Sesame Kale Smoothies
This week’s episode is about the alkaline diet which focuses on replacing acidic foods with the opposite: alkaline foods. The pH of range is 0 to 14. Acidic foods range from 0 to 6.9. Neutral is 7. Alkaline is 7.1 to 14. Some people believe that acidic foods lead to illness therefore think that including more alkaline foods will balance it out. There isn’t any evidence of this theory, but if it works, there is no great harm because the alkaline diet is mostly plant-based, high in fiber, and nutrients.
Alkaline Foods - most fruits and vegetables, soybeans and tofu, whole grains, most nuts, sesame seeds, legumes, and greens
Acidic Foods - dairy, eggs, meat, refined grains, processed foods, alcohol, caffeine, peanuts, walnuts, fish, shellfish, lentils
Sesame Kale Smoothies
Ingredients:
2 kale leaves, ribs removed
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1/4 cup raw almonds
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 to 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Directions:
Place kale, grapefruit, almonds, coconut oil, and sesame seeds in blender; add almond milk. Blend until smooth, adding more almond milk for a thinner consistency.