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What Are The Best Alkaline Foods?

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Obi Obadike

Obi Obadike

Celebrity Fitness & Nutrition Expert, CFT, SFN, M.S. Founder & CEO – Ethical Inc.
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What are the best alkaline foods? Most fruits and vegetables, soybeans, tofu, nuts, seeds, legume are all healthy alkaline foods. The claim of the alkaline diet is that it fights different diseases and cancers, but those claims are not backed by any validated science at all.

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Here are the top Alkaline Foods:

  • Almonds which are high in healthy fats, and it contains a high amount of magnesium. The magnesium nutrients of almonds help to make it alkaline.
  • Spinach is an alkaline forming green leafy vegetable which contains vitamin K, vitamin A, chlorophyll, etc.
  • Lemon is a good detox that helps to support digestion and supports the liver in eliminating toxins from the body. And it is also an alkaline food.
  • Garlic is an anti-inflammatory food and is a high alkaline food. Garlic has been known to be a food that helps with heightening immunity.
  • Avocado is a healthy fat, anti-inflammatory and heart healthy food.
  • Tomatoes has the most alkaline when it is uncooked. And it has a great source of Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.
  • Jalapenos is also a very good alkaline food.
  • Red onions have a high amount of Vitamin C and is an alkaline forming food which also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
  • Cucumbers is a high alkaline vegetable that helps to regulate blood pressure. It is a mild diuretic that can help with swelling and bloating. And it is high in B vitamins.
  • Watermelon is an excellent alkaline forming food, and it has high fiber and water content. It is rich in Vitamin C, beta carotene and it has arginine, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper is a high alkaline food that has antioxidant benefits and anti-inflammation benefits.
  • Kale is a high nutrient dense food that is high in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It is an essential antioxidant which helps to improve the digestive system.
  • Celery is a good alkaline food that is high in water, fiber and Vitamin C and can help relieve constipation.
  • Citric Fruits such as lemons, oranges, limes, grapefruits, tangerines are rich sources of Vitamin C. And they are all alkaline in nature.
  • Bananas is high in calcium, magnesium and potassium and is a good alkaline fruit.

Foods that have alkaline components are calcium, magnesium, and potassium. The foods groups that are considered alkaline are fruits, nuts, legumes, and vegetables. And these provide great health benefits and can improve your overall health.

“The claim of the alkaline diet is that it fights different diseases and cancers, but those claims are not backed by any validated science at all.” Celebrity Fitness & Nutrition Expert Obi Obadike

The Bottom Line is the alkaline diet incorporates a high consumption of fruits, vegetables while eliminating plant-based foods. The alkaline diet is based on whole and unprocessed foods. There is no scientific evidence that it has anything to do with PH levels.

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