Pay the Farmer, Not the Pharmacy
By Meera & Ashok Vasudevan
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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 Cook
In 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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Sudoku with a Spatula— Ep 2/4 of the Series The Kitchen Defence
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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The 27-Minute Problem— Episode 1/4 of the Series The Kitchen Defence
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Ultra-Processed: The NOVA Test for What's Actually in Your Pantry
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May 25, 2026 |
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Inflammation: The Word Everyone Uses, Almost No One Defines
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May 18, 2026 |
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Seed Oils:The Villain Story That's Half True
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May 11, 2026 |
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Eat Like Your Gut Is Listening
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May 04, 2026 |
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The Rash, The Wheeze, and The Gut Nobody Checked
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Your Mood Is a Menu Problem
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Your Gut: The Organ Nobody Told You Was Running the Show
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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The magic of the Kitchen Pharmacy ( Bone Health) 8/8 Move Freely, Live Fully
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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The Magic of the Kitchen Pharmacy 7/8 -Glow from the Inside Out
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Magic of The Kitchen Pharmacy (Blood Sugar & Metabolism) 6/10 The Roller Coaster Stops Here
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Kitchen Pharmacy ( Gut Health) 5/8- Trust Your Gut
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Kitchen Pharmacy(Immunity & Respiratory) 4/8—Your Kitchen's Defense System
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Kitchen Pharmacy ( Sleep & Stress) 3/8—The 3 A.M. Solution
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Kitchen Pharmacy ( Brain) 2/8— The Beating Center
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Kitchen Pharmacy ( Heart & Circulation) 1/8—The Beating Center
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Kitchen Pharmacy Series (Opener) 0/8—Your Grandmother Was Right
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Quarter, Quarter, Half Or The Balanced Plate, Part 4: The Evening Plate — Dinner Done Right
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Quarter, Quarter, Half or The Balanced Plate, Part 3: The Midday Plate — Lunch That Works
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Quarter, Quarter, Half or The Balanced Plate, Part 2: The Morning Plate — Rethinking Breakfast
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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The Balanced Plate or Quarter, Quarter, Half - Part 1: A Smarter Way to Build Your Plate
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Break the Inflammation Cycle, Part 4: The Exit — Anti-Inflammatory Eating That Actually Works
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Break the Inflammation Cycle, Part 3: The Overcorrection — When Protein Obsession Backfires
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Break the Inflammation Cycle, Part 2: The Fallout — How Stress Wrecks Your Sleep (And What to Eat About It)
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Break the Inflammation Cycle, Part 1: The Trigger — Why Stress Hijacks Your Cravings
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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The Sunshine Deficiency: Why Gen Z Is Ditching Pills for Real Food
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Seasonal Healing Rhythms. Autumn Foods
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Seasonal Healing Rhythms. Summer Foods: Nature's Air Conditioning System
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Seasonal Healing Rhythms. Spring Awakening
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Kitchen Balance: Cracking the Omega Code
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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The Vitamin Vanishing Act: What Happened to Our Food's Nutrition?
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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The Fiber Vanishing Act: Where Did All the Fiber Go?
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Food Forensics - "The Case of the Nutrient-Robbed Tomato"
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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The Micronutrient Detective - "The Case of the Anxious Magnesium Thief"
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Food Forensics - "The Liquid Gold Heist"
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Food Forensics: The Great Grain Robbery - A Global Investigation"
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Sleep Better, Eat Smarter. How your diet powers your Zzzzs.
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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From Cane to Stevia: Decoding Sweet Choices
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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YES- we can reverse Type 2 Diabetes.
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Grains of Truth: The Real Story Behind Gluten
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load: The Speedometer and Odometer of Your Blood Sugar
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Marrakesh Magic: Spices, Tea, and Timeless Health
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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The Jab vs. The Plate: Can GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Outdo Eating Well?
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Zymology: The Fun Side of Fermentation
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May 26, 2025 |
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From Buzzwords to Better Health: What Natural & Organic Really Mean
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May 22, 2025 |
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Butterfly Boss: Master Your Thyroid Naturally
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May 19, 2025 |
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Fresh & Local: The Power of Seasonal Eating
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May 12, 2025 |
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Liquid Life: The Unsung Power of Water
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May 05, 2025 |
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B-ing Plant-Based: Power Up with Plant Vitamin B!
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Microgreens- Nutritional Ninjas of the Plant Kingdom
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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"Electrolyte Harmony: Balancing Sodium and Potassium for Better Health
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Body Fat, BMI, Visceral Fat & Nutrition
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Cholesterol, Triglycerides & Nutririon
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Mental Health, Nutrition, and the Blood Brain Barrier
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Diabetes & Nutrition- A quick Primer
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Zinc for Immunity: Boosting Your Defenses Through Food
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Unlock the Power of Antioxidants: Our bodies' frontline soldiers
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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The (Ethical) Taste of Success- An Interview
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Vegetable Rainbow- Eat the colors for good health
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Diabetes Control. Perhaps Reversal.
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Plants do have Proteins
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Nuts & Seeds over Nutraceuticals anyday
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Herbs & Spices
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Obesity: Let’s not be alarmist but get the facts on the risks
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Bone Health & Nutrition
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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Allergy, asthma and nutrition
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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Migraine: Awareness of triggers is half the battle won.
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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Cuisines of South-East Asia | Part 2
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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Cuisines of South-East Asia | Part 1
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Healing food systems known for centuries
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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The Mediterranean Miracle: Hiding in plain sight
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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Reversing diabetes through nutrition
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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Fruits & Vegetables: Eat the colors of the rainbow
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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Herbs & Spices: pint-sized powerhouses
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Aug 11, 2020 |
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What's the beef with plant protein?
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Aug 05, 2020 |
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Dairy, plant-based milks and almond cows
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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Vegetables - our vitamin C bodyguards
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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Herbs & Spices - Blend them up for flavor & wellness
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Jul 20, 2020 |