How Can I achieve alkaline pH[7.3]to avoid Cancer and other chronic diseases?
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One of the most common causes of acidity is stress and poor eating habits.
Learn to increase the consuption of alkaline foods and minimize or eliminate acisic foods and you will be on your way to homeostasis[balance] or wellness.
What are the alkaline foods that I should eat instead of acidic foods?
ALKALIZING FOODS[Maximize]
ALKALIZING VEGETABLES[Maximize] 4-5 servings dailyr
Alfalfar
Barley Grass
Beetsr
Beet Greens
BroccolirnCabbagernCarrot
Cauliflower
Celeryr
Chard Greens
Chlorellar
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Dandelions
Dulcer
Edible Flowers
Eggplantr
Fermented Veggies
Garlicr
Green Beansr
Green Peas
KalernKohlrabi
Lettuce
Mushroomsr
Mustard Greensr
Nightshade Veggies
Onionsr
Parsnips (high glycemic)
Peas
PeppersrnPumpkin
Radishes
Rutabagar
Sea Veggiesr
Spinach, greenr
Spirulina
Sproutsr
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Watercressr
Wheat Grassr
Wild GreensALKALIZING ORIENTAL VEGETABLES
Maitake
Daikonr
Dandelion Root
ShitakernKomburnReishi
Nori
Umeboshir
Wakame
ALKALIZING FRUITS[Maximize] 3 servings dailyr
Apple
Apricot
Avocador
Banana (high glycemic)
Berries
Blackberries
Cantalouper
Cherries, sourr
Coconut, freshr
Currantsr
Dates, driedr
Figs, driedr
Grapesr
Grapefruit*
Honeydew Melonr
Lemon*
Lime*
Muskmelonsr
Nectarine*
Orange*
Peach
PearrnPineapplernRaisinsrnRaspberries
Rhubarb
Strawberriesr
Tangerine*
Tomator
Tropical Fruitsr
Umeboshi Plumsr
Watermelon*Although it might seem that citrus fruits would have an acidifying effect on the body, the citric acid they contain actually has an alkalinizing effect in the system.
ALKALIZING PROTEIN[Maximize] 1-2 servings dailyr
Almonds
Chestnuts
Milletr
Tempeh (fermented)
Tofu (fermented)
Whey Protein Powder
ALKALIZING SWEETENERS
Stevia
ALKALIZING SPICES & SEASONINGS[Maximize]
Cinnamon
Curry
Ginger
Mustardr
Chili Pepperr
Sea Salt
Miso
Tamarir
All Herbs
ALKALIZING OTHER
Apple Cider Vinegarr
Bee Pollenr
Lecithin Granulesr
Molasses, blackstrapr
Probiotic Culturesr
Soured Dairy Productsr
Green Juicesr
Veggie Juicesr
Fresh Fruit Juicer
Mineral Waterr
Alkaline Antioxidant Water
ALKALIZING MINERALS
Cesium: pH 14
Potassium: pH 14
Sodium: pH 14
Calcium: pH 12
Magnesium: pH 9
ACIDIFYING VEGETABLES [Minimize]
Co
Lentils
Olivesr
Winter SquashACIDIFYING FRUITS
Blueberriesr
Canned or Glazed Fruits
Cranberries
Currantsr
Plums**
Prunes**
ACIDIFYING GRAINS, GRAIN PRODUCTS[Minimize]
Amaranth
Barleyr
Bran, wheatr
Bran, oatr
Co
Cornstarchr
Hemp Seed Flour
Kamutr
Oats (rolled)
Oatmeal
Quinoar
Rice (all)
Rice Cakes
Rye
Spelt
Wheatr
Wheat Germ
NoodlesrnMacaroni
Spaghetti
Breadr
Crackers, sodar
Flour, whiter
Flour, wheat
ACIDIFYING BEANS & LEGUMES[Minimize]
Black Beansr
Chick Peasr
Green Peasr
Kidney Beans
Lentilsr
Pinto Beansr
Red Beansr
Soy Beansr
Soy Milkr
White Beansr
Rice Milkr
Almond Milk
ACIDIFYING DAIRY[minimize]
Butter
Cheeser
Cheese, Processedr
Ice Creamr
Ice Milk
ACIDIFYING NUTS & BUTTERS[Minimize]
Cashews
Legumes
Peanutsr
Peanut Butter
Pecans
Tahinir
Walnuts
ACIDIFYING ANIMAL PROTEIN[Minimize]
Bacon
BeefrnCarp
Clams
Codr
Corned Beef
FishrnHaddockrnLamb
Lobster
Musselsr
Organ Meats
OysterrnPikernPorkrnRabbitrnSalmonrnSardinesrnSausagernScallopsrnShrimprnScallopsrnShellfishrnTuna
Turkey
Vealr
Venison
ACIDIFYING FATS & OILS
Avacado Oil
Butterr
Canola Oilr
Corn Oilr
Hemp Seed Oilr
Flax Oil
Lardr
Olive Oilr
Safflower Oilr
Sesame Oilr
Sunflower Oil
ACIDIFYING SWEETENERS[Minimize]
Carob
Sugarr
Corn Syrup
ACIDIFYING ALCOHOL
Beer
Spiritsr
Hard Liquorr
Wine
ACIDIFYING OTHER FOODS
Catsup[Minimize]
Cocoa
CoffeernVinegar
Mustard
Pepperr
Soft Drinks
ACIDIFYING DRUGS & CHEMICALS
Aspirin
Chemicalsr
Drugs, Medicinalr
Drugs, Psychedelic
Pesticides
Herbicidesr
Tobacco
ACIDIFYINGrnJUNK FOOD
Coca-Cola: pH 2
Beer: pH 2.5
Coffee: pH 4
For more information, please visit www.drgrantwellness.com
Dr. George Grant, Ph.D., I.M.D.
Specialist in Integrative Medicine, Pain, Stress and Biofeedback
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