Recommended foods for those who follow an alkaline diet but not only, these are foods from the plant world with undoubted beneficial properties
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According to the alkaline diet, one of the typical problems of modern nutrition, consisting mainly of packaged, refined and processed foods, animal proteins and sugars, is that it tends to have an effect acidifier on the body with health consequences that can lead to the risk of inflammatory diseases and cancer. Here then it would be good to insert more and more often foods capable of bringing the pH back to alkalinity and therefore rebalance the body.
Even if you are not an admirer of this theory, which critics consider to have no scientific basis, you will still have to agree that the recommended foods (all from the plant world) are undoubtedly healthy and their properties have also been confirmed by various researches that have measured their characteristics and benefits on the body. We therefore advise you to include them in your usual diet, alternating them according to the season and your tastes.
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TUBERS AND ROOTS
Beets, turnips, carrots, radishes and all other edible roots and tubers have an alkalizing effect on the body. In addition to this they are rich in mineral salts and fibers and therefore undoubtedly contribute to a good general health of the organism. They can be eaten both raw and steamed or boiled and then seasoned with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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crucify
The beneficial effects of crucifers (the whole cabbage and broccoli family) are now well known. In addition to shifting the pH of the body towards a slight alkalinity, they strengthen the immune system, improve digestion and have also been recognized as being able to prevent some cancers. When in season, they can be eaten every day, in fact the variety is very wide and you can choose between broccoli, cauliflower, black cabbage, green, etc.
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GREEN LEAF VEGETABLES
Green leafy vegetables are among the healthiest foods that exist and should often be eaten raw or steamed, alternating them according to seasonality. This is for example spinach and chard, perfect for maintaining the correct acid-base balance in the body. They too contain fibers, minerals and vitamins, necessary for the daily well-being of our body.
GARLIC
Garlic has countless properties and is considered one of the best foods that anyone who wants to stay in excellent health should consume. In addition to being alkalizing, garlic is a natural antibacterial, improves heart health and helps the immune system, has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties and contributes to a good detoxification of the body. It can therefore be considered to all intents and purposes a superfood, Moreover low price it is always available.
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LEMONS
It may seem strange to speak of lemons as an alkalizing food since at the origin these fruits have an acidic pH due to their citric acid content. In reality the alkalizing effect occurs once the lemon is in the body, especially if it was taken with a little water in the morning on an empty stomach. The benefits are many: it helps the immune system, supports liver detoxification, improves digestion and aids in weight loss. All this with advantages that are also reflected on the energy and vitality of the person already in the early morning.
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CUCUMBER
Cucumber is a particularly alkalizing vegetable valuable for its water content which reaches even 95% of its weight. It is no coincidence that the seasonality of this vegetable is summer, when it is exceptional for its moisturizing power but also for its content in antioxidants, vitamins and mineral salts. Cucumbers are generally eaten raw in salads but a great way to consume them is also to make juices together with other vegetables or fruit.
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CELERY
Like cucumber, celery is also an alkaline vegetable particularly rich in water that is used very often in soups and sautéed but which obviously, to make the most of its properties, would be better consume raw in pinzimonio or added to juices and centrifuges. Celery offers a good dose of vitamin C and is also recommended as a snack or snack for those who want to lose weight as it has very few calories and is diuretic.
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APPLES
Apples, like most fruit, are also alkalizing and more supply the body with fibers, essential for intestinal well-being, and nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and other substances useful for the body to stay healthy. The ideal would be to consume them with the peel which is the richest part of nutrients, but in order to eat them whole it is very important that they are of organic origin.
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Avocado
Avocado can be considered a real gift of nature given its characteristics. It is reputed to be very caloric as it contains a lot of fat but in reality it is good fats (including Omega 3) and eaten wisely does not actually contribute to weight gain. This fruit also contains minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and is considered a good alkalizer of the pH.
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UVA
Another extraordinary fruit with an alkalizing power on the body is grapes. Every time we eat a bunch we supply our body with water, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants such as the famous resveratrol. A method that is often used, not only to rebalance the pH of the body but also to purify and detoxify, is grape care, a diet based on grape juice or whole grapes to be followed generally for a period of 1-2 or 3 days.
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