As you know, traditional Indian diets are being eroded by the influx of meat and processed foods. People are eating more fatty cheese and milk products than ever before. These unhealthful foods are driving obesity and diabetes rates through the roof. But the Kickstart’s healthful, dairy-free versions of traditional favorites make it easy to begin a healthier path.

Kickstart India provides a research-based roadmap to jumpstart weight loss, boost your health, and reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems. And you’ll have fun and enjoy delicious, traditional and some new, Western-style foods along the way!

The program is based on the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart program that has helped more than 200,000 Americans lose weight and improve their health with a low-fat, plant-based, and dairy-free diet.

Kickstart India will give you 21 daily e-mail messages that provide you an all-access pass to:

• Three weeks of dairy-free recipes for traditional Indian favorites like carrot halwa, tofu palak paneer, and navratan kurma
• Cooking demonstration videos by Dr. Nandita Shah, an Auroville-based physician
• An online community forum to connect with others, get support, and have your nutrition questions answered by PCRM nutrition experts
• A growing list of celebrity coaches who will offer their favorite vegan recipes and tips to stay on track during the program, including Amala Akkineni, Jackie Shroff, and Maggie Q. And we have new celebrities joining the coach team, including Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat.

To sign up for this exciting program, visit this page on the PCRM website.

20 May 2012: Mumbai - Reversing Diabetes

20 May 2012: Mumbai – Vegan lunch meeting

3 – 24th June 2012: Swaswara, Gokarna - Disease Reversal Programme

10 June 2012: Ahmedabad- Talk by Dr Munjal Thakar on ‘How I Battled Diabetes’

14 July 2012: Bangalore – Peas vs Pills (details coming soon)

Read testimonials by past participants in SHARAN’s workshops and reversal programmes here.

To see photos of our past events, visit the SHARAN photo album.

Read testimonials by past participants in SHARAN’s workshops and reversal programmes here.

Health Talks

Keep checking this page for details of upcoming health talks.

Peas vs Pills - A workshop to inspire you to reclaim your health

The Peas Vs Pills workshops are designed to empower you to reclaim responsibility for your health.

Nature’s wisdom surpasses that of any doctor. Learn how you can PREVENT and CURE most illness’, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, cancer, digestive problems, menstrual and menopausal problems, joint pains and backaches, psychological problems and more just by -

1. Understanding what your body is trying to tell you and responding accordingly.
2. Understanding what would be the healthy diet for a human being and learning how to prepare tasteful, healthy meals that heal.

The workshops are about healing yourself and others through the understanding of the human anatomy and physiology and nature’s laws. See our brochure

To see photos of our past events, visit the SHARAN photo album.

Keep checking this page for details of upcoming Peas vs Pills workshops.

Reversing Diabetes

A life-saving seminar based on breakthrough research by Dr Neal Barnard, MD, author of the best-selling book Dr Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes.

Do you have diabetes? Would you like to reduce or eliminate your need for medications, lose weight, improve your cholesterol, and start living again?

With engaging lectures and simple tips, leading physicians will guide you to the new dietary approach to diabetes. You will learn the new method for reducing blood sugar and how to control your weight and cholesterol, conquer unhealthy food habits, and regain good health.

See the brochure here.

Reversing Diabetes in Mumbai

DATE: Sunday 20 May 2012

TIME: 9:00am – 5:30pm

VENUE: Medical Nutrition Dept, B.C.J Hospital & Asha Parekh research centre, Santacruz (W), Mumbai – 400 054.

PROGRAM FEES:

The fees are structured so that you can easily come with those you live with. It’s important for people who eat with you to understand why these changes can heal.

1 person: Rs. 2250

A couple: Rs. 3500

One family (3 – 4 members): Rs. 5000

Group rate – 4 friends: Rs. 6000

The Fees include breakfast, lunch, snacks, and course materials.

Registration is mandatory. Contact: Medical Nutrition Dept, B.C.J Hospital & Asha Parekh Research Centre, Santacruz (W), Mumbai – 400 054. Email: bcjhospital2010@gmail.com. Tel: 022-61486666 extn113 (between 9am – 4 pm).

Mode of payment – cash only to be paid at the billing dept, BCJ hospital and Asha Parekh Research Centre.

Limited Registrations – Registrations after 18th May will be charged Rs 250 more.

Reservations can be made as long as seats are available. Please book early to ensure your seat. Bookings should be done latest by 18th May.

Advance registration is a must. CONFIRMATION IS ONLY ON PAYMENT for this program.

THE PRESENTERS

Doctors:

• Dr Nandita Shah
•  Dr Rupa Shah

Nutritionists:

• Kajal Bhatia
• Mahek Makhija
• Rashmi Bhanushali

With expert comments by Diabetologist Dr Deepak Dalal,and Surgeon Dr Suketu Shah

To see photos of our past events, visit the SHARAN photo album.

Reversing Heart Disease and Hypertension 

Do you have hypertension, angina, coronary artery disease, a stroke or have you been advised a bypass surgery or angioplasty?

Would you like to reduce or eliminate your need for medications, lose weight, improve your cholesterol levels and lipid profile, reduce your need for a by pass surgery/ angioplasty and start living again?

Or perhaps you have already had a bypass or angioplasty and want to avoid future interventions?

You are invited to a 1- day program that will:

Introduce you to a powerful lifestyle method that reverses most cases of heart disease and high blood pressure caused by clogging of the arteries and high cholesterol and abnormal lipid profiles.

Reduce the need for blood thinners, anti-hypertensives and cholesterol reducing drugs.

Our focus is on healthful foods, not medications. However it’s not about deprivation, but a new way of eating that you can enjoy.

Most importantly you will be given step-by-step guidance on how to make these lifestyle and diet changes in the structure of your own daily life.

See the brochure here.

Keep checking this page for details of upcoming Reversing Heart Disease and Hypertension workshops.

To see photos of our past events, visit the SHARAN photo album.

Corporate Workshops

SHARAN can also customise these health workshops for corporates according to their needs. This could be especially useful to those organisations that have their own canteen and doctors. The chefs can be guided by us to make tasty healthy food and we would also be willing to work with the employees and company doctors to reduce medications as needed to bring about positive health changes for all participating employees.

See our corporate brochure to understand what we could do for your organisation.

To see photos of our past events, visit the SHARAN photo album.

The Presenter(s)

Dr Nandita Shah has been practicing homeopathy in India for over 30 years. She believes each of us can be our own best doctor most of the time. For the past 7 years, she has presented the Peas vs Pills workshops in India, Ireland, Italy, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, and USA, to over 5000 participants inspiring others to make dietary and lifestyle changes resulting in positive health. She also conducts specific health workshops about Reversing Diabetes and Reversing Heart Disease and Hypertension as well as corporate workshops.

 Being a homeopath, the mind and body connection has always been an integral part of her work. With her work in health and nutrition she has seen many participants make changes that have enabled them to reach their highest potential, not just in their physical health but in their emotional and spiritual well being.

Dr Rupa Shah is SHARAN’s health advisor for Mumbai. She is the director of Healing Temple, a holistic healing centre in Mumbai. Although an allopathic doctor by education (an MBBS from Mumbai University), for the past 27 years she has been using many complementary medicines for healing, supported by her Lifestyle Medicine Course at Harvard Medical School. She is a pioneer of developing Indian Flower Remedies, about which she has presented worldwide. After becoming vegan herself she saw the immense health benefits and set about to promote this healthful lifestyle. Her proclaimed message of vocation is: to heal means to love.

Dr Pramod Tripathi is one of the most respected health experts.  His work speaks for itself, as over 16,000 people from 100 corporate companies in 10 countries and 50 cities have benefited from his workshops and consultations. Using powerful research, he takes participants through a deep experience which creates a lasting shift in their lives. An MBBS graduate from B J Medical Pune, he has completed numerous courses and certifications before becoming a genuine integrated health advisor.

Ms Kajal Bhatia BA,BSc (Nutrition), CDE – a Nutritionist, is a graduate from SNDT University, (Dr BMN College,Mumbai) with a Post Graduation Certificate in Diabetes Care from Dr Chandalias Denmarc Clinic,Mumbai . She is currently enrolled in an International Doctorate program in Holistic Nutrition, USA. Founder of The Green Place, a therapeutic health counseling service in Mumbai, Kajal advised and treated many on issues ranging from skin troubles and obesity, to hypertension and diabetes. She believes that Holistic Nutrition Therapy is preventive and can reverse many diseases. Kajal empowers people to take charge of their own health.

To make a payment to SHARAN’s account or by bank transfer

Deposit cash/ cheque at any ICICI Bank branch into SHARAN’s ICICI Bank account No. 000401139883 and email seminars@sharan-india.org of the date, amount of the transaction and name of branch where deposited together with the cheque no. and name of bank in case of cheque deposit. Bring the original payslip on the day of the event. Please make sure cheque no. and bank name are mentioned on the payslip.

TO PAY BY BANK TRANSFER: Make an online NEFT transfer to SHARAN’s ICICI Bank account No. 000401139883 (IFSC Code ICIC0000004). Nariman Point Branch. Be sure to mention your name in the memo or note while making the online transfer so that we can identify your transaction. Email a scanned copy of the memo to seminars@sharan-india.org

Click on the links below to find out more:

The Vegan Question: Is there a cure for our meat and dairy addiction?
First Post, May 11, 2012

A Vegan Binge Fest
Deccan Chronicle, May 11, 2012

Vegan Professionals: Dr Nandita Shah
V-Stream Magazine, Spring/Summer 2012

The eco extremist cometh
Times of India, April 26, 2012

Vegan’s the way
Times of India, February 16, 2012

Lifestyle Tips for Diabetics

Gulf Daily News, January 21, 2012

Food
Femina magazine, January 25, 2012

Meal Medicine
Fah Thai in-flight magazine, January-February 2012

Vegan’s the way
Times of India, 5 January 2012

Ayurvedic-Vegan diet good for health
Times of India, 23 December 2011

Toronto based Chef Reveals Vegan Recipes
Hindustan Times, 1 December 2011

How do you make curry out of raw food?
DNA Mumbai, 20 November 2011

Raw.One’s a Hit
Mumbai Mirror, 19 November 2011

Raw Power
The Hindu (Bangalore), 14 November 2011

Meet the Vegan Crusader
DNA Bangalore, 13 November 2011

Vegan Vs. Non-Vegan
Bangalore Mirror, 8 November 2011

We Gun for Vegans
The Hindu (Bangalore), 8 November 2011

Looking at Food as a Healing Agent
Indian Express (Chennai), 2 November 2011

Eating Without Heating
Air India magazine, November 2011

Way to go Veganism
Deccan Chronicle, Hyderabad, 31 October 2011

In the Pink of Health
Goa Herald, 10 September 2011

Green is the New Colour
UpperCrust, July-September 2011

No Meat, No Dairy? No Problem!
UpperCrust, April-June 2001

Food for High Flying Vegans: Part 1, Part 2
EXEC, July 2011

V for Vegan
Times Good Eating, Times of India, 1 July 2011

Reverse Diabetes
Financial Chronicle, 5 July 2011

Put the brakes on your diabetes
Mumbai Mirror, 9 June 2011

Dieting decoded
Hindustan Times, 1 June 2011

Great food, smart living
Indian Express Chennai, 27 May 2011

Boiled eggs and mayo?
Midday Mumbai, 26 April 2011

Vegan is the Way to Go
Femina, 25 February 2011

Planter’s Punch
Time Out Mumbai, 4 February 2011

Vegans in Vogue
Hindustan Times, 30 January 2011

Vegan and Chic
Upper Crust, October-December 2010

The Rise of the Vegans
Times of India, 28 November 2010

Rise of Power Vegan
Franchise India, 11 November 2010

Vegan Potluck
Life Positive Magazine, November 2010

Veganism is no sacrifice

DNA Mumbai, 31 October 2010

The Curious Case of a Vegan in Thane
Midday Mumbai, 24 October 2010

Her Vegan Bakes have quite the story
DNA Mumbai, 11 October 2010

Millie’s Vegan Cheese
Vegan India!, 8 October 2010

Veggie Delight: The Unmilky Way
Times of India, 21 September 2010

Veganism – the latest lifestyle fad
MSN Lifestyle, 20 September 2010

Move over Milk, Silk, Leather – the Indian Vegan’s Here!
Sify News, 19 September 2010

Mini Vegan Messiahs
Times of India Crest Edition, 11 September 2010

21 Days to Change a Habit
Upper Crust, September 2010

Getting Off the Sugary Track – Part One - Part Two
Mail Today, 24 August 2010

Can Diabetes be Reversed?
Life Positive Magazine, August 2010

Sylph O’ The Green
Outlook Magazine, 9 August 2010

Vegan for life!
Times of India, 11 July 2010

Yes Vegan
Time Out Bengaluru, 9 July 2010

Game for a sattvik meal
Times of India, 5 July 2010

Going off the milky way
The Telegraph, 27 June 2010

Bangaloreans jump on the band – VEGAN!
My Bangalore.com, 11 June 2010

Our Gastro Anatomy: The logic of going vegan
Upper Crust India, June 2010

Arthritis gave me a new life
Mumbai Mirror, 7 May 2010

In vegan haven
DNA Bangalore, 18 April 2010

City vegans bond over potlucks
Hindustan Times, 12 April 2010

Breaking bread with a group of vegans
Citizen Matters, 9 April 2010

Physician profile: Nandita Shah
PCRM Magazine, Spring 2010

Vegan diet can tackle diabetes
Indian Express, 30 March 2010

Is it a bird? An animal? No it’s mock meat
The Times of India, 21 March 2010

Peas vs Pills
Upper Crust India, March 2010

Go vegan to reverse diabetes
DNA Mumbai 24 February 2010

Soup for the soul
Mumbai Mirror, 21 February 2010

Fighting diabetes
Rangoli, February 2010

Summit Attempt
Mumbai Mirror, 8 December 2009

Go vegan to beat diabetes
The Hindu, 8 December 2009

Veggies to fight your diabetes
Bangalore Mirror, 3 December 2009

Diabetes isn’t a one-way street
Mumbai Mirror, 1 December 2009

Let sleeping cows lie
Hindustan Times, 29 November 2009

Breach Candy
Time Out Bengaluru, 27 November 2009

Go vegetarian to get your blood sugar under control
DNA Bangalore, 13 November 2009

Vegan wonders
Mumbai Mirror, 14 October 2009

Join the band vegan
The Hindu, 5 October 2009

Peelng bad
Ahmedabad Mirror, 4 October 2009

Last Vegans
Time Out Bengaluru, October 2009

Personalised Kitchen Makeovers

 Cooking classes:

Are you looking for ways to make your cooking healthier for your family? Are you struggling to cook for someone who is diabetic or has heart disease? Do you want to make food fat free but don’t know how? We have a solution – Whole Food, Plant Based Cooking Classes!

Learn how to cook wholesome, cholesterol-free and healthy foods without the use of dairy, oil, sugar and refined products in the comfort of your own kitchen. Our culinary experts are happy to come down to your home to teach your family the SHARAN way of cooking! With a hands-on approach, it is a great way to learn how to make everyday food more nutritious and tasty. Everything will be personalized to your requirements and special considerations can be made for diabetics, Jains or people with food allergies.

Classes will include salads, dressings, snacks, main courses, desserts, smoothies and lots of ideas to take your cooking forward. Cuisines covered can be in the range of Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Continental and South East Asian according to your wishes and needs.

The classes are available in a 1, 2, 3 or 5 day format and classes can be conducted for cooks or maids too. Choose what you want to learn from a varied menu or  leave it up to our instructor. The materials will have to be brought by you and the required lists will be given in advance.

If you would like your friends or other family members to join in, we provide group offers.

Kitchen Makeovers

Our cooking instructors can also come to your home and help you identify unhealthy foods in your kitchen and replace them with a shopping list or take you shopping and advise you on places near your home where you can get organic whole foods. They can introduce you to new ingredients and help you experience the joy of healthful living.

Call our instructors, tell them what you need and get an estimate.

MUMBAI:

Rithika is the chef and owner at The Green Stove a vegan catering service that she started to combine her passion for cooking and veganism. Rithika has been cooking for the last 15 years. She is also a SHARAN Lifestyle Advisor.

rithika@sharan-india.org
ph: 9819955320

Monika is a SHARAN Lifestyle Advisor. She is passionate about spreading the healthy vegan message in several ways, one of them is cooking delicious food. And she likes to put it this way – ‘Let’s take out our aprons, adorn the chef’s hat and get set to bid adieu to lifestyle diseases, forever!’

monika@sharan-india.org
ph: 9619924462

DELHI NCR:

Nandini Gulati is a SHARAN Lifestyle Advisor and has been running a successful weight release programme since July 2011 in Gurgaon called “Be Light. Be Well.”  Her passion is to inspire people to live healthier lifestyles by integrating their body, mind, heart and spirit.  You can visit her FB Group at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/belightbewell/

nandinig@sharan-india.orgph 09871620526

If you would like to join the SHARAN team of kitchen experts, please write to info@sharan-india.org

• ¼ cup jaggery
• about 1.5 cup desicated coconut

Method

Cook the jaggery till it makes a hard ball when dropped in cold water. Add lots of  grated coconut till you have just enough jaggery to hold it all together. Roll into balls.

• 2 cups small green sweet peas steamed
• ¼ cup coriander chopped fine
• ¼ cup coconut grated
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• asafoetida
• ginger chilly paste to taste
• salt to taste

Method

In a hot saucepan add asafoetida and turmeric and dry roast with the flame off. Add remaining ingredients, cook for just a minute and serve hot.

• 1 small cabbage thinly sliced
• 3 tomatoes cubed small
• 1 onion sliced thin
• ½ cup coriander chopped fine
• ¼ cup grated coconut

For the dressing

• ½ tsp Mustard seeds
• pinch asafoetida
• 1 green chilly finely chopped
• 8 – 10 curry leaves
• salt to taste
• juice of ½ lime or to taste

Method
In a small heated saucepan, temper mustard seeds, chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida. Mix this with all the other ingredients of the salad. Serve.

Ingredients

• 2 red beets chopped in small cubes
• 2 handfuls red lentils
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 2 – 3 laurel leaves
• 1 tsp jeera powder
• salt to taste
• optional vegetable broth

Method

Cook the lentils with the beetroot in water or broth till the lentils are soft. Add laurel leaf, jeera, and simmer for 5 – 10 mins. Add salt and lime juice. Serve Hot.

Wraps can be made with different ingredients according to your taste

What you need –

1. the base – this can be a large whole wheat base made with or without flavourings (tomato, spinach etc)
2. the spread – something which makes the wrap moist and luscious – hummus, avocado, vegan cheeses, vegan mayonnaise, coriander coconut chutney or any other of your favourite spreads
3. veggies – these can be grilled or raw or a combination
4. some spike (optional) – chilly sauce, onions, mustard etc
5. you can add marinated or grilled tofu if you wish

Heat the base on a tawa or non stick pan, using a bit of oil if you want it to be a bit crispy. When the base is roasted add in the other layers. Roll tightly like a Frankie and serve.