There you have it, Dana! That’s probably a big hint that your body thrives on less sugar and not-so-good fats, as well as whole, unprocessed foods. Go for it!

Hi Tamara! You can eat both cheese and salmon, but in smaller portions or less frequently. Go for it!

Hey Lois! The alkaline diet focuses more on plant protein because meat is more acidic, but bear in mind that you have that 25% portion of your diet that can include animal protein. The key is to go for smaller portions or eating them less frequently. Plus, you can fill in your protein quota through foods like chia and hemp seeds, which are very high in protein; as well as edamame, hummus, beans, dark green vegetables, quinoa, Ezekiel 4: 9 bread, almonds, peas, sunflower seeds, and protein powders.

I sympathize re: cheese. Every now and then I give in to a string cheese binge, but I pay the price with my digestion, so I know I can’t do too much cheese. But there’s so much variety in the alkaline diet that you can (almost) get to the point of not missing the cheese.

I must confess though that I am a lover of cheese so that is something I will have to work on.

Thanks for sharing Alison.