pH Balance

The cells of our bodies use homeostasis to keep us in balance. We can aid our bodies in restoring and maintaining this balance by monitoring our pH levels (with a simple litmus paper test in the morning).  On a daily basis, we can further our health and balance by replenishing our intestinal flora and adjusting our diet to include more alkaline vs. acidic foods.

When our cells become imbalanced, symptoms of disease may occur. Many seemingly unrelated diseases, pain, and discomfort are caused from acidity in our cells. 

On a daily basis, a good way to stay more in balance is to begin your day with a high quality (cold to preserve the bacteria) dose of a multidophilus (acidophilus, bifidum, dulgaricus, etc.), followed by an alkaline food  (e.g. fresh lemon juice squeezed in water). During the day, concentrate on ingesting more alkaline than acidic foods, especially for breakfast, snacks, and dinner.

We have two goals: to replenish or maintain healthy intestinal flora (to promote bowel health) and to include more alkaline foods in our diet. Hard-cooked eggs, dairy, meats, nuts, pastas and other refined grain products can be digested better when eaten at lunchtime.  Vegetables, when steamed or lightly cooked, are especially good for you.

Below is a list of alkaline foods. You will note that most fruits and vegetables are on this list, including ones we tend to think of as being acidic (lemons, oranges, etc.). These are included because they become an alkaline ash when processed in the body.
apples
apricots
asparagus
avocados
bananas
beet greens
beets    
blackberries
brussel sprouts
broccoli
cantaloupe
carrots
cauliflower
celery
chard
cherries
cucumbers
dates
figs
grapefruit
grapes
green beans
green peas
lemons
lettuce
lima beans
limes
goat milk
millet
molasses
mushrooms
onions
oranges
parsnips
peaches
pears
pineapple
potatoes --sweet and white
raisins
raspberries
rhubarb                                      
spinach
strawberries
tangerines
tomatoes
watercress
watermelon

Note: Fruits such as bananas, lemons, lime, grapefruit, & apples are especially good for you