Table of Contents
Disclaimer ix
Foreword xi
Introduction xiii
My Story-When My Body Failed Me 1
Part 1 Fuel Your Body Optimally
1 Hunter-Gatherers and Blue Zones 8
2 Carbs, Grains, and Gluten 15
3 All about Fats and Protein 38
4 The Unknown Superfoods-Maximizing Nutrient Density 58
5 Heal the Gut-Heal the Body 72
6 Your Ayurvedic Body Type-The Key to Customization 89
7 The Kitchen Pharmacy-Twelve Powerful Healing Spices 106
Part 2 Exercise, Sleep, and the Mind-Body-Spirit Balance
8 Your Daily Routine-Ayurvedic Tips and Intermittent Fasting 142
9 The Five Secrets of Optimal Exercise 149
10 Improve Your Sleep 156
11 The Mind Controls the Body: Stress-Reduction and Spirituality 162
Part 3 Detoxify to Reach the Next Level of Health
12 Reducing Your Exposure to Toxins 174
13 The Paleovedic Detox 190
14 How to Stay Healthy-Avoiding Common Pitfalls Using Foods and Supplements 198
15 Putting It All Together-Your Customized Food Plan 207
Appendix A Menu Plan for the Paleovedic Detox by Sharon Meyer 218
Appendix B Paleovedic Recipes by Sharon Meyer 220
Acknowledgments 260
Notes 261
Index 286