
Why opening up the economy of forgotten ingredients has multiple benefits
India's renewed interest in millets shows how turning to native foods can boost local economies, protect ecological knowledge and improve food security.
After trying her hand at all kinds of writing, Hemlata found her sweet spot in research and grounded storytelling. She’s covered everything from wildlife and sustainability to the preservation of cultures and nature for a variety of online publications. Her goal is to share stories that matter and make them as impactful (and fun!) as possible.
India's renewed interest in millets shows how turning to native foods can boost local economies, protect ecological knowledge and improve food security.
Los cultivos nativos están en riesgo de extinción a menos que todos los actores involucrados trabajen para revertir el daño causado por la agricultura industrial.
Native crops are at risk of extinction unless all stakeholders seek to reverse the damage from industrial farming, impacting our health and sustainability.
世界では、生産される食品の3分の1が廃棄されており、その原因は先進国における過剰消費と、発展途上国における保存・流通の不備にあります。伝統的なインド料理の調理法は、無駄を出さない工夫を凝らす必要があったため、食品ロス削減の一つの手本となります。
Traditional Indian cooking practices, which adopted a zero-food waste approach out of necessity, offer a model for contributing to sustainable global food system.


