Vandana ShethVandana Sheth, RDN, CDE, FAND, is the owner of a nutrition consulting practice focusing on diabetes, eating disorders, food allergies, health promotion and disease prevention. She has over two decades of experience working with individuals, groups, cmmunity organizations and schools and specializes in intuitive eating, food allergies, vegetarian nutrition, diabetes and family nutrition. She has written numerous articles on nutrition for magazines and other professional publications and has served as a nutrition expert specializing in food allergies and vegetarian nutrition with a multitude of community organizations. As a National Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, representing one of the largest media markets, Vandana frequently speaks to a wide range of audiences on hot topics related to health, wellness, nutrition and disease prevention. She provides dynamic presentations including vegetarian cooking demonstrations to promote a healthy lifestyle. Vandana has done countless media interviews and is frequently quoted in print publications as well as online media. Some examples of her media appearances/quotes include: Huffington Post, Self Magazine, Diabetes Today, Diabetes Living, Today's Dietitian, Ladies Home Journal, Time, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, San Diego Tribune, Weight Watchers, Prevention, Shape, US weekly, US News & World report, Washington Post, WebMD, Kidseatright, EverydayHealth, Men's Health, CBS, and Torrance Citicable. She was honored to receive the 2016 Excellence in Private Practice, Business and Communications award by the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Vandana's love for gathering around a table with delicious, home-cooked meals began as a child watching her mother, who so lovingly and creatively wove her kindness and open heart into every meal, pulling people in from the community to their family table and celebrations. Vandana now carries on this tradition through her own love for spending quality time with family and friends, watching American football, traveling, enjoying fine dining and wine tasting experiences and long walks with their dog, Shadow. My Indian Table is Vandana's first cookbook; one of many to come in the future. From the Author My love for gathering around a table with delicious, home-cooked meals began as a child watching my mother, who so lovingly and creatively wove her kindness and open heart into every meal, pulling people in from the community to their family table and celebrations. When I moved to America, I was amazed at how many people would ask me what I ate if I was a vegetarian - only salads? Thus began my passion for sharing my heritage and culture through food. Every time we entertained at our home, or anytime I took food to a party, although I would have a variety of food choices for our friends, the biggest hit was always the Indian vegetarian option. Over the years, friends, colleagues, and clients often asked for my recipes but more importantly encouraged me to write a cookbook. This spurred my desire to write this book, sharing delicious and flavorful Indian recipes that tickle your palate and enhance your health. Recipes in this book are a culmination of some of my mom's recipes, and inspiration from the amazing cooks in my life including my mother-in-law, aunts, friends, and my imagination. My Indian Table is my first cookbook; one of many to come in the future. Read More Read Less