What Is the 'Al' Diet? Unpacking the Alkaline Diet Myth
                                
                                
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                                Though often called the 'al diet' by proponents, the alkaline diet's core premise—that food can alter your blood's pH—is not supported by science. This eating plan, however, emphasizes wholesome plant-based foods, which may offer health benefits despite the unproven theory behind it.