Indian Superfoods

Forget about acacia seeds and goji berries. The secret foods for health, vitality and weight loss lie in our own kitchens and backyards. Top nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar talks you through the ten Indian superfoods that will completely transform you

Gurpareet Bains blitzed his way through a flurry of international press in 2009 when he created 'the world's healthiest meal'. A quite amazing claim, but one which has yet to be disputed. Nor is it likely to be! His very simple chicken curry dish captured the imagination of the media and public alike. (Self-confessed DJ foodie Chris Evans declared it 'the best curry I've ever tasted'.) But Gurpareet's creativity extends far beyond this one celebrated dish to an extensive and life-changing collection of recipes geared towards eating much more healthily. Recognising the exceptional health-promoting properties of combining western super foods with Asian super spices, whilst at the same time tapping into the world's enduring love affair with curry, Gurpareet sets out to inform us about how each recipe in this wonderful collection - via high antioxidant levels, cardiovascular health benefits and a myriad of curative properties - will help to improve our health and wellbeing.

Superfoods for Superheroes features ten fun stories about a little boy (who loves superheroes!) who discovers the surprising superpowers of everyday foods. Each illustrated story is followed by fun facts about the superfood and a kid-friendly recipe. The book aims to help children make healthier food choices, educate families about the power of kid-friendly superfoods, create a positive and meaningful dialogue around healthy eating, break out of the typical informational nature of the health-food category and create an interesting narrative that puts the child at the centre.

The Essential Guide to Adding Superfoods to Your Diet, One Easy Step at a Time. In Everyday Superfoods, bestselling author and nutritionist Dr Nandita Iyer brings to you everything you need to know about easily available local superfoods and ways to incorporate them into your diet. Through 60 simple recipes using an arsenal of 39 superfoods easily found in Indian kitchens, this book will not just help you understand your relationship with food but also show you how to improve your eating habits and enrich your daily meals with the goodness of superfoods. This book includes: -Details on specific superfoods for boosting immunity, treating diabetes and for better skin and hair; -Daily meal plans, how to shop for the right superfoods, the kind of utensils to use for cooking, superfood swaps, creating your own recipes, cooking for lunch boxes and how to set up a kitchen garden; -A serious look at sustainability in superfoods, including more biodiverse produce, reducing food waste and being a conscious consumer. At a time when living healthier is paramount, this book will act as an essential guide to unlocking the very best attributes of your food.

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Superfoods have been integral to India’s culinary traditions for centuries. But using them effectively can often seem complex. Madhur Kotharay debunks this misconception, offering clear ways to leverage these nutritional powerhouses for improved well-being. From the heart-preserving properties of garlic and blood sugar-stabilizing capabilities of cinnamon to the immune-boosting effects of amla and liver-protecting benefits of turmeric, each chapter explores the advantages of 20 Indian superfoods and reinforces how simple lifestyle and dietary changes can not only prevent disease but also reverse some of its damage. The book offers: - Comprehensive coverage of 20 versatile superfoods found in Indian kitchens - In-depth insights into the health benefits of each ingredient - Directions on how to select, store and consume - Scientifically supported data on their nutrient value - Actionable guidelines on incorporating these foods into diets for a balanced, healthy lifestyle

Discover how deliciously simple eating for diabetes can be with a superfoods approach to cooking and meal planning! The concept of "superfoods" has taken center stage in the media recent years, with certain foods--blueberries, spinach, kale, quinoa, shellfish, lentils, and more--described as having medicinal (almost "magical") properties. The problem is that some of this information is based in fact, some is exaggerated, and some of it is made up entirely. If you're planning meals for diabetes, you need accurate information about the nutritional value and benefits of the foods you eat.The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner cuts through noise and delivers scientifically sound overview of diabetes nutrition and offers the expert information about diabetes superfoods that people with diabetes crave! It then provides a power-packed collection of recipes and meal plans that makes planning delicious and tasty meals a snap. Inside you'll find a master list of superfoods that can benefit diabetes and weight management and more than 110 flavor-packed recipes, including: Bruschetta Stuffed Mushrooms Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice Crispy Polenta with Veggies and Beans Fig and Walnut Yogurt Tarts Mushroom Arugula Pizza And many more! Every recipe features at least one diabetes superfood to maximize the nutrient density of your diet, and each recipe is built into40 days of meal plans that were developed to incorporate diabetes superfoods and meet the American Diabetes Association's nutrition guidelines. Practical time-saving tips throughout the book make planning and cooking incredibly healthy meals easier than ever! AuthorsCassandra Verdi andStephanie Dunbar--dietitians with more than 30 years of collective experience in nutrition and diabetes--provide you with the guidance and inspiration you need to control your blood glucose and weight, the superfood way. This practical, complete approach to eating well will have you feeling great and enjoying truly delicious foods!

Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight, the country’s highest-selling diet book, has revolutionized the way Indians think about food and their eating habits. Funny, easy to read and full of great advice, it argues that we should return to our traditional eating roots (yes, ghee is good for you), nutrients are more important than calories (cheese over biscuits) and, most importantly, the only way to lose weight is to keep eating. Rujuta Diwekar is one of the country’s best nutritionists, with deep roots in yoga and Ayurveda and a client list which boasts some of Bollywood’s biggest names. In the updated edition of this classic, she has added an extensive Q&A section which deals with the questions she gets asked most by her clients.