Eating the right food will obliterate the need for medication, said environmentalist and organic farmer Khadar Vali, while emphasising the significance of a well-balanced diet, incorporating millets.
Speaking as the chief guest at the National Science Day programme organised by the School of Advanced Sciences and Innovation of the VIT-A.P. University, on February 28 (Wednesday), Mr. Vali, also known as the ‘Millet Man of India’, said that a healthy diet can play a crucial role in preventing illnesses and maintaining one’s overall well-being, reducing the dependence on medications. Millets are rich in essential nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, he added.
Rythu Nestham Foundation chairperson Yadlapalli Venkateswara Rao, who was also present at the programme, emphasised the need for transitioning to organic farming methods that are free from harmful pesticides. Mr. Rao said that there is a need to promote organic farming as a holistic approach that eschews chemical inputs and embraces natural methods for pest control, soil enrichment, and crop management.
