Alkaline Diet Supplements
Eating right is great for maintaining a proper alkaline balance in your diet. In order to increase the effectiveness of the Acid-Alkaline Diet you are going to need some help. There is a wide range of things your body needs to expel the acids that have built up over the years. They are as follows:
- Mineral Supplements
- Green Foods
- Enzyme Supplements
- Antioxidants
- Prebiotics and Probiotics
Mineral Supplements
The alkaline diet needs the following supplements to be most effective:
- Calcium (Ca) - it makes up the skeletal system - you need that.
- Potassium (k) - helps with cellular exchanges - low levels mean low energy.
- Magnesium (Mg) - calms the nerves and boosts the immune system.
- Iron (Fe) - carries oxygen in the blood.
- Manganese (Mn) - catalyst in biochemical reactions.
Look for supplements that contain all 5 of these minerals. These supplements may also be paired with other minerals such as sodium (Na) and silica. Each of these has their benefits but if you already have high blood pressure you will want to avoid the supplements containing sodium.
Green Foods
Green Foods are usually found in the form of a powder that can be added to different beverages or a capsule. They are not usually what we eat but are highly nutritious greens made of the young sprouts of cereal grains and forage plants. The four major kinds are:
- Wheat Sprouts - contains more alkaline minerals than any other sprout or green vegetable and is also higher in iron than spinach. Also contains more chlorophyl than any other plant source which has tremendous benefits.
- Alfalfa - high levels of protein and minerals (calcium, iron, zinc, copper, and selenium)
- Barley Grass - recognized by researchers as the most nutritious plant in existence.
- Kamut - very nutritious - higher content of certain minerals
Look for commercially prepared green products to contain these varieties. Look for the powdered form of the juice which is more potent. When reading the ingredients look for the word juice for as many ingredients as possible.
Enzyme Supplements
Enzymes are key for the body to function properly. They are found in foods however are damaged or destroyed by heat. It is important to incorporate raw vegetables into two meals per day. Many snacks can be made up of raw vegetables as well.
Enzyme supplements are essential to work in conjunction with those being ingested via regular diet in order de-acidify the body effectively. These will help restore the body’s pH more quickly.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants serve to neutralize free radicals in the body. A free radical is a substance with an odd number of electrons looking for one more to make it even. It will aggressively pursue its search and take an electron from somewhere it shouldn’t thus causing damage and stress on the body.
There are many natural sources of antioxidants (such as green tea, berries, grape seeds, etc.). There are also commercial varieties of antioxidant combinations that will address the body’s needs on a daily basis.
Prebiotics and Probiotics
Probiotics are microorganisms that live inside the body that work harmoniously together to fight invaders by releasing antibiotic substances. Prebiotics are the food in which the probiotic organisms eat. These make them stronger and better able to ward off invasion by foreign microforms. Yogurt is a good source of Probiotics and usually indicates their presence on the label. Prebiotics are found in fruits, vegetables, cereals and beans.
Using these supplements in combination with eating according to the alkaline diet should see you quickly achieving your healthy living goals.
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