Perhaps one of the more popular diets of the last ten years, promoting good old fashioned healthy eating: more vegetables, fruits, lots of water and a reduction in red meat, processed foods, sugar alcohol and dairy. It’s hard to fault such propositions, but is there enough evidence to suggest that this style of eating also helps to lower the risk of disease and infection? Boniface unpacks the philosophy and specifics of the Alkaline Diet in this short feature, separating fads from facts.