ALKALINE/ Acid food chart

Found this info online Body acidity & disease : When the body is in a constant state of acidity it gives rise to an environment conducive to disease. Symptoms associated with an acid condition include weight loss problems, insomnia, water retention, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine headaches, alternating constipation, diarrhea, colds, flu, difficulty swallowing, burning in the mouth, bumps on the tongue, stomach ulcers, cancer and even acid reflux are all often associated with this condition. An alkaline balanced body: When you have an alkaline body, bacteria and viruses will perish in this alkaline environment allowing the body to resist disease. A pH balanced, or an alkaline body doesn't create the environment for viruses and bacteria to thrive and flourish. Thus, no bacteria or virus will enter an alkaline body, grow and mutate into serious illness or disease. Alkalizing the body : Changing the body to a more alkaline state by alkalizing and building the immune system are closely related and may be combined. A healthy body maintains adequate alkaline reserves to meet emergency demands. When excess acids must be neutralized our alkaline reserves are depleted leaving the body in a weakened condition http://www.naturallydirect.net/acid-alkaline-balance-food-chart.htm 1. Increase alkaline food : The best alkaline diet includes eating a diet of 80% whole grains which includes beans, brown rice, brown barley, nuts, seeds, whole-cereals. The other 20% of the diet should include fresh fruit, vegetables and as little red meat possible (if any at all). You could also supplement with a whole food vitamins or green food to help increase your intake of the essential whole grains, nuts, seeds, herbs and greens which all contain alkaline-nutrients. 2. Avoid acidic foods : such as sodium, saturated fats, sugar, dairy and similar acid forming "junks foods'. 3. Check your pH balance : Spit saliva onto the pH paper or litmus testers. (You may order more online on the left. ) The Acid 2 Alkaline dietary, Super Herbal Greens and an alkaline diet will correct your acid imbalance and change your body from acidic to alkaline condition. See above list for alkaline acid foods. A food's acid or alkaline forming food's tendency in the body has nothing to do with the actual pH of the food itself. Lemons are very acidic, however the end products they produce after digestion and assimilation are very alkaline so lemons are alkaline-forming in the body. Some foods alkaline foods become acidic when over cooked. Meat will test alkaline before digestion but it leaves very acidic residue in the body so, like nearly all animal products, meat is very acid-forming. An 8 inch x 8 inch Chart. http://www.naturallydirect.net/acid-alkaline-balance-food-chart.htm Looks like there is some seriouls credence to the alkaline approach. Treat the body right and it will do right by you. Michelle