Monday, May 10, 2010

Alkaline Diet - Can It Give You More Energy?

Is the alkaline diet and effective way to increase your energy level without guzzling caffeinated beverages? Before I answer this question, I want to take a moment to describe what the alkaline diet is. In a nutshell, the alkaline diet is a nutritional approach that encourages you to eat more foods that have been alkalizing effect on the body, and fewer foods that have an acidifying effect.

But just what does the alkaline diet have to do with your energy level? Well, the answer is that when your body becomes overly acidic, everything functions less efficiently. that includes the mitochondria inside yourselves which are responsible for literally manufacturing energy out of the food you eat. On the other hand, a well-designed alkaline diet can make every cell and organ in your body function more efficiently.

But there is another reason why an alkaline diet can help you to feel more energetic. When you eat a lot of simple carbs in the form of sugary snacks and baked goods made with white flour, these cards are assimilated quickly. Unfortunately, this can send your blood sugar level on a roller coaster ride. Pretty soon your energy level is plummeting, and so is your mood.

The alkaline diet helps to preserve a stable sugar level because it is rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber. At the same time, the alkaline diet downplays sugars and refined starches.

A third reason that people often lack energy is that they eat too much fat, which makes them feel sluggish. The alkaline diet is not necessarily a low-fat diet, so one way to make your alkaline diet better is by eating fat in moderation. Since I began the alkaline diet, I have seen more energy. I hope you will see the same results on your alkaline diet.

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