Pay the Farmer, Not the Pharmacy

Meera & Ashok Vasudevan
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Pay the Farmer, Not the Pharmacy

Meera & Ashok Vasudevan bring 50+ years of experience as leaders in the Plant-based & Natural Food industry. Their entrepreneurial journey continues with the recent acquisition of 2 heritage brands- Annapurna & Captain CookIn this timely podcast series titled "Pay the farmer, Not the Pharmacy" 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.   Also, included are other talks, interviews and discussions of Ashok Vasudevan on a range of issues, not only related to food to wellness 

  1. The (Ethical) Taste of Success- An Interview

    5 DAYS AGO

    The (Ethical) Taste of Success- An Interview

    Send us a text Ashok Vasudevan's Interview with Julia Taylor Kennedy from the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs in New York in 2011. A wide ranging discussion on entrepreneurship, ethics & values in business, of sustainability, and a journey of the Natural Food company TastytBite, co-founded by Ashok and his wife Meera Vasudevan. #paythefarmernotthepharmacy #https://csaw.com #wearewhatweeat #Meeravasudevan #Ashokvasudevan #https://umaglobalfoods.com/

    30 min
  2. Vegetable Rainbow- Eat the colors for good health

    FEB 4

    Vegetable Rainbow- Eat the colors for good health

    Send us a text We know about vitamins, minerals and all the phytonutrient goodness in them but we worry about lack of protein. Don’t. Edamame, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Spinach, Avocado, Asparagus and even the delectable Potatoes are good examples of proteins in vegetables. Eat the colors of the vegetable rainbow. There is a pot of gold at the end of it! #paythefarmernotthepharmacy #https://csaw.com #wearewhatweeat #Meeravasudevan #Ashokvasudevan #https://umaglobalfoods.com/

    5 min
  3. Diabetes Control. Perhaps Reversal.

    JAN 28

    Diabetes Control. Perhaps Reversal.

    Send us a text Welcome to this episode "Tackling, Managing, & even Reversing Diabetes through easy food choices" . In this podcast we explore how thoughtful choices can transform lives. The most important step in diabetes management: let's eat right: Whole grains, leafy vegetables, beans, healthy fats from nuts, sesame oil, olive oils, and fresh fruits provide your daily macro and phytonutrients. This balanced diet helps slow digestion, improve gut health, prevent sugar spikes and more. W...

    5 min
  4. Plants do have Proteins

    JAN 21

    Plants do have Proteins

    Send us a text This episode on plant based foods debunks the myth that animal products are the only source of complete proteins. We explore lentils/pulses, whole grains, tofu and also explain the magic of how the 9 essential amino acids is easily derived from a simple meal of rice & beans! Besides mere proteins, lentils deliver dietary fiber and a truckload of phytonutrients #paythefarmernotthepharmacy #https://csaw.com #wearewhatweeat #Meeravasudevan #Ashokvasudevan #https://umaglobalfoo...

    5 min
  5. Nuts & Seeds over Nutraceuticals anyday

    JAN 15

    Nuts & Seeds over Nutraceuticals anyday

    Send us a text Why reach for supplements, boosters & pseudo miracle cures and get sucked in by attractive commercials with claims that often stretch the truth? In the process, we have helped build a multibillion-dollar nutraceutical industry and haven’t gotten healthier. The benefit of supplements is trivial compared to the magic in our kitchens. The humble Nuts & Seeds in our pantry are unsung heroes and battery packs of phytochemicals that can turbo charge our daily lives if we use ...

    4 min

  6. JAN 9

    Herbs & Spices

    Send us a text Spice & herbs are long haul players of good health, not just quick fixes. take a quick tour of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Galangal, Cloves. Some are anti-fungal, anto-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. Let's Spice it up. #paythefarmernotthepharmacy #https://csaw.com #wearewhatweeat #Meeravasudevan #Ashokvasudevan #https://umaglobalfoods.com/

    5 min

  7. 01/25/2021

    Obesity: Let’s not be alarmist but get the facts on the risks

    Send us a text 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 check, like BP, blood sugar, cholesterol. The risk of obesity related complications are further mitigated by exercise. Join us today on a journey of some interesting factoids on food groups and how they can help deal with obesity. Find out ...

    8 min

  8. 11/16/2020

    Bone Health & Nutrition

    Send us a text 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 an even distribution of Calcium in the bones and is crucial for skeletal health. This process is aided by Phosphorus and Vitamin D that ensures the absorption of Calcium in our body. Vitamin C, amino acids, zinc and Copper are requ...

    6 min
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About

Meera & Ashok Vasudevan bring 50+ years of experience as leaders in the Plant-based & Natural Food industry. Their entrepreneurial journey continues with the recent acquisition of 2 heritage brands- Annapurna & Captain CookIn this timely podcast series titled "Pay the farmer, Not the Pharmacy" 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.   Also, included are other talks, interviews and discussions of Ashok Vasudevan on a range of issues, not only related to food to wellness 

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  • Creator
    Meera & Ashok Vasudevan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Pay the Farmer, Not the Pharmacy
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    Pay the Farmer, Not the Pharmacy

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