The pH balance of the body is based on how acidic or alkaline you are. The goal is to get your pH level between 7.35 and 7.45 on a scale that runs from 0 to 14, according to Diet Health Club. Having a pH below this range can lead to excess stomach acid, low energy levels, fatigue, muscle aches and weight gain. Having a pH reading above this range can lead to light-headedness, muscle twitching and confusion. The best way to restore your pH is to make key dietary adjustments.
Step 1
Eliminate all the foods in your diet that can cause your acidity levels to elevate. Give up deep-fried foods, cakes, cookies, burgers, fries, muffins and white bread. Foods such as pasta, cheese, eggs and milk are not necessarily unhealthy, but they are high in acid and should be avoided.
Step 2
Mix greens powders with ice cold water and drink them two to three times a day. Look for greens formulas at your local health-food store that contain any combination of barley, wheat grass, chlorophyll and spirulina. Pour the water into a shaker cup, add the powder and close the lid tightly. Shake the ingredients until they look smooth, then drink.
Step 3
Include more foods in your diet that are highly alkaline. Asparagus, leafy greens, cucumbers, cabbage, radishes, grapefruit and kale are all examples of these. Eat these foods in as close to their raw forms as possible and do not add sugar, butter or cheese to them. Steam your vegetables instead of boiling them to keep the nutrient content high.
Step 4
Stop drinking alcohol, coffee, sweetened tea and any other beverage that contains sugar. Replace them all with mineral water, which is high in alkalinity. Slice up some lemons and limes or cucumbers and add them to your water to boost the alkaline content even more.
Tips and Warnings
- Check your pH on a daily basis to monitor your progress. Take out a pH testing strip when you use the bathroom and apply a urine sample to it. Wait for it to change color and match it to the color on the chart that comes with the kit. If it is dark green, you are alkaline; if it is a lighter tan color, you are acidic. You can also get litmus paper to test your pH levels. If you use this, rip off about a 2-inch piece and use either a urine or saliva sample.
Things You'll Need
- pH testing strips
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