Alkaline diet
Alkaline diet
Alkaline diet, one of the sensations of the pastyear, is designed not only to maintain weight, but also to increase energy, memory, and prevent headaches, swelling, heart disease and improve sleep. This diet is held by many stars, for example, Victoria Beckham.
What is it?The "Alkaline Program" was first introduced by the therapist Vicki Edgson and the chef who specialized in organic nutrition Natasha Corrett (stepbrother sister of the beauty Sienna Miller). The idea of the program is that the pH-balance of the body, due to proper nutrition, is balanced between the rates of 7.35 and 7.45. The main task - to make a diet in such a way that 80 percent are alkanol products, and 20 - acid. How to understand what products are alkaline and which are acidic? For example, raw spinach is an alkolinic product, and when it is heat-treated, its acidity rises. Almost all the products that we use, after digestion become either alkaline or acidic. For example, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, artichokes: asparagus, sugar beet, lemons, limes, broccoli, cabbage, spinach, lettuce-cress are the most alkaline foods. Pasta, dairy products, meat, fish, tea, coffee are acid products. What are the other advantages of an alkaline diet? In addition to stabilizing the weight and raising the general tone of the body, the alkaline diet helps fight joint diseases, inflammations, allergies. Minerals and vitamins, which are contained in alkalines, are digested much easier than other products. Also, many researchers argue that the alkaline diet slows down the aging process. How difficult is it to stick to this diet? In the food must necessarily be present dishes of both groups, but in the right combination: as we already mentioned earlier, 80 to 20 percent. For example, on your plate should be more fresh vegetables and fruits than meat products or fish. For example, instead of stewed vegetables with meat, you should prepare a fresh salad, and the meat is steamed, not fried. As a dessert, eat fruit salad, not pudding. Do not forget about nuts - they are an excellent source of protein, but at the same time belong to the group of alkaline foods, unlike meat, they can be eaten as a snack or dressing.
