Main description:

Following on the success of The Alkaline Cure, published in 2014, The Alkaline Cookbook is a pioneering new cookbook that combines the nutritional practice of the renowned Original F.X. Mayr Health Center with recipes to stabilise your body's alkalinity, reboot your metabolism and revitalise your body for increased health, energy and well-being. The book opens with the health and beauty benefits of eating alkaline, followed by a section on the fundamental principles of cooking and eating the alkaline way. A manual for good health and good food throughout the year with feature spreads highlighting new ways to enjoy alkaline superfoods.

Contents:

FOREWORD, by Dr Stephan Domenig SECTION 1: WHY GO ALKALINE? Includes: Overview of F.X. Mayr alkaline principles Measuring your body's pH Fundamental principles of alkalinity and the rules of eating the alkaline way Portion control with guidelines for men and women Eating the right 2:1 alkaline to acid balance How to readjust after a break from alkaline foods Alkaline at a glance: a complete guide to which foods are alkaline, and which foods are more acidic The importance of herbs and spices Essential oils: which oils to use in alkaline cooking Specialist diets: extra principles for vegetarians, vegans and food allergies. SECTION 2: SETTING UP YOUR ALKALINE KITCHEN Includes: Store cupboard stocks: what to have on hand The importance of organic and fresh ingredients Mayr essentials: the fundamental building blocks of alkaline living, including and introduction to teas and recipes for soups, breads and salads. SECTION 3: THE RECIPES Set into seasonal sections to help make the most of natural, fresh produce. Spring - Start the day - Soups and salads - Small plates and side dishes - Mains - Desserts Summer - Start the day - Soups and salads - Small plates and side dishes - Mains - Desserts Autumn - Start the day - Soups and salads - Small plates and side dishes - Mains - Desserts Winter - Start the day - Soups and salads - Small plates and side dishes - Mains - Desserts