Alkaline Diet for Energy and Vitality

Fatigue, low energy and an overall lack of well-being are all common daily problems. Many people experience fatigue on an almost daily basis, sometimes even to a debilitating level. "Brain fog" and a lack of mental clarity are also common complaints. Although it's tempting to think that there is some magic pill that can cure all these problems, in most cases what it really means is that the body is not being fed properly. The average diet is high in foods that have an acidifying effect on the body. When this trend is reversed and more foods that have an alkaline effect on the body are consumed, most people find that their energy level increases and fatigue becomes a thing of the past.

The Negative Effects of Acidifying Foods

There are many reasons why acidifying foods are bad for the body. When an overall level of acidity exists, the body is more susceptible to illnesses. An acid diet generally includes foods that are high in fat, sugar and calories, which can cause weight gain. Even a modest amount of extra weight can drain your energy and create fatigue. For example, twenty pounds might not sound like a lot of weight. But think how tired you would be if you had to carry something that weighs twenty pounds around with you all day. It's often a struggle lift a twenty pound bag of pet food at the grocery store, so why would you want to carry it around with you all day long? Many acidifying foods also have a tendency to drain the body of energy during the digestive process. It is much more difficult to digest meat, fat, and sugary desserts. While these foods may taste good, they have an overall detrimental effect on the body. These foods can cause sleepiness and a lack of mental clarity and energy when eaten during the day. When eaten during the evening meal, these foods can also cause sleep problems, which in turn will decrease energy levels for the next day.

The Positive Effects of an alkaline diet

As compared to an acidifying diet, an alkaline diet will improve your energy level instead of decreasing it. A diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy grains such as wild rice and quinoa, soy products, nuts such as almonds, and healthy fats such as olive and flaxseed oil will give your body everything it needs. When your body is well nourished, you'll have an increased level of energy. A meal that is high in fresh fruits and vegetables but low in fat and processed sugar is much easier for your body to digest. As a result, you will not experience fatigue, sleepiness and lack of mental clarity after eating this kind of meal. The fresh whole foods commonly consumed on an alkaline diet are also rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes and the kind of nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy. Most people are amazed at how their energy level soars after they switch to an alkaline diet.

Reference- Alkaline Diet for Energy and Vitality by Anthony Sparks