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Discover a holistic approach to food with India's leading nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar. In this book, she embarks on a year-long journey with her readers, highlighting the rich tapestry of seasonal eating - how, by following simple recipes, one can embrace the abundant variety of nature's harvests across different seasons. In this book, she explores the traditional Indian concept of mitahara, or the idea of measured food, which is attuned to the needs of one's body and mind, seasons, and sustainability. Her recipes incorporate the healing properties of ingredients and are rooted in community building, traditions, and culture. Anecdotes drawn from the author's personal journey as well as core Indian and yogic food wisdom help the reader make lifestyle changes that are easy and seamless, paving the way to incorporating clean and healthy food practices. This book is as much about the nourishment of the body as the mind and the soul.
About the author
India's leading nutritionist
Rujuta Diwekar is a bestselling author whose expertise lies in combining traditional Indian food wisdom with the modern science of nutrition to promote wholesome dietary habits. Diwekar's clientele includes popular Bollywood personalities and business tycoons, such as Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Anil Ambani, and Kishore Biyani. Her "12-week fitness project" is one of the world's largest and most successful public health projects.
Summary
Discover a holistic approach to food with India’s leading nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar. In this book, she embarks on a year-long journey with her readers, highlighting the rich tapestry of seasonal eating – how, by following simple recipes, one can embrace the abundant variety of nature's harvests across different seasons.
In this book, food is not just about balanced nutrition but also mindful eating, which incorporates the healing properties of ingredients, freshness and diversity through seasonal and regional variations, sustainability, and even community building and spirituality. The book is a reflection not only of Rujuta’s food wisdom and philosophy, where she emphasizes Indian culinary traditions are as much about the nourishment of the body as the mind and the soul.
The book includes anecdotes drawn from the author’s personal journey as well as core Indian and yogic food wisdom to help the reader make lifestyle changes that are easy and seamless, paving the way to incorporating clean and healthy food practices forever. It is also a holistic expression of nuances of regional cuisines and seasonal traditions that could cultivate a deep appreciation for natural rhythms and diversity found within the Indian culinary landscape.
