Basic nutrition
The body's internal pH value is influenced by our diet. Regardless of their flavour, foods are metabolised as acidic, neutral or alkaline and therefore have an effect on our organism.
In this article, we explain exactly what this is and what alkaline foods mean for our health.
First of all, the pH scale ranges from 1 to 14. Below 7 is considered acidic, 7 is neutral and anything above 7 is considered alkaline.
What does an alkaline diet mean?
We are talking here about a diet based exclusively on alkaline foods.
Acid-forming foods are completely avoided so that the body can reduce existing acidity, balance the acid-base balance and strengthen itself through a good supply of vitamins, minerals and fibre from vegetables.
This does not mean, however, that all areas of the body are or should be alkaline! Rather, this form of nutrition brings the organism into balance:
areas that need to be acidic include the stomach, vaginal tract and large intestine.
areas that should be alkaline include the blood, lymph, saliva, bile and a large part of the small intestine.
The alkaline diet also balances out the excess acid in the stomach, deacidifies the connective tissue and normalises the large intestine so that beneficial bacteria can colonise it again.
The alkaline surplus diet can generally be a long-term and healthy form of nutrition, as it is very common, balanced and very rich in nutrients due to its high proportion of vegetables. It is important to plan the foods on your plate in a ratio of approximately 70% alkaline foods and 30% good acid-forming foods. Animal products such as meat are almost non-existent in this diet.
Basic foods include:
Fresh fruit such as apples, pineapple, avocado, bananas, grapefruits, oranges, limes, lemons, mangoes, olives, peaches, plums, quinces, watermelon, berries, seaweed, alkaline vegetables such as artichokes, broccoli, broccoli and algae. Artichokes, broccoli, chicory, fennel, carrots, potatoes, garlic, pumpkins, peppers, radishes, Brussels sprouts, beetroot, asparagus, spinach, savoy cabbage, onions, shiitake, porcini mushrooms, mushrooms, chanterelles, sprouts, basil, chilli peppers, oak leaf lettuce, lamb's lettuce, ginger, capers, coriander, cress, cumin, turmeric, oregano, parsley, pepper, rosemary, sage, chives, thyme, cinnamon, almonds, and much more.
Good and bad acidifiers
A balanced diet, even from an alkaline surplus point of view, also includes good acid-forming foods, as they are rich in vitality and fibre. Although acids are produced when they are metabolised, the body can compensate for this well.
Good acidifiers include:
green tea, matcha, organic cereals, pseudo-cereals, oat flakes, pulses, corn, nuts, organic animal products, high-quality plant-based drinks, fermented organic soya products such as miso and tempeh.
In contrast to this are the bad acid-forming foods.
These should generally be avoided as they acidify the body in two ways: On the one hand, our metabolism produces acidic end products by utilising them. In addition, they have a low water content and are therefore excreted more slowly via the kidneys. This means that the acids and toxins remain in the body for longer and continue to acidify the body during this time!
Bad acidifiers are, for example
Animal foods such as meat, eggs, sausages, ham, milk and dairy products, fish and seafood, ready-made products of all kinds, cereal products made from flour, gluten-containing products such as seitan, ketchup, soya products, sugar, alcohol, ready-to-drink beverages, coffee, carbonated drinks, tea (black and fruit tea).
Possible symptoms of hyperacidity:
- Fatigue
- Cellulite
- Headaches
- Unclear skin
- Weight gain
- Rheumatism
- Bile and kidney stones
- Osteoporosis
- Gastrointestinal complaints (e.g. flatulence)
- Gallstones and kidney stones
- Osteoporosis
- Gastrointestinal complaints (e.g. bloating)
- .
- High susceptibility to infections
Why is an alkaline diet so important?
Humans have buffer systems in the blood, lungs, kidneys and liver, which can keep the pH value relatively constant. However, an excessive diet with acid-forming foods can mean that these buffer systems are no longer sufficient and the intestines and connective tissue in particular become over-acidified.
The benefits of alkaline foods for the acid-base balance:
- High content of alkalising minerals and trace elements, such as iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium. iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium
- stimulate the body's own bladder formation
- are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and secondary plant substances that strengthen the detoxification organs and support the immune system
- can have an anti-inflammatory effect
- promote intestinal health and thus also the immune system
The disadvantages of poor acid-forming foods for the acid-base balance:
- lead to slag formation and hyperacidity
- prevent the body's own deacidification processes
- promote the development of inflammation
- deteriorate intestinal health
- are rich in acidic minerals, such as phosphorus and sulphur
- . e.g. phosphorus and sulphur
What is an alkaline diet good for?
An alkaline-rich diet helps the body to maintain a balanced acid-alkaline ratio. This can have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, chronic fatigue, rheumatic diseases and allergies. Another advantage of alkaline foods is the higher intake of vitamins and minerals through this high-fibre diet with lots of vegetables. This benefits the entire organism.
What is the PRAL value?
The potential renal acid load (PRAL) indicates the potential acid load per 100g of food for the kidneys. However, foods can be subject to natural fluctuations, as the particular variety, the degree of freshness of vegetables and the way the food is prepared can have an influence on the acid-base content of a food. Therefore, the PRAL value and the results shown in these acid-base tables should be regarded as an average value.
How long should I eat an alkaline diet?
A purely alkaline diet is usually followed for a short time. Periods of 10 - 14 days or a cure of up to 4 - 12 weeks are common. During this period, the body can detoxify and regain its balance. The benefits of such a cure are intestinal cleansing, detoxification and deacidification.
Base powder or capsules and base tea
These two products support the body in maintaining a balanced acid-base balance. With the help of important minerals and trace elements, acids in the body are neutralised and eliminated from it.
The alkaline tea ensures that the waste products stored in the connective tissue are dissolved. Such a tea can consist of up to 50 different alkaline herbs. However, you should only drink up to 0.5 litres per day! The dissolved waste products can now be removed with an alkalising powder.
When using alkalising powder, care should be taken to ensure that a time interval is maintained before and after a meal, as the pH value of the stomach is lowered by the powder. In combination with the intake of food, gastric activity can be disrupted and protein digestion impaired.
Sufficient fluids should also be consumed while using these products to avoid putting too much strain on the kidneys.
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