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Alkaline Diet
What are the benefits of Alkaline Diet?
(27 Apr 2008)
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Food with Alkaline
Alkaline diet also referred to as acid alkaline diet or alkaline acid diet focuses on grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables. The pH of human blood is 7.35 to 7.45. A diet with foods that are acid producing results in a decrease in the pH levels, thereby resulting in the loss of minerals, namely sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. The balance of the system is disturbed, causing problems in the equilibrium. This increases the risk of illnesses in individuals. An alkaline diet is prescribed specially, when an individual suffers from headache, lack of energy, nasal congestion, cold and flu, irritability, nervousness, anxiety, excessive mucous production, benign breast cysts, ovarian cysts and polycystic ovaries. Alkaline diets are not recommended for individuals suffering from renal diseases. Individuals on medicines affecting the potassium levels and those with heart problems are restricted from alkaline diets. Osteoporosis, muscle wasting and renal stones (calcium) are prevented by the intake of alkaline diets. Chocolates, bananas, water melon, figs, spinach and potatoes are very acidic foods. Vegetables in alkaline category are Brussels sprouts, cabbage, peas, lettuce, garlic, green beans, celery, radish, cauliflower, cucumber and asparagus. Fruits such as rhubarb, lemon, avocado, grape fruit and tomatoes are alkaline.
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answered by E L on 27 Apr 2008, 11:21:08
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