processed meats and it’s link to cancer. It's a bit reminiscent of the tobacco industry in the 60s and 70s. The...
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Episode 26
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6:08
Dairy, plant-based milks and almond cows
We all grew up on milk and know its calcium, vitamin, mineral rich & contains the sugar, Lactose. But today almost 2/3rd of the human population have difficulty digesting lactose. That’s one of the triggers for Veganism which is, deep roote...
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Episode 25
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6:02
Vegetables - our vitamin C bodyguards
When we think of Vitamin C, let's imagine vegetables, not supplements. It (Ascorbic acid) is arguably the most familiar of all vitamins. Just a tiny amount daily, this antioxidant, apart from building immunity & fighting infections also hel...
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Episode 23
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4:39
Herbs & Spices - Blend them up for flavor & wellness
We each have our favorite herb (Thyme, basil, cilantro) & spice (Turmeric, Pepper, or clove) that we like to somehow blend into our foods. But the trick is to use many of them together. They are synergistic in their effects. For instance, a...
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Episode 22
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4:26