effect on the body. Try the Vegetarian Moussaka in the recipe section (page 126) for a really substantial, but alkaline-forming, meal.
Avocados
Avocados are a wonderful health food, containing all the essential amino acids and the health-promoting essential fatty acids. They have excellent levels of magnesium, calcium and B-vitamins, and being alkaline forming too, what more could you want! Many people tend to avoid avocados because of their high calorie and fat content, but this is more than compensated for by the health-promoting properties of this versatile fruit. Fats are vital in the diet. An average avocado contains 30mg of total fats, but 23 per cent come from the health-promoting essential fatty acids of the omega-3 and omega-6 group. Avocados are classed as a protein food – so are excellent for vegetarians – and as one of the alkaline super foods in the pH Diet.
Bananas
Bananas have the most healing properties when allowed to ripen on the stem. Always choose the ‘speckled’ ones. Never choose green bananas as although they are alkaline forming they are difficult to digest and distinctly less healthy. Nutritionists and naturopaths use bananas to treat various conditions including hangovers, digestive disorders, heartburn, gas and painful menstruation. They can heal the stomach lining by triggering the release of a protective layer of mucus that rapidly seals off the surface, preventing stomach acids from causing damage. As such, bananas are excellent for preventing stomach ulcers. In cooking, they are a useful addition to warm savoury dishes. Although a good alkaline-forming food, bananas should be used sparingly as they are also a very ‘heavy’ food and can increase blood sugar levels quickly – eat no more than four a week.
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