Alkaline Diet - Just Another Fad?

The alkaline diet has been hyped as a miracle cure for obesity, fatigue, and numerous chronic health problems. If you've heard these reports, the question that you probably want to ask is, "Does it really work? Or is it just another fad?"

To answer these questions, it isn't enough to look for anecdotal evidence from people who have experienced positive results following alkaline diet. These testimonials can have some value, not only when combined with rigorous scientific research. After all, virtually every diet on the market can muster a few gushing reviews, no matter how far-fetched it is.

Well, the good news about this diet is that it is supported by scientific research. Unfortunately, only a few of the claims made for this diet have been thoroughly investigated. A lot more research needs to be done, but recent studies have shown that eating alkalizing foods can help to prevent the osteoporosis and muscle wasting that often occur as people grow older.

Another consideration is the safety of the alkaline diet. After all, even scientists sometimes change their minds. You don't want to start a diet, even if it appears to be supported by scientific evidence, only to find six months or two years later that it is damaging your health. Fortunately, the alkaline diet is quite safe for most people. There is nothing weird about this diet, it simply emphasizes eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and certain other alkalizing whole foods. At the same time, you are encouraged to cut back on processed junk foods. In addition to being acid-producing, these foods are high in calories and often loaded with unhealthy ingredients.

In conclusion, the alkaline diet would continue to be a sound approach for most people, even if the science supporting it turned out to be false.