Walk the Line with Alkaline

This new diet trend promises better health and even disease prevention. But is it just feel-good food or more?

- RISHABH THAKUR

Sourav Choudhary, a 37-year-old marketing professional from Kolkata, couldn't believe that a simple change in his diet could alter his daily routine. Plagued by constant acid reflux and low energy, he was willing to try anything. When a friend suggested the alkaline diet, he was skeptical but curious. "I thought it was just another health fad, but within a few weeks, I felt lighter, my digestion improved, and I wasn't constantly reaching for antacids." The diet, which focuses on the belief that certain foods can influence the body's pH balance (the relative amount of acidity or alkalinity), has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among those seeking a holistic approach to health. But does science agree with these claims?

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