The alkaline 5 diet : lose weight, heal your health problems and feel amazing!

Acknowledgements
Foreword by Dr Neal D. Barnard
Introduction: Welcome to Abundance, Balance and Harmony
Today’s reality
The new model and opportunity
Is ‘supreme health’ really possible for me?
The secret
Chapter 1: The Good and Bad News about Diet and Health
The ‘health’ agenda
What is an alkaline diet?
How does an alkaline diet work?
Awareness of the alkaline diet
Is the alkaline diet the same as a vegan diet?
Benefits of a low-fat vegan diet
Restrictive and boring? Think again
Possible health improvements
Chapter 2: The Principles of the Alkaline 5 Diet
Developing A5D
The bad news: courage, confusion and complexity
Who wins and who loses?
Chapter 3: My Health Journey
University wake-up call
Turning things around
Encouragement and momentum
The marathons
My work
My website
Where I am now
PART I: THE FRAMEWORK FOR SUPREME HEALTH, HEALING AND VITALITY
Introduction: Essential Elements for Health
1. Sunlight and deep oxygenation
2. Pure hydration
3. Sleep and balancing rest
4. Living alkaline foods
5. Eliminating acidic toxins
6. Movement and posture
7. Positive mindset and emotions
Chapter 4: A Big Breath of Fresh Air: Deep Oxygenation
The importance of deep oxygenation
Applying the principle of deep oxygenation
The benefits of applying this principle
Chapter 5: Plump Your Cells, Lubricate Your Brain
The importance of pure hydration
Applying the principle of pure hydration
How much water should you drink?
Drinking water throughout the day
The benefits of applying this principle
Chapter 6: Dreams Abounding: Sleep and Balancing Rest
The importance of sleep and rest
Applying the principle of nourishing sleep and rest
Getting the sleep and rest you need
The benefits of applying this principle
Chapter 7: Live and Let Live: Living Alkaline Foods
The importance of living alkaline foods
Applying the principle of living alkaline foods
The eight recommendations for daily eating
A typical day’s food
Calories and eating enough
Common questions and dispelling myths
Superfoods and supplements
The benefits of applying this principle
Chapter 8: Ditch the Nasties: Eliminating Acidic Toxins
The importance of eliminating toxins
Applying the principles of eliminating acidic toxins
The benefits of applying this principle
Chapter 9: Bodies In Motion: Movement and Posture
The importance of movement and posture
Applying the principles of movement and posture
Good posture in the office
The benefits of applying this principle
Chapter 10: The Bright Side of Life: Positive Mindset and Emotions
The importance of a positive mindset and emotions
Applying the principles of a positive mindset and emotions
The benefits of applying this principle
PART II: THE PRINCIPLES OF THE ALKALINE 5 DIET
Introduction: Get Ready for A5D Success
A5D success stories
Chapter 11: The Basics of the Alkaline 5 Diet
Guidelines for success
The key to health success is in the details
Best for weight loss
A word on fruits and carbohydrates
Fruit sugar and diabetes
Chapter 12: The Alkaline 5 Diet Meals
Establishing your daily calorie needs
Your five daily meals on A5D
100 per cent raw or more cooked food?
Tips to help you on your way
Portion sizes
Stocking up your food cupboards
What to expect on the 21-day diet
PART III: THE 21-DAY ALKALINE 5 DIET PROGRAMME
Conclusion: Moving Forward: Staying Alkaline
Final thoughts
Sharing A5D
Resources
Endnotes
About the Author
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