Food culture nourishes our body and soul, but how does it impact our health? In today’s topic, we have Nivi Jaswal joining us to share how our culture shapes the way we eat and food choices. Stay connected to learn how these factors contribute to our overall health and wellness.Key takeaways to listen forPlant Pure Community: Role, core values, and mission What is “greenwashing” and how to avoid itImpacts of monoculture farming in our environment and food production Sociocultural strategy for raising plant-based nutrition awareness in IndiaHow culture and religion affect food choices and lifestyleAdvantages of plant-powered education for women and underserved community2 Types of media advertising landscape for health and wellnessResources mentioned in this episodePlantPure Nation - MUST SEE DocumentaryFork Over KnivesPlant-Based Nutrition CoursesSeaspiracyAmerican College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)The Future Of Nutrition by Dr. T. Colin CampbellAbout Nivi JaswalNivi Jaswal is a Former corporate executive and has had quite a journey from marketing Processed Foods & Beverages to becoming a Mayo Clinic trained Board-certified coach. That journey was shaped by her ketogenic diet and various structural biases she faced in the international corporate world.After healing on a whole food, plant-based diet, Nivi launched her Boston-based non-profit The Virsa Foundation and accompanying Pod, which primarily focused on serving communities in Punjab, India before the pandemic. A Bachelor’s in Psychology and an MBA in Consumer Behavior Marketing has enabled Nivi to develop a unique non-profit that is committed to ethical, responsible behavior-change research, coalition building, and campaigning with a focus on Intersectional Feminism and Veganism. From underserved rural women artisans in India to low income underserved women of color in the U.S, Nivi’s work celebrates the Divine Feminine with plant-based nutrition and Veganism at its core.Connect with NiviWebsite: Jiviniti ResearchLinkedIn: Nivi Jaswal; JIVINITI Research Instagram: @nivisualize; @jivinitiAll the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/Connect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailFollow Us on Our Social Media Channels:Facebook Group: Maya's GroupLinkedIn: Maya AcostaSupport the show