Sameer Dossani
Sameer Dossani
#34 IS INDIA A VEGETARIAN COUNTRY? The Politics of Meat and Nutrition with Dr. Veena Shatrugna
#34 IS INDIA A VEGETARIAN COUNTRY? The Politics of Meat and Nutrition with Dr. Veena Shatrugna
#34 IS INDIA A VEGETARIAN COUNTRY? The Politics of Meat and Nutrition with Dr. Veena Shatrugna
Thursday 7th April 2022
Join Dr. Veena Shatrugna and Sameer Dossani as they unpack India's food politics, debunking myths about vegetarianism and discussing nutrition challenges.
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking India's Food Politics with Dr. Veena Shatrugna
Without animal protein you will land up with so many deficiencies, not just a vitamin a, riboflavin, b12.. Where do we get our b12 if you don't get it from animal sources?
Is India truly a vegetarian nation? In this engaging episode of 'Recovery and Transformation', host Sameer Dossani sits down with Dr. Veena Shatrugna, former Deputy Director at the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in India, to dissect this popular belief. Dr. Shatrugna offers a deep dive into the complexities of India's food politics, shedding light on how vegetarianism has shaped the country's nutrition policies since independence. Dr. Shatrugna doesn't just stop at debunking myths.
She explores the critical role of animal protein in combating malnutrition and anemia, particularly among women and children. The conversation also touches on how class and caste influence dietary habits, revealing a stark contrast in food access across different social strata. Listeners will find Dr. Shatrugna's insights on gender disparities in food distribution particularly eye-opening. She explains how these disparities contribute to broader health issues and underscores the importance of a balanced diet that includes animal proteins.
The episode also delves into the historical impact of Western anthropologists on Indian food culture and the controversial topic of beef bans. Dr. Shatrugna calls for a more reasonable approach to nutrition that considers the diverse needs of India's population. Whether you're curious about the politics of food or interested in the intersection of nutrition and human rights, this episode offers a compelling look at the challenges and opportunities in India's dietary landscape.