The pH level is one of the most important balance systems of the human body. To promote proper functioning, the human body innately maintains a strict acid-base, or pH, balance. An acid imbalance may be caused by poor dietary habits, cigarette smoking, stress, alcohol consumption or chronic disease. Fatigue, weight gain, frequent illness and overall poor health can result from over-acidity. Choosing alkaline-rich foods can restore your body's pH balance and improve your health.
Citrus Fruits
Most people think of citrus fruits as acidic, but certain citrus fruits actually produce an alkaline ash after digestion. While oranges, grapefruit and tangerine have a pH level of about 5, lemons and limes rank a pH of 9.0. Rich in electrolytes, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, citrus fruits give the body added strength and endurance to fight colds, cough and the flu. Lemons and limes provide immediate relief from heartburn, hyperacidity and virus-related ailments.
Spinach
This dark, leafy green vegetable is bursting with vitamins A, C and K, magnesium, iron, folate and dietary fiber. Spinach is alkalinizing with a pH of 9.0. Its antioxidant and polynutrient content helps prevent inflammation and fight cancer-causing cells. Eat it raw as part of a salad or cooked for an alkaline-rich side dish.
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