Edited by Elena Longo, Nutritionist
Alkaline foods are those whose residues not metabolized by the body have a basic pH, such as fruit and all vegetables . A correct alkaline diet is able to preserve the health of the human body and keep it in balance. Let's find out better.
The pH of the tissues
The vital processes of the human body require a stable and slightly alkaline pH . When the pH of the tissues is constantly on acid values, it means that there has been an accumulation of acid toxins or a loss of basic elements (such as, for example, calcium and sodium).
Acidification of the biological soil is the cause, or contributing cause, of numerous symptoms and disorders (obesity and chronic-degenerative pathologies), reduces the efficiency of the immune system and promotes cellular aging.
Proper nutrition that involves the daily intake of alkalizing foods and the reduction of acidifying foods preserves the balance of the human body and health.
Causes of acidification of the biological soil
The causes of acidification of the biological soil are many, in particular:
- Excessive intake of acidifying foods
- Drugs.
- Lack of trace elements and vitamins.
- Environmental pollutants.
- sedentary
- Endocrine and metabolic dysfunctions.
- Disorders of excretory organs.
- Psychophysical stress
- Thoughts that generate anger, anger, worry, fear, panic, sadness and exaggerated joy (according to traditional Chinese medicine, these are perverse thoughts).
What are the alkaline foods
An adequate alkalizing diet, without prejudice to particular needs that will have to be carefully evaluated by the doctor and the nutritionist, must include about 80% of alkalizing foods and 20% of acidifying foods .
The refined grains are particularly acidifying and must be replaced with “intact” cereals ( banished refined flours and products obtained by mixing bran with refined flours), animal proteins, sugars, alcohol, coffee, some types of tea, pre-cooked foods, foods high in pesticides and chemical additives.
They are alkalizing foods:
- all vegetables, including salads,
- potatoes (eat with the peel),
- fruit (including sour),
- dried fruit,
- almonds and cashews,
- alkaline mineral waters,
- baking soda,
- sea salt.
The following foods are particularly alkalizing: umeboshi prunes, broccoli cabbage, algae, citrus fruits, pumpkin seeds, persimmons, watermelon, cinnamon, molasses, soy sauce, chestnuts, pepper, peppers, miso , kohlrabi, green cabbage, garlic, asparagus, parsley, endive, rocket, green mustard, ginger, broccoli, nectarine, pineapple , molasses, melon, blackberry, mango.
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The alkalizing diet
In an alkalizing diet it is necessary to increase the daily consumption of alkalizing foods and at the same time reduce the consumption of acid-forming foods: animal proteins such as meat and poultry, fish (including crustaceans and molluscs), dairy products, eggs, starchy foods and low in fiber (refined flours and derivatives, bread, pasta, breadsticks, rusks, crackers, biscuits etc.), sugar, sweeteners, pre-cooked foods.
It is also important to prefer whole grains in grains to flour and pay attention to the correct association of foods.
What are the correct food associations
- cereals and fruit *
- seeds and fruit *
- vegetables and proteins
- vegetables and cereals
- dried fruit (various types)
* Fruit, however, is preferable to eat it alone and away from meals.
