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Ahmed Yellow Kite lands gut health cookbook by Masterchef winner Ahmed

This is an extraordinary fusion of science, literature, medicine and cookery. I’ve never read anything quite like it – a book that will transform tour understanding of what you it and how it makes you feel.’ Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken First course: Venison shami kebab with cashew and coriander green chutney, chana daal and a kachumbar salad The book will take you on a joint culinary and scientific journey through the gut. It is an unapologetic celebration of what I believe to be the most amazing organ of the body, that will enhance and enlighten the way you cook and eat. Saliha Mahmood Ahmed Ross said: “I love Saliha’s three pillar prescription of good health. It’s so simple – cook; eat a wide variety of fresh food; and don’t diet.” She began cooking at the age of 12 and was heavily influenced by the Kashmiri style of cooking of her maternal grandmother and mother.Steeped in Indo-Persian heritage, Khazana, which means 'treasure trove' is Urdu, is inspired by the ancient cookery methods and flavours of the Mughals, whose empire stretched over the Indian subcontinent for hundreds of years and whose influence is still felt today. A new cookbook focused on gut health by NHS gastroenterologist and winner of BBC’s “Masterchef” Saliha Mahmood Ahmed has been snapped up by Yellow Kite. Eating well doesn't need to be dull food and deprivation - it should be eating a wonderfully varied, vibrant and exciting range of foods. In The Kitchen Prescription, gastroenterologist Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed draws on her love of good food and her expertise in gut health to create 101 recipes that are easy to make, incredibly delicious to eat and will effortlessly keep your gut and digestion in tip-top condition. Dr Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed (born 23 October 1987) is a British doctor, chef and winner of the BBC's MasterChef competition in 2017. [1]

Saliha Mahmood Ahmed | Waterstones The Kitchen Prescription by Saliha Mahmood Ahmed | Waterstones

Foodology takes you on a journey from the first smell of food and bite of goodness through to the time it takes for food to leave the system, and all the processes in between. Have you ever thought about why certain smells can make your mouth water, how the texture of food can impact your taste and why some foods can make you bloat? Saliha takes you on an extensive journey through the gut to show you the true joy of food and why gastronomic happiness is so important to our lives. She was educated at Beaconsfield High School for girls (Grammar School for girls) and studied Medicine at Kings College graduating in 2012. She began her career in medicine as a junior doctor working for the NHS at St Mary's Hospital specialising in gastroenterology. She has subsequently worked at Hillingdon Hospital and Watford General Hospital. Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest Yellow Kite Books news, author exclusives, offers and competition details

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I so enjoyed this book, it does so much, it will let you cook recipes like a top chef and at the same time give you the scientific foresight of a doctor.’ Gregg Wallace Khazana – A Treasure Trove of Modern Mughal Dishes (2018). [2] Awarded Best New Cookbook by The Guardian (2019) [3] This takes you on a culinary and scientific journey through the gut, exploring digestion and how what we eat influences the way we feel.’ Dr Max the Mind Doctor