The Alkaline Diet

​ pH, The Human Body, Alkalinity, and the Foods to Eat

​The human body functions the best with an alkaline pH level, the body's pH levels can range from 0 which is Acidic to 14 which is Alkaline ideally the body's pH level should sit around 7.35 to 7.45 which is slightly alkaline in order to function properly.  Commonly a vast majority of people ingest a highly processed diet that is high in sugar which causes the body's pH to become acidic. Because of this most of the people walking around today have pH levels that are not stabilized and are acidic.
​  An acidic pH level can be blamed for stroke, cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, autoimmune diseases among several other conditions. Luckily our pH can be restored on an alkaline diet and can improve one's health.

Garlic like many contained in this list garlic has so many healthy characteristics that go far beyond restoring the pH level in the body garlic helps to support the body's overall health it contains vitamin B1 vitamin B6 vitamin C calcium copper selenium and manganese it acts as an antibacterial food and antiviral food and antioxidant food and an antifungal food in order to experience the benefit of neutralizing the bodies acids and restoring the pH level the garlic must be crushed or chopped this is because it is essential to release important sulfur compounds.

Spinach is a powerful vegetable that has many alkaline effects, this is largely due to its high content of chlorophyll which causes the spinach to be an alkalizing agent.  Along with its alkalizing properties spinach is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin C vitamin A vitamin K Vitamin E vitamin B2 magnesium, calcium, iron folate, manganese and potassium because of this spinach alone can help the body to feel better and run at a better capacity it prevents anemia heart disease signs of aging cancer muscle weakness and skin damage for best results be sure to consume at least one cup of spinach daily either raw cooked or blended into a smoothie

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Kale is another powerful Green that should be added to a daily diet it has the ability to stabilize the body's pH levels while providing detoxification and antioxidant properties kale contains vitamin A Vitamin K Vitamin C 

magnesium calcium copper potassium iron protein phosphorus and manganese with all of these healthy characteristics it is no surprise that research has shown that kale can help to reduce cholesterol to reduce blood pressure to lose weight and to reduce the risk of cancer be sure to consume approximately 2 cups of kale at least four times per week to fully reap its benefits
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Avocados are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that help to flush out harmful toxins from the body and help to restore the body's pH level with Optimum level by doing so avocados help the cardiovascular system the immune system the circulatory system and the digestive system since avocados are so beneficial to the body it is recommended to consume them on a daily basis try to consume at least half an avocado each day they are delicious and can be added to almost any dish or smoothie
 
Lemons are often seen as an acidic fruit however they are actually high in alkaline properties this is because once the citric acid in lemons are metabolized they provide an alkaline effect on the body they help to cleanse and detox the body using essential minerals like calcium and iron Lemons at the body in proper functioning of the digestive system and immune system they also help one to lose weight control their blood pressure and fight off cancer cells in order to fully benefit from lemons be sure to consume a lemon water mixture first thing in the morning on an empty stomach simply mix the juice from 1/2 of a lemon with a glass of lukewarm water then wait at least 30 minutes prior to consuming food.

Wheatgrass helps to protect the liver from harmful toxins since it contains essential vitamins and minerals along with ridding the body of toxins that way it down wheatgrass helps to Boost energy lose weight stabilize blood sugar and fight cancerous cells wheatgrass can be consumed in several forms juice from the raw plant were bought in a powder form if Juiced consume 1 to 2 oz of daily if using powder form add 1 teaspoon to a glass of water and consume each day
 
Celery is a diuretic as it helps the body to get rid of any excess fluids celery can also neutralize the app body and bring the pH level back to a slightly alkaline level celery alone can keep the body in an alkaline state so consumed two to three stalks of celery per day and the pH level should sit comfortably at the ideal 7.40
broccoli is one of the most important foods to eat in order to maintain an alkalized pH level that is because broccoli contains phytochemicals that alkalize the body reduce estrogen dominance and increase estrogen metabolism broccoli also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties it is able to improve the digestive system the cardiovascular system the immune system and the integumentary system this is largely because of the vitamins and minerals that broccoli contains which includes vitamin A Vitamin K Vitamin C iron folate protein fiber manganese and potassium to fully benefit from broccoli healthy properties be sure to consume it at least four times per week try it either steamed or roasted for best results

Cucumbers can help to restore the pH level of the body by neutralizing the acids they also help to reduce any inflammation within the body cucumbers are a fantastic source of vitamins and minerals and therefore should be consumed on a regular basis they are low in calories and help to keep the body hydrated they are an excellent addition to any healthy eating plan cucumbers help to improve heart health blood sugar levels digestion and ridding the body of excess weight they can even help fight cancer cells
 
Bell Peppers one highly underestimated food is the bell pepper not only can the bell pepper help to neutralize the acid in the body and raise the pH level to alkaline but it can help to reduce anxiety lower blood pressure reduce inflammation and fight cancer consume at least one cup of bell peppers 3 to 4 times per week they can be eaten raw roasted grilled or baked

The human body's pH level will regulate itself consuming these Alkaline Foods on a daily basis, and will neutralize the acid throughout the body and restore the body to its ideal pH level.