The PH Balance Diet : Restore Your Acid-Alkaline Levels to Eliminate Toxins and Lose Weight

Introduction 1 1 Getting Started: The Principles of The pH Balance Diet 11 Flexibility and Benefits 11 Breakfast 12 Level 1 Reducing the Toxic Load 12 Level 2 Increasing Alkaline Reserves 27 Level 3 Maintaining the Balance 35 A Word for Vegetarians 38 What About Supplements? 39 2 The Best Foods for the Diet 45 Free Radicals and Antioxidants 45 The 80 Top Alkaline-Forming Foods 47 The Best of the Acid-Forming Foods 86 The Best Way to Eat 98 3 Recipes 100 Notes on the Ingredients 100 Breakfasts 105 Soups 110 Appetizers 113 Main Meals 116 Vegetable Dishes 122 Snacks 125 Juices: Cleansing and Healing 127 Breads 133 4 How to Test Your pH Levels 136 Urine Testing 137 Saliva Testing 141 5 The Benefits of the pH Balance Diet 146 Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis 146 Looking Great 153 Managing Your Weight 162 Fighting Fatigue 175 Alleviating the Symptoms of Arthritis 180 Resources 183 Index 184 About the Authors 192