Srinagar, Aug. 9 -- In the age of speed and convenience, our diets have undergone a silent but alarming transformation. Just a few decades ago, most families relied on fresh, home-cooked meals prepared from locally sourced ingredients. Today, brightly colored packets, tins, and bottles have replaced fresh produce in many kitchens. They promise taste, ease, and a longer shelf life - but at what cost? Doctors and nutritionists around the world are sounding the alarm: the steady rise in cancer cases is not only due to genetics or environmental pollution - our diet, particularly our growing dependence on packaged and processed foods, plays a major role. The Illusion of Convenience Packaged foods seem like a blessing for busy lifestyles. They ...