What do we understand by alkaline food? Alkaline food contains certain minerals, herbs and vitamins that help the body regain its pH balance by re-energizing it. Obesity or excessive weight gain is bad for our body and it happens when our pH balance is disturbed. When alkaline food is consumed, the body gets back to an ideal weight required for healthy living.

• In order to avoid obesity you may try out these alkaline foods:
• Soy Milk/Rice milk
• Gallon of water everyday
• Salmon and trout
• Red leaf lettuce
• Steamed meals or meals cooked in low heat
• Low carbohydrate diet
• Raw vegetables, pumpkin seeds and almonds

These alkaline items neutralize the toxins and acids present in the blood, tissues and lymph. It also improves the organ system and strengthens the immune system. Acidity is a problem in obesity and with the help of these foods one can counter obesity.