Naturally India: Health Facts

	Vegetarians are less prone to health problems, including heart disease and cancer.
	People who eat spicy foods increase their metabolic rate of 25%. The best beans for fiber and protein are pinto, garbanzo and lentils.
	Garlic, a member of the onion family, has been used medicinally since recorded history.
	Doctors advocate a diet high in beans and legumes for cholesterol control.
	Studies show it takes about twelve weeks to get used to a low fat diet and then you love it!
	The average American consumes only 11 grams of fiber per day; 25-30 grams is recommended for optimum health.
	Some of the benefits of switching to vegetarianism are almost immediate. In a few short months, blood pressure lowers.
	Vegetarians suffer less from diabetes, and are less likely to die from it once they contract it.
	Vegetarian women are less likely to develop gallstones and it seems their diet plays a role in preventing osteoporosis.

Three parts nutrition, one part art, the traditions of Indian cuisine stretch back to a time of gods and mystics - and a closer harmony between man and nature.

Always, the Indian ideal is to achieve a delicious balance between wholesomeness and exquisite taste. Most meals are vegetarian, and to achieve a proper balance between fresh vegetables, grains, legumes and other natural staples several dishes are usually served at one meal.

Above all, spices are the heart of Indian cooking, and together with their healthy properties, the spectrum of flavors and fragrances they offer is limited only by the cook's imagination.

So welcome to the fascinating world of Indian cuisine, translated into a whole range of authentic, convenient meals by Tamarind Tree-the taste of India. Let us beguile your taste and add to your good health, in spirit as well as body.