The Acid Alkaline Diet – Can It Really Improve Your Health?
July 26th, 2010
Just what is the acid alkaline diet, and what exactly are the benefits of this nutritional option? I will be discussing both aspects of this diet below. I will also attempt to squash a few myths about the acid alkaline diet, a nutritional approach that remains misunderstood despite its growing popularity.
At first glance, the acid alkaline diet might seem to be just another in a long line of dietary fads that deliver far less than they promise. A recent study revealed that a growing number of Americans have given up on dieting altogether. Depending on how you look at it, this could be good news. After all, many diets are based on marketing hype, not science or practical experience. I hope that these former dieters won’t give up on eating healthy, but instead that they will focus on adopting a sensible diet that they can stick with for the long haul.
One diet that meets these benchmarks is the alkaline diet. It’s not a fad. On the contrary, it’s a balanced nutritional approach that incorporates the best of ancient traditions, as well as cutting-edge scientific research. The acid alkaline diet emphasizes foods that cause the body to become more alkaline, but it also allows you to eat acid foods in moderation.
What specifically can you eat on this diet? Fruits and vegetables get top billing, along with some grains and legumes. You can also include modest servings of meat, fish, and dairy products if you desire. Although nutritional experts rarely agree on much, most authorities would say that the the foods I have just listed are the components of an optimal diet.
Before I conclude, I want to take a few minutes to clear up a couple of common myths about the acid alkaline diet. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to cut out all acid-forming foods to achieve optimal pH balance. By the same token, you don’t necessarily need to eliminate all meat and dairy foods, either. And although it is referred to as a diet, it is not intended exclusively for weight loss. Instead, a healthy weight is merely a pleasant side effect of improved overall health.
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