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What Are Alkaline Foods?

5/14/2017

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I don't know about you, but I can attest that stomach issues have plagued me these last two years.  Despite my diligence to ensuring I have a high-quality natural diet, I still find acid residue and bloating to be a bit of a problem. It may not surprise you that 50% of fibromyalgia sufferers are plagued to stomach complaints.  I have noticed when I incorporate more foods of certain vegetables and smoothies into my died, that this issue becomes obsolete.  What I've found are these specific foods form the Alkaline Diet.  

'Your health depends on the balance of an alkaline environment, created by eating foods such as tomatoes, avocados and green vegetables...striking the optimum 80/20 balance and regulating your body's acid/alkaline chemistry through simple changes in diet can result in weight loss, increased stamina and strength, a stronger immune system and a greater sense of wellbeing.'
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Robert O. Young, Pioneering scientist and author of The pH Miracle
It is no coincidence that the rapidly growing numbers of cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes correlate almost exactly with the rise in consumption of acid forming foods such as sugars, trans fats, fast food, refined food and white breads. At the same time our consumption of fresh, life giving foods such as vegetables and essential fatty acids has decreased dramatically, making way for convenience and a generation hooked on sugary treats.

Becoming Alkaline
This is not as difficult or as technical as it sounds. When we talk about starting an alkaline diet we are referring to consuming those foods and drink which have an alkaline effect on the body. This effect is based upon the mineral content of the food and therefore the alkaline or acid effect this has on the pH of the body. Some foods have an acidifying effect (usually those containing sugars, trans fats, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, chemicals etc), whereas others have an alkaline effect. Conveniently for us, it just so happens that the foods that contain alkaline minerals (and leave an alkaline effect) are all the foods we already know are good for us: low sugar foods, fresh alkaline vegetables, nuts, seeds, salads, sea vegetables, water rich foods etc. And for the foods that contain minerals that have an acidic effect? You guessed it, sweets, alcohol, trans fats, meats, dairy, pizza, cola, biscuits, chips, white breads and pastas, refined foods, processed foods etc.

Of course, everybody is different - but most of us should aim to eat 70-80% alkaline forming foods and a maximum of 20-30% acid forming foods.
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This does not have to be measured in calories, grams or anything technical, just look at your plate! Is 70% of the food on it alkalising? And for the other 30%? You can do with this what you like (how acid is up to you - dependent upon the results you want), but feel free to go for some oily fish, wholemeal pasta or wild rice for example.

So What Are Alkaline Foods?
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​In fact, the best way to get started is to download and print off the following chart.  Place it on the front of your refrigerator.  When your stomach gets in a uproar, incorporate only alkaline foods.  After you begin to feel well adjust your daily diet and try to aim for 70% alkaline foods on your plate.
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