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The Acid Alkaline Diet

The Acid Alkaline Diet is not just another diet program so much as it is a theory that your diet should be pH balanced.

Most of the food we consume releases either an alkaline base (bicarbonate) or an acid into our bloodstream.

Based on the normal pH levels which are between 7.35 and 7.45, the theory of this diet is that our diet should reflect our pH level and be somewhat alkaline.

Many of the foods we eat in the typical Western diet include meats, poultry, grains, dairy products and salt which are all acid producing foods.

By consuming less vegetables and fruits, our diets became more acid producing.

Alkaline Acid diet advocates believe a diet that is high in acid producing foods creates an imbalance which results in the loss of several necessary minerals such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium.

With this type of loss you would be more susceptible to sickness.

It's also believed by proponents that you can evade:

  -Headaches
  -colds and flu
  -tension
  -energy deficiency and more if you with the Acid Alkaline diet.

Foods You Would Eat

You would increase your intake of alkaline foods by approximately 75 to 80%.

The types of foods recommended are asparagus, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, celery, lentils, chickpeas, black beans, lettuce, peas, radishes, parsley, avocado, soy beans, pumpkin seeds, red chili peppers, cucumbers, broccoli, kale, almonds, cayenne, and wheat grass.

Additionally you would include grapefruit, lime, lemons, rhubarb, tomato, watermelon, and fats such as avocado, borage, flax, and olive oil.

You would consume plenty of pure water, fresh vegetable juice,lemon water, herbal teas, vegetable broth, non-sweetened soy milk and almond milk.

The high acid producing foods would include 20 to 25% of your daily intake.

There aren't any clinical trials to back this theory at this time. As with any diet program, consult with your doctor prior to starting the Acid Alkaline Diet.