Health books of 2021 you should read

With the Coronavirus pandemic raging across the world, people have realised the importance of leading a healthy life. Afterall no matter how healthy one is, there's always room for some improvement. Whether you want to learn about ways to live a healthier life or you're interested in staying up to date with the latest health data and trends, there's a book for everyone in this list. From ayurveda to diet, managing lifestyle diseases to Covid-- these books cover a vast range of topics which might interest you.

As yoga emphasizes physical, mental and spiritual well-being, this International Yoga Day we list down some interesting health books of 2021 which will inspire you to lead a healthy life.

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Dr Rohini Patil's 'The Lifestyle Diet' discusses the components that contribute to a healthy lifestyle-- like diet, nutrition, fitness, mental health, meditation and pranayama. From gut health to superfoods to 101 diet plans, the book covers various topics that lead to overall well being of a person.

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Whether you are a yoga practitioner or would like to learn more about holistic living, Dr. GG Gangadharan's 'Ayurveda: The True Way to Restore Your Health and Happiness' is the perfect pick for you. Yoga emphasises on the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of a person and it is an integral part of the treatment outlined for diseases in Ayurveda, apart from medication. This book acts as a beginner’s guide to scientific and useful Ayurvedic practices.

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Dr Vishakha Shivdasani's 'COVID and Post-COVID Recovery' is a timely book about post-Covid health tips to recover from it in an easy 6-point plan

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In 'Everyday Superfoods', Nandita Iyer shares her tips of adding superfoods to our daily diets through simple recipes, one step at a time. The book offers easy meal plans which caters to different needs-- whether it is boosting immunity or controlling hypertension and diabetes.

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Dr Anupriya Goel is a skin specialist and medical director at the Berkowits chain of clinics. In this book she shares industry secrets of achieving flawless, glowing, glass-skin just like the Koreans. From what products should be used according to one's skin type to the right nutrition to the latest advancements in skincare- Dr Goel writes about all these in this book.

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'The Book of Knowing: Know How You Think, Change How You Feel' is a part of psychologist Gwendoline Smith's Improving Mental Health Series. Written in a humorous style, the book teaches you to know what's going on in your mind when you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or confused. And it also tells you how to take control of your feelings in such times.

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In 'The Diabetic Cookbook', chef-author Michael Swamy shares 70 delicious recipes for anyone cooking for diabetics. The book answers many questions about diabetic diets like-- how to incorporate superfoods and super ingredients in one's diet to lower the blood sugar levels to how to increase one's protein intake by consuming less meat.

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