Health Tips

The alkaline diet is focused on maintaining an alkaline (opposite of acidic) ph in the body. The human body in a healthy state is slightly alkaline at the cellular level except for the digestive tract (excluding the mouth) and urinary tract. Those two are slightly acidic. The base level for the rest of the body is around 7.4. When your body is in a state of stress or illness, the ph level is almost always lowered into the acidic range. With the average American diet and lifestyle it is imminent that your ph level will fall into an acidic state.

The rule of thumb for this diet ratio is 75-80% alkaline and 20-25% acidic. The large base of your diet will be raw fruits and vegetables (greens are great). With a few exceptions, fruits and vegetables are alkaline to the body. They hold many vitamins and minerals needed for optimal health, but they also hold a plentiful supply of phytochemicals. All three of these elements protect your body from illness and supply your body with an endless amount of energy. Even with today’s advanced knowledge with nutrition, we still do not know all of the phytochemicals out there, so it is important to get your nutrients from raw sources and not artificial methods.

The acidic part of the diet is as important as the alkaline, but it does have to be moderated to about 20% of your food intake. This category includes dairy, white flour, poultry, beef, coffee, and eggs.

A great way to test your ph level is to go down to the local pharmacy and buy some ph strips so you can test yourself at home and monitor your body’s ph changes with your dietary changes. Your ideal ph level is going to be around 7.4 or 7.5.

This natural diet has numerous benefits that range from helping to fight cancer to clearing up your sinuses. Give it a try.