India, April 25 -- The global wellness industry is worth over a trillion dollars, and much of it revolves around one powerful buzzword: superfood. But who actually defines it? And who decides which ingredient earns the label? According to Ranveer Brar, the answer is far less scientific than we assume and far more commercial.

In an April 24 podcast with Soha Ali Khan, chef Ranveer Brar shared his perspective on the subject, offering a candid look at how food trends are shaped and marketed today. (Also read: Chef Ranveer Brar shares easy and delicious mango milkshake and smoothie recipes: See step-by-step preparation )

Ranveer Brar began by addressing the ongoing quinoa-versus-millets debate. While millets are often praised for being more...