Valli warns that modern cookware and food processing introduce polymer particles and metals that damage the gut lining and strip essential micronutrients.
The conversation contrasts modern processed foods--especially rice-based products--with traditional millet consumption. Dr. Vali attributes rising chronic disease to industrial agriculture, chemical inputs, and government subsidies that favor rice over millets.
Barista wages, the evolution from simple servers to mixologists, and the operational impact of hot‑kitchen versus central‑kitchen models are explored, highlighting how labor costs shape menu and service design.
“Barista salaries now range between ₹21k‑₹28k per month, reflecting rising skill expectations.”