Our body, our health and our longevity are heavily dependent on the correct ratio of acidity and alkalinity in our blood (pH). If the balance is altered, the organism begins to suffer. Most people’s diets these days are often very acidic, so consuming alkaline foods can be a good pH balance solution.
Today the awesome.club brings a list of 10 alkaline foods that protect our body from obesity, health problems and bad mood. Read carefully and don’t miss the bonus at the end: a diet that helps actress and model Elle Macpherson, 54, maintain a 25-year-old appearance.
1. Avocado
Studies show that an avocado-based diet helps lower your total cholesterol level by about 8.2%. In addition, avocado helps to neutralize acidic foods in our stomach and favors the absorption of nutrients from fruits and vegetables.
in your book General history of the things of New Spain (1576), the historian Bernardino de Sahagun comments that the Aztecs knew the properties of avocado and that’s why they used its seeds in medicines.
2. Banana
Bananas contain 2 main types of fiber: resistant starch (found in unripe bananas; aids in the digestion process), and pectin (which protects the body from colon cancer). Ripe bananas contain vitamins, are alkaline, balance blood sugar levels (because of iron, which favors the production of hemoglobin) and lower blood pressure (thanks to potassium).
3. Cauliflower
Cauliflower surpasses cabbage and broccoli in terms of useful substances. The product contains vitamins C, A, B, PP and is a good source of choline, which strengthens the nervous system and helps prevent the accumulation of cholesterol in the liver. It also contains calcium (ideal for strengthening bones) and magnesium (which helps improve mood).
4. Melon
Melon contains carotene (decreases the likelihood that a person will get cancer), fiber, folic and ascorbic acid (good for the immune system and bone tissue). Thanks to its high content of vitamin C, melon helps keep our skin beautiful and healthy.
5. Grapes
Grapes contain a lot of plant compounds that can protect us from certain types of cancer and lower cholesterol. In a study that lasted 16 weeks and involved 38 people, those who took 20g of grape extract a day saw a decrease in their blood sugar level. Grapes contain calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus, elements necessary to maintain healthy bones.
6. Cucumbers
Cucumbers are excellent for eliminating acid and toxins from the body. In addition, because of flavonoids, they help to eliminate free radicals, the accumulation of which can lead to the emergence of heart, lung and autoimmune diseases. Cucumbers are low in calories and can be added to the diet without any problems.
7. Quinoa
Quinoa contains more protein than other grains. In addition, it has phosphorus (in an amount similar to that of fish), iron (twice as much as wheat), calcium, fiber and vitamin B, which are involved in all types of metabolic processes.
8. Chard
9. Lemon
Lemon helps prevent the development of cancer, lowers the risk of stroke, cleanses the body of toxins, is a good booster against intestinal diseases and helps fight hypertension. The list of useful properties of this product is so long that, in the Middle Ages, people thought that lemon was able to protect people from the black plague.
10. Basil
Basil contains many antioxidants and helps to detoxify the body. This product also has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antifebrile and diuretic properties.
Bonus: Elle Macpherson and her alkaline diet
Elle Macpherson maintains an optimal pH balance in the body, eliminating red meat, wheat, sugar, dairy products and processed foods from the diet. By decreasing the amount of acidic products and replacing them with fruits and vegetables, it is possible to bring the body to an alkaline state, eliminating toxins. Also, in this way, the digestive system and liver can rest and recover.
What other products would you add to the list above? Share in the comments.
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