nutrition facts

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 neutralize 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
flues
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 effected as the result of unbalanced pH balance it shows up in the form of the depression. When cardiovascular system is effected we could have heart disease or experience other heart-related problems
including thickening and hardening of the arteries
coronary heard disease
pain or discomfort in the chest
stroke
high blood pressure
and heart failure. When muscles are effected we often feel fatigue and lack of energy. When skin is effected 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.

7 Sure-fire ways to make alkaline diet benefit you:

1) Reduce the consumption of sugar and products made from sugar
including soda pop
pies
ice cream
jello
jams & jellies
artificial juices
puddings
doughnuts
corn syrups
chewing gum
sweetened drinks
cookies
breakfast cereals
liqueurs
mixed drinks.

2) Avoid processed foods and condiments including ketchup
salad dressings
pickles
luncheon meats
canned fruits
breads
relish
cheese dips
peanut butter
prepared seafood
frozen vegetables
crackers
canned soups
hot dogs
sausages
sweetened yogurt.

3) Avoid cooking and heating foods and drinks in microwave.

4) Avoid dairy
meats
fried foods and fast foods.

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 are 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 finish it.

6) Grains form the base of a balanced diet and are important in maintaining the alkaline balance in the body. Grains are great source of vitamins
minerals
and essential nutrients
including folic acid
fiber
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 of 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 efficiently just like it was meant to do.