Dr Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed (born 23 October 1987) is a British doctor, chef and winner of the BBC's MasterChef competition in 2017. [1]

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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.” 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. Khazana – A Treasure Trove of Modern Mughal Dishes (2018). [2] Awarded Best New Cookbook by The Guardian (2019) [3] 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. 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.Saliha really does keep it simple and her legions of fans know that her brilliantly original and tasty recipes make every dish a delight.” Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest Yellow Kite Books news, author exclusives, offers and competition details 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 First course: Venison shami kebab with cashew and coriander green chutney, chana daal and a kachumbar salad Saliha was also shortlisted for the Travel Cookery Book of the Year in the 2019 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards and was winner of the Summer Harvest Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2020, in the category Celebrity Chef in English. Saliha was also the winner of Best Chef at the British Restaurant Awards 2019.

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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

Its synopsis continues: “Drawing on her professional knowledge and her love of cooking, Saliha explains the principles of gut-healthy eating and shares more than 100 simple, delicious and mostly plant-based recipes to help your gut microbiome to flourish. The RRP is the suggested or Recommended Retail Price of a product, set by the publisher or manufacturer. OFM Awards 2019: Best new cookbook – Khazana by Saliha Mahmood Ahmed, 21 October 2019". The Guardian. 21 October 2019.

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Her final menu was to prepare a three-course meal for judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace which consisted of: 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. 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.p>Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest Yellow Kite Books news, author exclusives, offers and competition details

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The more diversely we eat, the lower our risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, and the more enhanced our immunity. This is a book you'll be reaching for time and again, because these recipes are a joy to eat and fuss free, and you can feel happy in the knowledge you'll be helping your body to stay healthy too. Written by a gastroenterologist and award-winning food writer, Foodology offers a unique perspective on the joy of eating. Explaining the process of digestion and how the food we eat influences the way we feel, Saliha draws on the latest science and her own experiences as both a doctor and a cook, to bring the subject to life. From childhood memories of devouring Indian street food to why munching on a jam doughnut brings gastronomic happiness, Saliha also offers 50 new, simple, delicious and mostly vegetarian recipes to help you explore your gut health and find your own gastronomic happiness.

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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