Food: The Hidden Power Shaping Our Lives
Food is life, yet navigating its complexities can be challenging. As we seek healthier food choices, myths, half-truths, and savvy marketing tactics often cloud our understanding. This book serves as a guiding light, offering practical advice on what to eat and why, while highlighting the impact of food on our bodies and minds. The global food industry is difficult to fathom - supporting over 8.25 billion people, comprising a complex supply chain from production, processing, and packaging to the plate, each stage requiring robust infrastructure and ethical considerations.
By integrating science, technology, and health insights, the author empowers readers to navigate today’s food landscape confidently. Addressing crucial topics such as nutrition, safety, innovation, and sustainability, this engaging narrative presents the intricacies of our food system in accessible language, outlining its implications for the future. In a world full of choices, understanding our food’s power through the lens of food literacy is essential for a healthy and long life.
Eat Smarter. Live Healthier. Shape the Future.
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Vinod Huria
Prof Vinod Huria is a visionary researcher, technologist, and management leader, celebrated for his expertise in the food industry. An alumnus of BITS Pilani, he began his career at CFTRI Mysore under the guidance of Dr KT Achaya, solidifying his standing in innovative developmental research. At NDDB Anand, he played an important role in implementing the Operation Flood program, which modernized India's dairy sector, transforming it into the world's largest. His initiative in planning tree growers' cooperatives integrated agro-forestry with sustainability principles.
With over 35 years in the Government of India institutions, he has significantly advanced planning, R&D management, technology transfer, and curriculum development. Prof Huria has mentored generations of food technologists at CFTRI Mysore, inspiring them to address real-world industry challenges. As a prolific author of groundbreaking papers and reports, he has chaired conferences in India and abroad, effectively bridging academia and practical application.
