Includes bibliographical references and index.

The birth of a four-step diet: the Dukan diet -- The theory behind the Dukan diet -- Some useful information about nutrition -- Pure proteins -- The Dukan diet in practice -- The attack phase, the pure protein diet -- The cruise phase, the alternating protein diet, protein + vegetables -- The consolidation phase, the transition diet -- How to stabilize your weight once and for all -- Some exceptional extra measures -- The program, from childhood through to menopause -- Being active, the essential catalyst -- 100 natural foods that keep you slim -- Recipes and menus: Sauces, mayonnaise, and dressings -- Recipes for the pure protein attack phase -- Recipes for the cruise phase, protein + vegetables -- Desserts for the consolidation phase -- One week of menus for the pure protein attack phase -- One week of menus for pure proteins followed by pure proteins + vegetables.