MICROBIOME, GUT & MILLETS :THE INFLAMMATION FIX

MICROBIOME, GUT & MILLETS :THE INFLAMMATION FIX

Venue : Multipurpose Hall, Kamladevi Chattopadhyay Block, India International Centre, New Delhi

Introduction :

The importance of gut health is paramount in addressing the epidemic of nutritional deficiencies and

chronic degenerative diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancers,

autoimmune diseases, and mental health issues. The gut, often referred to as the second brain, houses

two-thirds of the immune system, highlighting its critical role in overall health.

Objectives :

The seminar aims to

1. Raise awareness about the crucial link between gut health, food choices, and illness.

2. Highlight the significance of microbiome balance and its disruption due to commonly eaten grains.

3. Showcase the benefits of ancient, anti-inflammatory, gut-friendly grains like millets. Unravel myths

and misconceptions and discover practical dietary changes for incorporating millets in our daily diet.

Key Questions Addressed :

- Why is gut health and the microbiome a focal point of discussion today?

- What is inflammation and how does it relate to our diet?

- Why are so many individuals, including children, experiencing increased health issues and anxiety?

- How are gut health, grain choices, and illness interconnected?

Target Audience :

The conference will be attended by medical professionals, nutritionists, students, patients and

caregivers and people interested in good health and wellness

Structure :

The Conference will feature:

- Keynote speeches

- Presentations by leading experts on the microbiome, food sensitivities and leaky gut syndrome

- Panel discussions on the burden of malnutrition and lifestyle disorders and the role of millets in gut

health

- Interactive sessions for Q&A

Organizing Partners :

- Celiac Society of India (CSI)

- Indian Coalition for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (ICCIDD)

- Mera Millet Magic (Mera Millet Magic)