Truth be told, proponents of the alkaline diet only rely on existing dietary recommendations and evidence to advance their arguments. In essence, the alkaline diet or the acid-alkaline diet doesn’t have a stand-alone link or direct benefits in overall health. At least, no credible evidence to justify the hype for now.
At best, the alkaline diet only promotes healthy eating by canvassing for a restriction on processed foods while encouraging a natural or plant-based diet.
This article explains an alkaline diet with a focus on its science and suggested benefits.
What Is The Alkaline Diet?
The alkaline diet believes that the foods we eat affect the pH of our body. Recall that pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a system or something.
The pH value ranges from 0 to 14 with the lower limit being acidic while the higher limit is alkaline or basic.
- Acidic:0 to 6.9
- Neutral:0
- Alkaline: 1 – 14.0
So promoters of an alkaline diet say foods high in acid make you vulnerable while the alkaline-rich diet offers several health benefits. To this effect, they encourage people to eat more alkaline-based foods and ensure their urine pH is above 7.
