Products that help acidify the body. Proper diet

22.04.2014 Vladimir Zuikov Save:

Hello, dear readers! Today you will learn which foods alkalize the human body and which acidify. The table below will help you understand what you need to focus on in your diet to be healthy, and what you don’t need.

First of all, you should know that if a person’s diet consists mainly of acidifying foods, illness and bad feeling inevitable. Food that alkalizes the body suits us much better by nature and heals us.

Yes, you can eat acidifying foods, but in limited quantities. If it’s completely on the scabies, NATURAL vegetables, herbs and fruits are the basis of the diet, all other products are best used as food as a supplement.

Friends, if you are tired of getting sick and treating diseases, try to increase the amount of alkaline food. And soon you will forget about joint pain, indigestion, fatigue and drowsiness for no reason. Alkaline food restores health!

Walker Table of Alkalinizing and Oxidizing Products

Below is a table of acidification and alkalization of the body. Look at the sign, it is very simple and understandable. Below are given conditional explanations. You can also download it to your computer.

Products	Oxidation	Alkalinization
Fresh and dried fruits, fruit juices
Fresh apricots
Dried apricots
Oranges
Ripe bananas
Bananas are green
Grape
Grape juice natural
Sweetened grape juice
Grapefruit
Dried figs
Pickled plums
Plum compote
Dried plums
Currant
Natural lemon juice
Sweetened lemon juice
Natural orange juice
Sweetened orange juice
Fruits (almost all)
Fruits boiled with sugar
Prunes
Berries (all kinds)
Fresh apples
Dried apples
Vegetables, greens, legumes
Fresh beans
Dried beans
Baked beans
Broccoli
Dry peas
Green pea
Potatoes with skin
Vegetable juices
Fresh cucumbers
Dandelion (greens)
Parsnip
Parsley
Fresh tomatoes
Celery
Fresh beets
Cauliflower
Cereal products
White rice
Wild rice
Mamalyga and cornflakes
White flour
brown rice
Corn
Oat groats
Black bread
White bread
Sprouted wheat bread
Barley grits

Products	Oxidation	Alkalinization
Dairy
Kefir, curdled milk
Goat cheese
Goat milk
Whole milk
Cream, butter
soy cheese, soy milk
Whey
Hard cheese
Soft cheese
Nuts, vegetable oils
Walnuts
Groundnuts
Corn oil
Linseed oil, flaxseed
Rapeseed oil, olive oil
Sunflower seeds, sunflower oil
Pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed oil
Eggs
Eggs (total)
Eggs (white)
Meat and meat products
Boiled lamb
Lamb stew
Fatty bacon
Bacon skinny
Fresh lean ham
Beef
Beef liver
Pork lean
Pork lard (raw)
Fish
Fish (all kinds)
Sweets, sugar, sweeteners
White sugar, brown sugar
Processed honey
Sweeteners
Fresh honey
Raw sugar
Beverages
Alcoholic, low alcohol drinks, beer
Mineral water / tap water
Highly carbonated water CO2
Green tea
Ginger tea
Lemon water
Sweet carbonated drinks
Herbal teas
Black tea
Other
Apple vinegar natural

Legend:

• 0 - slight oxidation or alkalization
• 00 - medium oxidation or alkalization
• 000 - strong oxidation or alkalization
• 0000 - very strong oxidation or alkalization

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The human body is a complex, intelligent and balanced system. One of the most important factors balance - the ratio of acidity and alkalinity. For most people, due to unbalanced diet and lack of knowledge about acid-base balance (pH), acidification of the body is observed - acidosis. Sometimes the imbalance reaches critical values, which ultimately leads to the development inflammatory processes, decreased immunity, swelling, increased fat deposits, brittle bones, tooth decay, problems with the cardiovascular system, as well as the risk of developing tumor diseases. Acidification is fraught with premature aging body, decreased performance, slowed mental activity.

How does acidosis occur and how to deal with it?

What is acidification and alkalization of the body?

To measure the ratio of acidity in the body, a scale with divisions from 5 to 9 (with tenths) is used. A normal blood pH range is considered to be between 7.3 and 7.5 (the desired urine pH ranges from 6 to 6.4). You can check the pH at home by purchasing a special device for measuring the acidity of saliva and urine (changes should be made for several days in a row to calculate the average). You can check your blood pH at a clinic.

For many people, the acidity level is elevated - in other words, acidosis is observed. There is also the opposite phenomenon - alkalosis, but excessive alkalization of the body is much less common.

The body becomes acidified due to the fact that acidifying foods enter the digestive tract. They predominate in the diet modern man, so pH values ​​deteriorate.

What happens in the body during acidosis?

● Acidified blood becomes thick and viscous. It carries oxygen more slowly and useful material throughout the body, which reduces performance and deteriorates brain function. Metabolism and hormonal background, since thick blood is not able to distribute enzymes throughout the body in a timely manner.

● Against the background of increased acidity, bacteria and microbes multiply more actively, and inflammatory processes develop more intensively.

● Acid is flushed out of the body useful microelements: calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iron. Bones and teeth become more fragile due to loss of calcium, and suffer from a lack of magnesium. the cardiovascular system, due to a lack of iron, a general loss of strength is felt. Weakening muscular system, regular headaches and insomnia appear.

● Trying to reduce acidity levels, the body retains water. Swelling occurs and work is disrupted lymphatic system, the skin fades prematurely.

● An acidic environment, as Japanese scientists have found, promotes the formation of tumors. This is one of the most dangerous results acidification of the body.

But acidification can and should be fought! The obvious solution is to equalize the pH by alkalizing the body. By consuming so-called alkaline foods, you can gradually achieve an ideal acid-base balance and solve all of the above health problems.

Signs of body acidification

To establish acidification, it is necessary to do blood, saliva and urine tests, but you can understand that the body most likely needs alkalization by a number of characteristic features:

● feeling unwell, tired, muscle weakness;

● insomnia or drowsiness, nervous disorders, loss of concentration, memory impairment;

● puffiness, which is difficult to deal with;

● weight gain that you cannot control with either diet or exercise;

● bad condition teeth;

● bone fragility;

● tumor processes;

● frequent colds due to a decrease in immunity;

● worsening of the work of the heart.

If you find signs of acidification in your body or your loved ones, do not waste time - start the fight for health!

The impact of alkalization on human health

Humanity has known about the benefits of alkalization for a long time, although confirmation at the chemical level has only been provided modern science. A case in point is gargling with baking soda for a toothache: this alkaline substance reduces acidity in the mouth, reducing inflammation. But this is an example of local action. For complex alkalization, it is necessary to provide the body with alkalizing products.

Complex alkalization has a beneficial effect on all body systems:

● you will feel a general improvement in your condition, a surge of energy, increased endurance;

● work normalizes nervous system, will improve brain activity;

● immunity will be strengthened;

● swelling will go away and overweight;

● the risk of blood clots, tumors, and fractures will decrease.

Products that alkalize and acidify the body

A visual table will help you distinguish between acidifying and alkalizing products. In it, the effect of each product on changes in pH levels is assessed in the range from + to ++++.

Berries, fruits, juices	Acidification	Alkalinization
Apricots
Oranges
Orange juice natural.
Orange juice, sweetened
Ripe bananas
Green bananas
Fresh grapes
Sweetened grape juice
Grapefruit
Natural lemon juice.
Lemon juice, sweetened
Currant
Prunes
Fresh apples
Dried apples

Vegetables, legumes, greens	Acidification	Alkalinization
Broccoli
Dry peas, heat-treated
Fresh green peas
Canned peas
Fresh white cabbage
Potatoes baked in their jackets
steamed potatoes
Fried potato
Fresh cilantro
fresh corn
Canned corn
Green onion
fresh carrots
Vegetable smoothies, juices
Fresh cucumbers
Parsnip
Bulgarian pepper
Fresh parsley
Fresh tomatoes
Radish, radish
Celery
Fresh beets
Fresh dill
Fresh string beans
Canned beans

Cereals, bread, grains, flour	Acidification	Alkalinization
Amaranth seeds and flour
Potato starch, corn starch
Cornflakes
Corn flour
White wheat flour
Oat flour
Rye flour
Corn grits
Steamed white rice
Brown rice
Wild rice
White bread
Black bread
Whole grain bread
Barley grits

Meat, poultry, eggs	Acidification	Alkalinization
Boiled or stewed lamb
Fried lamb or shish kebab
Lean ham
Boiled or stewed beef
Fried beef or shish kebab
Boiled or stewed chicken
Fried chicken or shish kebab
Quail
Bird (game)
Beef liver, chicken
Pork liver
Pork lard

Dairy	Acidification	Alkalinization
Natural yogurt
Kefir, fermented baked milk
Whole milk
Butter
Hard cheese
Soft cheese
Natural cottage cheese
Sweet curd mass

Nuts, seeds and oils	Acidification	Alkalinization
Walnut and walnut oil
Corn oil
Linseed oil
Almonds and almond butter
Olive oil
Pecan nut
Sunflower seeds and oil
Pumpkin seeds and oil
Hazelnuts and hazelnut oil

I would like to draw your attention to the fact that crediting products does not mean harmful products. The diet must contain absolutely all nutrients and products (vegetables, meat, milk, and cereals). But, firstly, you need to choose meat not fried, but stewed (which is clearly understood from the table), brown rice, not white, etc. And the main thing is to maintain balance. Then acidification will not occur.

The greatest threat to the body is alcohol (including beer), soda (including sweeteners), industrial chocolate and cocoa from cocoa butter substitutes and containing sugar and additives, coffee and black tea, industrial sweets and pastries, White bread, fatty meats - pork, lamb, as well as marinated and canned food. Even a completely healthy person should refuse all this.

IN in moderation You can eat lean meat, poultry, cheeses, corn, and dairy products. But if the acidity of the body is greatly increased, you will temporarily have to do without this food.

Vegetables and herbs are almost completely alkaline foods, so they should form the basis of the diet. Raw spinach, broccoli and cauliflower, seaweed, green beans, asparagus, figs and dried apricots, watermelon and melon, onions, carrots, fresh cucumbers(salted and pickled are prohibited, as are Korean carrots). Grapefruit, lime and lemon have excellent alkalizing properties. You can also add sprouted wheat bread to your menu (in moderation). Fish, liver and natural milk yogurt are beneficial.

An excellent alkalizing agent is fermented Ivan tea (unlike black).

Mineral waters of the hydrocarbon group (without gas) will help improve the pH readings when the body is acidified. These are “Essentuki No. 4”, “Essentuki No. 17”, “Borjomi”, “Smirnovskaya” and “Svalyava”. To release the gas, open the bottle and warm it up a little. It is advisable to buy these waters not in plastic bottles, but in glass ones.

Lemons are very useful for alkalization: it is recommended to regularly drink water with the juice of these citrus fruits. However, there is one serious “but”: this method of alkalizing the body is not recommended for people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract accompanied by high acidity.

It should also be used with caution for alkalization. baking soda: Negative consequences may outweigh the positive effects.

Apple cider vinegar - extremely useful product for alkalizing the body. But the vinegar must be natural, prepared independently from apples. You can also use any other fruit natural vinegar(grape, plum, cherry) - add vinegar to salads, 1 teaspoon per serving. Use vinegar with caution if there is increased secretion of gastric juice (hyperacid gastritis, ulcers).

It is much better to balance your diet, drink mineral hydrocarbonate waters, as well as infusions of alkalizing herbs. Don't chase quick effect, it is better to alkalize the body gently and safely.

And, of course, it should be remembered that acidity is reduced breathing exercises, gymnastics and walks in forests and parks.

Herbs that alkalize the body

Fees natural herbs, consumed in the form of decoctions and teas, help to effectively alkalize the body. Positive influence Linden, mint, chamomile, lemon balm, Jerusalem artichoke, and rosehip provide benefits. And, importantly, these herbs act gently, without exposing the body to a stressful increase in pH levels.

There are herbs with a more pronounced effect: for example, calendula and coltsfoot. They can quickly change the pH level in the body, so you should take decoctions from them in moderation and with caution.

Birch and pine buds, immortelle flowers, valerian and angelica roots, oregano, thyme, yarrow, marsh cudweed, St. John's wort, centaury, nettle and eucalyptus leaves, sage, caraway fruits and flax seeds, buckthorn bark, as well as motherwort, plantain and dandelion.

The listed herbs can be taken either individually or in compositions and drunk as tea. An example of an effective cleansing tea is the “Complex Cleansing” herbal tea, which ideally combines the cleansing, general healing and alkalizing properties of herbs.

at the cellular level, precisely because of this phenomenon (i.e. cellular oxidation) the concentration of free radicals increases and the body’s ability to produce energy decreases). In addition, in the acidic environment of the body, bacteria and viruses feel better and multiply. Cancer cells, for example, cannot grow in an alkaline environment, which once again confirms the importance of maintaining alkaline balance in the body.
The blood always remains within the specified acidity, but with general oxidation of the body(through the consumption of more oxidizing foods), by neutralizing excess acid with the most alkaline substance in the body - calcium (i.e. by drawing calcium from bone reserves).

To maintain health, it is not necessary that all the food was alkaline, but it should prevail, which means that in the diet There should be a maximum of fresh plant products, because with thermal processing the PH balance changes to the acidic side(and also the enzymes necessary for the absorption of incoming food in the stomach and intestines are destroyed).
It should be remembered that to neutralize one conventional unit of acidic products about 20 conventional units of alkaline products are required.
There are two extremes: acidosis () and alkalosis ().

What is acidosis?

Acidosis - acidic environment of the body, dry mouth, increased acidity of the stomach. Right nostril breathing poorly or clogged. Excitability is increased. Arterial pressure and body temperature rises. Diuresis falls. Urine is acidic. Breathing is rapid. The vessels of the brain are narrowed, headaches are possible. The blood vessels of the heart are dilated. Pale pink conjunctiva of the eyes. Increase in CO2. Therefore, breathing exercises with holding your breath are harmful, because holding your breath enriches our body with CO2. Oxygen starvation sets in. Leukocytosis, circulatory failure.

You can pour yourself cold water. It's good to be barefoot. You should drink mineral water and eat foods rich in calcium. Acidosis can cause bone pain. In this case you need to drink living water enrich the body with calcium. Bacteria, viruses and cancer cells die in an acidic environment.

We enter a state of acidosis when we are tired. This releases adrenaline, which stimulates the contraction of the spleen, and it drives white blood cells and capillaries. Leukocytes kill the infection, and thus we recover and are freed from toxic, harmful factors.

What is alkalosis?

Alkalosis - alkaline environment organism. Left nostril breathing poorly or clogged. Acidity in the stomach drops, appetite worsens. Blood pressure and body temperature decrease. Possible dizziness. Diuresis increases. The kidneys are overloaded. Urine alkaline, body cold. The conjunctivae of the eyes are dark pink. Breathing is slow and shallow. Muscle excitability - arms and legs tremble. Decreases cerebral blood flow- convulsions are possible.

You cannot douse yourself with cold water; it is advisable to warm the body, because it is reduced. It is not recommended to drink mineral water. You need astringent tea and you also need to enrich the body with calcium.

We can alkalize our body with food. Milk, honey, plant foods, herbal infusions, mineral water are alkalized. A good pain reliever is to apply a compress of mineral water and take it inside. The best remedy to cure the disease - apply a “sour” compress with the juice of unripe grapes, lemon, pomegranate, or apple cider vinegar more often to the sore spot. First, an exacerbation of the disease is possible, and then a cure.

When the first signs of influenza appear, you should rock acid-base balance . To do this, you need to eat sour fruits (cranberries, viburnum, sea buckthorn, whatever you have in the house), and then after 30 minutes - 1 hour drink mineral water. You can also apply a compress to the area maxillary sinuses(Place chopped onions mixed with salt in a 1:1 ratio into a gauze bag). First of all, to the nostril that breathes worse.

If your hands and feet are cold, try acidifying yourself and immediately alkalizing after half an hour. This is how lamas in Tibet treat diseases, and we learn to control our body and our emotions.

Dietary recommendations: if you have acidosis, consume more plant food, dairy, less protein, fat and spicy food; with alkalosis - more proteins and fats. Healthy: sour-milk products, fruits, spicy and astringent dishes.

Both acidic and alkaline environments are necessary for our body. Space intelligently controls our environment and our life on planet Earth. Maintaining balance allows for minor shifts in one direction or the other; this ensures our life in Space.

The main indicator of the health of the body is acid-base balance of the body- KShR, If it is observed, then the blood, intercellular fluids, and much, much more are in balance.

METHODS OF REDUCING ACIDITY (ALKALINATION)

Method 1. Drink thoroughly ground shells raw egg homemade chicken. Ground shell neutralizes high acidity, especially if it is caused by rotting or fermentation. Wash the eggshells thoroughly, remove the film, grind in a coffee grinder and lightly heat in a frying pan. If the shell turns yellow during calcination, then it is no longer suitable for the procedure. You can store it in a cotton bag or glass jar.

Reception: To 1 tbsp. l. Add 2 - 3 drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice or sour berries (can be cranberries) to the shells. This creates foam. Drink this mixture every other day an hour before meals, you can drink 1 tsp every other day. 2 times a day. Reminder: there should be no constipation during this intake; if there is any, you need to reduce the dose of the powder.

Method 2. Drink calcium carbonate (calcium carbonate).

WAYS TO INCREASE ACIDITY

Method 1. In this case, you should take 1-2 tsp of egg shell powder once a week.

Method 2. In case of hypothermia, you can restore the acid balance with sour fruits and drink tea with lemon.

WHAT ACIDIFIES THE ORGANISM

• If a person consumes foods that give an acidic reaction.
• If the body overheats.
• If a person has allowed strong egoistic emotional arousal.

Problems with the gallbladder occur only in a highly oxidized organism, they are rare in a slightly acidic one.

PRODUCTS THAT OXIDIZE THE BODY

Weak action: Oats, barley, wheat, corn, light honey, dry biscuits, muffins, cottage cheese without heat treatment, melons, watermelons, dried apricots, peaches, apricots.

Increased action: Meat, eggs, rice, tomatoes, rhubarb, plums, apples, cherries, bread, sugar, caramel.

Strong action: Oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, sorrel, caviar, fermented milk products, sour berries, salt, pickled, pickled and salted foods, kvass, beer, dry wine.

Thoughtfully, competently. By creatively using foods that lead to acidification, we will be able to restore the body's ASR all the time. We must remember that the body more often needs non-oxidizing products, and alkalizing ones. But sometimes you can’t do without oxidizing products. This can be during repairs (inhalation of paint fumes - alkali), with hypothermia, with overeating. Let's look at the example of overeating. In this case, you need to take some sour juice or squeeze a whole lemon into tea. For what? If you eat a lot, then the body may not have enough gastric juice (acid) to digest food. It is better to use lemon, rosehip decoction.

WHAT ALKALINS THE BODY

Foods that create an alkaline reaction in the body. If the body has an alkaline environment, a person first experiences lightness, euphoria, joy, but this is not endless. The most serious illnesses live in an alkaline body.
lack of alkali. The simplest and effective method- This alkalizing food. These are mainly vegetables, but not only them.

PRODUCTS THAT ALKALINATE THE BODY

Weak action: milk, homemade cottage cheese(with heat treatment), soaked cheese, buckwheat, potatoes, cabbage, bananas, carrots, pumpkin, mushrooms, fresh herbs (lettuce, dill, cilantro), dark honey.

Increased action: Turnips, radishes, rutabaga, beets, parsley, celery, eggplants, cucumbers, Bell pepper, spinach, dates, nuts, peas, beans, soy, chocolate.

Strong action: fruits of dill, black radish, fruits of cumin, fennel, coriander, cinnamon, orange peel(washed thoroughly. Dried and ground in a coffee grinder).

Very strong action: Cloves, ginger, black pepper, red hot pepper,

With the help of this information you can bring yourself into balance very well. You need to remember one simple rule: it’s better to start eating with alkalizing foods (salads, just greens). And end the meal with oxidizing foods (sour fruits, tea with lemon or rose hips).

Two ways to dramatically affect acidity:

Method 1 - fasting as an alkalizing procedure. This is the most dramatic way to influence acidity.

Method 2 - vomiting as an oxidizing procedure. Then you need to consolidate what you have achieved proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, otherwise everything will come back.

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Did you know that the modern diet is too acidic? From most proteins to the vast majority of dairy products (especially cheeses) to most grains, we consume far more acidifying than alkalizing foods. And this imbalance between acid and alkali can lead to some serious problems with health.

How does acidification and alkalization of the body occur?

We evaluate food in terms of:

• calories,
• protein content,
• carbohydrates,
• fats,
• vitamins

It turns out that food has another important property. It can either acidify or alkalize. When food enters the body, is digested and absorbed, each component is either an acid-forming or an alkali-forming compound. This was shown by American scientists in beginning of XXI century. Computer analysis carried out by scientists calculated the acid load of most products. Along the way, they proved that constant acidification of the body is one of the reasons for the leaching of calcium from bones. The result is bone destruction and kidney stones.

If you sum up all the acid-forming and alkali-forming micro- and macroelements (at the end of a meal or at the end of the day), you can find out the acid-base load of food. If acidic components predominate in the diet (organic acids, sulfur-containing amino acids), then they acidify the body. If alkaline components predominate (organic magnesium and potassium salts), then the body is in a more alkaline state.

Products that alkalize and acidify the body

The acid load of the main alkalizing and acidifying food products in milliequivalents is 240 kilocalories.

List of acid-forming products:

• meat - 67.9;
• cereals - 13.8;
• cheese - 4.2;
• yogurt and milk - 2.8;
• eggs - 2.5.

List of neutral products:

• legumes - 0.8;
• nuts - 0.1.

List of alkaline products:

• leafy greens - 59.1;
• tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, eggplants, watermelons, melon, pumpkin - 46.5;
• roots - 26.4;
• vegetables - 14.3;
• tubers - 10.6;
• fruits - 5.8.

An acidic state of the body is harmful to health

So, why is a purely acidic state, also known as acidosis, harmful to the human body? Let's take a closer look.

Every cell in your body functions optimally within a certain pH range (pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of an environment). IN different cells this optimal range varies, however general indicator The body's pH must remain tightly regulated.

Blood, the body's most important tissue, should have a pH between 7.35 and 7.45, making it slightly alkaline. If the blood pH drops even slightly, the body will die!

The stomach, on the other hand, must maintain an acidic environment necessary for the complete breakdown and digestion of proteins. The pH of the stomach is generally 2.0, which is indicative of a highly acidic environment. One of the reasons why it is not recommended to take antacids (drugs that neutralize hydrochloric acid gastric juice), unless prescribed by a doctor, is that they impair digestion.

As a result of their intake, the work of the stomach is disrupted and it becomes more difficult for it to digest protein food. The end result is incomplete digestion! Low acidity in the stomach also reduces the absorption of some important minerals, especially iron and calcium.

Therefore, remember: the blood must be alkaline, and the stomach must be maintained in an acidic environment.

One of the most big problems The problem we are currently facing is that our diet contains so many refined grains, animal products and simply overly processed foods that most of the population is in a constant state of acidosis!

And that's bad news, because when your body is acidic, disease thrives! Also, the more acidic you are, the easier it is for you to put on extra fat (more on that in a moment).

So, in short: acidic food = acidified body = disease and obesity!

What else does acidosis threaten your health with?

Since your body must maintain its pH level at all costs, it will do anything to achieve this goal. Therefore any food acid must be neutralized by one of the acid-reducing mechanisms.

And one of the most severe consequences your body's attempts to maintain a constant pH in an acidic environment is increased fat storage.

Increased fat accumulation

When your blood becomes highly acidic, your body looks for ways to protect itself from harmful effects this acid. Just imagine the acid flowing through your arteries and veins. Imagine how it can affect your health blood vessels. Of course, not in the best way!

Therefore, the body sends this excess acid for storage in fat cells. When this happens, it becomes much more difficult for you to lose weight because your body will hold on to this fat because it is a reservoir for all this acid. Get rid of acid and you will get rid of excess fat!

Increased cortisol levels - retains fat stores

In addition, acidosis leads to increased cortisol levels (regulates carbohydrate metabolism), which in turn disrupts insulin regulation, again forcing the body to hold on to fat stores.

Acidosis can impair the functioning of thyroid gland responsible for metabolism. This can lead to hypothyroidism (decreased thyroid function), and as a result, a slower metabolism at rest.

Bottom line: it's harder for you to burn calories and easier for you to accumulate excess weight!

Why is it necessary to maintain the correct pH balance?

To have good health it is necessary to maintain the correct pH balance, and here's why: the body can fully accumulate and absorb nutrients and minerals only while maintaining the desired acid-base balance. Even the best health diet or selection program medicinal herbs will not work fully if the pH balance is imbalanced.

Our ancestors used significant amount vegetables and fruits, carbohydrates from which balanced the acid load from consumption meat food. Today pasta and bakery products form the basis of our diet, and they produce a lot of acids due to the phosphorus they contain, which is converted into phosphoric acid. This situation is aggravated by the consumption of proteins, which also turn into acid.

Over the past 50 years, protein intake has increased by more than 50%. And if we do not neutralize fish and meat with herbs, then protein from our own tissues will not be able to help us.

• ancient people had a negative (-78);
• in modern humans it has become excessive (+48).

Smoking, stress, excessive consumption of coffee, animal fats, sweets and alcoholic beverages “over-oxidize” the body. Acidic metabolic products are retained in the form of salts in the intercellular fluid and are not completely removed from the tissues, provoking the development of diseases.

How to find out how acidic your body is

It is important to pay attention to changes in the level of acid-base balance and, if necessary, take timely measures. The acidity of the body can be checked using litmus test strips. Using them, you can determine the pH level without leaving your home.

pH standards of urine and saliva:

• The optimal pH level of urine and saliva is slightly acidic - 6.4-6.5.
• If your urine pH is between 6.0-6.4 in the morning and 6.4-7.0 in the evening, this indicates the health of your body.
• If during the day the pH level of saliva remains within 6.4-6.8, then there is no need to worry either.

Important: check the pH 2 times a week 2-3 times a day; it should be determined one hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

How to reduce acidity in the body

Due to poor nutrition, the vast majority of urban residents have an acid-base balance in their blood that is shifted to the acidic side. Therefore, most of us need to reduce its acidity.

How the body manages acidity:

• releases acids through gastrointestinal tract, lungs, kidneys and skin;
• neutralizes acids with the help of minerals: potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium;
• accumulates acids in tissues, primarily in muscles.

It is in your power to help the body. Cleansing procedures and proper nutrition will help normalize the acid-base balance, and thus protect against diseases.

Alkalinizing foods, include them in your diet more often:

• leafy salads;
• almost all types of vegetables;
• sprouted cereals;
• potato;
• nuts, almonds;
• dried fruits;
• milk serum;
• green tea;
• water without gas.

Foods that acidify the body, reduce their intake:

• meat and fish;
• Black tea;
• coffee;
• sweet carbonated drinks;
• products made from white flour;
• confectionery.

It must be remembered: not everything sour, turns into acid in the body! Thus, a sour apple, when digested, mainly forms alkaline compounds!

How can you reduce acidity in the body? Try to eat predominantly for at least one month unprocessed vegetables and fruits! This way you will restore the acid-base balance of the body, strengthen the immune system, and your energy level will simply skyrocket! Don't believe me? Check it out and see for yourself!

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According to clinical research, all organs of modern man are subject to increased acidity. The idea about the benefits of alkalization, picked up by many, does not boil down to the only obvious method using soda.

Alkalinization the body will pass It is more effective if you change your eating habits and add alkaline foods to your diet.

pH balance in the body. Everyone has heard of a neutral pH level. However, biochemical processes occur in the body under other conditions. Normal level The pH falls in the range of 7.37–7.44. pH values ​​below this indicate acidification of the organs; a high parameter indicates alkalization.

Most often, acidification of the body is observed. Factors that influence a decrease in pH levels include: poor nutrition, intense physical activity, everyday stress and a sedentary lifestyle.

This leads to a decrease in immunity, since for normal functioning organs require an alkaline environment. Foods that alkalize the body have a healing effect.

Every hour the organs of the oral cavity are exposed to increased action acidity of saliva. At the same time, the subcutaneous fat layer has a more alkaline reaction, which contributes to the formation of acne under the aggressive influence of bacteria.

Our kidneys suffer from oxidative processes, which lead to the formation of stones and inflammation of these organs. However, excessive alkalization also favors the formation of kidney stones, since in this case too little uric and oxalic acid is supplied.

The relationship between oxidation and alkalization reactions in the body is traced. healthy person. Therefore, any effect on the acid-base balance should be cautious. A gradual change in the diet in general and eating habits in particular will make it possible to alkalize each organ.

Acid-base balance table, clearly displaying the pH value for human health.

Let's figure out what food provokes acidification internal organs, and what will help improve them and have an alkalizing effect on the body.

Foods that increase acidity

Followers healthy image life also suffers from excessive acidification of the body. Even this healthy food, like buckwheat, can harm internal organs.

The acid-base balance is affected by both the nutrients contained in the product and its taste characteristics. All this causes either alkalization or acid reaction in different organs.

Almost all the usual ingredients in dishes are common list acidifying products:

• any meat and fish;
• porridge (except millet and wild rice);
• eggs;
• almost all cereals;
• flour products;
• sugar, sugar substitutes and all sweet products (except natural honey);
• beans;
• chocolate;
• alcohol, coffee and tea;
• sweet carbonated drinks;
• canned food, including fruit, vegetables and juices;
• dairy products (except goat milk).

Many of these products greatly affect the acid-base balance, shifting it towards acidification. Alkaline foods can neutralize the effects of some of them. Acidifying foods are characterized high content sulfur-containing amino acids, as well as organic acids.

Don't need them complete removal from food, but this is impossible to do. First of all, you will need to avoid highly processed delicacies, sugary drinks, fatty foods, and also increase the content of alkalizing foods in your diet.

Alkaline Products

Most effective alkaline product is a lemon. Contained in it lemon acid is processed into digestive tract, so that its salts fall into blood flow. Thanks to this, an alkalization reaction occurs in the body.

Active alkalizing products also include:

• greenery;
• fresh vegetables and root vegetables (except potatoes);
• rapeseed and linseed oil;
• juices from squeezed vegetables;
• melons, watermelons, zucchini and pumpkin;
• some fruits: bananas, peaches, watermelon, pineapple, grapefruit;
• figs, dates and sweet berries;
• all soy and goat milk products;
• sprouted but not boiled oats;
• bran.

Alkalinizing foods, as a rule, include magnesium and potassium salts or elements that promote their complete absorption.

The amount of such products in human nutrition should reach 65–70% of daily ration. In this case, the alkaline component will increase without harm to the body.

How to carry out alkalization correctly

The acid-base balance of the body shifts towards a decrease in pH level if acidifying foods predominate in the diet. In severe cases, consultation with a specialist may be required to restore health. It is necessary to adhere to certain rules in order to gradually alkalize all organs.

Drink at least 2 liters of water per day. Pay attention to the quality of the water you drink: it is better if it is purified rather than boiled. A large number of liquid will help effective alkalization, flushing the gastrointestinal tract and preparing it for the process.

Start your morning by drinking a glass of water with lemon juice. To do this in the evening, pour lemon or lime slices into two glasses warm water. Drinking acidified liquid will help stimulate the alkaline reaction and remove excess acidification.

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You can make cucumber water

To do this, peel one medium-sized cucumber, cut into slices, add two liters of water and leave for an hour. You can top up the water as you use it, providing the whole family with an alkalizing drink throughout the day.

Celery and its juice promote active alkalization of the body.

Use to make vegetable juices in combination with other vegetables. Celery consumption should be limited when low acidity stomach and pregnancy.

alkalizing products

Remember the food groups that effectively alkalize the organs and use them in dishes along with meat and cereals to reduce their oxidizing effect on the body. Antioxidant and alkaline properties Vegetables are better preserved if they are subjected to minimal cooking and added fresh to meals.

Instead of sugar

The acidifying effects of sugar can be avoided by consuming raw honey or natural stevia instead. Replace confectionery sweets with nuts, fruits or dates.

Movement and sports

The acid-base balance of the body is well restored physical exercise. The type of exercise also matters. Give preference not to strength training, but to aerobic exercise - yoga, swimming, dancing, fitness, cycling and walking actively alkalize.

Stress

The normal functioning of the entire body is hampered by daily stress, nervous experiences and unexpressed emotions. At the same time, alkalization processes in organs slow down, toxins and acid breakdown products are eliminated less efficiently. Nervous shocks accelerate a person’s breathing, resulting in oxygen oversaturation. It also affects the acid-base balance.

Breath and air

Use different breathing practices and meditation or contact psychological assistance to reduce the body's response to stress and calm the nervous system.

Video

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Thus, an effective alkaline program that will improve the health of the body must include everything from changing eating habits to active physical activity and strengthening the nervous system.