Table of contents

Foreword by Kareena Kapoor

Introduction:

• Simplicity is profound
• About this book
• How to use this book

1. What diet is not

• Diet as punishment: the compensation diet
• Extreme diets just don’t work: the detox diet
• Exercise and dieting are mutually exclusive—no they aren’t
• Measuring body composition
• One size doesn’t fit all
• The truth about low fat and sugar free alternatives
• All food is good
• What is the solution?

2. How to eat: relearn

• Know thy stomach
• Overeating and overeating threshold
• The 5 basic rules to increase nutrient intake
• And the 6th rule—a calm state of mind

3. What to eat: rethink

• All about carbs
• All about proteins
• All about fats
• All about vitamins and minerals
• Supplements
• Water

4. The 4 principles of eating right

5. Inculcating awareness

• Information without awareness is useless
• Sample diet and activity recalls for specific profiles

6. Crossing the bridge: from knowing to doing

• Fundamental steps towards adopting a healthier lifestyle
• ‘Now’ is the best time to start

Appendix

1. Kareena ka Tashan
2. It’s non-negotiable: exercise as a part of your life
3. DIY diet recall