The Truth They Never Tell You | IIT Founder Exposes India's Food System

What if the food you're eating every day isn't as healthy as you think? What if the real problem isn't that organic food is expensive - but that chemically grown food has become unnaturally cheap? In this episode of Women Wellness First, we sit down with Divish, Founder of Swadesi Way, to uncover the hidden truths about India's food system, organic farming, pesticides, farmer livelihoods, and what it really takes to grow nutritious food. From why farmers often keep separate chemical-free crops for their own families to the real reason organic food costs more, this conversation challenges many of the assumptions we've been taught about food, health, farming, and sustainability. You'll also learn: What "real" organic food actually means Why Divish believes we're asking the wrong question about organic food prices The hidden cost of cheap food and who actually pays for it Why many farmers don't consume the same food they sell How pesticides impact consumers, farmers, and the environment How to identify genuinely trustworthy organic brands The importance of soil health, native seeds, and biodiversity in producing nutritious food How Swadesi Way is building a transparent farm-to-consumer model Whether ethical, sustainable food systems can truly scale across India Whether you're interested in nutrition, women's health, fertility, preventive healthcare, organic food, sustainable farming, or simply want to make better food choices for your family, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the food we eat every day and the people who grow it. Connect with Divish & Learn More If you'd like to learn more about Swadesi Way, their sourcing philosophy, farmer collectives, and organic products, you can explore the links below: 🌐 Website: https: https://swadesiway.com/?srsltid=AfmBO... #SwadesiWay #OrganicFood #WomenWellnessFirst #Divish #HealthyEating #OrganicFarming #Pesticides #Nutrition #SoilHealth #SustainableFarming #FarmToFork #FoodTransparency #IndianFarmers #WellnessPodcast #PreventiveHealth Timestamps: 02:28 Why Did You Leave IIT & Choose Organic Farming? 16:41 What Is Swadesi Way & How Does It Work? 28:55 Why Is Organic Food More Expensive? 36:07 How Can We Identify A Genuine Organic Brand? 38:29 Are Organic Foods Really More Nutritious? 45:02 What Questions Should Every Consumer Ask Before Buying Organic Food? 46:49 Why are we using more Hybrid seed? 59:10 How Do Pesticides Impact Our Health in the Long Run? 1:09:09 What Mindset Shift Is Needed To Start Eating Organic? 1:12:53 Which Rice Varieties Are Safe To Eat With Less Pesticide Exposure? 1:15:20 Is Gluten Really the Problem, or Are Pesticides? 1:19:47 How Can We Reduce The Harm If We Can't Buy Organic?