2010 has finally arrived! Lets all pledge to take a step towards a healthier lifestyle…

All of us at Cooking and more are excited about welcoming 2010 with a bang. We hope to bring you more interesting features and articles and look forward to your continued support and feedback.

In this first issue of the year we have a delightful mix as usual. There’s a special focus on healthy eating since we all probably need to recover from the excesses of the festive season that has passed. A feature on healing herbal kitchen gardens shows the way, while Naini Setalvad highlights the importance and benefits of the lesser known organic foods.
We also share tips on a heart smart diet and healthy heart recipes, and offer a peek into my new cookbook for healthful snacking, ‘100 Calorie Snacks’.

Renowned sports nutritionist Gauri Murthy suggests a great pre- and post-exercise food regime, and to complete the picture Dr. Haresh Timbadia tells us how to get flawless skin. Winter is still with us, and you will enjoy our feature on beverages for the cold season, and the benefits of winter greens. In time for Valentine’s Day is the recipe for a scrumptious Kiwi Gateau that will delight your loved onesLet me sign off by wishing you and your family a Healthy and Happy New Year!