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| lowed by a glass of water. It is important to drink more water than usual, preferably two or more quarts of plain drinking water per day. In addition, drink herbal teas, especially those that are soothing and relaxing, such as chamomile or peppermint, if you feel stressed or anxious. For nutritional support, brew tonic teas such as those on page 16. At night, just after dinner or just before bed, take an acidophilus supplement. For best results, do not take acidophilus and supplemental fiber at the same time. |
| Eat in small quantities (a maximum of one serving twice per day, gradually reducing to one serving every other day) cooked grains such as rice or corn, and dishes made of dried beans or legumes. In place of sugar, use small quantities of maple syrup or honey and try to reduce the amount each day. Most blackstrap molasses contains high concentrations of pesticide residue, so look for organically grown molasses, which is a rich source of iron, an excellent sweetener and an alkalizing food. In place of refined table salt, use small quantities of unrefined, unprocessed sea salt (see Appendix). |
| Do not eat acid-forming foods, which include any and all breads or baked goods, canned or frozen foods, pasteurized or bottled juice, dairy products, eggs, meat, fish, poultry, nuts, raw or roasted seeds, sugar, soy or tofu products, wheat flour products, distilled white vinegar, margarine, fried foods, foods cooked in oil or packaged breakfast cereals, including granola. Do not drink coffee, regular tea, soft drinks or colas. Avoid tobacco products, second-hand smoke, over-the-counter medications, recreational drugs, beer, wine and distilled spirits. Avoid table salt or any refined white sea salt. |
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