How to Correct High Acid pH With High Alkali Foods

The pH balance of the bloodstream is one of the most important biochemical balances in the human body. In order to maintain a proper pH balance, the body will deposit and withdraw minerals from bones, fluids and soft tissues. Foods affect pH balance in the body. All foods are classified as either alkaline or acidic, depending on how they affect pH levels. A diet high in alkaline foods can correct high acid pH.

Things You'll Need

• List of alkaline and acidic foods, pH balance test kit

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Instructions

How to Correct High Acid pH With High Alkali Foods

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  Identify the cause of your acidic pH levels. Acidic foods such as meat and dairy products, as well as stress and some medications cause pH levels to be acidic. Acidic pH levels put an individual at risk for developing acidosis, increased acidity of the bloodstream. Acidosis puts the body at risk for developing mental illness and also strains the organs.

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  Reduce your consumption of acidic foods to help lower acidic pH levels. Examples of acidic foods include meats, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy products, wheat products, rice, seeds, potatoes, beans, pecans, cashews, alcoholic beverages, coffee and cranberries.

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  Eat a diet rich in alkaline foods to help combat acidic pH. Alkaline foods include fruits, vegetables and some grains such as millet, barley and quinoa. Try eating any of the following foods: watermelon, mangoes, papayas, asparagus, onions, parsley, spinach, broccoli, garlic, melons, grapes, apples, pears, kiwi, okra, squash, green beans, beets, celery, lettuce, zucchini, sweet potatoes, lentils, corn, bananas, cherries, pineapple, peaches, avocados, carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms, cabbage, peas, cauliflower, turnips, olives, coconuts, chestnuts or hazelnuts.