There’s been quite a stir this week about the Alkaline Diet. It seems as though I haven’t been able to
finish out a single day without hearing something at the gym or seeing an
article pop up on social media. Now, I
admit that I am not a fan of fad diets, and usually steer clear at the mere
mention of one, but this diet has peaked my interest and has me asking - is the
Alkaline Diet really a fad?
The Alkaline Diet, which was catapulted into the limelight
by Victoria
Beckham in 2013, purports that by consuming a diet rich in alkaline foods
such as fruits and vegetables, your body can be shielded from conditions like
cancer and arthritis while shedding unwanted pounds.
It sounds just like a Hollywood dream doesn’t it? Well, according to Nick Bach, of the EarthMind Wellness Center, the science
behind the Alkaline diet is quite real and if properly maintained can
potentially deliver its presumptuous claims.
“A plant based diet is much
easier on our digestive tract than one consisting of much heavier contents
(including meats, fried foods etc.),” says Nick. “The Alkaline Diet primarily aligns itself
with plant/whole foods dietary choices, which having implemented in my own
life, have nourished me on many different levels; including weight, mental
acumen, energy etc.”
So, are you ready to give the Alkaline Diet a try before
your next family reunion or that summer vacation to the upstate New York? Before you start, remember it’s important to
consult an Alkaline
Food Chart as well as consider the following tips for living a well-balance
and healthy life.
DO…
Drink plenty of the wet stuff (water)
Stay active
Try to avoid stress and drama
DON’T…
Consume caffeinated beverages like coffee, tea and soda
Eat foods latent with preservatives, additives and food
coloring
Use artificial sweeteners
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