Trying to go alkaline?
It’s easier when you know which foods help your get to and stay in an alkaline state. A general rule of thumb is that you can eat these foods without worrying about any acidic effect they’ll have, although some are more alkaline than others.
1. AlmondsIT ISN’T NECESSARY TO EAT ONLY ALKALINE FOODS IN ORDER TO GET BODY’S PH LEVELS TO BE ALKALINE, AND A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF FOODS CAN BE ACIDIC, BUT IT’S BEST IF THEY’RE NATURAL, WHOLE FOODS LIKE FRUITS.
Almonds consistently rank on the list of healthiest foods to eat, so it’s no wonder that they’re also an alkaline food.
MOST NUTS AND SEEDS ARE CONSIDERED ACID UNLESS THEY’RE SPROUTED; HOWEVER THERE ARE SOME THAT ARE NEUTRAL OR JUST SLIGHTLY ALKALINE SUCH AS ALMOND
Top stats (per 100g):
Calcium – 27%
Iron – 25%
Protein – 44%
Calcium – 27%
Iron – 25%
Protein – 44%
2. Amaranth
This is a grain that not many people are familiar with, but that makes a great addition to any alkaline-focused diet plan.
TODAY AMARANTH IS VALUED WORLDWIDE. THE UNITED NATIONS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION HAS FOSTERED AMARANTH’S USE SINCE 1967 BECAUSE WHEREVER IT IS CONSUMED THERE IS NO MALNUTRITION. AMARANTH HAS MORE PROTEIN THAN WHEAT AND HIGHER IN THE AMINO ACID LYSINE THAN OTHER GRAIN SOURCES OF PROTEIN.BOTANISTS NOTE THAT AMARANTH BELONGS TO A REMARKABLE GROUP OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC SUPER PERFORMERS CALLED THE C4 GROUP, MEANING IT IS SUPER EFFICIENT IN CONVERTING SOIL, SUNLIGHT, AND WATER INTO PLANT TISSUE.
Top stats (per 100g):
Calcium – 16%
Iron – 42%
Protein – 14gCalcium – 16%
Iron – 42%
3. Artichokes
Artichokes are often seen on top of salads, or used in a dip, but there are a number of reasons why you can bring them to the forefront of your diet.
ARTICHOKES HAVE THE HIGHEST ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS OUT OF ALL VEGETABLES, ACCORDING TO A STUDY DONE BY THE USDA, AND OUT OF 1,000 PLANTS DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOODS, THEY RANKED #7 IN ANTIOXIDANT CONTENT. ANTIOXIDANTS ARE ONE OF THE PRIMARY MEANS OF DEFENSE FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF FREE RADICALS, NATURAL BYPRODUCTS OF CELL METABOLISM THAT CAN LEAD TO A NUMBER OF DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND DISEASES IN THE BODY, INCLUDING CANCER AND HEART DISEASE, AMONG OTHERS.
Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin C – 20%
Vitamin K – 12%
Folates – 17%
Vitamin C – 20%
Vitamin K – 12%
Folates – 17%
4. Arugula
Here’s a leafy green that’s worth getting to know. Arugula is often used as part of a detox diet plan, and the fact that it’s an alkaline food is a big part of that.
ARUGULA ALSO PROVIDES HIGH LEVELS OF PROTEIN, THIAMIN, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN B6, ZINC, COPPER, AND PANTOTHENIC ACID (VITAMIN B5) FOR RAISING GOOD CHOLESTEROL LEVELS AND LOWERING THE BAD. ITS FLAVONOID CONTENT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFITS: TO PREVENT CHOLESTEROL FROM STICKING TO ARTERIES, LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE, INCREASE BLOOD FLOW, LOWER INFLAMMATION, AND IMPROVE BLOOD VESSEL FUNCTION.
Top stats (per 100g):
Calcium – 16%
Vitamin A – 47%
Iron – 8%
Calcium – 16%
Vitamin A – 47%
Iron – 8%
5. Asparagus
Asparagus has an alkaline effect on the body, and it just so happens that it’s one of the strongest foods you can eat in terms of alkalinity.
EACH FOOD IS RANKED ACCORDING TO HOW ALKALINE IT IS, AND ASPARAGUS IS ONE OF THE “BIG DOGS”. BUT IT BRINGS A LOT MORE THAN THAT TO THE TABLE, INCLUDING ANTIOXIDANTS, NUTRIENTS, AND PLENTY OF DETOXIFYING QUALITIES. IT’S EVEN BEEN NOTED THAT ASPARAGUS HAS ANTI-AGING BENEFITS, WHICH IS ENOUGH FOR MOST PEOPLE TO START ADDING MORE OF IT TO THEIR MENU.
— Bembu
Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin A – 15%
Vitamin C – 9%
Iron – 12%
Vitamin A – 15%
Vitamin C – 9%
Iron – 12%
6. Avocado & Avocado Oil
It’s no surprise that avocado is on our list of alkaline foods. It’s managed to make it onto our list of superfoods as well, so you know it’s packing a nutritional punch.
AVOCADOS ARE HIGH IN POTASSIUM AS WELL AS HEALTHY FAT, SO IN ADDITION TO HELPING YOU BE MORE ALKALINE, YOU’RE GETTING OTHER PERKS AS WELL. YOU CAN ALSO USE AVOCADO OIL IN FAVOR OF OTHER OILS THAT DON’T PROVIDE ANY ALKALINE BENEFIT, OR WORSE ARE ACID-FORMING IN THE BODY.
Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin C – 17%
Vitamin A – 3%
Fiber – 27%
Vitamin C – 17%
Vitamin A – 3%
Fiber – 27%
7. Basil
You might not have thought that the herbs and spices you use on your food have an effect on how alkaline or acidic your pH levels are.
BUT AS IT TURNS OUT THERE ARE GOOD SPICES AND BAD SPICES. BASIL HAPPENS TO BE ONE OF THE ONES THAT HELPS KEEP YOU ALKALINE, AND IT ALSO HAS PLENTY OF OTHER THINGS GOING FOR IT, SUCH AS THE FLAVONOIDS IT CONTAINS. THESE HELP THE BODY TO HEAL AND BASIL IN GENERAL CAN HELP WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE BODY.
Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin A – 175%
Vitamin K – 345%
Calcium – 18%
Vitamin A – 175%
Vitamin K – 345%
Calcium – 18%
8. Beetroot
Beetroot gets more attention now than ever before, and it’s one of the foods out there that will act to help raise your pH levels.
THE REASON IT’S AN IMPORTANT VEGETABLE TO INCLUDE IN YOUR ARSENAL IS BECAUSE IT’S ONE OF THE ONLY SOURCES OF THE PHYTONUTRIENT BETALAIN WHICH MAY HAVE ANTI-CANCER PROPERTIES. ADD THESE AS A SIDE, OR USE THEM AS A SALAD TOPPER. BE SURE TO BUY THIS ONE FRESH AND STEAM IT, AS THE PICKLED VARIETY HAS REDUCED NUTRITIONAL VALUE.
Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin C – 8%
Vitamin K – 11%
Folate – 75%
Vitamin C – 8%
Vitamin K – 11%
Folate – 75%
9. Broccoli
This is a quintessential healthy food and it’s easy to understand that it’s an alkaline food.
BROCCOLI IS ONE OF THOSE VEGETABLES THAT HAS SO MUCH GOING ON YOU SIMPLY HAVE TO MAKE AN EXTRA EFFORT TO GET MORE OF IT INTO YOUR SYSTEM. SOME PEOPLE EAT BROCCOLI EVERY DAY AS A WAY TO MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH AND MAKE SURE THEY’RE ON THE ALKALINE SIDE. YOU AT LEAST WANT TO EAT IT MULTIPLE TIMES A WEEK, WITH 3 OR 4 TIMES BEING A GOOD RULE OF THUMB.
Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin C – 135%
Vitamin A – 11%
Calcium – 4%
source : http://wisemindhealthybody.com/ad1/alkaline-foods-that-fight-cancer/?t=hhh
Vitamin C – 135%
Vitamin A – 11%
Calcium – 4%
source : http://wisemindhealthybody.com/ad1/alkaline-foods-that-fight-cancer/?t=hhh
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