The High Fibre, Low Calorie Diet and Recipe Book/P. Rani Rao and Santosh Vaish. New Delhi, Orient Longman, 2007, xii, 320 p., (pbk). ISBN 81-250-3261-4.

    Contents: 1. A balanced diet. 2. Types of food. 3. The digestive process. 4. Tips for improving health. 5. Food recommended for various diseases. 6. Methods of cooking. 7. Common recipes for steamed/boiled and stuffed vegetables. 8. Recipes for single vegetables with spices, herbs and garnishings. 9. High fibre Chapatis. 10. Snacks. 11. Soups. 12. Salads. 13. Nutritious chutneys. 14. Raitas and dips. 15. Vegetable Pulaos and vegetable rice. 16. Recipes of pulses (Whole or split with skin, sprouted/unsprouted). 17. Low calorie jaggery sweets. 18. Masalas. Measurements and abbreviations. Glossary of culinary terms and some basic recipes. Names and languages chart. Bibliography. Index. 

    "Food is the key to good health and a balanced diet is critical in the maintenance of well-being and fitness. Written by two eminent teachers and practitioners of food science, naturopathy and Yoga, the book explains the science and value of a high-fibre, low-calorie diet. 

    Containing over 300 tried and tested recipes, it is an invaluable guide for all who wish to master the art of cooking food that is delicious and nutritious. Made from easily available ingredients and with a sparing use of oils and spices, the recipes can be used for everyday eating, and to help recover from specific ailments. Dieticians and nutritionists will also find this book useful."

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