Cold Summer Soup - Sahiba B. | Nutritionist in Delhi

Sahiba is a practicing nutritionist with a philosophy on diet and lifestyle that forms a strong base for holistic wellness. She consults in a range of nutrition and lifestyle subjects including weight-management, therapeutic diets, emotional eating disorders, and holistic health.

With a Master’s in Nutrition Science & Research from TUFTS University, Boston and Lifestyle Medicine certification from Harvard Medical School, she is actively involved in Nutrition research and education. Not only does she weave in latest research findings in her diets to help her clients, she is also committed to equip people with the right knowledge of health and nutrition through her nutrition education programmes.

Sahiba has also designed a #DitchTheDiet programme stemming from the core concept of Intuitive Eating. She conducts interactive sessions to shed light on the concept and each session is complemented with light meditation to help people connect with their own body and learn the art of intuitive eating.

A fitness enthusiast, she promotes daily physical exercise and encourages everyone to follow a fitness routine that sits well with their routine. A keen and passionate traveller, she travels around the world and loves to experiment with different cuisines and try new recipes. In association with Purejiva Wellness, she has a B.FIT Traveller programme where people get a first-hand experience of how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while travelling.

Providing personal support to all her clients, she adopts a novel approach to weight-loss and weight management. A firm believer that every person is unique, she aims to make every diet plan customised, easy-to-follow and in sync with an individual’s lifestyle and routine.

She is a passionate foodie who loves to cook and experiment with recipes while maintaining a balance between taste and health. Her recipes are shared with her clients. She is currently working on a recipe book from the B.FIT Kitchen to help people make easy healthy meals which are nutritious and delectable.

Cold Summer Soup

sahiba June 11, 2015

Cucumber & Mint GUZPACHO

With temperatures rising in Delhi, it’s absolutely impossible to relish a hot bowl of healthy soup. The thought itself makes one cringe! However, there is an alternative which is low in calorie, low in fat yet refreshing and delicious. It’s the cold spanish soup- Guzpacho. It is basically a soup made with raw vegetables, served cold. Here’s a simple recipe of a beautiful cucumber & mint guzpacho straight from the B.FIT Kitchen.

Ingredients:

4 peeled & de-seeded cucumbers (chopped)

2 Tbsp white distilled vinegar

1 large clove of garlic

1.5 cups green grapes

1 Tbsp home-made mint chutney or a bunch of fresh mint leaves + 1 chopped green chilli

1 cup water

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Salt to taste

Method:

In a blender add all the ingredients and blend till smooth. Add salt to taste. Strain the mix using a coarse sieve and chill.

To serve, pour the chilled guzpacho into small espresso cups or glasses. Garnish with coarsely ground almonds and a fresh mint leaf.

Savour this cold summer soup to cleanse your palette or as an excellent summer starter.

*You can pair it with whole-wheat pita crisps or a side of pan grilled chicken/fish/prawns.

© sahiba bhardwaj 2015

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