- Wheatgrass and other green grasses
- Leafy greens like spinach, kale, watercress, chard, and romaine
- Cucumbers
- Avocado
- Broccoli
- Celery
- Sprouts
If you want to slim down, feel more energetic day to day, get stronger joints, muscles and bones, and improve any and all digestive complaints, you need to start eating more alkalizing foods.
What does alkaline mean? On the pH scale, with 0 being the most acidic substance on earth and 14 being the most alkaline, you want to eat as many foods on the alkaline side as possible with a pH greater than 7.
So, what makes a food alkaline? Alkaline foods are low in sugar and high in water, fiber, and most importantly, minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorous. These minerals are necessary for your body to process all nutrients on a cellular level.
This is the acid equation… More Sugar = More Acid More Minerals = More Alkaline So for example, most vegetables are highly alkaline because they are both low in sugar and high in minerals. The same goes for low sugar fruits like avocados, tomatoes, lemons, limes, grapefruits, coconuts, and pomegranates.
Eat at least one of these every day, and you’re well on your way to getting off your acid!
There are lots of other alkaline foods including:
Want a complete list of alkaline foods? For easy information on hundreds of foods, download the (free) Ultimate Alkaline/Acid Food Guide.
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I love incorporating avocado into my smoothies whenever I can. It gives them a significant source of alkaline minerals, as well as nice, creamy texture without overpowering the other alkaline ingredients.
Plus, there’s plenty of good healthy fat to keep you fueled up and feeling full well into your morning. Try one of these alkaline smoothie recipes tomorrow morning:
We make sure to include avocados in just about all of the salads we make, either in the dressing, the salad toppings, or both. These are a few favorites in our house that let avocado be the star of the show:
This is the perfect time of year to try raw soups if you don’t already take advantage of these nutrient-packed, easy dinners that require no cooking at all. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a very alkaline meal that is savory and satisfying.
Quinoa bowls, bread-free sandwiches, lettuce wraps, and burrito bowls are just better with some fresh slices of avocado to top them off.
So many recipes that call for butter or unhealthy oils (like vegetable oil or canola oil) can be swapped with avocado or avocado oil, which is sold right alongside other oils in your supermarket.
In dressings, instead of drizzling in oil, whisk in a soft, ripe avocado for a creamy, alkaline version.
In baked goods, swap equal amounts of mashed avocado for the oil or butter that the recipe calls for.
Lastly, you hear me talk about coconut oil all the time as the ONLY oil you should ever cook with, as it holds a high smoke point and won’t go rancid, turning to a trans-fat. Avocado oil is another oil that fits this exception, as it too holds a high smoke point. Coconut oil is still the oil of choice for cooking, yet avocado oil is a close second!
I love guacamole as one of my favorite alkaline dips and snacks, but it’s not the only delicious dip you can use avocados in.
Blend an avocado with some lemon or lime juice, salt (always Celtic Grey sea salt, Himalayan, or Redmond Real Salt) and pepper to taste, and top with chia seeds for an easy, delicious dip that goes great with carrot and celery sticks.
(Keep an eye on your inbox for my Creamy Avocado Hummus recipe later this week!)
Can you believe that avocado can be used for tasty treats too?
Because it’s one of the highest fat foods found in nature (and remember, that’s good-for-you fat), it creates a creamy texture you’ll enjoy in lots of desserts.
Here are a couple of my favorite ways to use avocado for sweet snacks or desserts:
In fact, the Avocado Chocolate Mousse happens to be Kelly Ripa’s FAVORITE alkaline dessert recipe! Check out HERE what she had to say about her 7-Day Alkaline Cleanse experience!
These recipes really go outside the box (or bowl) so you can enjoy avocado in ways that are very different from your typical guacamole. Who knew you could turn this creamy fruit into fries?
There are so many recipes out there right now for avocado toast, which makes a delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, or snack. Here’s my recipe for Spicy Avocado Toast that you can adjust to your liking – more spicy, less spicy, or add your favorite alkaline toppings.
Instead of adding cheese to soups, wraps, Mexican food, or sandwiches, add sliced or diced avocado instead. Just about anything you top with cheese can be topped with avocado for a nutrient-rich, acid-free alternative.
For more on which foods to avoid this summer and which to eat more of (like avocados), get your copy of The Ultimate Alkaline/Acid Food Chart now for easy, clear information about hundreds of foods!
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What I love about educating the public about the alkaline lifestyle is opening peoples’ eyes to the fact that there’s an abundance of foods made by mother earth that can actually make your body work better, stay healthier, and live longer.
It’s an amazing gift that we live in a time when we can go to the grocery store and pick up all kinds of ingredients from all over the world that can heal us when we’re sick, give us more energy when we need it, and make our overall quality of life better.
So today I want to talk about 7 of the most alkaline foods available to us, why they’re so good for you, and how you can use them more in your cooking and eating.
Just one note before we get started… With all of these foods, organic is best.
That’s how you’re going to get the most vitamins and minerals packed in, and of course, the least toxins and pollutants.
In fact, you need to DEMAND ORGANIC!
I know it’s more expensive, but this is your health we’re talking about. Your health is your most valuable asset, and without it, you don’t have anything.
So let’s jump right in!
This alkaline, detoxifying herb is so potent, you can actually gain health benefits from soaking in a bath with it! Some experts even say that having wheatgrass in your home will enhance oxygen in the air. You can even do an enema with wheatgrass!
It contains a very high amount of chlorophyll and it’s chocked full of vitamins and minerals, not to mention antioxidants and phytonutrients.
In fact, out of the 102 minerals found in soil, guess how many wheatgrass has? 102!!
For instance, it has more vitamin C than oranges and more vitamin A than carrots!
Wheatgrass has been shown to:
There are a couple of caveats to know about wheatgrass however. It should be consumed in moderation – no more than a couple of ounces per day. Beyond that, regular wheatgrass drinkers can develop a distaste for it or it can even make them sick if used excessively.
Also, it can grow mold easily so make sure it comes from a good, organic source.
How to enjoy more wheatgrass: The best way to work more wheatgrass into your diet is to include it in green juices and smoothies. You can buy wheatgrass powder the same way you buy protein powder.
Did you know that the #1 ingredient in Alkamind Daily Greens is organic wheatgrass? So by taking your Daily Greens first thing every morning, you’re getting a dose of the most alkaline food on the planet!
And one more thing, for anyone reading who may thing that they are drinking ‘wheat’ or ‘gluten’ when they are having wheatgrass – don’t worry! It’s a COMPLETELY different animal!
Even though it is a wheat-based plant, it has not yet developed the sprout that contains gluten. The good news is you can enjoy all the incredible health benefits of wheatgrass, even if you’re gluten sensitive!
You might remember that watercress topped the list of the 41 most powerful foods you can eat at #1. Spinach, kale, and other vibrant leafy greens weren’t far behind, and for good reason.
Organic greens are loaded with vitamins A, C, K, and B, as well as minerals like manganese, copper, calcium, potassium, iron, folate, and more.
Studies have shown leafy greens to:
How to enjoy more kale, spinach, watercress, and Swiss chard: Add greens to smoothies and fresh, green juices. If you don’t like the texture of greens in your smoothies, try blending them first with the liquid you’re using, like coconut milk, then add the other ingredients. Enjoy them raw as salads, lightly sauté or steam them as a side dish, or add them to your sauces. Kids won’t even notice the pureed spinach you add to dishes you make for the whole family.
Recipe to try: Kale Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
There are SO many reasons to enjoy more cucumbers in your daily diet. These alkaline veggies (well, it’s actually a fruit that everyone calls a vegetable) are packed with many of the same vitamins and minerals as the greens above, but because they are a member of the squash, pumpkin, and melon family, they are made up of 95% water, enough to actually help keep you hydrated.
Cucumbers can:
How to enjoy more cucumbers: Juiced or included in smoothies, cucumbers serve as a natural base because they have so much water, so you can always add several slices if you are looking to boost the alkaline factor in your green drinks. Serve sliced with hummus as a snack, include thin slices in your burrito bowls, salads, and quinoa bowls.
Recipe to try: Chilled Avocado, Cucumber, and Watercress Soup
This is the only food on my list that contains a lot of good, healthy fat in addition to vitamins and minerals. For that reason, you could eat an avocado every day (like my son, Brayden, does) and it would be a great addition to your daily diet.
If you’re looking to lose weight, don’t be afraid of the fat. In fact, if you’re looking to lose weight, its so important that you incorporate MORE fat into your diet – but it’s gotta be the healthy kind!
Remember, there are fats that HEAL, and fats that KILL!
Avocados are rich in vitamins K, C, B5, and B6 as well as key minerals. In fact, they contain more potassium than bananas without all of the sugar. They’re also surprisingly high in fiber, so they help maintain digestive health. And they contain two antioxidants that keep eyes healthy and prevent aging’s effects on your eyes.
With more than 77% of an avocado’s calories coming from monounsaturated fat, this is one of the highest fat foods that grows in nature, and that’s a good thing because this type of fat, oleic acid, reduces inflammation and has been shown to have heart disease and cancer-preventing effects.
How to enjoy more avocados: Add avocado in chilled soups and smoothies, toss some on salads and quinoa bowls, or indulge in the avocado toast trend.
Recipe to try: Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Your mom probably told you to eat your broccoli when you were a kid, and she was right. This is an alkaline, cruciferous vegetable, which means that it’s in the same category as cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, can benefit:
How to enjoy more broccoli: I like to enjoy raw broccoli with hummus and it can be added to fresh juices. You can toss it into chilled or hot soups, add florets to salads, or include them in quinoa bowls.
Recipe to try: Spiced Up Veggie Detox Soup
Like cucumbers, celery is full of water and fiber in addition to all of the vitamins and minerals it packs in. It’s particularly high in vitamins A and K, as well as folate and potassium.
Benefits of celery include:
How to enjoy more celery: Juicing celery is especially effective for gleaning all of its nutrients, but there are many ways to enjoy celery raw. Remember ants on a log from your childhood? Enjoy celery as a ‘celery boat’ with raw almond butter and replace the raisins with flax or chia seeds. Toss chopped celery on salads and add it to your veggie soups.
Recipe to try: Skin & Hair Detox Salad
Sprouts are 30X more nutritious than their vegetable counterpart – need I say more!
Like all sprouted seeds, nuts, and grains, alfalfa sprouts and mung bean sprouts come from germinated plants, bringing out both the health benefits of the base plant as well as enzymes created from the process of sprouting, making sprouts one of the healthiest, most nutritious foods you can eat.
Loaded with vitamins and minerals, sprouts have been shown to:
How to enjoy more sprouts: Sprouts make a great topping for salads or burrito bowls, and can even be mixed into homemade guacamole to add a crunchy texture.
What I love about sprouts, is they are SO easy to grow! We live in NYC, where there are no outside gardens, and sunlight is minimal. Well, here’s the good news about growing sprouts – they require NO sunlight at all….in fact, I grow them on my kitchen counter and ALWAYS have a continuous supply ready to go!
Check out my awesome guide to Sprouting At Home.
As you can see, there are so many benefits to eating these top alkaline ingredients in addition to the fact that they help you GET OFF YOUR ACID!
Many of them reduce your risk of heart disease, obesity, and even cancer. If that’s not a reason to eat more of them, I don’t know what is.
One more great way to sneak more of these foods into your diet might just blow your mind… Alkamind Daily Greens contains 6 of the foods listed above! It also has 21 other organic, alkaline superfoods that are all filled with nutrients that will increase your energy, fight diseases, and help you live your healthiest life.
Stock up on Alkamind Daily Greens today!
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This is the final post in a series about alkaline foods. Check out the posts on the top nutrient-dense foods, 10 ways to optimize your water intake, and how to cook with alkaline herbs.
There isn’t a day that goes by that my 21-month old son Brayden doesn’t eat an avocado.
Does that sound crazy?
Well, think about it this way… How many people do you know who eat a banana every day?
They both are a great source of potassium.
They both go bad relatively quickly if you don’t use them. They both can be eaten on their own or in a variety of dishes.
But the BIG difference is: avocados are ALKALINE and are much better for you than bananas!
Check out this great article for which I contributed on BYRDIE on howThis “Healthy” Fruit Is the Worst Thing You Can Eat for Breakfast and what you can do with the banana to benefit from its great health properties without the acidifying effects.
How to Pick Avocados
One of the objections I hear from patients when I tell them that adding avocados is an easy way to start to transition to the alkaline lifestyle is that it’s hard to pick the goods ones at the store and they’re always going bad.
Unless you’re lucky enough to live in a spot where avocado trees can grow in your backyard, you’ve got to know what to look for at the grocery store.
Here are my tips for picking the best ones.
Saving Unused Avocados
My best tip for saving unused avocados is simple: don’t save them! Eat the whole thing.
However, if you want to keep half to use later in the day, the best way to keep it from browning is to keep the side with the pit, squeeze a little lemon or lime juice onto the flesh, and rap it tightly in plastic wrap or in a sealable bag with as little air as possible.
How to Enjoy More Avocado
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They’re calling them powerhouse foods, and the top food on the list will surprise many people out there.Researchers have put together a list of the most nutrient-packed foods available.
If you’re thinking it’s kale or spinach, you’re going to be surprised too (although both of those are also powerhouses up high on the list).
In order to be considered a powerhouse, a serving of the food that equals 100 calories has to supply an average of 10% or more of the daily recommended value of 17 key nutrients we all need to stay healthy.
The key nutrients are:
Other foods long considered “super foods” like blueberries, raspberries, and garlic did not make the 10% cut off because they lacked a sufficient amount of the key nutrients.
According to researchers at William Paterson University in New Jersey, powerhouse foods have the ability to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer and heart disease.
Here’s the full list, starting with #1, along with their density of those 17 nutrients.
Powerhouse Foods
Of the foods on this list, all but 3 of them are alkaline!
Coincidence?
I don’t think so!
In fact, it’s difficult to be so nutrient-dense and not have an alkalizing effect on the body.
The acidic foods on this list I recommend avoiding or balancing with low-acid foods are oranges, which are moderately acidic because of their high sugar content, strawberries, and blackberries, both of which are mildly acidic. Read the truth about fruit, including these 3 acid-forming fruits here.
Watercress is King!
Were you surprised that watercress was at the top of the list with a whopping 100% nutrient density?
I would even say it has dethroned kale as the most nutritious food out there.
And I’ll predict that just like kale, you’re going to start seeing a lot more watercress on menus and in recipes in the next few years.
Watercress has flown under the radar in terms of nutritious foods, and I think that’s because it doesn’t look all that different from other salad greens. However, its taste packs a peppery punch and its nutrients do too.
It contains more Vitamin C than oranges and 4 times more Vitamin A and Beta-carotene than apples, tomatoes, or broccoli.
Maybe watercress each day keeps the doctor away!
Later this week, I’ll share one of my favorite watercress recipes and give you other ideas on using it.
Until then, think about adding the whole top 10 – watercress, Chinese cabbage, chard, beet greens, spinach, chicory, leaf lettuces, parsley, romaine, and collard greens – into your meals.
If you’re looking for great ways to do that, look no further than my Get Off Your Acid 7-Day Cleanse.
I share tons of delicious, healthy recipes, even if you don’t do the full-on cleanse. In fact, there are so many ideas and tips in the digital cleanse materials you will receive that you can start using them on a day-to-day basis and make a difference in your life and your health.
For the next few weeks, I’m going to do a series focusing on alkaline super foods inspired by this list, so stay tuned.
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As you know, foods containing gluten are right up there next to sugar on my no-no list of acidic foods to avoid. However, there is one major exception.
And that’s what we’re going to talk about today: Ezekiel bread.
What is Ezekiel bread?
It’s a bread made using sprouted grains that you’ll find in the freezer section of your grocery store (and health food store) or you can make yourself at home. Unlike most breads you can buy, it contains no sweeteners, no artificial ingredients, and no preservatives.
The name Ezekiel bread comes from a passage in the Bible where the Israelites are encouraged to make sprouted bread using wheat, barley, beans, millet, lentils, and fitches (or spelt).
It’s made in the traditional way of processing wheat that is unlike all other breads available commercially. This is why I can recommend it when I don’t recommend any other gluten products.
The modern way of processing wheat leads to all kinds of intolerances, even for those of us who don’t have Celiac disease or a leaky gut. They actually contain something called antinutrients, which means they prevent the body from absorbing the nutrients in the wheat product.
So all of that good stuff you hear about whole grains? Your body doesn’t even benefit from most of it because of antinutrients.
The great thing about Ezekiel bread is that it returns to the way our ancestors processed wheat, which is called sprouting. Sprouted grains can be more easily digested by humans and have a significantly lower antinutrient load. So you actually benefit from the nutrients in the grains.
Our ancestors were keeping in mind something we’ve mostly forgotten when they made bread – plants with antinutrients can ward off pests because they make them sick. It’s a protective part of the plant. Unfortunately, they have the same reaction in humans as in pests when we don’t digest wheat and gluten products well.
What is sprouting?
Sprouting is a traditional process you can do at home. It involves soaking and germinating just about any type of grain, nut, bean, or seed, as long as it is raw and certified pathogen-free.
Anything you consume sprouted will be on average 30x more nutrient-dense than its full-grown adult counterpart, pretty amazing!
By allowing the seeds or grains to soak and strain and then produce sprouts, they shed the antinutrients like phytic acid and polyphenols that prevent the grains from being broken down in the digestive process (and out in nature).
At the end of the day, the benefits of Ezekiel bread outweigh the drawbacks for most of us. Benefits include:
But what about the gluten?
As you may know, Ezekiel bread is not gluten free.
There are a lot of misconceptions about this, in part because you’ll see experts like me simultaneously saying avoid gluten and Ezekiel bread is okay. Although that seems like a major contradiction, there are very good reasons for that.
If you have Celiac disease, a leaky gut, gastroparesis, or gluten sensitivity for any reason, you do want to avoid Ezekiel bread. However, after you’re able to heal your gut, you might find that sprouted bread is the perfect reintroduction to gluten in your diet.
For those of us with healthy guts, which the alkaline diet is helpful in maintaining, Ezekiel bread is perfectly fine as part of the 80/20 lifestyle.
If you’re trying to lose weight, make it a limited part of your diet.
Just like with any ingredients that aren’t completely alkaline, it’s all about HOW you eat Ezekiel bread.
That’s why I like to eat it combined with healthy, alkaline ingredients like:
Buying Ezekiel Bread
You’ll find it in the freezer section of your grocery store, since it doesn’t contain the preservatives most breads do.
Most stores offer the Food for Life brand called Ezekiel 4:9 but any brand that contains sprouted grains and all organic ingredients should be a good bet.
You can also make your own Ezekiel bread or any sprouted grains, nuts, beans, or seeds. It’s important that you read up on the right way to sprout first because it is possible to spread or create harmful bacteria in the sprouting process.
It’s also important as you aim for the 80/20 alkaline lifestyle that you supplement with the proper nutrients. This is another reason it’s okay to consume a little gluten, as long as it’s properly processed, like Ezekiel bread.
AlkaMind Daily Minerals every night will ensure you’re getting enough calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium bicarbonate to neutralize any acid that has built up in your system.
AlkaMind Daily Greens will supplement the essential nutrients your body may be lacking. This IS your new multi-vitamin!
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If there’s one food out there today that comes with a million misconceptions, it’s fish.
Today, I want to clear up the confusion and let you know which fish is good for you, which fish is bad for you, and how you can stay away from mercury, which is a neurotoxin found in many fish that you need to avoid like the plague.
Let’s get started with common myths about fish.
Myth 1: Fish is great for your health.
Like so many myths, there’s a grain of truth in this, but unfortunately, that’s where it ends.
Yes, SOME fish are good for you. In fact, when I eat animal protein, it’s almost always fish. (As you probably remember, I typically minimize the amount of animal protein I eat in an effort to keep my body in a healthy, alkaline state.)
However, I stick to a few types of fish that are the most alkaline and low in mercury:
Those are my favorites because they’re not acidic, unlike most fish. That’s where the myth comes in. Other types of fish are acidic, and worst of all, some are acidic AND high in mercury. I’ll let you in on which ones to avoid later on in this article.
Myth 2: If you eat fish regularly, you don’t need Omega 3 supplements. (Or vice versa, if you take Omega 3 supplements, you don’t need to eat fish.)
Even if you eat fish regularly, you aren’t getting enough Omega 3 from the fish you eat alone to satisfy your body’s need for this essential fatty acid.
Furthermore, fish are filled with nutrients beyond Omega 3, so if you’re just taking a supplement and not eating any fish, you’re missing out on a great source of protein, selenium, and vitamins B-6, niacin and B-12.
That said, if you’re a vegetarian or vegan and you don’t eat any fish, just make sure you’re taking a really good quality whole-food multivitamin (or do what I do instead, and that’s taking my Alkamind Daily Greens and Daily Minerals every day – when you do both, you don’t need to take a multivitamin), sub-lingual B12, plus your Omega 3 Fatty Acid supplements.
Myth 3: Any fish oil supplement will do.
This is a scary one. All fish oils are not created equal. It’s really important that you choose a high-quality fish oil that does not contain traces of mercury. One study found that 2 out of 5 brands contain some mercury.
Myth 4: Eating fish with mercury every once in a while won’t hurt you.
Unfortunately, most of our fish supply has some level of mercury in it these days due to contamination from power plants and other industry. Because of this contamination, our bodies are being contaminated with mercury too.
If you’re eating fish at all, you probably have a low level of mercury in your blood already. So it’s vital you stick with low-mercury fish.
It’s especially important for children under the age of 6 and women who are pregnant, nursing, or trying to become pregnant. Avoid fish with anything more than a very low level of mercury, as the recommended fetal and child blood mercury level is even lower than for adults.
Fish High in Mercury (Avoid):
Fish with Some Mercury (Eat no more than twice per month):
Fish Low in Mercury:
So if you’re going to eat fish, now you are crystal clear on which are the BEST fish to eat.
Always use my good/better/best practice when it comes to eating fish. When you’re eating out at a restaurant, always ask your waiter where the fish is sourced from. If they can’t give you a clear answer RIGHT AWAY, then I most likely wouldn’t be eating fish there.
One way to remember which fish to avoid and which to enjoy is “smaller is better.” In general, small fish like sardines are lower in mercury than large fish like swordfish and tuna.
Now that doesn’t mean you can go to the store and just pick out any piece of salmon and assume you’re doing the best thing for your health.
It’s really key that you choose wild-caught, sustainable fish from that low-mercury list. Farmed fish have fewer healthy fats, so they aren’t as good for you, and they contribute to pollution and contaminated fish populations, so they aren’t as good for the fish or the earth either.
A great place to source clean, sustainable fish is www.vitalchoice.com.
For more foods to enjoy and foods to avoid, get the free Alkamind Ultimate Alkaline/Acid Food Chart. It lists every food you can think of, and it’s a handy cheat sheet at the grocery store or anywhere you’re planning your next meal.
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As a certified raw food chef, I eat lots of raw foods each and every day. In fact, I would say around 50-60% of my diet is made up of raw foods.
Why? There are many good reasons to eat raw, plant-based foods every day. But I’ll tell you two reasons why I keep eating raw…
Raw foods can be delicious! And the more raw I eat, the better I feel!
Raw foods are fuel for your body, so I just feel better when I’m eating this way. If that’s not enough to sell you on adding raw foods into what you are already eating, here are 5 science-backed reasons to eat more raw foods.
Our ancient ancestors ate mostly raw, plant foods. Meat was scarce for the most part, and cooking wasn’t a regular habit. Because they thrived on this raw food diet, your body will too.
Cooking food depletes naturally occurring enzymes, proteins that your body can’t function without. So if you cook anything above 118 degrees Fahrenheit, you will denature the vital enzymes in the food that make it easy for your body to digest and assimilate what you’re eating.
Cooking destroys bio-photons, light energy in plants, that are really nutritious for humans to consume.
Raw foods are unprocessed foods. If you’re eating lots of raw foods, it’s impossible to fill your diet with the processed junk that is prolific in the Standard American Diet (or the SAD diet).
Raw foods have more nutrients. This is perhaps the most important reason to eat more raw foods. This is why you should look to do what I call a ‘flash steam’ or ‘flash sauté’, where you cook the food for less than 4 minutes, enough to give it that cooked feeling, but NOT enough to kill off the enzymes and nutrients in the food.
Did you know it takes 60 servings of spinach today to get the same amount of iron that one serving gave back in 1948?
That’s crazy!!!
The way farmers grow their fruits and vegetables today diminishes the nutrients in the food that end up on your plate.
Plus, as food makes its way to us from the farm through the supply chain to our table, processing and time fades away the nutrients that our bodies so desperately need.
So today, we need more vegetables than ever and more vegetables in their raw, natural state to get the nutrition needed to have a healthy and energetic body.
One way to supplement your raw vegetable intake that’s quick and easy is to drink a nutritious dehydrated green powder supplement like my Alkamind Daily Greens to put in your water or smoothie.
One scoop of greens gives you five servings of raw, fresh, organic greens. Think about all those veggies you would have to eat and how long it would take to get the equivalent of what you can do in one scoop!
But you still have to eat your raw greens too!
So I’m sharing two recipes that deliver raw fruits and vegetables in less than five minutes each. Put these together and you’ll have a really delicious meal!
The avocado toast recipe is filling and tasty so it makes a great lunch. The mocktail ‘Bloody Mary’ Smoothie combines raw veggies with zingy seasoning to create a flavor you’re going to want to have again and again.
Avocado Toast
INGREDIENTS
2 pieces of Ezekiel bread
1 Haas avocado
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tbsp. chia seeds
Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
DIRECTIONS
Toast Ezekial bread. Use ½ avocado for each piece of toast. Of the half, use half of it as a spread, then use the other half for avocado slices on TOP of the spread. Drizzle some olive oil, add cumin, sea salt, and top it off with a sprinkle of chia seeds
’Bloody Mary’ Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
4 small tomatoes (roma works well)
1 celery stalk
½ cucumber
1 lemon, fresh juiced
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. pepper
DIRECTIONS
Put all ingredients into a blender and mix well. Pour into a glass with ice, and enjoy your alkaline mocktail!
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If you want to slim down, feel more energetic day to day, get stronger joints, muscles and bones, and improve any and all digestive complaints, you need to start eating more alkalizing foods.
What does alkaline mean? On the pH scale, with 0 being the most acidic substance on earth and 14 being the most alkaline, you want to eat as many foods on the alkaline side as possible with a pH greater than 7.
So, what makes a food alkaline? Alkaline foods are low in sugar and high in water, fiber, and most importantly, minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorous. These minerals are necessary for your body to process all nutrients on a cellular level.
This is the acid equation… More Sugar = More Acid More Minerals = More Alkaline So for example, most vegetables are highly alkaline because they are both low in sugar and high in minerals. The same goes for low sugar fruits like avocados, tomatoes, lemons, limes, grapefruits, coconuts, and pomegranates.
Eat at least one of these every day, and you’re well on your way to getting off your acid!
There are lots of other alkaline foods including:
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