What Is Alkaline Water?
Alkaline water is water that's less acidic than regular tap water. This means it is rich in alkalizing compounds, including calcium, silica, potassium, magnesium, and bicarbonate.
Acid is a necessity, especially in the stomach wherein it is required to break and digest food. However, certain foods are also acidic in nature, and over consumption of such foods can increase acidity in the stomach, leading to various problems. Alkaline water is a water with a higher pH level than normal drinking water, and is meant to induce a basic nature in the body. This water is made of calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. It is said that alkaline water helps in maintaining the pH balance in the stomach.
Ingredients:
1 litre of water (filtered)
1 lemon
1 1/8 tablespoon sea salt (Himalayan pink sea salt preferably)
Method:
Take a pitcher and fill it with water.
Then cut the lemon in half; squeeze half of the lemon in the pitcher and then thinly slice the other half and add it to the water.
Lastly add your sea salt. Mix it well and let it sit overnight (8-9 hrs at least).
Go ahead sip on your freshly made alkaline water and make sure to let us know how you feel about it by commenting down below. Enjoy!
Here are some pointers about alkaline water -
1. Contains Antioxidants
2. A Good Source of Detoxification
3. Keeps You Hydrated
4. Maintains the Body's pH Level
5. Helps in Weight Loss
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