Friday, August 16, 2013

Which Foods can Help Balance our Blood?

I've had a few questions about where to find lists containing the pH of foods.  After researching this, I have come to find that some sites list the actual pH of foods, while others take into consideration the pH after the food has been metabolized by the body.  This can lead to some confusion.  The list of foods that I give to interested patients contains the pH of foods once they have been metabolized.  The reason for this is that a food may contain a significant amount of acid, but once eaten, it becomes alkaline in the blood.  One such example is a lemon.  While acidic on the "plate," it is alkaline in the blood.

I thought I might include some examples of foods that might be thought of as "acidic," but, once metabolized, become alkaline and, therefore, food that should be eaten both frequently and in some quantity.  For a complete list of alkaline foods, I suggest you check the internet.

Mildly alkaline:
Almond milk, grapefruit, pomegranate, herbs, avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, hemp oil

Moderately alkaline:
Ginger, lemon, lime, rhubarb, hemp seeds, Quinoa

Highly alkaline:
Green drinks (Innate carries the best)
pH 9.5 water, Himalayan salt, avocados, cruciferous vegetables, tomato, spinach, sprouts, parsley, garlic, kale, cucumber, celery, turnip greens

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