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The alkaline diet is based on the idea that replacing acid-forming foods with alkaline foods can improve your health.Proponents of this diet even claim that it can help fight serious diseases like cancer. According to proponents of the alkaline diet, the metabolic waste or ash left from the burning of foods can directly affect the acidity or alkalinity of your body. The pH value measures a substance's acidity or alkalinity. For example, stomach acid is highly acidic, while blood is slightly alkaline.Your body tightly regulates blood pH levels. In healthy people, diet doesn't significantly affect blood pH, but it can change urine ph. Although evidence is mixed, most research does not support the theory that acid-forming diets harm your bones. Protein, an acidic nutrient, even seems to be beneficial. Fruits and vegetables aren't just good sources of vitamins, they help balance out your body and are key to successful weight loss. But how, you might wonder. Read all about the alkaline diet and the way it can help you lose weight.The alkaline diet is an eating plan where you try to lower your body's acidity in order to optimize health and lose weight. Proponents of this plan aim to raise your body's pH level (aka the degree of acidity). This helps to regulate bodily functions.