ALKALINE FOODS FOR VIBRANT HEALTH

We, humans, are alkaline organisms in the food chain. Our PH level can easily turn acidic if we do not pay attention to what we eat.

Eating too many alkalizing foods can lead to its own fair share of complications over time, but the risk of this is seemingly less likely, given the current sorry state of today's highly addictive consumerist diet. To combat the effects of such a diet, here are some of the most alkaline-forming foods to work into your everyday meals:

LEMONS

Has a PH level of 9.0, though acidic in nature, LEMONS are the most alkalizing food. Lemons are a natural antiseptic, healing property. It is the best liver tonic because of its peel, that detoxifies & energizes the liver. Its electrolytic properties are the most potent & most immediate relief for cold, cough, flu, hyperacidity, & other virus-related ailments.

WATERMELON

Has PH level 9.0. Rich in water content at 92 % & high fiber count, it is a mild diuretic. It is a great source of Lycopene, Beta-carotene & Vitamin-C. It is a good colon-cleanser.

AGAR-AGAR (ORGANIC-GELATIN)

 

Has a PH level of 8.5. It is a gelatin substitute made from seaweed that is high in Iron & Calcium. Rich in Fiber, thus very digestible.

CAPSICUM & CANTALOUPE

Has a PH level of 8.5. Capsicum has antibacterial properties & also rich in Vitamin-A-an essential anti-oxidant. Cantaloupe, a relative of melon, is very low in sugar but high in fiber. Both are high in enzymes needed by the endocrine system as well.

LIMES, MANGO, MELONS, PAPAYA & PARSLEY

Has a PH level of 8.5. They are the best at cleansing the kidney. Papaya is the healthiest laxative that promotes defecation & colon cleaning. Parsley is the best intestine sweeper when taken raw & also a diuretic. Mangoes, limes, & melons are Vitamin-rich foods that are alkaline-forming during digestion.

WATERCRESS, SEAWEEDS & ASPARAGUS

Has a PH level of 8.5. These are the powerful acid reducer. Watercress is the very first leafy vegetable consumed by human beings. It is best eaten raw & rich in Iron & Calcium Seaweed also fall into the same category. Asparagus is high in Asparagine, an amino acid important for the nervous system.

CHICOY, KIWIFRUIT THAN FRENCH FRIES

Has a PH level of 8.5. Rich in flavonoids. Kiwi has higher Vitamin-C than oranges. Chicoy, a bitter tasting close relative of the lettuce, also has insulin that supports the pancreas & aids the body in preventing diabetes.