Alkaline Diets and Benefits – MakeMeHealthier.co.uk

The premise of alkaline diet is alkalising food and water which can bring the body pH back to balance. Alkaline diet provides nutrients the body needs to neutralise acids and toxins in the blood, lymph, tissues, and cells. When pH balance inside the body is ‘out of balance’ the body tries to correct that sensitive pH balance. That process weakens our immunity system and creates symptoms like colds, flues, allergies, etc.

When the pH level in our body is acidic then many areas of the body can be affected. For example when the nervous system is effected as the result of unbalanced pH balance it shows up in the form of the depression. When cardiovascular system is effected we could have heart disease or experience other heart-related problems, including thickening and hardening of the arteries, coronary heard disease, pain or discomfort in the chest, stroke, high blood pressure, and heart failure. When muscles are effected we often feel fatigue and lack of energy. When skin is effected by improper pH balance we age quicker than normal. When balanced pH level is maintained, then body reaches ideal weight and corrects negative health challenges naturally.

Transition to a more alkaline healthy diet requires a shift in attitude towards food. The important point to remember is that small changes go a long way. Add more alkaline foods to your diet gradually.

5 ways to make body pH level balanced with alkaline diet

1) Reduce the consumption of sugar and products made from sugar, including ice cream, jams & jellies, artificial juices, sweetened drinks, puddings, doughnuts, cookies, liqueurs, mixed drinks.

2) Avoid processed foods and condiments including ketchup, salad dressings, pickles, luncheon meats, canned fruits, breads, relish, cheese dips, peanut butter, prepared seafood, frozen vegetables, crackers, canned soups, etc.

3) Avoid red meat, fried foods and fast foods.

4) Having more fresh fruits and vegetables. You should include fresh organic vegetables in every meal. If your breakfast is so small that you only eat toast or cereal, stop eating toast and take fresh fruits or vegetable juices instead. If your lunches are usually consist of sandwiches try to substitute it with a raw salad or a vegetable juice. Have a large salad before you eat a heavy entree at dinner. This way, you will be sure to eat all of the salad instead of finding yourself too full to finish it.

5) Grains form the base of a balanced diet and are important in maintaining the alkaline balance in the body. Grains are great source of vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients, including folic acid, fibre, carbohydrates antioxidants and phytoestrogens. Consumption of whole grains reduces the risk of chronic diseases including cancer and cardiovascular disease. By eating grains you can eat less but feel full. Grains should comprise about 20% of your diet.

Creating the proper alkaline balance within your body will bring you increased quality of life. You’ll start seeing improvements in your health with increasing strength, stamina, and resistance to diseases. Entire body will function more efficiently just like it was meant to do.