The premise of an alkaline diet is that the nutrients found in supplements,
alkalizing foods, and water can bring the body back to balance.
These vitamins, minerals, and herbs infuse the body with new energy, vitality and better health.
Alkaline foods and water must be consumed in order to provide 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 shows up as uncomfortable symptoms,
including colds, allergies, diseases, viruses, and bacteria.
When the pH level in our body is unbalanced, almost any area of the body can be
affected. For example when the nervous system is affected as the result of
unbalanced pH balance it shows up in the form of depression. When the
cardiovascular system is affected we could have heart disease or experience other
heart-related problems, including thickening and hardening of the arteries,
coronary heart disease, pain or discomfort in the chest, stroke, high blood pressure,
and heart failure. When muscles are affected we often feel fatigue and lack of
energy. When skin is affected by improper pH balance we age quicker than
normal.
When the body’s pH level is in balance, the 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) Increase your consumption of raw vegetables and raw fresh fruits (without
sugar). You should include raw 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 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 ?nish it.
6) Grains form the base of a balanced diet and are important in maintaining the
alkaline balance in the body. Grains are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and
essential nutrients, including folic acid, ?ber, carbohydrates antioxidants and
phytoestrogens. The Department of Food and Science and Nutrition at University
of MInnesota determined that 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.
7) Don't forget to hydrate. Drink at least half of your body weight in ounces of good
quality water each day. Add liquid minerals to increase the quality of water.
If you follow these easy 7 steps it will allow you to create the proper alkaline
balance within your body.
Creating the proper alkaline balance within your body will bring you increased
quality of life. You'll start seeing immediate improvements in your health. Your
energy will increase, your concentration will be stronger. You'll build strength,
stamina, and resistance to diseases. Your entire body will function more ef?ciently
just like it was meant to do.
Drink home made lemon and cucmber water each morning before eating. You can make up a jug of lemon and cucmber water the night before and put it in the fridge to cool.
In the morning pour half into a glass and mix with some hot water until the cup is tepid.
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