Authors: David Simon M.D., Deepak Chopra, Leanne Backer
ISBN-13: 9780471454045, ISBN-10: 0471454044
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: August 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)
DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D., is one of the bestselling authors of our time, having sold more than 20 million copies of his books worldwide, including The Seven Spiritual laws of Success; Grow younger, Live Longer; and Perfect Health. he has appeared on Oprah, Larry King Live,and many other major television shows and has also been featured on the cover of Time magazine. Chopra founded the Chopra Center for Well Being in La Costa, California, which is now opening in other resorts in North America and Europe as well.
DAVID SIMON, M.D., is the Medical director and cofounder of the Chopra Center and the author of two Wiley books, Return to Wholeness and Vital Energy. He is also the coauthor of Grow younger, Live Longer.
LEANNE BACKER is the Executive Chef of the Chopra Center and a leader in the field of culinary arts.
For more information on Chopra Center programs and services, please visit www.chopra.com.
The food at the world-famous Chopra Center for Well Being is designed to delight the senses, enliven vitality, and tap into the joy of being alive. Now, Deepak Chopra, David Simon, and Leanne Backer offer you marvelous recipes from this extraordinary place of healing-showing how nature provides us with all the nutrients we need to create meals that are delicious as well as nutritious. Combining modern nutritional science and Ayurveda, the most ancient healing system on the planet, The Chopra Center Cookbook features more than 200 appetizing, easy-to-prepare recipes and 30 days of balanced meal plans. You'll discover a new world of flavor and enjoyment with these low-fat dishes as the authors show you how to eat food that is good for you, re-establish the mind-body connection, and reverse the aging process.
ZUCCHINI PECAN BREAD * THAI NOODLES * BRAISED SALMON WITH MANGO TOMATO SALSA * EGGPLANT CAULIFLOWER CURRY * VEGETARIAN PAELLA * ROSEMARY WHITE BEAN SOUP * MOTHER EARTH'S APPLE PIE * RAINBOW RISOTTO * GREEK GODDESS SALAD * MOROCCAN VEGETABLES * SPICY MEXICAN RICE * VEGETABLE HUMMUS WRAP * APPLE LEEK CHUTNEY * MANDARIN TOMATO SALSA * PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES * NUTTY FRENCH TOAST * HOMEMADE ALMOND BUTTER * BREAKFAST BURRITOS * MEDITERRANEAN PASTA * SPINACH POLENTA * UNBELIEVABLE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CAKE
Preface | v | |
Acknowledgments | ix | |
Introduction | 1 | |
The Wisdom of Food | 5 | |
The Art of Cooking, The Art of Eating | 15 | |
The Basics of Nourishment | 19 | |
The Chopra Center 30-Day Nutritional Plan for Renewal | 26 | |
Staple Recipes | 36 | |
Breakfast and Baked Goodies | 67 | |
Entrees | 107 | |
Soups | 143 | |
Stews | 172 | |
Vegetable Dishes, Grain Dishes, and Quick Light Meals | 197 | |
Sauces, Condiments, and Finishing Touches | 224 | |
Desserts | 251 | |
The Chopra Center 30-Day Nutritional Plan: Nutritional Information | 287 | |
Index | 303 |