An imbalance in your body’s pH (acid-alkaline) level can affect your nervous system (depression), cardiovascular system (heart disease), muscles (fatigue), and skin (aging). If your body is too acidic, mineral stores are depleted and your body uses whatever source it can take minerals from, a process that can cause health problems. Whereas, in an alkaline environment, your body reaches an ideal weight and corrects health problems naturally.
To provide your body with the nutrients it needs, introduce alkaline foods into your diet. Alkaline foods neutralize acids and toxins in the blood, lymph and tissues, and strengthen the immune system, organs and well-being. As a general rule of thumb, 80% of your diet should consist of alkaline foods.
Shopping List – Alkaline Foods:
Produce
Avocado, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, cucumber, dark lettuce, eggplant, garlic, herbs (fresh), jicama, kale, leeks, lemon, lime, onion, parsley, red new potatoes , Seasonal fruit (when in balance), Spinach, Pumpkin, Tomato, Zucchini
refrigerated section
Borage Oil, Salsa Fresca (no vinegar), Flax Seed Oil, Hummus, Sprouted Wheat Tortillas (from Alvarado Street), Tofu, Udo’s Choice Perfected Oil Blend
freezer section
Boca burgers (vegan), manna bread (sun seed or whole wheat)
Seafood/Meat
Salmon, Trout, Free Range Turkey (rarely)
Healthy Food Section
Almond butter, Almond milk, Amaranth, Basmati rice, Brown rice pancakes, Buckwheat, Dulse flakes, Flours (spelled, millet, amaranth, etc.), Grapeseed oil, Hummus, Kamut, Millet, Oil Olive, Quinoa, Rotini (quinoa, spelt), Soba Noodles (rice or buckwheat), spelt, soy milk, sprouts (any), Sundried Tomatoes (in olive oil), Tahini, Vegetable Broth (no yeast) , wild rice
Vegetables
Adzuki, Negro, Black-eyed, Cranberry, Chickpea, Kidney, Lentil, Mung, Pinto
walnut seeds
Almonds, Brazil nuts, flax seeds, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans (in season), pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts (in season) Note: all nuts/seeds must be raw and without salt
You go out
Bragg Aminos, sea salt, Real Salt brand
spices
Cinnamon, Cumin, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Parsley, Thyme, Spice Hunter Brand: All Purpose Mix, California Pizza, Cowboy BBQ Rub, Curry Seasoning, Deliciously Dill, Garam Masala, Herbes de Provence, Italian Spice, Jamaican Jerk, Mexican , Pasta Seasoning, Spicy Garlic Bread, Szechwan, Thai Seasoning, The Zip
Foods to Avoid
Try to stay away from citric acid, mold, yeast, vinegar, peanut products, and corn products.
What is pH?
Potential Hydrogen (pH) is a logarithmic scale that measures the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution. Solutions are measured from 0 (fully acidic) to 14 (fully alkaline). 7 is neutral. The intracellular fluid should have a pH of approximately 6.8. Many health food stores sell pH test paper so you can measure your pH balance at home.
