“The food on your plate is more powerful than pills”
Dr Rupy Aujla firmly believes that the route to a happy, healthy life starts in the kitchen. Keen to find out how? Try these healthful, colourful, great-tasting recipes from his new book and see for yourself how easy it is to cook food that boosts your zest for life
LIGHTER EATING
Vibrant Malay salad
I’m passionate to communicate that food and lifestyle are the best methods of boosting health. Natural whole foods are the most advanced ‘drugs’ you could ever imagine, and what we eat has an impact on every bodily system. The principles of a healthy diet are simple: eat whole, colourful, mostly plant-based foods, including quality fats and plenty of fibre, and treat meat and fish as luxury items rather than staples. What we put on our plates is more powerful than pills, and eating well is a key starting point for lifestyle changes that can protect against disease and boost health. DR RUPY AUJLA
Vibrant Malay salad
SERVES 2. HANDS-ON TIME 30 MIN Bursting with incredible colours inspired by Malaysian cuisine, this salad is a celebration of how the healthiest eating can be vibrant and exciting. Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients – it’s actually quick to make and you can find all the components in most supermarkets. Fresh herbs are concentrated sources of polyphenols known to fight inflammation and they’re a perfect balance for the heat and citrus in this delicious recipe.
DR RUPY’S TIP
If rhubarb isn’t in season, simply leave it out – this salad is tasty either way.
MAKE IT VEGAN
Use palm sugar or maple syrup, rather than honey, in the dressing and leave out the fish sauce (add another