Alkaline Cookbook — Body Science, 25-Organ Food Guide, Vitamins, Minerals & Bioactives

A complete food-as-medicine encyclopedia. Pork-free, shellfish-free, anti-inflammatory. Ancient dietary wisdom (Levitical law, Dr. Sebi, Ayurveda) validated by modern nutritional science.

Foundations — Body Science

• Water — spring, mineral, RO, distilled, tap, alkaline — drinking, cooking, and bathing safety
• pH — blood, stomach, intestine, urine, skin optimal ranges and the alkaline diet framework
• Electrolytes — sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chloride, phosphate roles and sources
• Calories — macronutrients (carbs 4 cal/g, protein 4 cal/g, fat 9 cal/g), BMR, metabolic rate
• Lipids & Cholesterol — HDL, LDL, triglycerides, omega-3 vs omega-6, trans fats explained
• Digestion — mouth, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver — step by step with enzyme detail
• Mitochondria — ATP production, oxidative stress, mitochondrial biogenesis, CoQ10, PQQ
• Vitamins — A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, C, D, E, K1, K2 — roles, sources, deficiency
• Minerals — iron, zinc, selenium, iodine, copper, manganese, chromium, silicon, sulfur
• Bioactive Compounds — L-theanine, caffeine, curcumin, resveratrol, quercetin, EGCG, omega-3, ashwagandha, berberine, CoQ10, PQQ, lion's mane, reishi, magnesium L-threonate

Organs Covered

• Brain — DHA, BDNF, neuroinflammation, neurotransmitter synthesis
• Heart — arterial health, cholesterol, nitric oxide, cardiac rhythm
• Liver — bile production, phase I/II detox, glutathione, methylation
• Kidneys — filtration, uric acid, nephron protection, diuretics
• Colon & Gut — microbiome, butyrate, intestinal lining, leaky gut
• Thyroid — iodine, selenium, T4-to-T3 conversion, autoimmune thyroid
• Adrenal Glands — cortisol, HPA axis, adrenal fatigue, DHEA
• Lungs — bronchial inflammation, mucus regulation, leukotrienes
• Pancreas — insulin, beta cells, blood sugar, digestive enzymes
• Skin — collagen, keratinocytes, barrier function, inflammatory conditions
• Joints — COX-2, cartilage, synovial tissue, autoimmune arthritis
• Eyes — lutein, zeaxanthin, DHA retina, macular degeneration, cataracts
• Blood & Lymph — hemoglobin, iron, lymphatic flow, red blood cells
• Stomach — gastric lining, H. pylori, motility, GERD
• Small Intestine — villi, nutrient absorption, tight junctions, leaky gut
• Spleen — immune filtering, lymphocytes, red blood cell recycling
• Reproductive System — hormonal balance, fertility, prostaglandins, PCOS
• Nervous System — myelin, NMDA receptors, action potentials, neuropathy
• Bones & Teeth — calcium, vitamin K2, osteoblasts, hydroxyapatite
• Immune System — NK cells, T-cells, NF-κB, antiviral compounds
• Gallbladder — bile flow, cholesterol crystallization, gallstones
• Bladder & Urinary — UTI prevention, diuretics, bladder wall integrity
• Thymus — T-cell education, thymic involution, adaptive immunity
• Muscles & Soft Tissue — protein synthesis, DOMS, fascia, recovery
• Sinuses & ENT — mucus regulation, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis

Dietary Principles

• Pork-Free & Shellfish-Free
• Anti-Inflammatory
• Alkaline & pH-Balanced
• Dr. Sebi African Bio-Mineral Balance
• Autoimmune Support
• Mental Health & Brain Function