| An alkaline pH diet is extremely important to | | | | |
| keep the body healthy and help it perform | | | | Cook pasta, drain, run in cold water and put |
| daily activities. Balance is a very important | | | | aside. Heat some oil in the skillet and add |
| aspect when it comes to maintaining a healthy | | | | garlic chilies, sun dried tomatoes, basil and |
| body. | | | | tahini powder. Sauté for about 2 minutes. |
| | | | Now add all the vegetables and cook for about |
| For instance, most people are aware when | | | | 4-5 minutes. Mix the pasta inside the pan. |
| their body works hard and when it should get | | | | Now add a little olive oil and stir for about |
| enough rest. Similarly we all should know | | | | two minutes. Serve hot.b) Sprouted Salad - |
| when the body produces toxins and whether it | | | | Ingredients: |
| is capable of eliminating them. | | | | |
| | | | - 8-10 organic leaves or vitamins lettuce |
| A body needs variety of vitamins and | | | | chopped |
| minerals, fatty acids, amino acids and other | | | | |
| important elements to help it grow and | | | | - 2-3 cups of mung bean sprouts |
| function properly. | | | | |
| | | | - 1-2 cups lentil, clover, buckwheat or |
| A pH balance in the body indicates presence | | | | broccoli sprouts |
| of equal amounts of acids and alkalines | | | | |
| inside the body. The characteristics of acids | | | | - 1 cup garbanzos sprouted. |
| and alkaline differ from each other. A | | | | |
| healthy body must strike a good balance | | | | - 1 cucumber peeled and sliced |
| between acids and alkalines. However, most | | | | |
| people are unable to do this. In case, there | | | | - 1 tomato cut in to small wedges. |
| is an imbalance the body may suffer from a | | | | |
| disease. | | | | - A carrot peeled and grated. |
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| When a substance is unable to get rid of its | | | | Preparation: |
| hydrogen ions, once it is placed in a | | | | |
| solution of water, it is considered less | | | | Arrange all ingredients in a bowl. Chill and |
| acidic. Here, the substance becomes alkaline. | | | | serve with your favorite dressing.c) Red Bean |
| Alkaline is necessary for alleviating acidic | | | | Chills - Ingredients: |
| conditions inside the body. This is the | | | | |
| reason that milk is performed in case of | | | | - 1 1/3 tsp. olive oil |
| accidental ingestion of acids poisons. Under | | | | |
| such circumstances, potato juice can also | | | | - 1/2 medium onions chopped. |
| provide relief to an acid stomach. | | | | |
| | | | - 1/2 medium green bell peppers chopped |
| If you are interested in having alkaline | | | | |
| foods, here are some interesting recipes that | | | | - 1 tsp. chili powder |
| will excite your taste buds and also help you | | | | |
| in maintaining the pH balance of your body. | | | | - 1/2 tsp. ground cumin |
| These recipes are delicious and easy to | | | | |
| prepare. | | | | - 1/2 tsp. sea salt |
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| A) Alkaline Recipes:a) Easy Pasta - | | | | - 1/4 tsp. garlic powder |
| Ingredients: | | | | |
| | | | - 2/3 cup soy crumbs |
| - A packet of vegetable or spelt pasta | | | | |
| | | | - 1/2 cup water |
| - 1 medium zucchini cut in to cubes. | | | | |
| | | | - 1 1/4 crushed tomatoes |
| - A cup of broccoli | | | | |
| | | | - 1/2 cup kidney beans |
| - 5 garlic cloves chopped | | | | |
| | | | - 2 ounce soy cheddar cheese grated |
| - 2-3 medium tomatoes cut in to cubes | | | | |
| | | | Preparation: |
| - 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes | | | | |
| | | | Heat oil in a large pan. Sauté onions and |
| - 6-7 basil leaves chopped | | | | green peppers in oil for about 5 minutes |
| | | | until onions are translucent. Now add chili |
| - 1/2 tsp. tahini powder | | | | powder, garlic powder, salt and cumin powder. |
| | | | Cover the pan for about 2 minutes. Now add |
| - 1 tsp. of olive oil | | | | soy crumb and water. Put tomatoes and kidney |
| | | | beans and stir. Cover and let it simmer for |
| - 2-3 chilies crushed for taste. | | | | about 30 minutes. Serve hot in a bowl. |
| | | | Sprinkle some cheese. |
| Preparation: | | | | |