The Acid Alkaline Diet - Part Three - Supplements to Kick Start Your Way to Optimal Health

By Jo Roskilly

What Do You Need To Supplement Your Diet With And Why?

Greens

Mixing "green powder" into good water is the most powerful step you can take towards an alkaline body.

Green powder is rich in electrons and therefore a powerful neutralizer of acids. It is the equivalent of eating pounds of vegetables, grasses and herbs in every teaspoonful. It contains vitamins, minerals and macronutrients including amino acids, soluble and insoluble fiber.

Make sure your green powder contains a blend of several glasses and that it is made with low-heat hydration so the electrons are not lost.

Avoid blends with yeast, mushrooms, algaes or pro-biotics as these are all acidifying.

Fats

You will need to consume sufficient healthy fats, in particular Omega-3 and Omega-6 found in fish oils and a variety of seed oils. Unfortunately our levels of these fats are usually wildly out of balance as Omega-6 oils are far more abundant in our diet than omega-3 For this reason you should look for a supplement with a ratio of 3 parts omega-3 to 1 part omega-6 either in the form of a capsule or by using hemp oil.

Sprouts

Seeds become more alkaline as they sprout and are just about the best food you can eat. They are full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and complete proteins. Almost any seed, bean, grain or legume will undergo a nutrition explosion as it sprouts.

It only takes a few days to grow your own crop of fresh sprouts. Purpose made jars and trays are readily available from your local health food store but you can grow your own in a jam jar or on a plate if you're on a budget. Just remember to rinse and drain your sprouts twice daily and you'll be on your way to having a power packed, nutritious snack at your fingertips.

pH Drops

The most important step you can take when embarking on an acid-alkaline diet is to drink LOTS of healthy water. By healthy I mean distilled or ionized water with "pH drops" added. Stir in either sodium chlorite or sodium silicate (both available from your chemist) or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to raise the oxygen, electron and pH levels of your water. Alternatively you can buy two-step pH booster drops easily on the internet. My favorite source is here.

Weight Loss Supplements

There are additional supplements that can aid in the elimination of acid fats in the body. Whilst the scope of these is too great to cover here you can do your own research on L-carnitine, Garcinia Cambogia/HCA, tyrosine, chromium and montmorillonite clay which all have their place in an acid-alkaline diet for weight loss. Some companies sell acid drainage capsules which contain several herbs known for their stimulating effect on the excretory organs. Look for companies which sell a full range of preparations specific to pH balance to be sure that your supplements are suitable for an alkaline diet.

The Objective

There are various steps you can take to de-acidify the body's internal environment and encourage the acids embedded in the deep tissue to gradually resurface and be eliminated. Eventually this process of elimination will achieve a profound de-acidification of the body and acidic symptoms will be consigned to history. Persevere and you will reap the rewards!

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