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Discover how the foods you eat can dramatically improve your sleep! In this lively episode of “Pay the Farmer, Not the Pharmacy,” Meera and Ashok Vasudevan reveal the surprising science behind nutrition and sleep—from melatonin-rich kiwis and cherries to the dangers of late-night snacks. Learn actionable hacks and tasty bedtime rituals that nourish your body and set you up for deep, natural rest—all while supporting your local farmers, not the pharmacy aisle. Listen in for easy tips that turn your kitchen into your best sleep aid!

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Dive into the science (and surprises) behind what sweetens your day! Hosts Meera and Ashok debunk common myths about sugar, jaggery, honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, stevia, monk fruit—and even artificial sweeteners. With real research, playful banter, and bite-sized health advice, each episode asks: What’s really healthier, and what’s just hype? Tune in to make smarter, tastier choices—without giving up on flavor or fun.

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Can you truly reverse Type 2 diabetes with smart food choices and regular exercise? On this episode of Pay The Farmer Not The Pharmacy, Meera and Ashok go beyond calorie counting to reveal what really works for diabetes control and even reversal. They break down:

• Why where your calories come from is more important than the numbers
• The proven 3-point mantra: Eat less, eat right, and work out more
• How liver and pancreas fat play a key role in blood sugar control
• The difference between Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes—plus practical management tips for each
• Affordable, delicious ‘superfoods’ like legumes, whole grains, and non-starchy vegetables that help keep blood sugar steady
• Why regular movement is as crucial as medicine for many

Packed with expert insights and everyday advice, this episode is your prescription for investing in health, not hospitals. Tune in—your future self (and your wallet) will thank you!

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Thanks for tuning in to "Pay the Farmer, Not the Pharmacy"!

Hosted by Meera & Ashok Vasudevan

Stay Connected

#PayTheFarmerNotThePharmacy

#PlantBasedWellness

#NaturalFood

#AffordableWellness

#GutHealth

#ImmunityBoost

#NutritionTips

#CSAW (Centre for the Spread of Affordable Wellness)

#Meeravasudevan
#Ashokvasudevan
https://umaglobalfoods.com/

https://csaw.co

https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/pay-the-farmer-not-the-pharmacy/id1512934794

https://open.spotify.com/show/34nzNQQ62O8tygMaut2h8V