vegetables
Chlorella:
It is a type of green algae that has potent detoxifying e#ect.
Edamame:
Common ingredient in Thai & Japanese cuisine. They are tender, immature soybeans
in pod. They are rich in protein and aid in detoxi"cation process.
Maitake mushroom:
Commonly called as king of mushrooms and known for its improving insulin
sensitivity, anti-cancer and liver protecting e#ects.
Shiitake mushroom:
Edible mushroom common in Asian cuisine, medicinal properties include liver
protection and rich in antioxidant polysaccharides.
Yacon:
Yacon is a perennial plant, many parts of the plant are used for medicinal purposes. It
is a potent detoxi"er and has remarkable diuretic e#ect part from being an
antioxidant.
Glossary
http://www.TheAlkalineDiet.org
