An imbalance in the pH level (acid-alkaline) in your body can affect the nervous system (depression), cardiovascular system (heart disease), muscles (fatigue), and skin (aging). If your body is highly acidic, mineral reserves become depleted and your body uses whatever source it can take minerals from, a process that can cause health problems. While in the alkaline environment, your body reaches an ideal weight and corrects health challenges naturally.
In order to provide your body with the nutrients it needs, include alkaline foods in your diet. Alkaline foods neutralize acids and toxins in the blood, lymph and tissues, strengthening the immune system, organs and well-being. As a general rule, 80% of your diet should be 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, Lemons, Limes, Onions, Parsley, New Red Potatoes, Seasonal Fruits (when in balances), Spinach
Refrigerant section
Borage Oil, Fresh Salsa (No Vinegar), Flaxseed Oil, Chickpeas, Sprouted Wheat Tortilla (from Alvarado Street), Tofu, Udo, Perfect Oil Blend
freezer section
Bocca Burger (Vegetarian), Manna Bun (Sunseed or Whole Wheat)
Seafood/meat
Salmon, trout, and free-range turkey (on rare occasions)
Health food section
Almond Butter, Almond Milk, Amaranth, Basmati Rice, Brown Rice Cakes, Buckwheat, Dolce Flakes, Flour (spelled, millet, amaranth, etc.), Grapeseed Oil, Chickpeas, Kamut, Millet, Olive Oil, Quinoa, Rotini (quinoa, spelled), Soba Noodles (rice or sundried tomato) Tahini, Vegetarian Gravy (yeast-free), Wild Rice
legumes
Adzuki, black, black-eyed, cranberry, garbanzo, kidney, lentil, mung, pinto
Walnut seeds
Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Flax Seeds, Filberts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecan Nuts (Seasonal), Pine Nuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Walnuts (Seasonal) Note: All nuts/seeds must be raw and unsalted
salts
Bragg’s Aminos, Sea Salt, A True Salt Brand
spices
Cinnamon, Cumin, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Parsley, Thyme, Spice Hunter Brand: All Purpose Blend California Pizza Cowboy BBQ Rub Curry Seasoning Delicious Dill Garam Masala Herbs De Provence Italian Spice Jamaican Flavor Mexican Pasta Seasoning Spicy Garlic Bread Szechuan Thai Seasoning
foods to avoid
Try to stay away from citric acid, mushrooms, yeast, vinegar, peanut products, and corn products.
What is pH?
Hydrogen potential (pH) is a logarithmic scale that measures the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution. Solutions are scaled from 0 (quite acid) to 14 (quite alkaline). 7 neutral. The intracellular fluid should have a pH of around 6.8. Many health food stores sell pH test papers so you can measure your pH balance at home.