10 most dependable books on diet and weight loss published in 2018

A new year is dawning upon us and we are, once more, gearing up for new resolutions. This time, we hope our fitness goals last a little longer and like every year, the top of our list is adopting a healthier and more active life. It is time to quit looking frantically at different places if you have been planning to shed those extra kilos and to undergo a proper diet plan. Here are 10 books which will help you achieve your 2019 goal.
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Jeeva Anna George was diagnosed with celiac disease and realised that it was extremely difficult to find food that suited her. In her book, she talks about the auto-immune disorder that can only be controlled, not cured. 'A Gluten-free Life' lists all the secrets behind ingredients found in most foods, and gives the readers practical tips on how to avoid gluten and most importantly, helps us better understand celiac disease. This also, in turn, helps in reduce weight as it asks one to cut gluten effectively and in a healthy way.

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One of India's foremost functional fitness trainers, Shivoham is the trainer behind Aamir Khan's muscular look in Dhoom 3, Jacqueline Fernandez's lean physique and Abhishek Bachchan's fitness. In this book, Shivoham offers the readers a look into a workout regimen without any equipment or machines. He combines cardio, strength training and weight exercises for a full-body workout and also offers a whole new perspective on what it means to be fit and how to motivate yourself to start exercising.

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Dr Nikhil Dhurandhar is the behind Aamir Khan's dramatic transformation in the movie 'Dangal' -- from the potbellied Mahavir Singh Phogat into an incredibly fit wrestler. Dr Dhurandhar in this book busts many myths related to diet and weight loss with scientific facts and designs a plan specifically for Indians. He lists everything we need to know about shedding weight. From the reasons for weight gain, to meal plans to motivation tips and tricks, Dr Dhurandhar's book is a great pick if you want to drop those extra kilos.

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Nandita Iyer's book presents over 100 delectable recipes that spread across four sections. Nandita guides the readers through interesting ways of preparing the familiar old vegetables and fruits that are easily available, while at the same time, increasing the protein content of your diet. Nandita, with this book, ensures we get our daily dose of energy-filled grains and brain-stimulating fats.

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One of the most talked-about and sensational diets of the modern age, the Ketogenic Diet is also one of the most recommended and successful ways to lose weight. Dr Andrea Miller's cookbook will not only help one shed excess weight, but the reader will also have many other benefits by following it. Dr Miller gives information about understanding Ketogenic Diet, Meal Prep basics, amazing Meal Prep ideas, mistakes to avoid and a note on weight loss, meal prep tips and FAQs.

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This book is marketed by the publisher as "Rujuta’s most important book to date, and an attempt to future-proof the health of our next generation." This book focuses on explaining the basic and crucial points to understand diet for kids. It helps to clear doubts related to juvenile nutrition that lead to endless and sometimes dangerous diet trends. Rujuta Diwekar's latest book seeks to empower kids to make the right food choices for themselves.

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The Japanese islands of Okinawa have the longest-lived population in the world: a group of healthy, happy and active people who often live to be over a hundred, and don't seem to suffer such high instances of the diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's that plague the Western world. This book is the result of a 25-year study of the Okinawans by a team of internationally renowned experts, researching the diet, exercise and lifestyle secrets behind why this community have remarkable longevity.

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In this book, journalists Ram Kamal Mukherjee and Devyani Ghosh have interviewed the fitness trainers behind the amazing physiques of Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Bipasha Basu, Farhan Akhtar, Tiger Shroff, Priyanka Chopra, Varun Dhawan, Sonu Sood and Dev. With detailed daily workouts, diets and health regimen which are followed by these actors to achieve the desired look for a specific role, this book shows one how to get in shape like their favourite movie star.

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One of the world leaders in the field of ageing and an expert in ageing-related diseases, Dr Longo's book is his revolutionary research that shows how to mimic fasting. The book introduces us to FMD - a fasting-mimicking diet - which limits our calorie intake for five days, up to four times a year. Including 30 easy recipes for an everyday diet and the FMD plan, Dr Longo provides us with the mantra to live a longer, healthier, fuller life.

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From whether saffron can make a person calmer to the fact that tulsi protects against pollution and turnips and radishes clarify complexion, this book deals with the secrets of beauty from an organic and chemical-free perspective. From basic garden-variety fruit and vegetables to potent Ayurvedic herbs, ‘Glow’ gives the reader proper food charts and recipes to ensure a beauty that goes way beyond the skin.

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