Introduction to Entrées
The entrée recipes in this section will help give you some great dinner ideas. Not only do these recipes help you prepare delicious and nutritious meals such as Achaar Chicken and Bengan Masala, but they will assist in bringing the entire family around the dinner table. Studies have shown that regular family dinners have some […]
Foreword from Dr. Nasiruddin Jamal – Chairman, AKHB for USA 1999-2005
Eating a large, satisfying dinner is one of the trademarks in our culture. Unfortunately, over the last decade or more, it has become a well established fact that people from South Asian descent are known to suffer increased rates of cardiovascular disease. While the reasons are not entirely clear as to why we suffer a […]
Introduction to Lunch
The majority of us are at school, work, or on the road during the day and when lunchtime hunger strikes, we are ready to grab any food we come across. This often results in not-so-healthy meal choices. This section showcases recipes for sandwiches, such as Spicy Moong Burrito and Hunter Beef Sandwich. They are just […]
Introduction to Breakfast
We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is true! Breakfast helps to refuel our body after a night’s sleep; in addition studies have shown that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy metabolism and healthy body weight. Furthermore, adults and children are able to concentrate and be […]
Spice It Up!
Cinnamon What do Moroccan couscous, Spanish flan, Mexican hot chocolate and mango chutney have in common? Cinnamon. Known as dalchini in Urdu and Hindi, cinnamon has been used as a spice in both sweet and savory foods for over 4,000 years. It originated in South East Asia and is derived from the bark of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamon […]
Foreword from Dr. Laila W. Alidina – Chairman, AKHB for USA 1993-1999
The Aga Khan Health Board has a long-standing involvement in improving the nutritional knowledge and the dietary practices of the Jamat. In 1997, AKHB published a science-based book entitled, A Taste of Healthy Asian-Indian Cuisine, which incorporated the latest knowledge about nutrition and revised our traditional Indian recipes to make the recipes lighter and healthier, […]
Introduction to Appetizers
Appetizers are usually reserved for formal meals and when guests come over. They are traditionally high in calories and often deep-fried. However, a meal consisting of a few, small, healthy appetizers can be an interesting and varied alternative to one large unhealthy entrée. In this chapter you will find recipes for appetizers, which are healthier […]
Introduction to Salads
Salads are often considered to be boring or only for individuals who wish to lose weight. However, with a little effort, a salad can be an exciting way to get your daily serving of vegetables and fruits. Most ingredients in salads are raw and unprocessed, thereby retaining all the vitamins and minerals. Start with dark […]
Introduction to Soups
A warm bowl of soup can be as comforting as it is nutritious. Not only can a cup of soup serve as a starter in a multi-course meal, but it can be paired with a salad, making it a fast and nutritious meal by itself. A warm bowl of soup can be as nutritious as […]
A Summary of the US Dietary Guidelines – How do we use the Evidence?
Dietary Guidelines provide evidence-based information to promote preventive health measures for Americans and reduce chronic diseases through diet and physical activity. These guidelines focus on Healthy Americans ages 2 and older. However, the most recently released guidelines from 2010 are intended not only for healthy individuals, but also for those at increased risk of preventable […]