Lately I have been researching the PH level in the body and how to maintain the required balance our body needs in order to be healthy and fight off disease. The pH level scale runs from 1 to 14 with 1 serving as “very acidic” 7 being “neutral” and 14 being “very alkaline”. Our bloodstream goes to great lengths to maintain a pH level of 7.35 to 7.45. Finding a balance of 70% alkaline and 30% acid foods seems to be the key. This means that you can still enjoy the foods that you love as long as they are balanced by alkalizing foods.

You can’t alkalize your body if you continue to drink or eat high sugar drinks and fruits. Sugar is  one of the most acidic things you can put into your body. The more acidic a body becomes, the more fat the body will store. Overweight conditions result from too much acid in the body and for those of us that drink alcohol you should know this will definitely disrupt the pH of your system.

It pains me that coffee, soda and teas are also a no no. The best beverage to drink for alkalizing is ionized water, but I can’t afford one of those ionizing systems. Also starchy foods like potatoes, pasta and breads all break down to sugar, and then produce acid waste that collects in the body. Eating any of the animal proteins (chicken, beef, pork, lamb etc) will create excess acid waste in your body as well. Dairy products have concentrated sugars that break down into lactic acid, which creates acidic waste.

So many things that I have a habit of eating and love just isn’t good for me and my body or yours, but it’s your choice. There are so many diet plans out there and so many people swearing by their particular one, but keeping your bodily ph balanced just makes the most sense to me. I’m sure anything in moderation would be okay, but I tend to go over board with the foods and drinks I like, however I do intend to start using more alkalized fruits and vegetables in my daily life I need the energy and I’m tired of feeling sick.

Learning which foods and supplements that add alkaline to your pH levels is just the beginning and many items are listed below, but we need to learn how to Implement them. After adding these healing foods to our diet we can test our body’s pH levels with a  saliva strip test available at most health food stores. Keeping your pH level between 7 and 8 is the target for good health and bringing your bodily pH back to normal  will give us relief from a variety of symptoms.

Most people eat a lot of acidic foods like animal protein, dairy products and wheat. Many health problems are due to excess acidity in the body like chronic fatigue, excess mucous production, nasal congestion, frequent colds and infections, stress, anxiety, weak nails, dry hair, dry skin, headaches, arthritis, muscle pain, hives and leg cramps are all signs of excess acidity and I am prone to most of these lately.

You can simply and easily infuse your body with alkaline foods by using green drinks one to three times per day you can buy it in powder form at health food stores. Green drinks are made from grasses, sprouted grains and other green vegetables. These will help your body become more alkaline and they have the vitamins, minerals and amino acids that your body needs to repair itself, anything we can do to reduce the acidic state  will help our organs to function properly.

Minerals that have an alkalizing effect on the body are: cesium, potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. Minerals are essential to optimum health so by paying attention to which minerals have alkalizing effects can add the proper balance to your blood pH. All protein derived from animals is acidic. Proteins that are alkaline are: almonds, chestnuts, millet, tempeh, tofu, and whey protein powder.

Kamut grass can decrease cholesterol levels, help with weight loss and add protein to the diet. Broccoli is a strong anti-cancer food and it also helps boost the immune system and improve digestion. Dandelion greens help with weight loss and cholesterol levels. They are also a good source of iron and calcium. Kale contains vitamin C, A, Iron, Calcium, Potassium and Magnesium. Alfalfa sprouts can help redistribute your body weight after you lose weight. So by using green drinks you can help boost the alkaline level.

Vegetables that are alkalizing are: alfalfa, barley grass, beets, beet greens, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chard greens, collard greens, cucumber, dandelions, eggplant, garlic, green beans, green peas, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, nightshade veggies, onions, parsnips, peas, peppers, pumpkin, radishes, rutabaga, sea veggies, spinach, sprouts, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watercress, wheat grass, and wild greens.

Fruits that have an alkalizing effect are: apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, berries, blackberries, cantaloupe, cherries, coconut, currants, dates, figs, grapes, grapefruit, honeydew, lemons, limes, muskmelons, nectarines, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapple, raisins, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, tangerines, tomatoes, tropical fruits, and watermelon.

Alkalizing condiments are: cinnamon, curry, ginger, mustard, chili pepper, sea salt, stevia, miso, tamari, and all herbs. Other ways to add alkaline to your diet are: apple cider vinegar, alkaline antioxidant water, bee pollen, lecithin granules, molasses, probiotic cultures, soured dairy products, green juices, veggie juices, fresh fruit juice, and mineral water.

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