Foods That Help Raise pH Levels in the Body
Proper pH levels are essential to good health. If our blood is too alkaline or too acidic, it can trigger defense mechanisms that may compensate for the problem, but could potentially cause other, more harmful problems. We can protect ourselves and prevent these problems, or possibly turn them around by eating foods with the proper pH.
When our blood pH is too low, acidosis occurs. This is associated with fatigue and is commonly found in those suffering from chronic diseases including cancer. Here are some foods that can help raise your pH level and restore good health.
These foods are only slightly alkaline, and can be used when your pH is only slightly low:
* Peas
* Watermelons
* Apples
* Blueberries
* Pears
* Grapes
* Onions
* Bananas
* Raspberries
* Peaches
* Tomatoes
* Oranges
* Lemons
* Apricots
* Grapefruits
* Potatoes (sweet or white)
* Strawberries
* Tangerines
These are foods With Medium Alkalinity:
* Cherries
* Limes
* Green Beans
* Dried Dates
* Raisins
* Avocado
* Pineapple
* Cauliflower
* Mushrooms
* Rutabagas
* Radishes
* Cucumbers
* Green Soy Beans
* Brussels Sprouts
* Beets
These foods have the highest alkalinity you can find in natural food sources. They can be helpful if your pH level is extremely low. If it’s not very low, consider trying some of the lower alkaline foods first.
* Broccoli
* Cabbage
* Rhubarb
* Lima Beans
* Lettuce
* Sauerkraut
* Watercress
* Chard
* Dried Beans
* Carrots
* Dried Figs
* Celery
* Molasses
* Beet Greens
* Raw Spinach
Consuming foods that help raise pH levels can be beneficial to those with low energy levels. They can also help patients with a variety of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, gall stones, and more. Most diseases, including those mentioned, are dependent on an acidic, low oxygen environment for survival.
If you are suffering from alkalosis, the foods mentioned in the above lists are best avoided by you until your pH is restored to normal levels. There are plenty of other healthy foods that you can eat that will help lower your pH.
It is best to consult your doctor for initial pH level testing. He or she may give you a blood test called an electrolyte panel, which will tell them, among other things, the pH level of your blood. Once they have determined where your pH levels stand, you can use litmus paper to test your levels at home. The reason an official test is important in the beginning is because home pH tests are not always as accurate. However, if used properly, they can give you a general idea of which direction your pH levels are moving.
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