Karan Puri 5 Mar, 2025
The Harvard Club of India, in collaboration with Prabha Khaitan Foundation and Penguin Random House India, successfully hosted the launch of The Power of Imperfect Eating by Dr. Kavita Bhatnagar at Aftab Mahtab, Taj Mansingh, New Delhi, on March 1, 2025.
The event brought together luminaries from literature, healthcare, and public policy for an engaging discussion on rethinking dietary habits. The esteemed panel featured Padma Bhushan Dr. T.S. Kler, an eminent cardiologist, and Dr. Kavita Bhatnagar, the author and CEO of Kanegrade India. The session was moderated by Mr. Harbinder Narula, CEO of Businessworld Healthcare & Wellbeing, with acclaimed novelist and poetess Neelima Dalmia Adhar as the guest speaker.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Kavita Bhatnagar shared her vision for the book, emphasizing the importance of a balanced and emotionally intelligent approach to food. "We often seek perfection in our diets, but real health comes from balance, not extremes. My book empowers readers to make informed food choices while being kind to themselves," she said.
Celebrated novelist and poetess Neelima Dalmia Adhar added, "In a world obsessed with dietary perfection, this book is a breath of fresh air. It doesn’t preach; it liberates. Dr. Bhatnagar’s insights are profound and practical, making it a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with their relationship with food.”
The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session, where attendees had the opportunity to interact with the panelists, followed by a book signing session. The launch of The Power of Imperfect Eating marks a significant contribution to the discourse on nutrition and psychology, offering a liberating perspective on mindful eating.
The Power of Imperfect Eating is a refreshing and thought-provoking guide that challenges traditional, rigid dietary norms and introduces a compassionate,science and psychology-backed approach to food and nutrition. Dr. Bhatnagar seamlessly blends food science, psychology, and real-life experiences to help readers understand the emotions and motivations behind their eating habits.
The book presents 23 relatable short stories, each illustrating how individuals navigate food-related dilemmas. Rather than dictating “good” or “bad” foods, it encourages readers to develop self-awareness, balance, and a guilt-free relationship with eating.
Dr. Kavita Bhatnagar is an Eating Behaviour Psychologist, Food Scientist, and Nutritionist with a deep-rooted passion for making healthy eating simpler and more intuitive. She is a Harvard alumna, a Fellow of the British Society of Flavourists, and the CEO of Kanegrade India, a leading company in the food ingredient industry.
With extensive experience in food innovation and consumer behavior, she has spent decades researching the psychological and emotional aspects of eating habits. Her expertise bridges science, nutrition, and behavioral psychology, making her one of the foremost voices in the world of food and nutrition..
