Natural Diet (Kudrati Aahar)

Natural Diet (Kudrati Aahar): Food Without Cooking — English 2025 Edition
First published in Gujarati in 1989, Kudrati Aahar became a cult classic among India's natural-health pioneers. This definitive English translation by engineer and part-time author Anand Taralika revives Dr. Satyaprakash's timeless insights on eating closer to nature—then grounds them in today's nutrition science with brand-new "Modern Perspective (2025)" sidebars, vivid full-color photographs, and an expanded bibliography.
Whether you're curious about raw-food living, holistic Ayurveda, or simply want to add more vitality to your plate, this beautifully designed e-book shows you how to harness the power of uncooked, seasonal produce without sacrificing taste or safety.- Digest better, live lighter: discover why gentle preparation can boost enzymes, micronutrients, and gut health.- Seasonal wisdom: learn to choose fruits and vegetables at their nutritional peak—and save money doing it.- Science meets tradition: every chapter pairs the original text with concise, evidence-based commentary and up-to-date citations.- Practical guides & visuals: quick charts on vitamin stability, easy sprouting tips, raw beverage ideas, and step-by-step food photography keep you inspired.- Reference friendly: includes a linked table of contents, searchable index, and 40-entry bibliography for deeper study.
Inside you'll explore:- Digestible vs. indigestible foods—and the myth that "cooked = always better"- The social history of fire, family, and the hearth- Three kinds of "digestive fire" in diet and Ayurveda- Starch, cellulose, and the sweet alchemy of ripening fruit- Raw beverages from milk to thandai, plus safe-handling guidelines- Sprouting, mixed raw-cooked meals, and practical meal plans
Perfect for: health hackers, nutrition enthusiasts, vegans and vegetarians, Ayurveda and yoga practitioners, health coaches, or anyone seeking an evidence-backed guide to fresher, simpler eating.
Rediscover the original "food without cooking" manifesto—refreshed for the 21st-century reader. Click Buy Now and start your journey with natural, life-giving foods today.
(Approx. 45,000 words • full-color e-book • released April 29, 2025)