The importance of food in maintaining overall health and wellbeing has been emphasized for centuries. As stated in the ancient Sanskrit text, Charaka Samhita, “Annam hi jeevanam” or “food is life itself”. This phrase was recently quoted by Dr. Anupam Sibal, Group Medical Director of Apollo Hospitals, who highlighted the significance of food in sustaining life, energy, and consciousness. According to Dr. Sibal, food is not just a source of nourishment, but also plays a crucial role in maintaining health, preventing diseases, and promoting overall wellbeing.
The book, published by Penguin Random House India, addresses some of the most pressing health challenges facing the country today, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers. These conditions are on the rise in India, and the book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to healthy eating and lifestyle choices. Dr. Sibal emphasized that eating healthy is not just about physical fitness or achieving a certain body size, but also about preventing chronic diseases, sharpening mental clarity, improving sleep quality, aging gracefully, and managing stress effectively.
The launch of the book marks the beginning of a larger movement towards promoting healthier choices and better nutrition across the nation. The goal is to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their diet and lifestyle, leading to a reduction in the incidence of lifestyle-related diseases. By emphasizing the importance of food in maintaining health and wellbeing, the book aims to inspire a cultural shift towards healthier eating habits and a more balanced lifestyle. Ultimately, the movement seeks to create a better-nourished nation, where individuals can thrive and live healthy, happy lives. With the book’s launch, the group hopes to inspire a new era of healthy eating and wellbeing in India, and to make a positive impact on the health and lives of individuals across the country.