Grains of Change: Why Millets Matter Now

For decades, millets were dismissed as “poor man’s food,” overshadowed by polished rice, wheat, and processed meals. But today, these ancient grains are making a powerful comeback—praised for their ability to fight lifestyle diseases, restore soil health, and withstand climate change.In this episode of Nutrition Every Day, we sit down with Dr. Rajeena Shahin—Co-founder of Invest On Health and Medical Director of Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN) India. A leading voice in lifestyle medicine, Dr. Rajeena is reshaping how nutrition is integrated into healthcare, from patient care to medical education and national policy.We Explore:• Why millets are finally reclaiming their place on our plates• How these grains can tackle diabetes, obesity, and anemia• Shifting mindsets around traditional foods vs. modern diets• The role of millets in building climate-smart, sustainable food systems• How therapeutic lifestyle interventions put food—especially millets—at the heart of healingAbout Nutrition Every Day: A special podcast series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, bringing sharp, grounded perspectives on health and nutrition.CreditsHost: Shreya MGuest: Dr. Rajeena ShahinResearch: Alisha CArtwork: Rajnikant SProduced by: The Good SightConcept: The Good Sight & Rise Against Hunger IndiaFor feedback or to participate, write to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠#NutritionEveryDay #Millets #FoodAsMedicine #SustainableNutrition #TheGoodSight #RiseAgainstHungerIndia #InvestOnHealth