In this insightful TEDx talk at NITK Surathkal, nutritionist Roshni Sanghavi invites the audience to look at health and wellness through the lens of age and nutrition. Using the fascinating example of bees, she explains how two genetically identical bees - a queen and a worker - live drastically different lifespans purely because of the nutrition they receive. Through anecdotes and cultural reflections, she shows how traditional wisdom - like eating with your hands or drinking ginger tea for a sore throat - was rooted in nutritional science long before apps and health trackers became popular. Drawing from personal stories, including lessons from her own grandmother’s lifestyle and health struggles, Roshni highlights how technology and early diagnosis can extend life and reduce dependency on medication. Yet, she also issues a strong warning about the modern epidemic of overconsumption and food adulteration. From hormone-laden dairy products to the rising need for supplements like Vitamin B12, she explains how the disconnect from nature and soil-based nutrition is affecting both physical and mental health. With a blend of science, tradition, and urgent public health concerns, this talk is a call to re-evaluate what we eat and how we nourish ourselves in today’s fast-changing world. Roshni Sanghavi is a plant-based nutritionist known for making complex nutritional concepts easy to understand and apply. Her work focuses on blending traditional eating habits with modern nutritional science to help individuals make informed food choices. Through years of consulting with clients dealing with lifestyle disorders like diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol issues, she has seen firsthand the power of nutrition in disease reversal and prevention. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx