Alkaline Foods


  • Vegetables - especially raw green leafy vegetables.
  • Fresh Herbs & Spice - parsley, basil, cilantro, cayenne, ginger;
  • Fruits - watermelon, avocado, cucumber, young coconuts;
  • Wheat grass;
  • Nuts

 Alkaline foods keep your digestive system healthy.

Do you want to be Healthy and Disease Free—Eat Basic Foods for a balance diet  


Eating healthy and having a good balanced diet is your first step to become disease-free. Learn more about the food groups that are right for you. 


What is meant by Basic Foods? 

Basic foods refer to foods that are present in the food pyramid. These are foods that contain vitamins and minerals and other nutrients needed by the body.  There are 4 groups of food in the diet such as the dairy group, grain group, meat group and the fruits and vegetables group of diet – foods that are essential for the body. 


How do these basic food groups classified? 

Foods are grouped according to the similarities of the healthy nutrient properties it contains such as: 


1. Dairy Group.  These foods include low-fat milk, fat-free or low fat buttermilk, low fat cheese and regular low-fat yogurt drinks. For adult’s daily consumption of dairy products, three cups are recommended. 

2. Grains Group. It refers to food made from whole wheat such as bread and rolls, pastries, pasta, muffin, cereals, brown rice, oatmeal, popcorn, unsalted pretzels, and other high-protein grains. 

3. Meat Group.. Most parts of the animals are edible but let’s focus on the major sources of protein, iron, and vitamin B12. This can be found in meat and, poultry products such as chicken, beef, pork, eggs, and sea foods like fish, shrimps and others. 

4. Fruits and vegetables or the alkaline forming food groups. Fruits like apple, banana, dates, grapes, kale, strawberries, pineapples, peaches, and other fruit juices containing antioxidant properties. Vegetables include broccoli, carrots, green beans, collards, tomatoes, tomatoes, spinach, squash and other green leafy vegetables that are very essential and helpful for a healthy lifestyle.  


How much or which of each of the food group is needed by the body? 


Some groups focus on fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat milk or milk products in your diet. If you choose the lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, nuts and eggs, they all contain nutrients that are good for the health. As long as it meets the needed calories for your daily bodily nutrients all of these are beneficial to your health.  


Some foods have an additional sugars and fats. Though these basic food categories are helpful in your diet, you still have to visit your health care provider or nutritionist for you to know which among the lists of basic foods is best for you. Depending on the body type or present health conditions, food requirements might be different from one person to another. For people who are very lean and wants to gain some weight, foods rich in protein and essential oils would be best. Conversely, those who want to cut some weight might want to try fruit and vegetable diet. 


So, plan your healthy eating habit now by knowing how much calorie you need from each of the basic food groups. Visit your health care provider and start a healthy diet to promote and develop a healthy eating habits.


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