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Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, I sit down with food activist Vani Hari, also known as Food Babe, to explore the fight to change our food system and why some of our most powerful choices start at home. Vani shares the story behind her campaign against artificial food dyes. She opens up about the political promises, setbacks, and corporate influence she witnessed through the MAHA movement, and why she believes food advocacy must cross party lines. We also discuss her new cookbook, Food Babe Feast, a collection of more than 100 celebration recipes that honors her family’s traditions.
Vani Hari is a food activist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of FoodBabe.com. Named one of Time magazine’s Most Influential People on the Internet, she has mobilized millions of consumers and pushed major food companies to improve their ingredients. She is the co-founder of the organic food brand Truvani and author of five books, including her newest, Food Babe Feast.
In this episode, Dhru and Vani dive into:
(00:00) The Making of the Cookbook
(8:11) What’s Changed in the Fight for Better Food?
(9:30) Why Vani Took Her Fight to Washington
(17:30) Taking on Kellogg’s on Its Home Turf
(21:00) Food Dyes, RFK, and the MAHA Vote
(25:11) Big Promises. Politics as Usual?
(29:36) Who Really Holds the Power in Washington?
(34:40) The Battle Over “Ultra-Processed”
(37:42) The Glyphosate Order Vani Didn’t See Coming
(48:36) Wellness Is Going Mainstream
(51:04) Was the MAHA Movement Used?
(58:30) Why Did RFK Back Trump’s Executive Order?
(1:11:00) Raising Kids Who Question What’s in Their Food
(1:15:07) A Healthier Holiday Feast
Also mentioned in this episode:
Food Babe Feast: More than 100 Real Food Recipes for Every Celebration
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