I went for this book, not as someone wanting to lose weight but as someone wanting a healthier diet and with an interest in alternative remedies in general, having used such practises as acupuncture and homeopathy. I also know how delicious and healthy the Indian diet can be (it's a million miles from the grease laden takeaways we're used to passing for Indian food over here!) I did see some truth and sense in the initial assessment of your individual type, which is surmised after you answer a series of questions, and as stated in the book, I was very much more one type than the other 2 of the 3 available. Some of the recipes were lovely, such as ...  Read the complete review

This is a beautiful, well crafted and inspiring book! Before anyone 'knocks' this style of eating, they need to try it. Eating delcious food like in this book I've shed my troublesome 5 kilos without dieting. Doing simple changes... like eating my major meal (and my meal containing any animal protein) at lunch has gotten the buddha belly to vanish. Food cravings for unhealthy stuff has vastly diminished. When you eat this well, the body's so nourished it doesn't want junk. I've now just returned from an 10 day Ayurvedic retreat in Bali and feel 10 years younger (Ayurveda WORKS!). I'm keen to incorporate more Western style Ayurvedic meals into my life (as at ...  Read the complete review