Eating Mostly Alkaline Foods Produces Wellness

One of the best preventative measures anyone can take to stay healthy and avoid disease is to choose foods that are alkaline in nature. It is also important to understand that some foods that we would consider acidic actually become alkaline when digested. Today's article presents a simple plan for eating that will help to support the immune system, thus preventing many types of disease.

When many people think about the wholesale change that must often accompany improvements to their health, it can become overwhelming when considering all that must be done and the level of lifestyle changes involved. If one would follow the list below of foods to eat and to avoid, as well as the simple advice offered, a major step towards wellness can be gained. Once you have some success at changing your diet in this manner, it will be easier and you will have greater confidence about tackling other health challenges. As the saying goes: "Success breeds success."


Prevent Disease by Eating More Alkaline Foods
by Sheryl Walters
Originally published November 9 2008

(NaturalNews) Maintaining a balanced PH is one of the most important things we can do to enjoy vibrant health and avoid disease. Unfortunately, most people are far too acidic, which creates an environment open to unwanted invaders and ill health. The incredible rise in modern day diseases is a symptom of our overly acidic diets.

Eating from a list of alkaline foods keep us vibrant and younger looking and will allow the immune system perform at its best.

Here is a list of Alkaline foods for Optimum health:

* Alfalfa
* Barley Grass
* Beets
* Broccoli
* Cabbage
* Carrot
* Cauliflower
* Celery
* Collard Greens
* Cucumber
* Dulce
* Eggplant
* Garlic
* Green Beans
* Green Peas
* Kale
* Lettuce
* Mushrooms
* Onions
* Parsnips
* Peas
* Pumpkin
* Radishes
* Spinach
* Spirulina
* Sprouts
* Sweet Potatoes
* Tomatoes
* Watercress
* Almonds
* Grapes
* Amaranth
* Apples
* Apricots
* Kiwi
* Artichokes
* Leeks
* Asparagus
* Limes
* Bananas
* Mangos
* Olive oil
* Berries
* Onions
* Brussels sprouts
* Oranges
* Buckwheat
* Okra
* Pears
* Pineapple
* Quinoa
* Fennel
* Swiss chard
* Flaxseed oil
* Wheat grass
* Grapefruit
* Watermelon

Some of the most acidic foods are:

* White flour
* sugar
* artificial sweeteners
* ready made meals
* processed meats
* alcohol
* carbonated drinks
* cakes
* ice cream
* cheese
* milk
* MSG

Some of the healthiest acidic foods are brown rice, oats, fish, beans and lentils.

Most experts suggest eating four times more from the list of alkaline foods than from the acidic foods. Don't get stressed if you don't achieve this, it's an ideal to shoot for.

The most important thing we can do is to ensure that the majority of foods that we eat are fruits and vegetables.

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