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World Food Day: Rediscovering Traditional Indian Nutrition for Health

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News18•16-10-2026, 10:22
World Food Day: Rediscovering Traditional Indian Nutrition for Health
- •MasterChef judge Rakesh Raghunathan and WFP Asia and the Pacific expert Samir Wanmali joined host @kritsween on The Breakfast Club Show to discuss World Food Day.
- •The discussion focused on whether modern trendy diets are causing people to overlook the nutritional value of traditional Indian foods.
- •Experts busted common food myths and emphasized the importance of embracing balanced nutrition and ancestral eating habits for a healthier future.
Key Questions Answered
MasterChef judge Rakesh Raghunathan and Samir Wanmali of WFP Asia and the Pacific discussed balanced nutrition, busted common food myths, and highlighted the importance of ancestral eating habits.
Yes, trendy diets often make people overlook the nutritional value and goodness of traditional Indian food and ancestral eating habits.
The discussion featured MasterChef judge Rakesh Raghunathan and Samir Wanmali representing WFP Asia and the Pacific.





