13 Alkaline Foods That Prevent Obesity, Heart Disease And Diabetes

Nutritionists explain that when it comes to losing the excess weight, healthy diet and regular exercising are crucial. Namely, if you are trying to lose weight, you should eat healthy food that is low in calories. In addition to that, according to some experts, alkaline diet or more precisely alkaline foods, such as: fruits, nuts, legumes and vegetables, have a positive effect on the pH balance of the body, which also is important for the process of losing weight.

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Below we are going to present you a list of 13 alkaline foods that are low in calories, but rich in fiber and nutrients and will make you feel full for a longer period of time, without consuming unnecessary calories. Also, these foods were proved to prevent heart disease and diabetes, and that is just another reason why you should incorporate them in your diet.

1. Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage

Broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower and low in calories and one of the healthiest veggies. However, it is important to highlight that cauliflower and diced cabbage are rich source of iodine, so it is advisable to eat them a few times a week because they might disrupt the iodine levels in the organism.

2. Salad

One lettuce leaf contains only 3 calories, so salad is a great snack option whenever you feel hungry.

3. Berries

Both, currant and cranberries are abundant in vitamin C, while the strawberries promote healthy heart and proper digestion. Berries are low in calories and work as a natural diuretic.

4. Apple and plum

100 grams of apple contain 50 calories and 100 grams of plums only 45 calories. Plums are high in potassium and vitamin C and are important for the health of the cardiovascular system and apples improve the work of digestive system.

5. Pineapple

Pineapples are rich in bromelain, an enzyme that promotes the fat burning process, so you definitely should include this fruit in your diet if you want to lose weight.

6. Zucchini

Zucchinis have the ability to regulate the water-salt ratio in the organism and in same time promote intestinal health. Zucchinis are very low in calories, or more precisely an average serving of zucchini contains only 42 calories.

7. Beet

There are many scientific studies which have proved that beets have the ability to regulate the sugar levels in the blood, but also strengthen the muscles and promote the fat burning. One piece of beet contains about 40 calories.

8. Cucumbers

Cucumbers are made of more than 90% water and this veggie is perfect for hydration of your organism. Cucumbers also will reduce the swelling and will help you to maintain a healthy body weight.

9. Orange, tangerine and grapefruit

Citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines and grapefruits are high in vitamin C, fiber and flavonoids. These fruits were proved to promote digestion, liver function and satiety and are very low in calories.

10. Eggplant

Grilled eggplant (without oil) is tasty snack that contains only 24 calories.

11. Celery

Celery is made of 95% and this veggie promotes weight loss and acts as a natural diuretic due to the fact it is high in water.

12. Bananas

If you are trying to lose weight, you definitely should incorporate bananas in your diet. Namely, bananas are abundant in potassium, manganese, B vitamins and magnesium. This delicious fruit has the ability to protect the heart, balance the sugar levels in the blood and also improves the digestion.

13. Melon

Melon is a top alkaline food due to its pH value – around 8,5. Melons are high in water, and by incorporating this fruit in your diet you will cleanse your organism from toxins and in same time you will hydrate your organism.