We all know we need to have a balanced diet. Do you realize the benefits of alkaline foods as opposed to acidic foods? I didn’t know anything about the importance of blood pH level until I came across work done on the subject by Herman Alihara. Herman Alihara claims that this pH imbalance can make a difference with our physical health.
It has to do with the way our bodies processes food. Food energy is passed through our bodies by our blood system. According to Herman Alihara blood pH level needs to be slightly alkaline (7.35 to 7.45). When blood pH drops below 7 (which is neutral) then it becomes acidic and we are exposed to symptoms and disease. Acidic blood pH makes us more prone to stress and makes it harder to lose weight and stay positive and healthy.
The western diet is mostly made up of acid forming foods (proteins, cereals and sugars) rather than the alkaline foods such as fruits and vegetables. Our body requires protein but we need to balance protein with alkaline foods. We really need to look at our diet and try to incorporate additional alkaline foods and drinks to our diet. We should update our food choices and spend time more efficiently in the kitchen. This means looking at the health benefits of foods such as Quinoa. Quinoa can be cooked in all many ways as seen in this Complete Guide To Cooking Quinoa.
The world has seen improved methods of manufacturing food. Now, development needs to be in sharing ways of cooking wholesome foods. We should look at food as a tool to use wisely and help ward off disease like depression, stress, diabetes and obesity. Quinoa is a super diet food. It is versatile and can be used in soups, salads and as an alternative to rice. There does not seem to be a limit to Quinoa’s versatility and is quickly gaining worldwide popularity. Quinoa is referred to as a grain because it cooks and looks like one. However, quinoa is related to the beet and spinach families. The nutritional value of Quinoa is amazing compared to other grains. Some of Quinoa benefits include:
* Quinoa’s high protein content of almost 12% to 18% makes it the most protein-rich grain known.
* Quinoa contains all the 9 essential amino acids, including lysine.
* Quinoa has high levels of unsaturated fats unlike most proteins.
* Quinoa’s fiber rich content makes it ideal for balancing the pH and encouraging good digestion.
* Quinoa is rich in minerals like iron, magnesium, copper and phosphorus.
* Quinoa has low levels of carbohydrates.
* Quinoa is gluten free
* Quinoa is a excellent choice for vegetarian dishes.
Quinoa has another benefit in that it is an alkaline food. This means that it helps the blood maintain a healthy pH level. This is essential for good health. The pH level of blood is important as the more alkaline the blood the easier our bodies find it to absorb the nutrients in food. Another benefit of proper pH level is it helps the body to maintain a healthy weight. If our blood has an acidic pH then the body struggles to lose weight and control stress levels. Learn how to help maintain alkaline pH of blood with a new cookbook titled, The Complete Guide To Cooking Quinoa.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.