What are the benefits of the Indian squat? Why do Indians touch the feet of their elders? These and many such ancient rituals and tradition are a part of our growing up, and in the absence of modern scientific certification, it is convenient to dub them as myths. But observation and deductive reasoning have proved to be the bedrock of these age-old and time-tested practices. In Back to the Roots, Luke Coutinho and Tamannaah offer the rationale behind over 100 such practices that go a long way in promoting long-term wellness. Learn about traditional Indian recipes, superfoods and tips that provide solutions to a host of ailments like constipation, acidity and even fever. Join us on this valuable journey to resurrect our ancient knowledge and learn how inexpensive it is to invest in our lifestyles, improve our health, prevent diseases, improve longevity and the quality of our lives.

What's the one remedy common to controlling diabetes, hyperthyroidism, kidney and liver stones and excess weight? Lifestyle. Luke Coutinho, co-author of The Great Indian Diet, shows us that nothing parallels the power and impact that simple sustained lifestyle changes can have on a person who's struggling to lose excess weight or suffering from a chronic disease.The first part of the book concentrates on the reason we get such diseases in the first place, while the second is filled with sixty-two astonishingly easy and extremely practicable changes that will have you feeling healthier and happier and achieving all your health goals without the rigour and hard work of a hardcore diet or fitness regime. The suggested habits, such as drinking lemon water every day or doing five breathing exercises to fall asleep, are accompanied by detailed explanations on how and why to adopt a habit. Together, these will become your magic weight-loss pill.

In the olden days, people ate early because there was hardly any light after sunset. Their next meal would only be after sunrise. This practice spread to all religions as a discipline due to its health and spiritual benefits. Today, it is called the dry fasting diet-the most superior form of fasting and cleansing for the body. Replicating it requires abstinence from all food and water for twelve hours or more.Luke Coutinho and Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Ali Bin Rashed Al Nuaimi teach us how this diet can stimulate the body, help one find the right balance between the 'elimination phase' and the 'building phase', aid weight loss and help avoid a number of diseases. From beauty to general well-being, discover the miracle of dry fasting and the route to a new you.

Shilpa Shetty, a health-freak and fitness expert, collaborates with international health expert and holistic nutritionist Luke Coutinho to present the book, 'The Great Indian Diet’. A book based completely on Indian nutritious culinary classics, The Great Indian Diet teaches the average Indian household that in order to maintain good health and spirit, one need not always have to borrow ideas and nutrition plan from the West. Basic Indian cereals and locally grown and sourced pulses and other ingredients can whip up exceedingly tasty as well as nutritious food in no time. The book goes on to describe how an enthusiast can go about using raw Indian cooking materials available at affordable price in the market, to support a healthy lifestyle. In order to tailor the best possible diet for the readers, the book elaborately discusses the various food categories and the nutrition-content in different types of food and tells the readers how to take adequate care of the daily nutrition intake. Whilst doing so, the book does not cease to discuss how one may burn fat consistently by eating right. According to the readers, the best thing about this food is that it discusses on various aspect of an average Indian kitchen and busts all the 'big FAT myth’ without being preachy. It is just an informative cook-book that aims to make the readers fitter and healthier by helping them in eating local and eating right. The book also contains an elaboration on different Indian spices, oil, grains and even chutneys among other food items and ingredients. In clear words and detailed analysis, this book brings about an amalgamation of experiences of an uber-fit Indian celebrity and a professional nutritionist and promises to bust every myth that surrounds basic Indian food. About the Author Shilpa Shetty: Famous Bollywood actress and health expert, Shilpa Shetty set out on a maiden venture in the world of food and nutrition to pen down a book. Shilpa wears many hats and apart from being a successful actress and model, she also reserves keen interest in yoga and had even come out with video CDs on yoga. Luke Coutinho: Luke Coutinho is an international celebrity health expert and lifestyle coach. Author of 'Eat Smart, Move More, Sleep Right’, Luke Coutinho is also a holistic nutritionist and exercise physiologist who specializes in cancer and handles such cases all over the world.

This book is not based on the lifestyles of the rich and famous. It re-acquaints you with the simple, real and inexpensive facts and truths which have always existed - but which have been complicated and twisted by Man. This volume is based on the simple concepts that have transformed hundreds of people's lives in the areas of health, fitness, weight loss, disease and general well-being. Eat Smart. Move More. Sleep Right. contains a 60-day toolkit to achieve the fitness and weight-loss goals you have always desired. Learn how simple it is to get fit, stay healthy and make the lifestyle changes that will last forever. Watch your health and life transform as you learn about these simple facts and the power of the mind.