Being Alkaline Means Being Healthy!

Being Alkaline Means Being Healthy!

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Many of you may have heard the word alkaline and you may have never known what it was or why it's important! This article will help you understand it a little better and help you realize why you should try to alkaline your body! The word alkaline by definition means relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7; "alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone".

Many naturopathic doctors affirm sustaining alkaline-acid balance in the physical structure done through consumption of particular foods because it is believed by many to elevate optimal health and prevent diseases such as cancer. The theory behind the alkaline-acid balance is that due to our body's pH being somewhat alkaline (normal range is 7.36-7.44) the food we eat should reflect this.

This hypothesis suggests that we should consume about 75% alkali (base) forming foods and 25% acid processing foods. Foods that contain this "alkaline" include things such as;

Veggies (especially green ones)
Grains - flax, millet, quinoa and amaranth, oats, wild rice
Protein - beans, some nuts: Almonds, pignoli, fresh coconut and chestnuts, tofu, cottage cheese, milk, cream, goats milk, eggs, whey, yogurt
Beverages - herbal teas and green tea, ginseng tea, Banchi tea, green juices, fruit and veggie juices
Condiments - sweeteners such as raw, unpasteurized honey, dried sugar cane juice (Sucanat), brown rice syrup, Stevia (natural sweetener). Most herbs and spices such as: garlic, cayenne pepper. Miso. Most unprocessed, cold pressed oils are neutral or alkaline forming.

Excess Acid and the symptoms associated with it includes things such as; indigestion, hives, leg cramps, muscle spasms, arthritis, headaches. Low energy, nasal congestion, colds, flues and infections, nervousness, irritability, anxiety, stress, cysts, and diseases. Obviously being overly Acidic will bring nothing good to the table for you.

I know a lot of people have a hard time eating good stuff but, honestly I would rather eat right and live long and healthy. Then, to eat crappy and live a short uncomfortable life! If you follow certain Alkaline diet, you can automatically assume that your alkaline levels will be properly infused.

There are several different diets out there that can be followed which will help you figure out what type of stuff you can and can't or shouldn't eat. I mean really if you follow these diets, you could start feeling better within a 3 day period.

I found a few websites online that have actual guides you can download to your computer and ebooks that will help you figure out a diet that will help you along the way. These websites also include other things such as food charts, alkaline food lists, diet plans and much more. These are terrific if you're new to the alkaline world and have no idea what you are doing! Good advice for bad habits.

Don't we wish we had a guide for every bad habit we have? I know I do! Live a longer, happier, healthier life!

About the Author:
This author is a HUGE fan of alkaline diet



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