Top 4 Most Alkalizing Superfoods
An alkaline diet can help your body maintain the pH which leads to overall health benefits and wellness. By maintaining the pH value in the body, your body can fight against various heart diseases, cancer and immune system related problems.
On the other hand, a low pH would make your body increasingly acidic. Several foods help in maintaining the body’s pH. Here we give the top four of them:
1. Avocado:
Avocado has an approximate pH value of 6.3 to 6.6. Avocado is generally the best when eaten boiled with little spices on it or raw making a smoothie out of it. Various Avocado recipes are available. You will also find some delicious ones in our alkaline recipes list.
2. Broccoli:
Broccoli is another great alkaline food that offers a pH value of 6.5. Broccoli is a rich source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and folic acid. The Vitamin C helps in building collagen, which forms body tissues and bones, and helps cuts and wounds to heal. It also acts as a powerful antioxidant and protects the body from damaging free radicals which in turn helps in preventing cancer. Various Broccoli recipes are available here.
3. Asparagus:
Asparagus offers a pH value of about 6.9. It can be enjoyed as a soup or as a smoothie along with other alkaline foods or can be enjoyed simply by boiling it. Asparagus is packed with a lot of nutrients and is a very good source of Fiber, Folic acid, Vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as Chromium. Chromium helps insulin to transport glucose from bloodstream to the cells. This way Asparagus also helps in fighting diabetes.
4. Bitter Gourd:
Bitter Gourd is a powerful anti-oxidant that fights cancer and diabetes. It easily detoxes the body and purifies them. The best way to have Bitter Gourd is by making a smoothie. It is best not to mix them with any other food for best results.
For more alkaline food information just browse our website and/or download our alkaline food chart.