Alkaline Diet Guidelines

According to Dr. Robert O. Young, obesity is a consequence of excessive acid production inside the body. The body cannot detoxify from acid accumulation and stores fat. The alkaline diet's main premise claims that by consuming alkaline foods instead of acidic foods, overweight people will restore their body's pH balance and shed fat as a result.

Eat More Vegetables

Increase vegetable intake by eating healthy salads.

The Alkaline Diet encourages followers to eat at least one salad per day to increase their consumption of whole vegetables. Experiment with ingredients to add flavor and increase nutrition. For example, use kale instead of iceberg lettuce, or add almonds for texture.

Avoid Meat

Use chicken broth instead of whole chicken or meat.

Consuming chicken and meat acidifies the body while adding unhealthy saturated fats. Instead, use chicken broth to flavor meals and to eliminate excessive protein, fat and calories. Although chicken broth is acidic, it contains far less acid than actual chicken. Make sure to use a low-sodium chicken broth to avoid extra salt.

Avoid Fruit

Dieters can eat watermelon on the Alkaline Diet, but only sparingly.

Although fruit contains many health benefits, it also contains excessive amounts of water and sugar. Once consumed, sugar from fruit ferments inside the body, transforming into alcohol or mycotoxins, both of which adversely affect health. Anyone following the Alkaline Diet should avoid most fruit except for grapefruit, lemon, lime, avocado, tomato and watermelon.

References

• Alkaline Diet Encyclopedia: Alkaline Diet FAQs
• Energise for Life: Alkalising FAQ-Alkaline Diet Questions