#45 India's Plant-Based Policy Failure with Dr. Sylvia Karpagam#45 India's Plant-Based Policy Failure with Dr. Sylvia Karpagam
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India's Plant-Based Policy Failure - R&T #45 with Dr. Sylvia Karpagam Book a free consultation: https://harmonizely.com/sameer/optimize India is often touted as a country where people eat largely plant-based if not vegan. This is true in some...
1:01:49•28 Dec 2022
India's Nutrition Crisis: Dr. Sylvia Karpagam Breaks Down Policy Failures
“When the levels of, say, undernutrition is so high, you also expect a lot of other deficiencies. So you know the overall nutrition has to improve.”
Why does a country known for its plant-based diet still struggle with nutritional deficiencies? In this episode of 'Recovery and Transformation', host Sameer Dossani sits down with Dr. Sylvia Karpagam, a medical doctor specializing in public health, to dissect India's complex nutrition landscape. Dr. Karpagam sheds light on the historical focus of Indian policies on mere calorie intake during the 1950s and 1960s, which overlooked essential nutrients.
She also discusses the adverse effects of the cow slaughter ban and how it has exacerbated undernutrition, especially among marginalized communities. The conversation doesn't shy away from controversial topics like the economic boycotts of halal meat and Muslim vendors, as well as the impunity granted to criminals in India. Dr. Karpagam and Sameer also debunk common myths surrounding vegan diets, emphasizing the critical role of protein in plant-based nutrition.
If you're curious about how caste and class influence dietary habits or want to understand the broader social determinants of health in India, this episode offers a candid and enlightening discussion.
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