TED Talks Daily The foods humanity forgot — and how we're bringing them back | Helianti Hilman
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Nov 22, 2024 
Helianti Hillman, a food entrepreneur passionate about Indonesia's culinary heritage, dives deep into the importance of food biodiversity. She highlights the stark contrast between Indonesia's rich agricultural diversity and the prevalence of monoculture, which undermines nutrition. Hillman promotes the revival of forgotten local foods, emphasizing their health benefits and cultural significance. Additionally, she discusses the need for integrating food policy with education to cultivate a sustainable future and empower local communities.
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Food Policy Crisis
- Indonesia doesn't have a food crisis, but a food policy crisis.
- The country's food biodiversity offers solutions, but monoculture prevails.
Remote Communities
- Helianti Hilman found that remote Indonesian communities, untouched by government food programs, are well-fed.
- These communities thrive on diverse, local food sources as long as their environment is preserved.
Carb and Sugar Diversity
- Indonesia has diverse carbohydrate sources, including grains, roots, fruits, and even tree trunks, many of which are gluten-free.
- The country also has various low-glycemic, sustainable sugars from native trees like coconut, aranga, lontar, and nipah.