Is The Alkaline Diet A Scam?

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There are hundreds of diets out there that can be put into the scammy category, in terms of over-hyped promises and questionable advice for what to eat.

Just look at any of the meal replacement plans where you’re expected to eat NOTHING for months at a time and actually thrive on it!I had a friend who I used to sing with who actually ate nothing for 60 days! She just had 3 chemical laden shakes each day. I’ll never know how she did it but she lost a shedload of weight…

Only to put it all back on and then some a few months later.

The 5:2 diet is touted as sound science and it does carry some water (it’d have to; that’s all you’re allowed lol) but seriously, FASTING for two days a week?! I once did a water fast for 7 days and I had great health results after – fat loss, clear skin, loads of energy – but I could do NOTHING for that week – had so little energy. I know the 5:2 diet allows you a small meal per day, bit this is not enough to thrive on. So 30% of your week would be definitely impeded. And that’s what I’ve heard from friends who have been trying 5:2.

But what about the alkaline diet – is it the same kind of faddy, scammy diet that’s just a marketing ploy? Well Joe Schwarcz, a chemist from a McGill University in Canada says that the alkaline diet is a waste of time, since our digestive system treats all food and liquids in the same way: “drinking alkaline water makes zero sense whatsoever.” He talked to CBC News and Digital Journal about this.

Watch this week’s video for my views on this subject…

About the Author:

Laura is a qualified Nutritionist, former healthcare research manager and acclaimed author of the Hay House-published book 'The Alkaline 5 Diet'. She has been helping people achieve better health through a nourishing traditional diet since 2008 via her websites, books and health events. Starting a diet high in leafy green vegetables and other alkaline foods in 2001, Laura has gone from overweight, tired smoker to lean, fit, youthful marathon and ultra-marathon runner. She can help you overcome your health issues and lose weight - please reach out via the Contact page.

7 Comments

  1. rhonda April 27, 2014 at 3:53 pm - Reply

    Nyaweh Sca’noh (means hello how are you ) from Seneca country of Western New York USA.This is Rhonda . The old saying don’t knock it till you try it. Well he must not of tried it an fooey on him. Your time an energy is so much appreciated Laura i just want to say thank you so much.

    sincerely, Rhonda

  2. william from Aussie March 21, 2014 at 11:01 pm - Reply

    Enjoy your video’s, sound advise. I can see the alkaline diet is working for you, you are getting more beautiful every time I see you. Have a lovely day. William

    • laura_wilson1@me.com March 27, 2014 at 1:15 pm - Reply

      ahh, thank you William 🙂

  3. Rhiannaaa March 21, 2014 at 12:58 pm - Reply

    Alkaline diet is NOT scam. I’m doing it myself and I can feel better, stronger and healtier! All I can suggest is to try it out, it will work for sure! Don’t listen to haters!

    • laura_wilson1@me.com March 27, 2014 at 1:16 pm - Reply

      Yep, totally agree! It’s worked wonders for me and thousands of my website subscribers who e-mail me every week to say so!

  4. viley March 20, 2014 at 11:56 am - Reply

    No voice

    • laura_wilson1@me.com March 20, 2014 at 11:58 am - Reply

      there is, it’s on YT and works fine for me, turn your sound on?

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