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Balance is very important in life and this applies to the diet you consume and to the pH levels inside your body.
To maintain health the body must have a balanced pH. The blood pH can be regulated by itself within a relatively narrow range, but this does not apply to other bodily fluids and tissues.
Therefore it is necessary to take care of the pH of your internal environment. And the best way to do that is through a diet that contains alkaline foods.
How diet affects the body’s pH
If you consume acid-forming foods, the body initially tries to defend itself by releasing alkaline minerals from the bones such as magnesium, calcium or phosphorus, in order to achieve balance again.
Bones, teeth, and other organs then lose important minerals, which makes them more fragile and less resilient. Our immunity also suffers.
When such a condition persists for a long time, the body then loses its regulatory ability, becomes over-acidified, and this is a breeding ground for all kinds of diseases – from acute ones like colds or flu to chronic ones such as diabetes or cancer.
Among the most acidifying foods we classify: meat, most grains, dairy products and processed foods, especially those with a high sugar content.
Our diet should therefore optimally consist of 20 to 40% acid-forming and 60 to 80% alkaline-forming foods.
The most important alkaline foods
The number of foods that support the creation of an alkaline environment in the body is of course more than ten.
Today, however, we want to show you the 10 most important ones that are commonly available, have one of the best effects on creating an alkaline environment in the body, and effectively suppress various types of diseases.
These are the following foods:
1. Ripe bananas
Consuming unripe bananas can lead to increased acidity in the stomach, constipation, and poor absorption of nutrients in the intestines.
On the other hand, sufficiently ripe bananas that already start to have brown spots on the peel supply your body with vitamins, minerals and also help to deacidify the body.
2. Asparagus
Asparagus is among the most alkaline-forming foods overall. Its pH is up to 8.5.
Besides that, asparagus is full of vitamins, fiber and antioxidants.
3. Avocado
Despite its delicate taste, avocado has a pH value around 8.0. It is therefore an excellent food for reducing over-acidification.
You can eat it raw or add it to salads, sandwiches or spreads.
4. Broccoli
Broccoli is another highly alkaline food containing strong anti-carcinogenic substances and fiber.
Besides suppressing the body’s over-acidification, it also helps keep you feeling full for longer.
5. Garlic
Garlic flavors your food excellently and even in small amounts effectively neutralizes acidic foods such as eggs, cheeses or meat.
Garlic is also strongly antibacterial and anti-carcinogenic. You can read a really interesting article about garlic and what it can do here.
6. Almonds
Almonds and almond milk are another great alkaline food.
They also have supportive effects on the brain, digestion, lower cholesterol and promote a healthy bodily balance.
7. Lemons
Although lemons are typical for their strong sour taste, they leave a significant alkaline residue in the body.
Simply squeeze the juice of 1 lemon in the morning, mix it with clean water and drink. Even better is to sip lemon water throughout the day.
8. Watermelon
With a pH of 9.0, watermelon undoubtedly deserves a place on this list.
It is also full of minerals and vitamins that support electrolyte balance. They are also rich in fiber and antioxidants that effectively detoxify the body.
9. Papaya
Papaya is a well-known tropical fruit rich in nutrients that can already be bought here as well.
It supports healthy digestion and is a powerful alkaline agent in our body.
10. Cayenne or hot chili seasoning
Besides the fact that chili seasoning has a number of other health benefits, it is also an effective alkaline food with a pH of 8.5.
It also excellently lowers blood pressure, detoxifies the body, improves brain function and stimulates blood circulation.
