Table of Contents
Acknowledgements xiii
Foreword Dr Neal D. Barnard xv
Introduction: Welcome to Abundance, Balance and Harmony 1
Today's reality 3
The new model and opportunity 5
Is 'supreme health' really possible for me? 7
The secret 8
Chapter 1 The Good and Bad News about Diet and Health 11
The 'health' agenda 13
What is an alkaline diet? 17
How does an alkaline diet work? 19
Awareness of the alkaline diet 21
Is the alkaline diet the same as a vegan diet? 22
Benefits of a low-fat vegan diet 25
Restrictive and boring? Think again 26
Possible health improvements 27
Chapter 2 The Principles of the Alkaline 5 Diet 31
Developing A5D 32
The bad news: courage, confusion and complexity 34
Who wins and who loses? 37
Chapter 3 My Health Journey 39
University wake-up call 40
Turning things around 41
Encouragement and momentum 42
The marathons 43
My work 44
My website 47
Where I am now 49
Part I The Framework for Supreme Health, Healing and Vitality
Introduction: Essential Elements for Health 53
1 Sunlight and deep oxygenation 54
2 Pure hydration 54
3 Sleep and balancing rest 54
4 Living alkaline foods 55
5 Eliminating acidic toxins 55
6 Movement and posture 56
7 Positive mindset and emotions 56
Chapter 4 A Big Breath of Fresh Air: Deep Oxygenation 59
The importance of deep oxygenation 59
Applying the principle of deep oxygenation 60
The benefits of applying this principle 62
Chapter 5 Plump Your Cells, Lubricate Your Brain 65
The importance of pure hydration 66
Applying the principle of pure hydration 67
How much water should you drink? 72
Drinking water throughout the day 73
The benefits of applying this principle 74
Chapter 6 Dreams Abounding: Sleep and Balancing Rest 77
The importance of sleep and rest 78
Applying the principle of nourishing sleep and rest 78
Getting the sleep and rest you need 79
The benefits of applying this principle 81
Chapter 7 Live and Let Live: Living Alkaline Foods 83
The importance of living alkaline foods 88
Applying the principle of living alkaline foods 90
The eight recommendations for daily eating 91
A typical day's food 94
Calories and eating enough 96
Common questions and dispelling myths 98
Superfoods and supplements 101
The benefits of applying this principle 103
Chapter 8 Ditch the Nasties: Eliminating Acidic Toxins 105
The importance of eliminating toxins 105
Applying the principles of eliminating acidic toxins 107
The benefits of applying this principle 112
Chapter 9 Bodies In Motion: Movement and Posture 115
The importance of movement and posture 116
Applying the principles of movement and posture 116
Good posture in the office 118
The benefits of applying this principle 119
Chapter 10 The Bright Side of Life: Positive Mindset and Emotions 121
The importance of a positive mindset and emotions 122
Applying the principles of a positive mindset and emotions 122
The benefits of applying this principle 126
Part II The Principles of the Alkaline 5 Diet
Introduction: Get Ready for A5D Success 129
A5D success stones 130
Chapter 11 The Basics of the Alkaline 5 Diet 137
Guidelines for success 138
The key to health success is in the details 140
Best for weight loss 142
A word on fruits and carbohydrates 143
Fruit sugar and diabetes 143
Chapter 12 The Alkaline 5 Diet Meals 145
Establishing your daily calorie needs 146
Your five daily meals on A5D 148
100 per cent raw or more cooked food? 163
Tips to help you on your way 163
Portion sizes 167
Stocking up your food cupboards 168
What to expect on the 21-day diet 171
Part III The 21-Day Alkaline 5 Diet Programme 173
Conclusion: Moving Forward: Staying Alkaline 227
Final thoughts 228
Sharing A5D 229
Resources 231
Endnotes 233
About the Author 237