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Foods that Raise and Lower pH Levels in the Body

Proper pH levels are essential to good health. If our blood is too acidic or too alkaline, it can trigger defense mechanisms that may compensate for the problem at hand, but could potentially cause other problems. We can protect ourselves, and possibly turn these problems around, by eating foods with the proper pH.

Acidosis occurs when our blood pH is too low. It is associated with fatigue, and it is also found in sufferers of many chronic diseases, including cancer.

Some foods that can help raise your pH level and restore good health are the following:

Slightly Alkaline Foods:

Note: 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

Foods With Medium Alkalinity:

* Cherries
* Limes
* Green Beans
* Dried Dates
* Raisins
* Avocado
* Pineapple
* Cauliflower
* Mushrooms
* Rutabagas
* Radishes
* Cucumbers
* Green Soy Beans
* Brussels Sprouts
* Beets

High Alkaline Foods:

Note: 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

Eating 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, including cancer, diabetes, gall stones and more. These and most other diseases are dependent on an acidic, low oxygen environment for survival.

If you are suffering from alkalosis, the foods in the above lists are best avoided until your pH is restored to normal levels. There are plenty of other healthy foods you can eat that will help lower your pH.

If our blood pH levels are too high, that can also cause problems.

This condition is called alkalosis, and is often associated with dehydration. Here are some foods that can help lower our pH levels and promote good health when facing alkalosis:

Slightly Acidic Foods:

These foods are slightly acidic. It is usually best to start with foods that do not contain too much acid, because they will prevent us from ending up on the opposite end of the spectrum.

* Fresh Corn
* Honey
* Pork Chops
* Whole Wheat Bread
* Eggs
* Bacon
* Lamb Chops
* English Walnuts
* Wheat Bran
* White Bread
* Veal
* Barley
* Turkey
* Steak
* Salmon
* Brown Rice

Foods With Medium Acidity:

Note: These foods are more acidic than the ones in the previous list. In the case of extreme alkalosis, they might provide faster relief.

* Wheat Germ
* Peanuts
* Chicken
* Peanut Butter
* Pasta
* Codfish
* Soda Crackers
* Haddock
* Shrimp
* Lobster
* Corned Beef
* Oatmeal

Highly Acidic Foods:

Note: These foods have the highest acidity you can find in natural food sources. They can be helpful if your pH level is extremely high.

* Sardines
* Sausage
* Dried Lentils
* Oysters
* Scallops

If you are suffering from acidosis, the foods in the above lists may be best avoided until your blood pH is restored to healthier levels. There lots of healthy foods with higher alkaline content you can eat that will help raise your pH.

While it is possible to test your own pH levels at home, it is best to go to a doctor for the initial diagnosis. Home pH tests use less reliable fluids such as saliva and urine, while the doctor can give you a blood pH test. Your doctor may also want to test for other problems based on the results of your pH test.

Once your doctor has determined where your pH stands, you can use litmus strips to test your pH level yourself at home. The results will be more variable, but they can give you a general idea of which direction your pH is going. From there, you can determine whether you need to include acidic or alkaline foods in your diet.

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