The modern diet is consists mainly of foods that initiate acid formation. Research shows that high acidity levels triggers the emergence of numerous serious diseases and ailments in a large number of the human population. This is the reason why, Emma Deangela, the author of the best-selling book entitled The Alkaline Diet has been actively advocating the avoidance of consuming specific foods on the basis of taste. She also believes that some unhealthy foods are continuously patronized because of misinformation and social media hypes propagated by the food industry.

Deangela enumerated the four acidic food groups popularly consumed by the masses without realizing their adverse effects on the human body. These are:

 Pork and beef
 poultry
 Dairy products like cheese and milk
 Foods rich in carbohydrate and sugar like pasta and rice

A large number of people salivate on the sight of fried chicken, steaks, cheese and pasta. However, the uncontrolled eating of these foods will eventually lead to the presence of excessive acidity. High level of acidity can lead to conditions that can negatively impact a persons overall behavior and daily living activities. Some of the symptoms generated by excessive acidity are cyst development, frequent fatigue and stress episodes, brittle hair and nails and stomach problems.

In her book, Deangela advises individuals who excessively consume acidic foods to adopt the alkaline diet in order to neutralize the amount of acid present in their bloodstream and organs. Unlike acid-based diets, an alkaline diet is filled with the necessary vitamins and minerals to revitalize the body as it gets older. Acid-rich foods weaken the bodys healing components and detoxifying properties. Some of the main contributions of alkaline in the body are to strengthen the bodys immune system, blood cleansing and to aid in the faster regeneration of cells.

Deangela teams up with Thealkalinediet.org, a health website committed in furnishing its readers and newsletter subscribers, research-based information about the benefits of switching to an alkaline diet. This collaboration also aims to spread the latest health nutrition news and developments centered on alkaline diets and healthy eating habits.

Reactions from readers of the Emma Deangelas book and subscribers of the website strongly indicate the effectiveness of the alkaline diet. Erin Matthews of Arizona said, I was doubtful at first but then I realize that I have been experiencing some of the symptoms of high acidity. When I examined further, I found out that my diet revolves around dairy products and processed meat.

Daniel Rudd of Orlando, Florida provided similar feedback. Rudd stated After learning about the importance of alkaline through the website and the book, I immediately cut down on my meat intake and followed the simple eating tips. The changes in my body and how I feel were worth the diet switch.