In this article, I want to take a moment to deflate a few of the widespread myths concerning the alkaline diet. Because it isn’t as well-known as certain other approaches, this diet has been the subject of quite a lot of misinformation. Fortunately, the reality of this way of eating is significantly more appealing then you may have been led to think.
The first myth is that in order to adopt an alkaline diet, you need to give up all acidifying foods. The reality, however, is that the goal of this diet isn’t to go to an extreme, but rather to achieve an ideal balance between acid-forming and alkalizing foods. Translation: Twenty to thirty-five percent of the foods you consume can still be acidifying.
The second myth regarding an acid alkaline diet is that it forces you to quit eating all animal foods and become a vegan. Okay, you will very likely have more success on an alkaline diet if you lower your intake of meat and dairy foods. These foods are rich in protein, which has an acid-producing effect on your internal environment. But you still need some protein, which can come from either animal or vegetable sources. Provided that you exercise moderation, you don’t have to quit eating animal products altogether–unless you would like to, of course.
The third myth regarding the alkaline diet is that it’s just a dietetic fad. The truth is that scientific studies have verified the ability of alkaline foods to fight osteoporosis, preserve muscle strength in older adults, and more.
In short, the alkaline diet has more benefits and fewer drawbacks than you may have been led to believe. The downside is minimal, so why not give the alkaline diet a try for a few weeks, and see what it can do for you?
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This post was written by admin on July 10, 2010
