Not many people are aware, but the human body functions the best at a pH level that is slightly on the alkaline side. The body’s pH levels can range from 0, or completely acidic, to 14, completely alkaline. Ideally, the body’s pH levels should sit around 7.35 to 7.45 in order to function properly. Unfortunately, the majority of people consume a highly-processed diet that is high in sugar. This causes the body’s pH to become acidic.
Therefore, most of the people walking around today have pH levels that are not stabilized and are acidic. An acidic pH level can be blamed for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, cancer, autoimmune diseases, allergies, and skin disorders. Luckily, the pH in the human body can be restored. In today’s video will discuss ten powerful foods that are consumed on the alkaline diet and can improve one’s health.
1. Spinach.
Spinach is a powerful vegetable that has many health characteristics, including its alkaline effects. This is largely due to its high content of chlorophyll, which causes the spinach to be an alkalizing agent to the body and restore the pH level back to its ideal. Along with its alkalizing properties, spinach is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Manganese, and Potassium. Because of this, spinach alone can help the body to feel better and run at a better capacity. It prevents anemia, heart disease, signs of aging, cancer, muscle weakness, and skin damage. For best results, be sure to consume at least one cup of spinach daily, either raw, cooked or blended into a smoothie.
2. Lemons.
This may be surprising, as lemons are often seen as an acidic fruit. However, they are actually high in alkaline properties. This is because once the citric acid in lemons is metabolized, they provide an alkaline effect on the body. They help to cleanse and detox the body, using essential minerals like calcium and iron. Lemons aid the body in the proper functioning of the digestive system and immune system. They also help one to lose weight, control their blood pressure, and fight off cancerous cells. In order to fully benefit from lemons, be sure to consume a lemon water mixture first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. Simply mix the juice from one half of a lemon with a glass of lukewarm water. Then, wait at least thirty minutes prior to consuming food.
3. Kale.
Kale is another powerful green that should be added to a daily diet. It has the ability to stabilize the body’s pH levels while providing detoxification and antioxidant properties.
Kale contains Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Protein, Phosphorus, and Manganese. With all of these healthy characteristics, it is no surprise that research has shown that kale can help to reduce cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, to lose weight, and to reduce the risk of cancer. Be sure to consume approximately two cups of kale at least four times per week to fully reap its benefits.
4. Avocados
Avocados are another one of those foods that are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that help to flush out harmful toxins from the body and help to restore the body’s pH level to its optimum level. By doing so, avocados help the cardiovascular system, the immune system, the circulatory system, and the digestive system. Since avocados are so beneficial to the body, it is recommended to consume them on a daily basis. Try to consume at least half an avocado each day. They are delicious and can be added to almost any dish or smoothie.
5. Wheatgrass.
Wheatgrass also helps to detoxify the body. In doing so, it also helps to protect the liver from harmful toxins. Since it contains essential vitamins and minerals, along with ridding the body of toxins that weigh it down, wheatgrass helps to boost energy, lose weight, stabilize blood sugar, and fight cancerous cells. Wheatgrass can be consumed in several forms: juiced from the raw plant or bought in powder form. If juiced, consume one to two ounces daily. If using powder form, add one teaspoon to a glass of water and consume each day.
