The Chopra Center Cookbook: Nourishing Body and Soul

by David Simon, Deepak Chopra, Leanne Backer

From the renowned #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a revolutionary cookbook to renew body, mind, and spiritDeepak Chopra is one of the world's greatest leaders in the field of mind-body medicine. Now, with his first-ever cookbook, he transforms the way we view food and eating, showing us how to prepare delicious, nutritious meals that promote the integration of body, mind, and spirit and help reverse the aging process. Drawing on cutting-edge nutritional science as well as the world's most ancient health system, Ayurveda, the book features 30 days of balanced meal plans and more than 250 easy-to-make, sumptuous, low-fat recipes for breakfast dishes, entrees, soups, stews, quick meals, snacks, and desserts.Deepak Chopra, MD (San Diego, CA), runs the Chopra Center for Well Being in La Costa, California. His books have sold more than 10 million copies and he appeared on Good Morning America to promote the hardcover edition of this book. David Simon, MD (San Diego, CA), is the Medical Director of the Chopra Center and the author of the Nautilus Award-winning Vital Energy. Leanne Backer (San Diego, CA) is the Executive Chef of the Chopra Center.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food

322 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 10, 2002

About the author

David Simon, M.D. is a mind-body doctor and co-founder of the Chopra Center.

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Reviews

[Beverly]

These recipes are both yummy and good for you, especially the breakfast options.

[Leila · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first few pages introducing ayurveda eating lifestyle was informative. I've been trying to find some ayurveda cooking videos and/or blog but it seems to be very few out there. For the most part, if you're a naturalistic eater or vegetarian or pescatarian, I'd say you're pretty much on right path so these recipes will not add extra value to your life. I tried maybe 2 recipes in the book and they were pretty easy to make. But, a majority of the recipes did not seem appetizing to me so I didn't bother.

[Bridget · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a little outdated, but much of what Deepak advises seems understandable. I am not a vegetarian, so many of the recipes did not whet my appetite. However, many of his suggestions about eating healthier are easy to follow and implement. I personally think eating as close to the vine as possible for most of your meals is a really good idea, as is eating a variety of foods and all in moderation.

[Staci · Rating 5 out of 5]

While this is mostly a cookbook, the introductory pages explain ayurvedic eating and wellness in perfect detail. Chopra breaks it down into terms that anyone can understand; like eating with awareness, the importance of accessing al of your flavor pallettes in each meal, and knowing when to stop.

[Juanita · Rating 3 out of 5]

Deepak and I have different tastes in food. Recipes are hit and miss.

[Francine Apollo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is just a little dated but the nutrition still holds up.
I'll be trying several recipes as I move to more vegetarian recipes.