Increase Body Alkalinity to Lose Weight

The efficiency of the body's immune system, cardiovascular systems, bone health and even metabolism are dependent on the delicate alkaline and acid balance of blood and cell fluids in the body, which is measured on a scale known as pH. The pH for optimal health falls between 6.8 and 7.1. The good news is that the acid-alkaline balance can be affected by your dietary and lifestyle choices, which makes it fall right under your control.

It is generally suggested that increasing your alkalinity helps your body function more efficiently in general, which may ultimately lead to weight loss specifically. If you are wondering what may help you to increase alkalinity in your body then read on the below pointers which will definitely help you do that and also reduce some fat:

1. Drink 3-4 liters water every day- Proper hydration helps remove acids inducing toxins from your body

2. Eliminate foods that severely raise your pH level's acidity: all flours, most grains, white bread, white sugar, white rice, soy noodles, soy bread, pastas, oatmeal, dried beans, corn, beets, cheese, homogenized milk, peanuts, pork, shellfish, chocolate, sweetened fruit juice and cranberries. Also eliminate alcohol, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, tobacco and unnecessary OTC drugs.

Reduce foods that moderately raise your pH level's acidity: butter, cream, margarine, lard, brown rice, buttermilk, eggs, liver and other organ meats, fish, fowl, plums, prunes, brown sugar, honey, coconut, jellies and jams, pecans and hazelnuts, grapes, ketchup, sour cream and tofu. Also, keep in mind that some B vitamin supplements raise your body's acidity level.
- A balanced diet consists of only 35 percent acid-forming foods.

3. Eat more foods that increase your body's alkalinity: string and green beans, moderately ripe bananas, dandelion in the form of greens or tea, dates, figs, prunes, raisins, dried peaches, plums, pomegranates, apples, melons, lemons, limes, grapefruit, berries, avocado, Swiss chard, spinach, carrots, chives, endive, kale, zucchini, sweet potatoes, maple syrup, stevia, most herbs, garlic, onion, herbal teas, almonds, olive oil, flax seed oil, canola oil and yogurt containing acidophilus.
- Most fruits and vegetables have an alkalizing effect on the body.
- Choose organic foods whenever possible.

4. Counter the daily assault of stress and its negative effect on your body's pH balance by exercising every day. Have a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate cardiovascular exercise a day, most days of the week. Increase this time to 60 to 90 minutes per day to aid in weight loss and to reduce the risk of diseases. Also include resistance exercise (weightlifting) in your routine, as well as mind/body exercise, such as yoga and meditation, which promotes relaxation.

Last  but not the least, you can self-monitor your pH levels daily or weekly by purchasing a pH test strip home kit, which is available at some drugstores and most alternative health stores and websites.

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