Alkaline diet
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Be aware: this is only the goal of this diet, not necessarily its outcome. Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any other) diet.
The Alkaline Diet
The Alkaline Diet is a hard diet. You are only allowed to eat or drink alkaline products (with a pH higher than 7). During the diet, you mainly eat vegetables and fruits. Meats and fish, but also bread, for example, are no longer an option.
On the homepage you can compare this diet with other diets.
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The diet is (almost) completely vegetarian and can also be an option for vegans. The diet is suitable for people who want to eat gluten-free as well, because grain products are not part of the diet. Proteins can be obtained by eating tofu for example.
The inventors of this diet say that the diet helps to maintain the right pH values in your body. The diet would also keep bones strong, improve heart condition and brain function, prevent kidney stones, reduce back pain and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, there is no scientific evidence for these claims.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any) diet, especially if you have diabetes or bowel problems
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Several books and cookbooks have been written about the Alkaline Diet. Below we've listed a selection of ad links from Amazon, Apple and Ebooks for you:
Of the last one in this list, you can listen to a preview below:
Examples of other (almost) vegetarian diets are the 80/10/10 diet and the Raw food diet.
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As you see fit
A diet with lots of fruits and vegetables is never out of place but if there is no evidence for the health claims, the only thing I would adopt from this diet would be to eat more fruits and vegetables. Because if you follow the complete list of advice, this diet is too one-sided and you will never get all the nutrients.
With the professional help of a dietitian it should be easier to reach your goals. Please contact a dietician in your area or talk to a doctor before starting any diet.
Please take note that most diets do not have a scientific basis.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting a diet, especially if you have a chronic condition like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung disease or kidney disease.
If you think you might have an eating disorder (like anorexia or bulimia), it is important to look for professional help. Contact your (house) doctor or find help elsewhere. Here you can find a list of several websites that can provide (online) help. These sites also provide information for people that know someone with an eating disorder.