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