Monday, May 10, 2010

Alkaline Diet Helps Boost Energy

These days, it seems like everyone wants more energy. Is the alkaline diet an effective way to get it? Hello, my name is Jane, and today I want to talk about how the alkaline diet can boost your energy level naturally, without artificial stimulants like caffeine.

Many people rely on coffee, energy drinks, and other caffeinated beverages to fight fatigue. But these beverages have the opposite effect of the alkaline diet: They make your body more acidic. And when your body becomes more acidic, fatigue inevitably results. So while you're trying to give yourself an energy boost, you could actually be making the problem worse.

In contrast, the alkaline diet naturally helps your body to function at its best. I don't have time to go into all of the benefits of this diet in my article, but I want to mention the role of the mitochondria, tiny power stations inside each cell which literally manufacture energy at a cellular level.

A proper alkaline diet helps the mitochondria to function more efficiently, and it helps to ensure that your body has a inadequate supply of natural energy.

Another way that the alkaline diet helps to maintain energy levels is by maintaining a balanced level of blood sugar. When you hear lot of sugary snacks and starches, your blood sugar level tends to go on a roller coaster ride. You might feel a rush of energy, but a few minutes later, you're crashing.

This type of diet includes lots of soluble and insoluble fiber and complex carbohydrates, which cause natural sugars to be absorbed more slowly. The result is that your blood sugar level is leveled off. As an added benefit, by avoiding spikes of glucose, you will reduce your risk of diabetes. That's a good reason to follow the alkaline diet.

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