The Complete Book of Food Combining

by Marsden, Kathryn

• ISBN13: 9780749925864
• ISBN10: 0749925868
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-05
• Publisher: Piatkus

Summary

The definitive food combining guide by one of the world's leading food gurus. Kathryn Marsden, the recognized authority on food combining, presents a brand new holistic approach to one of the most successful diets of all time.

Author Biography

Kathryn Marsden is the author of 12 books, most notably The Food Combining Diet and Food Combining in 30 Days which have sales of over 600,000 copies. She is a qualified nutritionist with ten years experience in clinical practice.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	xii
Foreword by Barbara Griggs	xiii
Introduction	1	(9)
But Why Choose Food Combining?	3	(3)
How to Use this Book	6	(4)
PART ONE The Basics of Food Combining
1. Keep it Simple	10	(7)
The Week Before...	10	(2)
The Only Two Rules You Need to Follow	12	(5)
2. Going into Detail	17	(31)
So Why Don't Proteins Go with Starches?	18	(1)
Proteins and Starches	19	(4)
Fruit	23	(10)
Versatile Vegetables	33	(4)
Pulses	37	(7)
Nuts and Seeds	44	(4)
3. Frequently Asked Questions about Food Combining	48	(12)
4. Eating for Better Health	60	(22)
5. The Importance of Exercise	82	(13)
On Your Marks, Get Set, Go	90	(5)
6. Food Combining — Then and Now	95	(13)
The History of Food Combining	95	(11)
Food Combining Brought Up to Date	106	(2)
7. If You Do Nothing Else...	108	(4)
PART TWO Food Combining to Improve Your Health
8. Food Combining for Healthy Weight Loss	112	(44)
Why Diets Don't Work – In the Long Term	113	(6)
Getting Back to Set Point	119	(20)
Do You Still Think You Need to Lose Weight?	139	(17)
9. Food Combining and Fluid Retention	156	(11)
What is Fluid Retention?	156	(2)
What Can You Do About Fluid Retention?	158	(9)
10. Food Combining for Good Digestion	167	(35)
Is Your Digestive System Struggling?	168	(11)
Digestive Problems that Respond Well to Food Combining	179	(11)
What Can You Do to Improve Your Digestion?	190	(12)
11. Food Combining and Food Allergies	202	(17)
Allergy, Intolerance or Sensitivity?	203	(7)
Finding the Answers to Food Allergies	210	(9)
12. Food Combining Detox: Including the Benefits of Skin Cleansing and Better Breathing	219	(54)
A Toxic World	220	(5)
Detoxification	225	(12)
The Two-day Detox Programme	237	(7)
Juicing for Detoxification	244	(3)
Long-term Protection – Reducing Your Exposure to Toxins	247	(11)
Skin-cleansing Programme	258	(4)
Better Breathing Techniques	262	(11)
13. Food Combining and Eating Disorders	273	(27)
The Background to Eating Disorders	275	(8)
Anorexia Nervosa – Specifics	283	(4)
Bulimia Nervosa – Specifics	287	(3)
Binge Eating	290	(5)
Other Eating Disorders	295	(1)
Finding Support and Help for Eating Disorders	296	(4)
14. Food Combining and Blood Glucose	300	(29)
The Background to Hypoglycaemia	301	(16)
Help for the Hypo	317	(5)
Understanding the GI Factor	322	(7)
15. Easy Ways to Ease the Effects of Stress	329	(19)
Investigating Stress	330	(2)
Coping with Stress	332	(16)
PART THREE Over 50 Fabulous Food Combining Recipes
16. Tried and Tested Favourites	348	(72)
Healthy Breakfasts	350	(4)
Super Soups	354	(11)
Special Salads	365	(1)
Scrumptious Snacks, Starters and Quick Lunches	366	(20)
Mouthwatering Main Courses	386	(15)
Simple Suppers	401	(17)
Weekly Menu Plans	418
Appendices
Appendix 1 Food Combining Chemistry	420	(18)
Appendix 2 Resources: Useful Addresses	438	(5)
Appendix 3 Resources: Product Information	443	(2)
Appendix 4 Resources: How to Find A Practitioner	445	(3)
Appendix 5 Sources of Reference	448	(9)
Postscript	457	(2)
Index	459