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100 Alkaline Foods That Fight Cancer, Inflammation, Diabetes, And Heart Disease

by in Food, Health September 5, 2016

Maintaining proper pH levels is imperative for our health. Our bodies need to keep a pH level of around 7.4 in order to stay healthy.

This is hard to maintain given the world we currently live in. Ever increasing industrialization has caused elevated CO2 deposition lowering the ocean’s pH from 8.2 to 8.1 causing a negative effect on marine life of all kinds.  On top of this the pH of the soil has an effect on the mineral profile of the food we consume.

Having and maintaining an alkaline diet is important. This is going to be derived from nutrients we get from natural foods and veggies. Below you will find a list of alkaline foods you should include in your diet. Eating these will help you maintain a proper pH level. In doing this you will also be ingesting foods that are great for your health in general things that fight off cancer and other illnesses.

  1. Flax Seed
  2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  3. Strawberries
  4. Blueberries
  5. Blackberries
  6. Swiss Chard
  7. Melon
  8. Mustard Greens
  9. Onions
  10. Tomatoes
  11. Mushrooms
  12. Beet Greens
  13. Cauliflower
  14. Nightshade Veggies
  15. Parsnip
  16. Beets
  17. Celery
  18. Cabbage
  19. Sweet Potatoes
  20. Carrots
  21. Watercress
  22. Broccoli
  23. Wheat Grass
  24. Alfalfa
  25. Pumpkin
  26. Peppers
  27. Wild Greens
  28. Barley Greens
  29. Peas
  30. Radishes
  31. Sea Veggies
  32. Rutabaga
  33. Dandelions
  34. Edible Flowers
  35. Eggplant
  36. Fermented Veggies
  37. Garlic
  38. Green Beans
  39. Green Peas
  40. Chard Greens
  41. Chlorella
  42. Collard Greens
  43. Cucumber
  44. Spinach
  45. Spirulina
  46. Sprouts
  47. Alka
  48. Tangerine
  49. Tropical Fruit
  50. Tomato
  51. Umeboshi Plums
  52. Plums
  53. Dates
  54. Fig
  55. Grapes
  56. Grapefruit
  57. Honeydew
  58. Lime
  59. Lemon
  60. Apple
  61. Apricot
  62. Avocado
  63. Banana
  64. Cantaloupe
  65. Cherries
  66. Coconut
  67. Orange
  68. Peach
  69. Pear
  70. Pineapple
  71. Rhubarb
  72. Tempeh
  73. Almonds
  74. Millet
  75. Chestnuts
  76. Tofu
  77. Sea Salt
  78. Mustard
  79. Ginger
  80. Cinnamon
  81. Curry
  82. Tamari
  83. Miso
  84. Chili Peppers
  85. Mineral water
  86. Apple Cider Vinegar
  87. Green Juices
  88. Veggie Juice
  89. Fruit juice
  90. Molasses
  91. Bee Pollen
  92. Probiotic Cultures
  93. Basil
  94. Mint
  95. Parsley
  96. Cilantro
  97. Chives
  98. Borage
  99. Bay Leaves
  100. Dill

I’m sure you have probably heard of most of these and know that a lot of them are natural remedies for many different things as well. This is even better for you considering you will be promoting better health through your pH and in general. You see things like berries and melons while highly alkaline are also filled with antioxidants and as such can do much more for your body.

When our bodies reach a pH level that is far too acidic this can cause a wide range of health issues. A very low ph level can cause or be called Acidosis. This can come in two forms Respiratory Acidosis and Metabolic Acidosis. The signs of Acidosis are;

  • Fatigue
  • Drowsiness
  • Confusion
  • Sleepiness
  • Headaches
  • Rapid breathing
  • Lack of appetite
  • Increased heart rate
  • Fruity breath

Without proper treatment this sort of thing can cause;

  • Chronic kidney issues
  • Bone disease
  • Kidney stones

And many other issues. There is no need in putting your body or yourself through this issue. Do what’s best and implement the foods above into your diet and your families. You will not regret it. Maintaining your pH balance will be something that helps you throughout your life. For more information on maintaining your pH balance watch the video below.