Healthy Alkaline Diet Guide - by Lauren O'Connor (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A practical guide to the alkaline diet, complete with delicious recipes and a meal plan

The alkaline diet has been touted for its many potential health benefits, including weight loss, reduced blood pressure, and relief from acid reflux. In The Healthy Alkaline Diet Guide, registered dietitian Lauren O'Connor gets straight to the nutrition facts, laying out what makes this diet a healthy and sustainable choice for the long term.

This compact guide covers everything you'll need to know to start a whole-food, plant-based alkaline diet, including a comprehensive list of what to eat, real talk about supplements, and 50 easy, delicious recipes that will have you feeling great.

Inside The Healthy Alkaline Diet Guide, you'll find:

• A complete meal plan--Discover 3 weeks of pre-planned meals to make your transition to the diet as easy as possible.
• At-a-glance charts--Explore extensive charts to help you quickly and easily identify acid- and alkaline-forming foods.
• A sustainable approach--Learn more about the 80/20 rule and how this eating plan helps keep an alkaline diet realistic, accessible, and achievable.

Start balancing your body's chemistry and improving your health with The Healthy Alkaline Diet Guide.

Review Quotes

"I love how Lauren takes 'beliefs' about what a healthy alkaline diet should be and provides the science of how it really works. Her clear explanations of the science of the diet claims make this an easy-to- read book that provides concrete guidance on how to stock your kitchen, and plan and enjoy your meals. Recipes show a great variety of ingredients and flavor, they are simple to prepare, and they offer good examples of how to easily meet nutritional needs. In addition, they look delectable!" --Connie Diekman, M.Ed., RD, CSSD, LD, fADA, FAND

"If you're seeking to separate fact from fiction about the alkaline diet, this cookbook is for you. Lauren breaks down the science of diet and disease and provides consumer-friendly information with simple, delicious recipes. She proves that plant-based diets are worth pursuing." --Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD, owner, Sound Bites Nutrition, Cincinnati, OH, and author of The Healing Gout Cookbook

"The Healthy Alkaline Diet Guide is an excellent science-based resource for those looking to improve their health with a mostly plant-based diet. It's easy to get started with a wide variety of simple recipes and a 21-day meal plan. The author, a fellow registered dietitian, keeps it real by emphasizing that flexibility is an important part of any lifestyle change." --Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, author of The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club

About the Author

LAUREN O'CONNOR, MS, RDN is an author, yoga instructor, and registered dietician. She's written several books including Healthy Cooking for One and Heart-Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook. O'Connor also writes for Livestrong and Today's Dietician. Additionally, she's a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and Food & Culinary Professionals (FCP). She earned her master's degree in nutritional sciences from California State University, Los Angeles. To learn more, visit NutriSavvyHealth.com.