Bytes for Bites: Revolutionizing Sustainable Diets in India through Innovative Technologies

Focusing on technology as a transformative agent, this paper reviews how digital platforms, mobile applications, AI, machine learning, and big data analytics provide personalized dietary recommendations. It also examines how blockchain and IoT enhance food supply chain transparency and traceability, promoting sustainable sourcing and accountability. Promoting sustainable diets is crucial to tackling global issues such as climate change, food insecurity, and public health challenges. The paper explores the impact of innovative technologies on fostering sustainable diets in India. Given India’s diverse culinary heritage and huge population, adopting sustainable diets is imperative due to the adverse environmental and health impacts of current dietary practices. The role of VR and AR in educating and engaging individuals in sustainable food choices, including during grocery shopping, is discussed. The paper addresses challenges such as accessibility, affordability, and the digital divide, emphasizing inclusive strategies. It concludes by highlighting how technologies like digital platforms, blockchain, IoT, and immersive experiences empower sustainable food choices and enable effective policy interventions. Leveraging these technologies can reduce the environmental impact of food production and consumption while enhancing public health in India.