Less acidic More Alkaline Diet- how to
The measure of pH tells you how acidic or alkaline something is, ranging from zero to 14. A pH of zero means something is extremely acidic, while a pH of 14 means something is very alkaline. Anything with a pH of 7 is neutral.
Your body’s pH is 7.36, which is a little alkaline. The new and trendy alkaline diet is based on making daily better food choices in order for your body to reach and maintain a balanced pH level so your body can function at its best.
When you eat, your body burns food and turns it into energy.
Sadly, many of the foods we love and crave are very acidic and they are leaving you tired with a lowered immune function. So choosing and embracing an Akaline diet is the key to maximum health. This is great news!
Actually, choosing an alkaline diet and lifestyle is easier that you think . Choosing 70 percent alkaline foods (veggies and legumes) and 30 percent acidic foods (meat and carbs) is the way to go.
Here are some easy steps to living an alkaline lifestyle:
1. Eat green
Fresh fruits, vegetables, roots, nuts and legumes . Reach for dark or green vegetables such as beetroot, avocado, broccoli, spinach, kale, peas, beans and cucumber.
2. Learn about Acidic, Neutral and Alkaline foods
Acidic Foods
limit your intake of Acidic foods
- Meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Grains
- Alcohol
- Peanuts and walnuts
Neutral Foods
Limit or avoid Neutral foods
- Natural fats
- Starches
- Sugars
Alkaline Foods
Focus on Alkaline Foods
- Fruit
- Legumes
- Vegetables
3. Switch to alkaline water
Drinking water is so crucial to our health and if most of us usually don’t drink enough , hydrate yourself with 8 to 10 large glasses of alkaline water per day.
Alkaline water is now available nationwide grocery stores.
4. Say no to coffee . Choose natural energy-boost drinks
Quit sugar- and caffeine energy drinks. Choose natural, alkalizing energy drinks such as peppermint tea, yearba mate tea, lemon water or a green powder supplement (that will cleanse the digestive system, stimulate your metabolism and barrier excess acids)
5. Exercice
Exercise for at least 30 minutes 3- to 5 times a week5 exercise stabilized acidity in our bodies and sweat gives acid another pathway out of the body. Plus, it helps to oxygenate and alkalize your blood.
6. Relax
Stress contributes to acid build-up so find ways to de-stress. Meditation, yoga, deep breathing ,long walks, visualization…
7.Take it slowly
For better results, take on change gradually. Every little change is one more step toward better long term health.
NOTE : In addition to helping you losing weight, giving you more energy, lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes kidney problems and other chronic diseases, reducing joint pain and lactic-acid build up (leg cramps), giving you glowing skin and and better bones .
Are you ready to embrace alkaline diet and lifestyle for an optimum health?
