Shows how following a diet which restores the body's PH balance can help you lose weight, combat aging and keep you healthy Restore your pH balance and live a healthier life Our caveman ancestors followed a diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, and legumes, but with time and the advent of agriculture, our diets changed drastically to include grains, dairy products, salt, and large quantities of meat. Introduction 1 Part I: Getting to Know the Basics 7 Chapter 1: Rebooting Your Body 9 Chapter 2: You Are What You Eat 19 Chapter 3: Detecting Acids in Your Body 35 Chapter 4: Your Acid Alkaline Toolkit 51 Part II: Homeostasis: Keeping Your Body Happy 65 Chapter 5: What the Heck is a pH and What Can You Do about It? 67 Chapter 6: Finding Some Balance in Your pH and Your Life 85 Chapter 7: Reversing Your Acidic Trend 101 Chapter 8: Getting Personal about Your Plan 117 Part III: Making the Switch: Starting Your Diet 129 Chapter 9: Checking Out Your Cupboards 131 Chapter 10: Talking to Your Doctor 145 Chapter 11: Figuring Out What You Can Eat 157 Chapter 12: Supplements, and Drinks, and Pills (Oh, My!) 169 Part IV: Let’s Eat! 185 Chapter 13: Making a List, Checking It Twice 187 Chapter 14: Breakfasts, Soups, and Salads 199 Chapter 15: Munching on Mains: Filling Up on the Right Stuff 221 Chapter 16: Snacks: Keeping the Belly Happy 239 Chapter 17: Delicious Desserts 259 Part V: Overcoming Obstacles to Your pH Goals 271 Chapter 18: Dining Out 273 Chapter 19: Navigating Holidays and Special Occasions 287 Chapter 20: Dealing with Weight Loss Pitfalls 297 Chapter 21: Finding Support 307