The human diet must consist of a variety of different foods in order to have a balanced vitamin-to-mineral status.
Due to the fast-pace of modern life, and the fact that today’s fruits and vegetables are not grown the same way as they were 40 years ago, many of us tend to use dietary supplements.
If one is supplementing with vitamins and minerals, it is important to know that it is best to take vitamins in the morning because they provide vitality (specifically vitamin B12), and minerals throughout the day in order to ensure you have a good sleep.
Here are the top five alkalized foods:
Buckwheat
This is an excellent replacement for wheat.. It contains rutin which supplies energy, and is valuable in the treatment and prevention of strokes due to broken veins or arteries, good for those who have hemorrhoids , and also for people who have varicose veins. It is an excellent choice for every meal throughout the day.
Cabbage
These foods are often mentioned in the books from the Nutrition of the 21st Century series, regardless of whether they are based on male or female health.
They have anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-carcinogenic properties. Many of us would throw away the water when cooking cabbage, mostly because the smell is not very pleasant, but next time do not throw this water away. Use it for making sauces, or better yet, drink it!
Melon
Melon is an excellent source of vitamin A (beta-carotene), B6, C, dietary fibre, potassium and folic acid. This combination of nutrients gives us the energy we need to sustain us throughout the day. Melon is an excellent anticoagulant that thins the blood and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Flax seed and flax seed oil
These are one the best foods to eat in terms of health. They are rich in lignans, which help to prevent breast, prostate and colon cancer as well as improving kidney function. Their high content of essential omega-3 fatty acids makes them ideal for any detox program. They can also help reduce cholesterol and regulate blood pressure. Flax seeds can be eaten directly, blended in smoothies or taken in oil-form.
Olive oil
This oil is one of the top alkaline foods. It is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, contains antioxidant vitamin E, which not only prevents diseases that cause heart attacks and chest pain, but also helps in lessening hot flashes in menopausal women.
Acidic Foods
The nutrition in many developed Western countries involves people eating foods that create acidity in the body. Some of the most acidic foods include refined junk food products such as sugar-loaded cereals, caffeine, alcohol, and artificial sweeteners.
These detrimental sweeteners that are added to different commercialized drinks and foods (just to make the customer buy them), are often considered sugar-free, which is absolutely not true.
Alkaline Foods (Eat These)
- Avocado
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage, sauerkraut
- Buckwheat
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Zucchini
- Chives
- Flax and flax seed oil
- Cucumber
- Garlic
- Grapefruit
- Soy and soy products
- Soybean sprouts
- Alfalfa sprouts
- Green beans
- Leeks
- Lemon and lime
- Lettuce
- Millet
- Olives and olive oil
- Onion
- Parsley
- Pears
- Green peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Tomato
- Watermelon
- Wild rice
- Pumpkin
- Sesame seeds and tahini (sesame seed paste)
