Introduction to the Second edition -- Part one. Our lifestyle is killing us ; A brief history of feasting and fasting and a taste of what's to come ; Food is medicine--the genes load the gun, the environment pulls the trigger ; The hormonal orchestra ; Digestion and 'All disease begins in the gut' (and so does health!) ; Emotional stress and inflammation ; Resetting our rhythm--what makes us tick? ; A summary of the past and a look into the future -- Part two. The HBD solution ; The HBD programme--the 4 phases & the 10 golden rules ; The mindset and your 'whys' ; The 4 phases explained ; Phase 1 (P1): preparation ; Phase 2 (P2): reset ; Phase 3 (P3): burn ; Phase 4 (P4): forever ; Glossary (for quick reference/reminders) FAQ ; Recipes ; Recommended reading