Alkaline Diet

The alkaline diet brings the pH to normal and also helps people lose weight, not through caloric deficit, but by eating alkaline foods.

Gastric hyperacidity is one of the most common medical conditions.

Furthermore, metabolic acidosis is said to be the basis of all diseases, since it is directly related to various kidney problems, diabetes, ulcer, and many other internal diseases.

Therefore, the purpose of the alkaline diet is to bring the pH to normal and also to help people lose weight, not through caloric deficit, but by replacing some other acidic foods with alkaline foods.

The alkaline diet is a modern one that was born from the desire/need for people to treat gastric hyperacidity and prevent or postpone as many problems caused by acidosis.

The alkaline diet plan involves creating a compound food as follows:

75% alkaline foods, which have a pH greater than 7.4, as close to 8;
25% acidic foods;

The Difference Between Acidic And Alkaline Foods

In terms of chemicals, acidic foods are saturated with hydrogen ions, while alkaline has a chemical structure that allows the absorption of hydrogen ions.

Normally, the internal pH (of blood) is 7.38 to 7, 52. It is vital that the pH does not drop below 7, as this may induce grade IV coma and even death of the patient.

Also, the blood does not have to have a very basic character, but only slightly alkaline, otherwise, there is the risk of involuntary muscle contractions, extremely powerful and painful.

Which Foods Are Alkaline And Which Are Acidic?

In the acidic food category, there are all traditional foods, sodas, pastries, and of course, alcoholic beverages.

Chicken, beef, turkey, pasta, refined oil, pickles (very acidic!), all cookies, and all derivatives of the above products have a relatively high acidity, whose value may rise or fall depending on the mode of preparation.

In the alkaline diet foods category we have:

cottage cheese, cucumbers and lettuce, avocado, and all the vegetables and edible plants rich in chlorophyll;
soya milk, soya chunks, coconut, lemon, millet, beans, and buckwheat;
seabuckthorn;
cold-pressed oil of any kind;

Alkaline Water Is Vital For Alkaline Diet

For those who can not maintain the recommended percentage in the diet (75% alkaline foods and 25% acidic foods), it is recommended to replace drinks with alkaline water.

Any water that has a pH greater than 7.7 is considered alkaline water and can be consumed in large quantities.

The risk of blood pH increasing to critical values is very low. 2.5-3 liters of alkaline water a day should help anyone to maintain optimum health and always help detoxify the body and clean free radicals.

Smoking Is Prohibited!

Smoking is a habit that grows very much acidity in the body, which happens when we drink alcohol too.

Therefore is recommended that these activities be minimized or completely eliminated from your daily routine so that the body has all chances to remain healthy and clean.

Therefore, smoking is strictly prohibited on an alkaline diet.