Achieving Optimal Health: Unveiling the Significance of Alkalinity
Maintaining a delicate balance between acidity and alkalinity within our bodies is of utmost importance. The significance of alkalinity is of upmost importance to achieving optimal health. Different fluids in various regions of our internal system require specific pH levels to function optimally. For example, stomach acid needs to be highly acidic to efficiently break down the foods we consume, while other bodily fluids require an alkaline (or basic) environment. Interestingly, the average pH of our blood leans towards a slightly alkaline range, approximately 7.365-7.45. Maintaining the right pH balance is crucial for overall health, as it ensures the preservation of essential minerals such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium. These minerals play a vital role in neutralizing acids, which is essential for pathogen prevention and toxin removal. Achieving the proper pH balance ultimately leads to mineral-rich blood, which translates into increased energy, physical strength, and overall well-being.
The impact of our body's chemistry on our well-being extends beyond what we consume. While food itself may not directly cause an imbalance, how our bodies process and react to what we eat can influence our chemical balance.
If we consider chlorophyll as an alkaline component, it becomes evident that consuming generous amounts of fresh, dark leafy greens and sea algae, which are rich in the minerals necessary for blood neutralization, can be highly beneficial for our body's chemical balance. Apart from their alkalinity and nutrient density, these plants, when minimally prepared or processed to retain higher water content, also contribute to hydration, thereby further promoting chemical equilibrium.
This underscores the importance of incorporating plant-based foods, particularly dark leafy greens and sea algae, into our diet. Choosing plant foods abundant in chlorophyll and minerals is key, making dark leafy greens and sea algae top contenders in the superfood hierarchy due to their significant contribution to health and longevity.
Since the internal balance of our body's chemistry is paramount in preventing illness and disease, it is crucial to prioritize good health by including an abundance of chlorophyll and mineral-rich plant-based foods in our daily diet. Adequate hydration and regular blood chemistry check-ups are additional measures to ensure we provide our bodies with the necessary fuel for maintaining optimal health. A diet enriched with superfoods translates to a well-fueled and exceptionally healthy body.
So, are all superfoods considered alkaline? The answer is "NO." However, it is important to note that certain non-alkalizing foods also play a significant role in promoting well-being. Stay tuned for future articles that delve deeper into these foods.
Article References:
"The pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health" by Shelley Redford Young and Robert O. Young. Hatchet Book Group, 2010. USA.
"The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide: A Quick Reference to Foods & Their Effect on pH Levels" by Susan E. Brown and Larry Trivieri Jr. Square One Publishers, 2006. Garden City Park, NY.
"Toxemia Explained: The True Interpretation of the Cause of Disease (Revised Edition)" by Dr. J. H. Tilden, M.D. 2016. Denver, CO.
"The Inflammation Syndrome" by Jack Challem. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010. Hoboken, NJ.
"Superfoods, The Food and Medicine of the Future" by David Wolfe. North Atlantic Books, 2009. Berkeley, CA.
Recommended Reading:
"The pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health" by Shelley Redford Young and Robert O. Young.
"The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide: A Quick Reference to Foods & Their Effect on pH Levels" by Susan E. Brown and Larry Trivieri Jr.
"Toxemia Explained: The True Interpretation of the Cause of Disease (Revised Edition)" by Dr. J. H. Tilden, M.D.
"The Inflammation Syndrome" by Jack Challem.
"Superfoods, The Food and Medicine of the Future" by David Wolfe.
