7 Most Alkaline Foods [Infographic]

7 Most Alkaline Foods - Infographic
Found on RawAyurveda.com

Many health professionals agree:  keeping your body slightly alkaline has an array of health benefits and can even aid in weight loss.  Generally, drinking plenty of clean water, and eating plenty of leafy greens and a wide range of organic vegetables - while limiting processed, junk and fast foods, can help keep your body alkaline.

This infographic entitled "7 Most Alkaline Foods" spotlights the following foods that are at the top of the alkalinity list:

❤  Spinach
❤  Kale
❤  Cucumber
❤  Broccoli
❤  Avocado
❤  Celery
❤  Bell Pepper

In addition to promoting alkalinity in the body, these foods are also powerhouses of other very important nutrients - vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that are thought to be essential to optimal health.

The infographic lists the nutritional content of each of these foods and provides a short description of its health benefits.

Infographic source/found on RawAyurveda.com.

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Compare 21 Popular Diets [Guide, Infographic]

With so many diets around these days, it gets a bit confusing.  This infographic, entitled "A Minimalist Guide to Diet" from Nuique.com wonderfully illustrates and summarizes the key components of the 21 most popular diets.  It may help you to compare and contrast the key concepts of each diet plan in order to identify which eating approach may be most suitable to you, based on your goals (e.g., health, weight loss or both), personal food preferences and other lifestyle factors.

1. Paleo
2. The 5:2 Diet
3. Dukan Diet
4. Atkins
5. Acid-Alkaline
6. Cambridge Weight Plan
7. Southbeach
8. Slimming World
9. Slim Fast
10. Lighterlife
11. Weight Watchers
12. Rosemary Conley Diet
13. Fodmap
14. Ketogenic
15. Weston A. Price
16. Whole30 Program
17. Autoimmune Protocol
18. Specific Carbohydrate
19. Vegan
20. Vegetarian
21. Mediterranean

Scroll down to see all 21 diet core concepts, macronutrients, key foods, how it works, etc.

Infographic: Alkaline Minerals and Foods

This fabulous infographic shows the five alkaline minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and manganese) and the foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and herbs) that are rich sources of these minerals.

Although these essential minerals are available in supplement form, study after study shows that it is best to get them from the right kind of foods.  In fact, recent research indicates that relying heavily or exclusively on certain minerals and vitamins in supplement form may pose health risks.

This appears to be the case with intake of calcium supplements.  Calcium supplements, in turn, are thought to play a role in the depletion of another important mineral, magnesium.

This infographic illustrates some of the best, natural sources of these important minerals:

• Almonds
• Basil
• Broccoli
• Brussels Sprouts
• Cacao
• Chard
• Cinnamon
• Celery
• Coconut Water
• Collard Greens
• Dill
• Figs
• Flax Seeds
• Kale
• Kiwi
• Mustard Greens
• Okra
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Quinoa
• Spinach
• Thyme
• Tomatoes
• Turmeric

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Infographic: Alkaline and Acidic Foods

Alkaline and Acidic Foods Infographic from Raw for Beauty

Back in the Spring of 2012, I wrote several articles about the importance of maintaining the body in a slightly alkaline state.  Research and studies indicate that doing so is critical to having optimal health and can even aid in the prevention of cancer and certain diseases.  Food plays an important role in the body's acid-alkaline (pH) balance.

This infographic entitled "Alkaline Foods and Acidic Foods" beautifully illustrates some of the most common alkaline or acid forming foods that are eaten by Americans every day.  Not surprisingly, animal protein (including meat and dairy products), sugar and artificial sweeteners, as well as foods made from refined flour (like cereal) top the acidic food list.   Conversely, most plant foods (vegetables and grasses like cabbage, broccoli, spinach, kale, lettuce, sprouts, barley and wheat grass and peppers) are on the alkaline food list.

Another way to balance the body's pH is to add a small amount of baking soda (which is highly alkaline) to water before drinking it.  However, people taking medications for hypertension should avoid consuming baking soda or only do so under medical supervision as baking soda can raise one's blood pressure.

Infographic Source:  RawForBeauty.com

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Acidic pH Levels and Cancer

Body pH Balance and Cancer

There is an overwhelming body of scientific evidence linking acidic pH levels to cancer.  Various studies have shown that cancer cannot thrive in an alkaline, oxygen rich environment. 

Unfortunately, the typical standard American or Western diet consists of a large proportion of highly acid forming foods, such as meat, fried foods, table salt, sugar and soft drinks.

According to various health professionals, there are several easy and relatively inexpensive things you can do to normalize and maintain the body's acid-alkaline (pH) balance:

✿ Avoid acidifying foods (such as junk, processed, sugary and fast food, red meat, shellfish and soda) and instead opt for more alkalizing foods (such as fresh fruits and vegetables, plant-based protein, pro-biotic cultures like real yogurt or kefir and tea).

Combat Cancer with Baking Soda
Image Credit:  UndergroundHealthReporter

✿ Add approximately 3 teaspoons of baking soda to your drinking water throughout the day - seek the advise of a qualified medical professional prior to using baking soda if you have high blood pressure or other medical conditions.

✿ Take a coral calcium supplement.

✿ Take a green superfood supplement formulated for proper pH balance.  Green superfood also comes in powder form, to be consumed as a drink.

Educate yourself on the the subject matter.  A good place to start is the following article:  pH and Cancer:  Acidic pH Levels Can Lead to Cancer ... Normalizing pH Levels Can Stop Cancer in Its Tracks

Related:
Infographic:  Alkaline and Acidic Foods
The Importance of Maintaining the Body Acid-Alkaline (pH) Balance
Acid-Alkaline (pH) Balance in the Body:  The Highest Acid Forming Common Foods List

Disclaimer: Nothing in this Article is intended or should be construed as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content herein is for informational purposes only. You should consult with and seek the advise of a physician or qualified health professional before taking any supplements, herbs or over-the-counter medicine; modifying, restricting or altering your food, beverage or supplement intake; starting an exercise or diet program; or making any dietary, nutritional, exercise or lifestyle changes in order to determine it is right and advisable for your individual needs.

 

The Importance of Maintaining the Body Acid Alkaline (pH) Balance

Acidic and Alkaline Foods: pH Spectrum
Infographic and Reference Chart

When it comes to thinking about their state of health, many people worry about eating the "right" foods, taking the "right" supplements and getting the "right" type and amount of exercise.  Efforts to maintain the body's proper acid-alkaline (pH) balance, however, is often overlooked even by the most enthusiastic health and wellness devotees. 

What is acid-alkaline (pH) balance in the body and why is it so critical to good health?

It is thought that the body is alkaline by design and medical research suggests that when the body is in a slightly alkaline state, it enjoys optimal health.  However, it is also thought that, through metabolic processes, the body produces large quantities of acids which it then works to excrete or neutralize in order to maintain health.

The elimination or neutralization of acids by the body is a multi-layered, complicated process which takes place at the cellular level and principally involves functions of the kidneys, lungs and skin, as well as other organs and bodily processes.  When the body is unable to eliminate or neutralize excess acids, it becomes slightly to severely acidic.  Medical research indicates that when the body is in a state of acidity, it is susceptible to a host of various diseases and illnesses.

Of primary concern in the United States (as well as other Westernized nations) is a condition commonly known as "Chronic Low-Grade Acidosis".  Chronic Low-Grade Acidosis is characterized by a persistent presence of metabolic acids in the fluids and tissues of the body.  

This condition is considered to be very harmful because, as the body constantly tries to regulate the acid-alkaline balance by eliminating or neutralizing acids, it will (among other things) use and deplete alkali minerals (such as calcium, potassium and magnesium), increase the production of free radicals, cause fluid retention and acidity of the mouth, encourage the growth and spread of fungi and yeast, and impair the function of antioxidants.

Numerous studies have shown that the consumption of certain foods and beverages has a significant impact on the body's acid-alkaline balance.  All foods, beverages, herbs, seasonings and additives are either acidic, alkaline, neutral or relatively neutral.

In reviewing and examining the acid and alkaline forming attributes of various foods, it is easy to see how and why Chronic Low-Grade Acidosis among the U.S. population is the rule and not the exception!

The infographic above illustrates the pH spectrum and lists some common foods along the spectrum.  It is an excellent quick reference and guideline.

Related:
Infographic:  Alkaline and Acidic Foods
Acid-Alkaline (pH) Balance in the Body:  The Highest Acid Forming Common Foods List
Acidic pH Levels and Cancer


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Disclaimer: Nothing in this Article is intended or should be construed as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content herein is for informational purposes only. You should consult with and seek the advise of a physician or qualified health professional before taking any supplements, herbs or over-the-counter medicine; modifying, restricting or altering your food, beverage or supplement intake; starting an exercise or diet program; or making any dietary, nutritional, exercise or lifestyle changes in order to determine it is right and advisable for your individual needs.

Acid-Alkaline (pH) Balance in the Body: The Highest Acid Forming Common Foods List

pH Food Chart - Highest Acid Forming Common Food list - Acid-Alkaline Balance
the Body
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Numerous studies have shown that maintaining the body in a slightly alkaline state is critical to optimal health.  Food plays an important role in the body's acid-alkaline (pH) balance.  The following is a list of common foods that are the highest ranking acid forming foods. 


This list contains common foods consumed in an average American diet.  It is not all-inclusive, does not including beverages and fast foods, and is intended for informational purposes only - please be sure to read the Disclaimer at the end of this article.

• Bacon
• Bagels
• Beef (including bologna, hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks, roasts, etc.)
• Biscuits
• Bread and breadsticks made from white flour (including white bread, pita bread)
• Brown sugar
• Brownies
• Burritos (with beef or chicken)
• Cakes (including angel's food, devil's food, yellow cake, coffee cake, cheese cake and carrot cake with cream cheese topping)
• Cheese (most hard and aged cheeses, including American, Camembert, aged cheddar, Gouda, mozzarella, aged Swiss)
• Caesar salad dressing
• Chicken noodle soup
• Chicken nuggets
• Chicken sandwich (broiled or fried)
• Chili with beef
• Chips (most fried chips, including corn, potato and tortilla chips)
• Chocolate (including dark, milk and baking chocolate)
• Cocoa Powder
• Cookies (including chocolate chip, vanilla and sugared cookies)
• Corn flakes (frosted/sugared)
• Corn syrup
• Cottonseed meal and oil
• Couscous
• Crackers (Saltines and Matzoh from white flour)
• Cranberry sauce (sweetened)
• Croissants
• Croutons from white flour
• Cupcakes
• Egg noodles from white flour
• Farina
• Fish fillet sandwich (fried)
• Fried foods
• Fruit preserves (jams and jellies sweetened with sugar or corn syrup)
• Grits (from soy)
• Hazelnut butter 
• Hazelnuts (filberts)
• Hops
• Ice cream (all flavors)
• Lasagna
• Lobster
• Luncheon meat (including corned beef, roast beef, pork sausage and salami)
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Malt
• Mussels
• Pancakes from white flour
• Pasta from white flour (including linguini, macaroni and spaghetti)
• Pastries (Danish and puff pastries)
• Phosphoric acid (commercial flavoring)
• Pies (most flavors of commercial pies that are highly sweetened)
• Pizza
• Pretzels from white flour
• Puddings (most brands and most flavors)
• Quiche (all types)
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Shrimp
• Salt (iodized table salt) 
• Soybeans
• Soy flour
• Soy flour (tofu) burgers and hot dogs
• Soy nuts
• Soy protein (concentrate and isolate)
• Tacos (beef or chicken)
• Tofu (soybean curd, all types)
• Tofu frozen desserts (all types)
• Tortillas (from white flour)
• Swordfish
• Veal 
• Waffles from white flour
• Walnuts
• White flour (including white rice and wheat flour)
• White sugar
• Yeast
• Yogurt made from soy (sweetened or unsweetened)
• White vinegar

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Disclaimer: Nothing in this Article is intended or should be construed as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content herein is for informational purposes only. You should consult with and seek the advise of a physician or qualified health professional before taking any supplements, herbs or over-the-counter medicine; modifying, restricting or altering your food, beverage or supplement intake; starting an exercise or diet program; or making any dietary, nutritional, exercise or lifestyle changes in order to determine it is right and advisable for your individual needs.