Food & Soul was compiled by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, an international organization that works toward making positive changes in society. Established in 1937, it offers a wide range of educational programs to develop human and spiritual values through its 4,000 centers in more than seventy countries. Nayna Dattani's cooking experience began at the age of nine. After becoming involved with the Brahma Kumaris, she learned that "You are what you eat," and that the food we eat has a great effect on our minds. She educates people on the importance of preparing food with love in their hearts.