A chef who created the 'world's healthiest meal' died after suffering a heart attack, aged 45. Gurpareet Bains, whose fans included Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow, wrote a number of best-selling superfood cookbooks.

The co-founder of Vedge Snacks was hospitalised following a heart attack and w hile he regained consciousness a day later, his kidneys failed to restart and he passed away. The chef was first internationally celebrated in 2009 after he came up the 'world's healthiest meal', a chicken curry with blueberries and goji berry pilau.

The dish contains the antioxidant equivalent of 23 bunches of grapes. His debut book, Indian Superfood, was published a year later and became a number 1 bestseller. Nutritionist Gurpareet also invented the 'world's healthiest cookie', thought to be the nutritional equivalent of five whole bags of leafy greens.

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The blueberry-flavoured Chikitsa Crumble, features five full portions fruit and vegetables, also claimed to help lower cholesterol, manage Type 2 diabetes and boost heart health. His culinary concept combined antioxidant-rich spices with nutrient-dense vegetables, fruits, low-fat proteins and nuts.

A spokesman for his family said at the time Gurapreet died, in 2021: "Gurpareet was a beautiful person whose kind, generous and caring nature - together with his infectious smile - lit up the room. He meant so much to so many. We are heartbroken at his passing, and words cannot express how much he will be missed. He will remain forever in our hearts."

Famous fans also included the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Dame Vivienne Westwood, Chris Evans and Dermot O'Leary. Other claims to fame include inventing the world's healthiest Christmas dinner, an anti-flatulence Indian curry for Valentine's Day, and a cocktail that can cure hangovers.

Speaking previously about the cookies, he said: "As a chef and nutritionist, I’m constantly reminded how difficult it is for people to make healthy food choices and to navigate their way through the minefield of diet advice and conflicting information. The cookies cut through the noise by providing a minimum intake of fruit and vegetables in a handy snack. I’m over the moon that they’ve become so popular."