Like the GL and Mediterranean Diet I have talked about before, here is another diet I have not heard of- The Acid-Alkaline Diet.
I have heard the terms Acidic/Alkaline foods being thrown around before but I did not know it was a real diet.
This diet is under the premise that the foods you eat contribute to blood pH which in turn results in better/worse health.
They say that for optimum health, blood must always be slightly alkaline, with a pH of 7.5 (7 is neutral).
The theory is that the foods you eat dictate blood pH, but the body does this on its own through homeostasis.
This diet is primarily vegetarian, with alkaline foods (some of them) in the picture above. Acidic foods are things like meat/dairy/cheese and other animal products and are usually avoided on this diet.
Also, processed foods are also excluded as these are also considered "acidic".
So, while the food correlating with blood pH is somewhat bunk, will it let you lose weight?
Well, it should- If you are eating fresh food and most of those foods are veggies, of course you will. Especially if you throw in some exercise.
My opinion: this diet is a very good idea, regardless on the science. Fact is fact: fresh foods will help not only with weight loss but also other aspects of your health.
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dairy products
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