pH Eating Plan

- Eating foods that help to keep the body in a slightly alkaline (non-acidic) state, can be a very effective way to lose weight and keep it off. The primary foods that create an alkalizing effect in the body are fresh, organic fruits, such as avocado, apples, banana, grapefruit, lemon, lime, and tomato, and most vegetables, particularly leafy greens. Sprouted seeds and grains are also alkalizing, as are nuts, such as almonds and Brazil nuts. Filtered water has a neutral pH, and certain mineral waters are highly alkalizing. Drinking such beverages, along with fresh squeezed, organic vegetable juices is highly recommended throughout the day.

Foods and beverages that create an acidifying effect in the body include all commercial, processed foods, alcohol, coffee, non herbal teas, milk, dairy products, fish, meats, poultry, white flour and all refined grains, sugars, and all simple and refined carbohydrates, as well as some nuts and dried fruits. Most of these foods should be avoided altogether, while fish, lean cuts of meat, poultry and, to an even lesser extent, whole grains should be eaten sparingly.

By ensuring that at least 60 percent of the foods you select to eat at each meal are alkaline-based foods, you can quickly start to shift your body away from an acidic state. This is important, because when the body is in an acidic state, it is far more prone to storing fats. In addition, chronic states of acidity in the body create an internal environment in which bacteria, fungi, viruses, and unhealthy flora such as Candida can thrive.