Top 12 Ways to Make your Body More Alkaline Published by on



Acidity has been linked to pain, excess weight and many other health issues. Fortunately, making your body more alkaline (the opposite of acidic) is easy. Here are 12 ways to alkalize your body for more energy and vitality:

1. Start your day with a large glass of water with the juice of a whole, freshly-squeezed lemon. While lemons may seem acidic, they have the opposite effect on your body as it metabolizes them.

2. Eat a large green salad tossed in lemon juice and olive oil. Greens are among the best sources of alkaline minerals, like calcium.

3. Snack on raw, unsalted almonds. Almonds are packed with natural alkaline minerals like calcium and magnesium, which help to balance out acidity while balancing blood sugar.

4. Drink an almond milk and berry smoothie with added green powder like spirulina, chlorella, or other greens. Choose almond milk over cow’s milk, since the latter is acid-forming.

5. Go for a brisk walk or some other exercise. Exercise helps move acidic waste products so your body can better eliminate them.

6. Breathe deeply. Ideally, choose a spot that has fresh, oxygen-rich air. And, sorry Febreze, Glade, and all the other so-called “air fresheners”: air filled with these scents is not what I’m talking about here.

7. Go meat-free for a day. (Just ONE day) During the metabolism of meat, there is an acid residue left behind.

8. Skip the sugar-laden dessert or soda. Sugar is one of the most acidic foods we consume. You need over 30 glasses of neutral water just to neutralize the acidity of ONE can of soda.

9. Add more veggies to your diet. No, potatoes don’t count. But sweet potatoes are a good choice (provided you’re not slathering them in sweeteners or butter). Asparagus, squash, peppers, and other vegetables are also excellent choices.

10. Sprout it out. Add more sprouts to your daily diet. They are extremely alkalizing and supercharged with nutrients and energy-boosting enzymes.

11. Add cinnamon, ginger, and other herbs and spices. Cinnamon is a wonderful alkalizing spice that you can add to just about anything. It’s great with sweet potatoes, apples, or sprinkled in hot tea. Ginger root is also a great alkalizer and detoxifier that spices up many dishes and makes a tasty, warming winter tea. Experiment with the spices in your cabinet — herbs and spices don’t just make things taste better, in most cases they’re good for your health.

12. Monitor your Urinary pH. Tracking your first morning urine pH (after at least 6 hours of sleep) is a simple and convenient way to know how your nutritional changes are affecting your body. When this number is between 6.5 (slightly acidic) and 7.5 (slightly alkaline), it suggests that your overall cellular pH is where it should be — slightly alkaline. Results in an acid range can suggest that your bones are being depleted of minerals to offset the excess acid in your system.

Foods that have a Moderate to Strong Alkaline-Forming Effect

Watermelon

Lemons

Cantaloupe

Celery

Limes

Mango

Honeydew

Papaya

Parsley

Seaweed

Sweet, seedless grapes

Watercress

Asparagus

Kiwi

Pears

Pineapple

Raisins

Vegetable juices

Apples

Apricots

Alfalfa sprouts

Avocados

Bananas

Garlic

Ginger

Peaches

Nectarines

Grapefruit

Oranges

Most herbs

Peas

Lettuce

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Foods that have a Moderate to Strong Acid-Forming Effect

Alcohol

Soft drinks (pop)

Tobacco

Coffee

White sugar

Refined Salt

Artificial sweeteners

Antibiotics (and most drugs)

White flour products (including pasta)

Seafood

White vinegar

Barley

Most boxed cereals

Cheese

Most beans

Flesh meats

Most types of bread