<DIV>Written with the support of the Maharishi Ayur-Veda Institute, this comprehensive cookbook shows how to incorporate the timeless principles of Ayurveda into the twenty-first-century kitchen.<br><br> A result of Miriam Kasin Hospodar's twenty-year culinary journey, <b>Heaven's Banquet</b> draws from a rich palette of international cuisines and shows how to match your diet to your mind-body type for maximum health and well-being. The more than 700 recipes included here range from Thai Corn Fritters and Asian-Cajun Eggplant Gumbo to West African Avocado Mousse and Mocha-Spice Cake with Coffee Cream Frosting. Readers will discover the most effective methods of preparing food, the benefits of eating seasonally for individual types, and how to create a diet for the entire family. There are special sections on how to lose weight and control sugar sensitivity, a questionnaire to help determine mind-body type, and essential ingredients for a well-stocked Ayurvedic kitchen.<br><br> Fully illustrated, and written for everyone from the beginner cook to the experienced chef, <b>Heaven's Banquet</b> shows how to use food to tap into your body's intelligence and create lifelong health.</DIV>