
pH diets are low in calories and have a high nutrition content. They are a healthy way to lose weight. This article provides some simple recipes that you can try at home for the same.
An improper diet is the major cause for occurrence of a large number of diseases among people. Consumption of unhealthy foods that are rich in simple carbohydrates and saturated fats causes rapid weight gain. Today, people prefer a diet plan that is healthy as well as easy to follow. One such example is the pH miracle diet. It was introduced by Dr. Robert Young, and has been explained clearly in his book ‘The pH Miracle‘. This diet includes consumption of foods that are rich in alkali. Hence, it’s also known as an alkaline diet.
Recipes
A pH balanced diet puts the emphasis on consumption of foods having a pH range between 7.35 to 8.00. Packaged or canned foods are mostly acidic, and give rise to many digestive system disorders. The pH diet food list contains vegetables like spinach, broccoli, figs, stevia, celery, papaya, lettuce, beets, carrots, green beans, lima beans, and turnips. Almonds, pears, garlic, apples, berries, grapes, onions, kiwi, and such other foods are also rich in alkali. Given below are some of the recipes.
Avocado Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- Broccoli flowers – 2-3
- Yellow onion – 1
- Avocado – 1
- Celery stalk – 1
- Vegetable broth – 2 cups
- Spices – Basil, Cumin, and Cilantro – ½ teaspoon each
Preparation
- First, heat the vegetable broth, and then add the chopped broccoli and onions to it. Stir the soup, but do not let it boil.
- Combine the avocado, celery, and pepper in a blender and blend it well to make a puree.
- Add this puree and the spices to the soup, and stir it until it becomes creamy.
- Add any flavor of your choice to it. Serve hot.
Pumpkin Bean Soup
Ingredients
- Pumpkin – 1½ pound
- White beans – ½ pound
- Sweet potatoes – ½ pound
- Onion – 1
- Garlic – 2 cloves
- Sage – 1 teaspoon
- Edible herbs – 1 teaspoon
- White beans – ½ pound
- Olive oil – 1 teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper – 1 pinch each
- Water – 1½ quart
Preparation
- Chop the sweet potatoes and the pumpkin into cubes.
- Slice the garlic and onion, and finely chop the herbs.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the garlic and onion in it.
- Then, add the potatoes, pumpkin, sage, and herbs to the frying pan. Fry these for at least 5-10 minutes, until they become soft.
- Add water to this fried mixture and allow it to cool for 30 minutes. Then, cover the pan with a lid and let the mixture boil under low heat.
- Add the beans, salt, and pepper to it and continue boiling it for some more time. Stir it a few times in between.
- Cook it until it turns into a medium-thick gravy, and serve hot.
Mixed Veg Ratatouille
Ingredients
- Zucchini – 1
- Tomatoes – 5
- Eggplant – 1
- Bell pepper – 1
- Onion – 1
- Garlic – 2 cloves
- Thyme, marjoram, or oregano – ½ teaspoon each
- Pepper and Salt – 1 pinch each
- Water – 1 cup
- Olive oil – 3 teaspoons
Preparation
- Slice the eggplant, onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, and zucchini. Make a paste of the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, and then fry the onions and the garlic paste together.
- Add the chopped eggplants, zucchini, and bell pepper to this mixture and fry it for some time.
- Pour a cup of water into the mixture, and then add the herbs and tomatoes to it. Stir it well, and let it cook for 20 minutes.
- Check if the vegetables have become soft before taking it off the heat.
Avocado and Alfalfa Salad
Ingredients
- Avocados – 2
- Alfalfa sprouts – 5-6 oz
- Tomatoes – 8 oz
- Garlic – 1 clove
- Lime juice – 2 teaspoons
- Fresh basil – 2
- Olive oil – 4 teaspoons
- Pepper and Salt – 1 pinch each
Preparation
- First, peel the avocados and chop them into equal-sized pieces.
- Squeeze the fresh lime juice over them.
- Chop the tomatoes into small slices and mix them with the alfalfa sprouts. Combine the avocados with this mixture. Also add the chopped garlic to it.
- Make a dressing by blending the basil, lime juice, pepper, and salt with the olive oil in a blender.
- Pour this dressing over the mixture of avocado, alfalfa, and tomatoes. Serve the salad instantly.
Asparagus Onion Dressing
Ingredients
- Asparagus stems – 12
- Spring onions – 12
- Avocado butter – 2 teaspoons
- Lemon juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh thyme
Preparation
- Steam the chopped asparagus and onion over low heat until they become tender.
- Make a dressing by combining the lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. You can add a little olive oil to the dressing to decrease the sourness of the lemon.
- Pour the dressing onto the tenderized asparagus and onion, and then serve.
The ingredients for these recipes are easily available and you can include a variety of such dishes in your diet plan. The effects of the alkaline diet are visible within a few months.