FoodPharmer

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Revant Himatsingka, better known as FoodPharmer, is an Indian health advocate. He is known for spreading awareness of clean eating choices and reading food labels in a humorous manner. His notable achievements are starting the 'Sugar Boards' and 'Oil Boards' that were adopted by Indian Schools. Ranked 15th in Forbes India's "Top 100 Digital Stars" of 2024, he began his career as an author and consultant before transitioning to social media. He gained prominence after a viral video in 2023 that criticised the high sugar content in Bournvita, sparking regulatory actions and industry reforms. Operating independently, he campaigns against misleading food practices. His activism has influenced product reformulations and public discourse on food standards in India. He has also been at the centre of several legal battles filed by major FMCG companies in India. To significantly reduce the protein deficiency in India, he started his own food company, named OWN(Only What's Needed - link: onlywhatsneeded/). The name was completely chosen by his followers, and the products are democratically chosen, with high transparency level. With 0 Rs. spent on it marketing, the product - protein - was a massive success.