The Acid Alkaline Balance Diet

THE
ACID
ALKALINE
BALANCED
DIET By Emma Deangela
www.thealkalinediet.org
Balance Your Acidity,

Restore Your Health &
Lose Weight
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Chapter Titles Page Numbers
The Alkaline Diet Course 1
Part 1: Things We Put In Our Mouth – Food 2
The Standard American Diet 4
Understanding Acid Alkaline Balance 7
Understanding How pH works 8
How Does pH Affect Your Health 10
The pH Levels Controls Each And Every Bodily 13

Function
The Relationship Between Biochemical 18

Processes and pH Levels in the Body
The Four Controlling Minerals 22
Causes of Acid Alkaline Imbalance 25
Consequences of Acidosis 27
What is your pH Level 29
Directions for pH Test 32
What do the pH Readings Represent? 33
Analysis of Symptoms 35
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Part 2: The Keys to Great Health 37
Key #1 – The right food combination will take care 39

of your stomach
Analysis of your Meals 51
Breakfast 52
Lunch 58
Dinner 64
What To Eat 65
Key #2 – Oxygen & Exercises 78
The Lymphatic System and Deep Breathing 79
Breathing – A Vital Essential We Must Never 82

Forget
Movement Stimulates Lymph 84
The Difference between Anaerobic And 85

Aerobic Exercises
The Best Exercise for Breathing 86
The Underlying Problem - Are you Going to take 88

action?
The Simple Solution 89

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Appendix A – Acid Alkaline Food Charts 91
Appendix: B - Alkaline Recipes 96

Preface
Why Did I Start this Book?
I wasn’t born INTO the alkaline diet. Like many of you out there, my mind was
already filled with ideas about the food pyramid the day I stepped into elementary
school! The health-ed teacher would enthusiastically pepper the lesson with ‘food
from the three food groups’, which will lead to healthy development of our body.
Young, and non the wiser, I began to practice what the school preaches - largest
proportion goes to grains, followed by the greens and fruits, and growing children
need lots of proteins, coupled with supplements and viola! - this is their idea and I
admit, also mine of a balanced diet. Sure, I’ve fallen ill on many occasions, taken some
colored solutions which the doctors prescribed. And that’s it. I’ve never questioned
my choice of foods or my diet. It just has to be right. There must be something wrong
with my body, not the diet.
This indifference in me spans into adulthood, but got more severe. After graduation, I
went straight into the rat race, forcing my body to be up in the wee hours of the
morning and working till late at night. No matter how many cups of caffeine I drown
myself in, I can never feel totally energized. Just two years into my careers, my skin
was tinged with a dull shade, and every ‘balanced’ diet I took during lunches left me
tired, and bloated. Imagine burping between sentences while meeting your clients -
it’s downright embarrassing. All these problems escalated into severe health
problems and I had to check in and out of hospital very often. I knew that my health
was on a decline and I had to do something, before it’s too late.
Desperate to salvage my health, I started to be obsessed with alternative medicine

and holistic health. I would rush to traditional chinese medicine classes after work,
and borrowed health magazines and medical journals. I’ve also fixed appointments
with nutritionists and dietitians friends who generously shared their knowledge....
I wouldn’t say all those efforts were a bad idea.. but I was confused and
overwhelmed by all the information out there ... some of the health ‘programs’ were
impossible to follow, and some did not show any positive long lasting effects. It was
pretty depressing and I was about to resign to the fate of my poor health when I
attended a 3-day water fasting workshop, where I met Theresa.
“Your Diet is the Key to Health” -Having an Alkaline Diet, knowing what , when and
how to consume these foods are the key to be truly healthy. It then dawned on me
that the years of what is popularly known as ‘The Balanced Diet’ has be causing huge
loads of toxins and waste to accumulate in my body. It wasn’t that nutritional
products didn’t work, but my diet was wrong to begin with. Caring for your digestive
system is the key to good health.
Who doesn’t want to feel optimistic about the future, to be healthy, active and
brimming with energy. To have the ability and the health to do things that you’d love
to do. I’ve been like many of you, pursuing all the materialistic things - my first car, a
place that I can call my own, it was only after my health has failed me that I finally
knew what was the most important to me.
But now I’ve found my happy place - how to stay healthy amidst the chaotic work
life. If the idea of glowing skin, enhanced immune system and achieving your idea
body weight and shape entice you, stop to pause for a minute as this is only the
minimum alkalizing your body can bring.
How difficult is alkalizing?

I have no time. It’s so troublesome. Can I trust such stuff?
These are often the response of many people whenever I broached the subject on
the alkaline diet. Well, the truth is that alkalizing is very simple. Sure, minus the initial
part where you have to make sacrifices by giving your favorite acid-producing foods.
You don’t have to be a nutritionist or a dietitian to follow the steps. We often have
feedback from our customers every day telling us to forget about the hard facts and
just tell me what I need to do now to enjoy the benefits of an alkalized body!
And this is what I’m going to give you today. We’re going to keep it simple.
How is this course organized?
In this course, you will discover how to go on the acid-alkaline diet to become
healthy, full of energy and illness-free.
Different groups of people have different levels of understanding of the topics

covered. It doesn’t matter as if you know some of the topics
Emma Deangela
The
Alkaline
Diet Course
How is this course organized?
In this course, you will discover how to go on the acid alkaline diet to become
healthy, full of energy and illness-free.
Different people have different level of knowledge as well as the understandings of

the topics covered, our course would be covering on all the topics. You may know
some of these topics but I still strongly encouraged you to read through the
whole book itself as some of them are opposing what we have learnt in our daily
life.
During the course, it is best that you complete the little tasks I have created for
you so that you can understand the body well and at the same time, knows how
to change your diet.
The content of this book is going to be divided into two main sections; the first
one is all about acid alkaline, its definition, and its affect on our body and so on
and so forth. While the second part mainly focuses on practical alkalizing tips that
we all can apply in our daily lives. Things like, food intakes, the type of food that we
must eat, all about oxygen, daily exercises, etc.
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Things We Put In
Our Mouth – PART ONE
Food --
Food, by definition, is any or a group of substances, which
are usually made up of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and
liquids that can be consumed by all sorts of animals,
inclusive of human beings, for the purpose of
nourishment or pleasure. Substances considered as food
are sourced from animals, plants, fungus, and fermented
products.
Throughout our history, man had originally sought out these sources of food by
gathering and hunting. In today’s modern cultures, due to the birth of countless
methods of agriculture and food manufacturing, food sources are tapped by means
of ranching, farming, fishing, foraging, hunting, and many other methods.
Due to the influence of modern culture, society, and technology, which was
suppose to solve a number of world issues, the food we consume is now the
cause of a number of health problems. Today, food-borne illnesses plague billions of
people around the world, which claims millions of lives each and every year.
Food production, food preparation, methods of agriculture, methods of

butchering, methods of cooking, fast food, and marketing, all of which are methods
practiced in The Standard American Diet, have all played its part in making us
forget the importance of having a well balanced diet, and sadly is the reason
behind our demise.

Due to the concepts mentioned above, we have forgotten the importance of
maintaining a delicate pH balance, and the dangers of acidosis, which are brought
about by an unhealthy pH balance. The statistics do not lie. More and more people
are suffering from this unhealthy imbalance, and the numbers are soaring at
alerting levels.
The question is will we ever find a solution to these underlying

problems, brought about by our unhealthy eating habits?

The Standard American Diet
Today, man’s diet consists of a variety of cuisines, which is influenced by society
and culture. From fast food to fine dining, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, we
can barely keep up with what is available, and, it seems, at any given corner of the
world, there will be always something new to sample.
A good example of this unhealthy diet and lifestyle is The Standard American Diet
(S.A.D.), also known as The Western Pattern Diet and The Meat-sweet Diet. The
Standard American Diet describes the stereotypical dietary habits of Americans.
The diet, which is mostly practiced in developed countries, and is gaining

popularity in developing countries, mostly consists of the consumption of red
meat, rich sweets, dairy products, eggs, sugar rich drinks, alcohol, processed goods,
and refined grains. In other words, the diet emphasizes on the consumption of
excess fat, sugar, and calories; a deadly combination.
Do you know how the Standard American Diet is like?

This is actually a chart of an average American diet where sweets and meats
occupy big portions of the meals than healthy fruits and vegetables.
Does this daily diet looks familiar to you?
A Typical Standard American Diet Day
Black Coffee or with Creamer and Sugar;

Breakfast Cookies; Toasts; Muffins; Fruit Tarts; Ham
Sandwiches on white bread; Cereals; Jelly
Packaged and processed red meat/Deli Meats like

Chicken, Ham, Pork, Hamburger, Hot dogs, etc.;
Lunch/Dinner
Rice, Bread or Pasta (made of white flour); Any
form of protein that is cooked, baked or fried.
Tea with sugar or cream; Cookies; Pop-Tarts and

Tea Break/Snack other pastries (made of white flour); Ice cream,
etc.
Note: According to Dr. Timothy Brantley, most health problems are not caused
by genetics or germs but by the Standard American Diet.
The result of practicing S.A.D., on a daily basis, is a high level of excess acidity,
leading to child obesity, adult obesity, inadequate immune system, chronic
infection, various diseases, and cancer, which dramatically shortens the average
standardized human mortality rate, as compared to the past.
Too alarming, in fact, that we see more and more children experiencing heart
attacks, high blood pressure, diabetes becoming an epidemic, obesity is now a
norm, and cancer is on an ever-growing rise.
Before we go on, let’s go through an exercise and

hopefully you will see some insights over your daily
meals.

In our Alkaline Diet Journal, write down everything that
you put into your mouth for the past 24-48 hours. You
also want to include the sauce, the spices, and the liquids.
The key here is to be as truthful as you can otherwise
you would not benefit from this exercise.

Understanding
Acid Alkaline
Balance
Alkaline-acid imbalance or excess acidity is responsible
for degenerating and weakening all systems in the body,
and sadly is a common occurrence, which millions of
people suffer from around the globe. The ratio of today’s
population who suffer from acid related diseases, as
compared to the population of people who practice and
enjoy the benefits of alkalizing food is a ratio that baffles
comprehension.
According to ongoing medical surveys, the decline in health is rising at an alarming

rate, despite the knowledge of the consequences of eating unhealthily. In order to
achieve overall health, the body needs to maintain sufficient alkaline reserves, to
ensure the energy demands of the body are met. When there is a need to
eliminate excess acidity, the body taps into the electrolyte reserves of the body,
and depletes it, which leaves the human body in a destabilized state. This is why
maintaining healthy pH levels, by eating alkalizing food, is the key to sustaining
overall health and well-being.
The study of the effects of alkaline-acid imbalance is not a new concept to us. In
1933, a ground-breaking and revolutionary book was published by a doctor from
New York City, Dr. William Howard Hay. The book was called, “A New Health
Era”.
The book discussed the effects of self poisoning or autotoxication, due to the
excess buildup of acid in the human body, the very basis in which the concept of
alkalinity was born. The doctor discusses in his book, the misconception society
has placed in our minds. This misconception is the consumption of acidic food, and
that it is good for us, but in truth, it is the cause for our demise. The food in which
we place such high regard is the same that is responsible for killing us.

In more recent times, the book, by Dr. Theodore A. Baroody, “Alkalize Or Die”,
supports Dr. Hays previous discoveries. Dr. Theodore A. Baroody clearly states,
“The countless names of illnesses do not really matter. What does matter is that
they all come from the same root cause...too much tissue acid waste in the
body!” (Theodore A. Baroody, N.D., D.C., Ph.D.)
If these accomplished doctors have the same findings, which address the
underlying problems faced by countless people around the world, then it is about
time we sit down and listen to what they have to say.
Understanding how pH works

The potential of hydrogen, or simply known as pH, is the method in which
alkalinity or acidity is measured in a solution. The scale is measured starting from 0
– 14. The lower levels of the potential of hydrogen entails a greater acidity level of
the solution, and the higher the potential of hydrogen entails a greater alkalinity
level of the solution. When the solution is neither alkaline nor acid, it is placed at
pH 7, which is considered neutral.
Human bodies are mostly made up of water. In fact, the body consists of
staggering 70 percent water. Different areas in the body require different levels of
pH levels. The pH levels are composed of positively (acid) and negatively (alkaline)
charged ions. The body relies on this balance to survive, and constantly works to
balance these pH levels. When there is imbalance, infection and disease occurs.
Acidic pH Level Range Alkaline
pH pH pH pH pH pH pH pH pH pH pH
4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5
Please take note that the pH levels in the stomach or stomach acid is different
from what is being discussed in this chapter. The topic at hand is the pH levels of
body fluids and body tissues, which are two different things.

The balance between alkalinity and acidity is measured by means of calculating pH
levels in the body. The pH levels are as follows, 0 (extremely acidic) up to 14
(extremely alkaline). Ideally, it is healthy to keep the fluids in the body at neutral
pH levels (from pH of 7.0 to pH of 7.4). Any pH levels below 7 are considered
acidic, and pH levels above 7 are considered alkaline.
When the pH levels drop to pH of 5.3 and bellow, this is considered highly acidic,
and the body unable to assimilate much needed vitamins and minerals. Science and
medicine has proved that neutral levels, or higher, eliminates the possibility of
infection and disease afflicting all men, women, or children.
At these healthy levels, oxygen in the body is well circulated, the natural process
of healing and detoxification is no longer compromised, the cells easily
regenerate, and the immune system’s function is optimized, leaving the body less
susceptible to disease.

How Does pH Affect Your Health
Various parts in the body have their own ideal pH levels. These areas maintain
their own ideal pH levels to maintain performance and functionality. The blood has
to strictly comply with a specific pH level. Ideally, the blood has to maintain pH
levels, not going over and under, pH 7.3 and pH 7.5, respectively.
The body continuously allocates and

reallocates resources and nutrients to
maintain a healthy and balanced pH
level, which is needed for the different
systems to function effectively and
efficiently.
Unfortunately, in most cases, the

majority have imbalanced pH levels.
Imbalanced pH levels lead to health
problems, such as obesity, premature
aging, fatigue, etc. To assure a healthy and
balanced pH level, the body constantly
needs minerals and nutrients, such as
potassium, sodium, calcium, and most of
all magnesium.
These nutrients are needed to neutralize

and counter the harmful effects of
acidity in the blood. If this natural
process fails, the acid will spread to the
various organs, having extremely
negative effects and consequences,
leading to numerous health problems.
The best way to avoid the harmful

effects of acidic pH levels is
administering simple pH level tests, adequate exercise, and including alkalizing food
to the daily diet.

pH Equation To Overall Health
According to the leading medical researchers and doctors, the blood has to
maintain, at all times, a slightly alkaline healthy pH level, to be able to naturally heal
chronic infections and diseases. Once this delicate balance is tipped, total disaster
will take place. This is why the body does everything in its power to maintain this
delicate balance. The body will sacrifice allocated nutrients, designated to various
parts of the body, just to maintain the pH levels in blood, if the reserves are
depleted, which is why we must ensure our body always has a significant amount
of reserves.
It is critical to maintain ideal pH levels in blood, because, only in these ideal pH

levels, the body naturally combats diseases, fights infections, and properly heals in
these ideal pH levels. Again, maintaining the ideal pH levels in blood is extremely
critical.
The pH Levels Affects Everything:
The pH level in blood has to be maintained

at a slight alkaline level, at a small average of
pH 7.3 at all times. Slightly above or below
this slim average will definitely lead to
infection and life threatening disease.
When the delicate pH level in blood is

somehow disrupted, this presents the ideal
breeding grounds for pathogens to spread,
abnormally grow, and wreak havoc in the
body.

somehow disrupted, the normally helpful
enzymes reverse their functions and cause
harm.
somehow disrupted, the circulation of
oxygen to tissues and cells, needed for
regeneration, is dramatically restricted.

pH Levels – Controlling Life’s Vital
Necessities
Like the requirements of the brain, this master processor and control room
requires fuel to carry out its functions, and this vital fuel is none other than
glucose. The brain requires a constantly running supply of glucose, which is
delivered by means of a highly efficient and logistical blood stream.
The blood stream is only efficient when pH levels are ideally balanced. Ideal pH
levels controls the vital role of insulin, which is the well-organized allocation and
distribution of sugar to the demanding requirements of the cells in the body.
Insulin also controls and regulates the blood sugar level.
As the blood’s pH levels in blood leans towards acidic pH levels, fatty acids, which
are negatively charged (“electro-magnetically charged”), change their polarity to
positive, automatically magnetize, attracting all negatively charged objects, and
immediately attach themselves to the arterial walls (“electro-magnetically
charged”), which are negatively charged.
This concept is exactly the way magnets work, the concept of opposites attracting
to opposites, and negative attracting to positive, in simpler terms. This is the result
of over indulgence in the American diet. The American diet is the cause for the
situation mentioned above, and is responsible for most heart conditions
victimizing countless people around the world. In truth, we should blame ourselves
for indulging in this kind of diet.

The pH Levels Controls Each And Every
Bodily Function
Enzymes – Bimolecular Catalysts

Enzymes are a part and play a major role in the biochemical process. Thousands
upon thousands of enzymes carry out chemical processes in different areas in the
body. Many of these processes are so uniquely specific, that they are like unique
puzzle pieces to a greater picture.
In other words, they have one particular function they are responsible for. If the
balance of the pH level in the blood is disrupted, even just slightly, the specialized
functions of these enzymes are disrupted as well, and it is entirely possible for
these enzymes to have harmful reverse effects.
Mineral Absorption
Mineral absorption is also significantly affected by pH levels. The different minerals
needed by the body have their own required pH levels in order to be absorbed.
Minerals that belong to a lower priority have a much larger pH level range, in
order to be absorbed in the body. Minerals that belong to a higher priority have a
much smaller pH level range, in order to be absorbed in the body.
Here are the different pH level requirements, in order to absorb nutrients in the
body. These nutrients, followed by the degree of their required pH range, are listed
below:
Magnesium and sodium has a wider pH level requirement range, in order to

be absorbed in the body.
Potassium and Calcium has a wide pH level requirement range, in order to

Iron and manganese has a medium pH level requirement range, in order to

Copper and zinc has a small pH level requirement range, in order to be

absorbed in the body.

Iodine has a smaller pH level requirement range, in order to be absorbed in the
body.
Iodine has a much higher priority, when it comes to absorption in the body. Iodine
requires a close to perfect pH level range, in order to be absorbed in the body.
Iodine, if not the most, is undoubtedly one of the majorly essential minerals
needed for the optimal functionality of the thyroid. Unfortunately, the thyroid is
deprived of iodine if the pH level range is no longer ideal and close to perfect.
In a society with a widespread state of pH imbalance, problems, regarding the

thyroid, are on a constantly soaring rise. More and more cases of thyroid problems
are no longer surprising.
Thyroid problems have been very well associated with

arthritis, diabetes, heart conditions, depression,
obesity, chronic fatigue, cancer, and so much more.
From these diseases, more and more reports of
evolved variations of these diseases are documented
in medical records.
Mainly due to the massive soil depletion caused by agriculture, the over indulgence
in excessively acidic food, and a widespread mineral deficiency, our neglect has led
us to a number of environmental and health degrading problems.
A deficiency in the required minerals results to less electric activity in the body,
which leaves us less nourished and inadequately energized. The amount of mineral
reserves determines the amount of electricity generated in the body. The
accelerated flow of electricity in the body is controlled and regulated by the
different and specific pH levels. Disrupted pH levels equate to catastrophic and
devastating results. Therefore, it is imperative to maintain the healthy and ideal pH
levels in the body.

The Blood – a Person’s Reflection as to who
they are
Looking into the lens of a microscope, causes and effects can clearly be seen in
live blood. When a person is feeling unwell, it is clearly seen in the characteristics
of his or her blood. Often times, the worse the person feels, the worse his or her
blood looks.
When that person overcomes sickness or gets better, the blood looks better as
well. This is a simple analogy or cause and effect. Keep the blood healthy at all
times, and the person will feel better at all times. Clean and healthy blood equates
to a clean and healthy person.
Furthermore, there is something more to this cause and effect. Something more
profound is happening. When the person perfectly healthy, often times, the attitude
is more pleasant as well. The condition of mental wellbeing is well aligned and
correlates with the condition of physical wellbeing. A decrease in physical
wellbeing will greatly affect and alter mental wellbeing as well. Again, where is this
clearly seen or reflected on? Of course, it is clearly seen and reflected in the
blood.

The Status of Overall Health Depends on
Biological Processes
Overall health greatly depends on the give and take relationship of the biological
processes in the blood and in the human body. These biological processes are
affected by microbial-like elements that are formed and exist in the blood, which
are shaped and developed according to the metabolic balances in the body.
The form in which they take determines the functions that they make, which is
greatly influenced by the given environment they are presented with. This
environment is determined by the food eaten and the lifestyle chosen.
Whatever the present metabolic condition may

be, the microbial-like elements will coexist,
within the person, in perfect harmony and an
ideal balance will take place.
This is highly dependent on the environment

the person provides them.
Unfortunately, this may also the opposite way.
Once everything within becomes imbalanced,

the necessary countermeasures must be
applied. To achieve overall health, one must
balance the situation within.

Understanding the Biological and Internal
Environment
When the body’s pH level in the blood is altered from what is ideal, this becomes
the ideal breeding grounds for opportunistic parasitic microorganisms to thrive
and reproduce at an abnormal and accelerated rate. The amount of opportunistic
parasitic microorganisms found within us is a clear indication of how fast we age,
or in more gruesome terms, an indication of how fast we rot and decay, while
alive.
That is absolutely right; aging is exactly that, rotting and decomposing, while still
alive. This is simply past of the cycle of life. It is what disease does to us, and is
completely part of the process of living. Whatever we were in before we came to
be is exactly what we will turn into when we cease to exist.
The biochemical process, pH levels are responsible

for, is the driving force behind this decomposition,
while living. This will be discussed later on. However,
please take note that this is not the only aspect of
the aging process. There are other factors that
contribute to this process. One of which is the
electrical and oxidative aspect to the process. In
other words, this is process in which people rust.
On a more physical level, the process of disease and aging is just the same as
rusting and rotting. It is the natural course for all things. The first subject to be
discussed will be rotting, and subsequently rusting will be discussed.

The Relationship Between
Biochemical Processes and
pH
Ph Levels in the Body
Let us describe, in simple terms, the biochemical
procedure, which lays the foundations for the
rotting stages in the human body. This is the
procedure in which the change or alteration in pH
levels affects the regeneration of the tissues and
blood in the body. To better explain this, as simple
as possible, let us look at the process, in which
food is burned and absorbed (metabolism), and
how the body ultimately reacts to the by-products
produced through the digestion of food.
A by-product, as a result of the metabolism of food is carbon dioxide (CO2). As

we have all learned back in our early days in school, carbon dioxide is expelled by
the lungs, through the natural process of exhaling. However, to totally eliminate all
remaining carbon dioxide, which is naturally produced through metabolism, the
human lungs will need a rate of respiration that is far beyond normal breathing.
Maintaining this accelerated rate at constant rates will be very difficult to sustain.
Due to this, other methods of expelling carbon dioxide is utilized and put into
play, to relive the stress. These methods are as follows:
The carbon dioxide is combined with ammonia, which is generated from oxidizing
glutamine, and is converted into urea that is found in the liver, which is then
excreted by means of the kidneys.
Water is combined with the carbon dioxide by means of a process, which utilizes
the carbonic anhydrase enzyme and the mineral zinc; a co-enzyme. By means of
this process, the by-product carbonic acid is produced, which is broken down into
the chemical element hydrogen and bicarbonate molecules and atoms.

Now there it is. This is where hydrogen comes into the picture. Again, what does
the acronym pH refer to? It stands for potential of hydrogen, remember? When
hydrogen enters the subject, we now talk about the potential formation of acids.
When bicarbonates are talked about, we talk about the bases or alkaline
substances. Acids are normally produced as a by-product of the process of
metabolism.
The body, ideally, has the proper tools and capability to eliminate
excess acid, but, due to poor and unhealthy eating habits, low
breathing, inadequate exercise, high levels of exposure to toxins, and
much more, which results to liver stress and kidney failure, the body
can no longer efficiently and effectively eliminate these acids as they
normally do. In this situation, what can the body do to eliminate
excessive acid buildup? If the body can no longer eliminate acids, it is
left with no choice but to store it. As we all know, the body pays direly
for storing excess acids.
When the human body is left with excessive acid buildup it cannot eliminate or
flush out, the excess acid is stored for extraction at a later time. Now where is
stored, if it can potentially harm all the other organs? The acids are stored in
interstitial spaces, which are called extracellular matrixes, or the empty space
around the cells in the body, also called the mesenchyme.
When the human body temporarily stores hydrogen molecules, atoms, or protons
(all acids) in its extracellular matrixes around the cells, it is designed and
programmed to remove these acids on a later time.
Hence, to be able to achieve the ideal balance, it is naturally programmed to

produce and allocate an equal amount of bicarbonates, for every amount of acid
molecules that is stored in the body’s tissues. The role of the bicarbonates is to
later escort these acids out of the blood and out of the body.
This is the body’s method of compensating for the excess acid, which it was
unable to eliminate. What was mentioned about is the relationship between pH
levels and the blood and tissues.

?
It is a relationship similar to aircrafts and an airport. Sooner or later it will have to
let the aircraft fly, to avoid congested air traffic. If the body is experiencing
excessive acid overload, the acid is stored in the body’s tissues, which causes the
pH levels in the tissues to decrease, and, in turn, the blood makes up for this
change and alters itself towards alkaline levels, which causes the blood pH levels
to increase.
The question is why is this so

important? Is this process
really that important?
The answer is, yes it absolutely is. We are just about to start with the way the
body rots or decomposes, while still alive, in other words, aging. Before this topic
is discussed, let us find out the result of the body unable to eliminate excessive
buildup of acid. What happens when acid builds up and accumulates, the body is
overwhelmed and does not know where to further store it, and is unable to
eliminate the acid?
While more acid starts to accumulate inside our body, it remained stored and the
more that is being pushed further, this ultimately gets closer to the cell. If and
when it gets near a cell, its first reaction would be is to displace potassium, then
magnesium and finally sodium.
In case you are unaware, potassium, magnesium and sodium are the three
vital minerals in our system (body). Immediately, potassium and magnesium
will disappear from our bodies while, sodium will remain as an automatic action
or preservation mechanism of our body. Bear in mind, our body knows that it
must place alkaline molecules in the blood to accompany this increasing acid build
up in our tissues and cells.
What it does is to draw calcium (this is when our mineral reserves are gauged as
low; this is often the case when one eats a typical modern American diet).
Calcium as we all know is the most alkaline type of mineral, this is mostly found
on our bones. The drawn calcium is then placed into the blood. This then often

leads to free calcium excess. This is considered as something that a person must
not have, as this is the reason behind diseases like osteoporosis, arthritis, etc.
Again, this happens as the body’s way to compensate for overgrowth of tissue
acidosis, somewhere inside our body.
calcium
Let us talk more about calcium, you must bear in mind that it does not really
leave the bones just for the sake of balancing acid. Calcium is not known as a
buffer. However, when potassium leaves, it will automatically bind with
phosphorus found inside the bone and while it is in the process of exiting the
bone, out goes calcium as well. In this kind of a situation, what the body often
requires is for more potassium bicarbonate, organic sodium (perhaps),
magnesium, and there is a possibility that zinc may be included as well. Again, zinc
helps the whole proper process of acid breakdown. Calcium needs to be
acquired sensibly and so does potassium. As we all know, potassium can easily
aggravate disease such as cancer. It is in an acid type of environment that cancer
thrives.
The Four Controlling Minerals
Since the four most important minerals have been discussed, namely sodium,
magnesium, potassium, and calcium, it is time to push the topic a little bit further.
What is not known by the greater public is that the four of these minerals are the
four controlling minerals, which are responsible for controlling the
parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system. In simpler terms, the P.S.N.S. or
parasympathetic nervous system literally controls the “rest and digest” reaction
mechanism. The S.N.S. or sympathetic nervous system controls the “fight or flight”
reaction mechanism. Now this is how the four controlling minerals work, or the
nervous systems they control:
Calcium
• Calcium is a stimulatory mineral
• Calcium stimulates responses from the S.N.S.
Magnesium
• Magnesium is an inhibitory mineral
• Magnesium inhibits responses from the S.N.S.
Potassium
• Potassium is a stimulatory mineral
• Potassium stimulates responses from the P.S.N.S.
Sodium
• Sodium is an inhibitory mineral
• Sodium inhibits responses from the P.S.N.S.
When the body runs into an acidic condition, surplus free calcium stimulates
responses from the S.N.S. or sympathetic nervous system. When magnesium is not
around to balance out the imbalanced pH levels, and when potassium reserves are
depleted; as a result, the P.S.N.S. or parasympathetic nervous system is not
stimulated to balance out the S.N.S. or sympathetic nervous system, and is further
being inhibited by sodium.
The body is hard at work in trying to maintain sodium levels, due to the loss and
lack of magnesium and potassium. These are one of the scenarios that may happen

in the body. The inhibiting minerals offset the stimulating minerals, and the other
way around, once they detect an imbalanced pH level.
Now what does this do exactly? An individual with acidic pH levels tends to rant,
rave, is hyperactive, has a short temper, moves too quickly, and as a result burns
out quickly as well. This is what to expect from a person with an acidic pH level.
Now, what happens when this same person, with an acidic pH level, is pushed to
the limit?
This individual is categorized as an extreme P.S.N.S or parasympathetic nervous

system dominant, which means that the individual tends to be fatigued, lethargic,
and lazy. However, this is a common mistake. In most cases, these are the
symptoms of an individual pushed far beyond the S.N.S. or sympathetic nervous
system dominance to utter collapse.
According to some of the older fundamental health care specialists, true P.S.N.S.
or parasympathetic nervous system dominant individuals are rare, but the next
generation of radical and revolutionary health care specialists begs to differ.
Clinically speaking, according to them, individuals may be a true P.S.N.S. or
parasympathetic nervous system dominant, and stay that way. This part, of the
biochemical puzzle, will be discussed below.

Acid-Alkaline and Blood-Tissue Biochemistry
When acid accumulates in the body, and cannot be immediately eliminated, the
body stores the excess acid in the tissues, around the cells. The area that they are
stored in is mainly the area that individual will be experiencing a problem with.
When a molecule of accumulated acid is stored by the body, it will even out this
imbalance by producing an equal amount of an alkaline molecule or atom in
blood. The result will be a highly alkaline pH level in the blood.
Now something significant will happen when there is an increase in oxygen in an

already high alkaline pH level in the blood. With the rise of alkalinity in the blood,
the blood increases the amount of oxygen; hence, allowing the cells to contain
more oxygen. This may sound good, but, in reality, it is completely the opposite.
The reason behind this is a biochemical reaction called the Bohr Effect.
The Bohr Effect, by definition, is the saturation of the blood cells, through excess
oxygen, when the alkaline pH levels are high. The dilemma here is that the cells in
the blood are unable to release the oxygen. Due to this, the rest of the cells in the
body are deprived of oxygen, and the oxygen is not well distributed to other parts
that need them. Many problems arise as a result of oxygen deficiency. One of
which is cancer. The less oxygen there is in the body, the more ideal the
environment for the development of cancer.
Biologically, human blood is slightly alkaline, due presence of acids in the body. The
cells in the blood cannot risk releasing the oxygen, to help counter the effects of
acidity in blood; thus, depriving other parts in the body of oxygen.
The blood may be fighting acidity, but what about the other parts in the body that
need oxygen? Sadly, the pH level, without oxygen, changes into an acid pH level,
and this is where cancer cells start to develop. The changing of the pH levels or
the environment in the body is called anaerobic fermentation, or in other words
rotting. Candida, fungus, and mold thrive in this type of environment as well. The
sad thing is this is not a new discovery. We’ve known all about the ideal
environments of cancer, since its discovery by biologists in 1903.

Causes of Acid
Alkaline
Imbalance
There are numerous factors that contribute to acidic pH
levels. The following are the most typical causes
contributing to acidic pH levels:
Standard American Diet (SAD)

The most important reasons is due to the Standard American Diet, practiced in
developed countries, and is gaining popularity in developing countries, is one of the
contributing factors to excess acidity. The food contained in the Standard
American diet consists of eighty percent acidic food, when the requirement is only
twenty-five percent. Since the diet consists of eighty percent acidic food, the body
tends to be excessively acidic, which leads to a vast number of health problems.

Chronic Stress the relationship between disease and
Chronic Stress refers to stress that stress. These studies document the
occurs for a long period of time or escalated damaging effects triggered by
frequently. Experiencing Chronic stress stress. Stress, according to these
is extremely damaging to the body, and studies, worsens depression,
is the cause of conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, and speeds up
ulcers, upset stomachs, backaches, the development of HIV or AIDS and
headaches, insomnia, depression, many more incurable illnesses.
anxiety, hypertension, anger, varicose
veins, and hemorrhoids. In extremely Dehydration
severe cases, chronic stress leads to Dehydration or hypohydration, by
panic disorders and panic attacks. definition, is the excessive loss of
There are various methods of water in the body. It literally is the
controlling and treating chronic stress. elimination of fluids from any object.
This includes a healthy diet, exercise, Dehydration entails a significant
stress management, adequate rest, deficiency or lack of water molecules
relaxation techniques, and the relaxing in the body, leading to a consequent
activities like hobbies. loss in nutrients as well.
A proper and healthy diet containing Since the human body consists of
sufficient amounts of magnesium will more than 70 percent water, a loss of
assist in controlling and eliminating water causes it to lose effectiveness in
stress. Stress is one of the major carrying out its functions, leaving is
causes of magnesium deficiency, which susceptible to various conditions and
is why stress becomes chronic. Due to diseases.
magnesium deficiencies, caused by
chronic stress, the body is susceptible Non-steroidal Anti-
to a variety of health threatening inflammatory Medication and
medical conditions. Aspirin
The use of non-steroidal anti-
In near recent discoveries, an ever inflammatory medication and aspirin is
growing number of people are one of the causes of excess acidity.
reported to suffer from chronic These synthetic drugs are known
stress. The growing cases of chronic temporarily solve a few ailments, but is
stress is doubling at an alarming rate; known to promote acidity, and leaves
paving the way to more and more the body susceptible acid related
people stricken by disease. diseases.
Doctors and medical researchers have
well documented the significance of

Consequences of
Acidosis
A body, suffering from excess acidity, will tend to have
thickened blood, which over coagulates, and fails to
oxygenate sufficiently. Due to this, the cells in the body
are unable to dispose of waste, hence, impairing the
healing abilities of the body. This decreased healing factor
is brought about by impure blood, damaged cells, a great
deal of body fat, inflammation, and hampered immune
system.
Excess acidity, in the blood, obstructs the absorption of vitamins, starves the body
of the necessary nutrients, results in the buildup of toxins in the cells,
compromises organ functionality, causes the sensation of weakness, causes
improper digestion, causes bloating and the buildup of excess gas, causes unhealthy
and excess weight gain, accelerates aging, and the long list goes on. Excess acidity
is the ideal breeding grounds for a vast number of microorganisms, like bacteria,
viruses, fungus, parasites, and Candida (yeast).

Most types of infections and
diseases find acidic bodies to be
the ideal environment to grow
and thrive. The compromised
immune system results to a
decreased resistance to colds,
fever, infections, herpes, sores,
dramatically reduced energy,
asthma, and increased allergic
reactions.
Allergies are caused by an

inflamed reaction, which is
triggered by the effects of
excess acidity. Disorders caused
by excess acidity are
characterized in symptoms such
as tension, tightness, stiffness,
jerking, and twitching.
The illnesses associated with

excess acidity are Parkinson’s
Disease, Multiple Sclerosis,
S e i z u re s , A t t e n t i o n - d e fi c i t
Hyperactivity Disorder
(A.D.D.), Osteochondritis Dissecans, Alcoholic Tremors, the grinding of the teeth,
stuttering, blood clotting, poor circulation, back pains, Fibromyalgia, Gout,
Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis, acid Reflux, Lupus, Cancer, and many more.
Excess acidity also allows the buildup of bad cholesterol or LDL cholesterol in the
arteries. When bad cholesterol builds up and overwhelms the arteries, the artery
walls are damaged, and death by heart failure is imminent. The numerous
conditions caused by the excess acidity, as a result of the consumption of acid rich
food, defy logic and comprehension.

What is your pH
Level
There are many ways for you to test your body’s pH

level. The most common way is using a pH strip which
you will read later on. However, with the pH strip, you
would still need to incorporate other methods in order
to know whether your body is acidic.
Testing pH Level Using pH Test Strips

The pH level test strips utilize color-coded paper test strips, which are sensitive to
various pH levels, and reveal the specific pH level of the urine and saliva, which
corresponds to the pH levels in the body.
It is imperative not to drink, eat, or brush

the teeth prior to administering the pH
level test.
There is definitely a strong association between the body’s pH of internal
environment and of the saliva and urine; the saliva and the urine do become acidic
when our body’s internal environment becomes way too acidic. You can easily
learn the pH of said fluids using pH test strips. Said strips are specifically made for
saliva and urine tests, most that are available in the market today are accurate and
economical.

Testing the pH Levels of Saliva
To administer this simple pH level test, all that is needed is a few pH level test
strips, a spoon (preferably plastic), and a spoonful of fresh saliva. Swallow a few
times so that the mouth is clear, and stimulates the secretion of new saliva.
Discharge the new saliva into a spoon (preferably plastic). Do not directly place
the pH level test paper into the mouth, due to the presence of chemicals on the
paper. Tear off an inch of the pH level test paper, and immerse or swab the piece of
paper in the spoonful of saliva.
Wait for the piece of pH level test paper to change in color. When the color of
the piece of paper changes, compare the color to the color chart shown on the
box or label. If the value shown is bellow pH 7.0, the pH level of the saliva is
acidic, and above pH 7.0 is alkaline. Continue recording the test results for a
couple of weeks, and test the pH levels three times a day (morning, afternoon, and
evening) to determine the pH level trend of the body. While a little bit more acidic
than the pH level of blood, generally the pH level of saliva closely mirrors that of
blood, but not after meals, and is a good indicator of the status of health. It also
indicates the retention levels of the body.
The optimal pH levels of saliva ranges above pH 7.0. A test result showing pH
levels lower than pH 6.8 is an indication of insufficient alkalinity, leaning towards
acidity. If the pH reading is lower, this is an indication of deficiencies in alkaline
minerals (mainly magnesium and calcium) and poor food assimilation.
If the pH level reading is below the ideal, this is a clear invitation for infections and
disease. If the average pH level of the saliva is maintained at pH 6.8 to pH 7.2,
during the entire day, the body is at a healthy pH level. If the pH level of saliva is
maintained at pH 6.8 every morning, the problems associated with excess acidity
usually go away.

Testing the pH Levels of Urine
The pH level of urine is an
indication of the body’s efforts in
maintaining the healthy pH level of
blood. Urine reveals anabolic
(alkaline building) and catabolic
(acid tearing) cycles. The pH level
of urine is an indication of the
efforts of the body’s kidneys, lungs,
adrenals, and gonads in regulating
the body’s pH balance, by using the
hormones and buffer salts.
Urine can present an accurate

picture of the body’s chemical
makeup, due to the amount of
buffer salts that is filtered through
the kidneys. The ideal pH level of
urine rages from pH 6.5 to pH 7.0,
and the urinary pH levels are lower
during the mornings and higher
during the evenings.
The pH levels of urine vary widely. The pH levels of urine are affected by
biochemicals eliminated from the body. These biochemicals include surplus
vitamins, minerals, and by-products of metabolism, which include medications and
toxins eliminated from the body.
Digestive enzymes do not affect the pH levels of urine as much as the pH levels of
saliva. However, the pH levels of urine is greatly affected by preservatives,
pollutants, stress, food, amount of water drank, amount of pathogens in the
system, amount of rest, and the amount of biochemical activities in the body.

Directions for pH
test
Generally you want to take the tests several times in the day.
After waking up in the morning, before having breakfast, tear off
the two strips, swab the saliva on the pH level test strip, and
compare the colors that correspond to chart on the box. After
this, dip the second pH level test strip in a plastic container
containing the second urination in the morning, and compare
the colors that correspond to chart on the box.
For optimal test results ignore the first batch of the morning’s first urination.
Once the second batch of urine comes, proceed with the pH level testing. This is
due to the fact that the first batch contains a significant amount of acidity, since
the kidneys were hard at work, filtering acid from the body, all through the night.
This is without taking any kind or type of food. While other urine tests are advised
to be taken before taking a meal.
Please note that tests must be taken with the person not eating anything for the
test to work properly. If you happen to take meals before the said test, this may
interfere with the actual reading. The table shown below is an example that you
must follow if you want to track your pH Readings.
pH Readings
Date First Woke Up Test Before Lunch Before Dinner Notes
2nd July 6 5 5 The day before
Went to the
restaurant for
dinner
3rd July
4th July

What do the pH
readings represent?
Various scenarios that one may

expect to see and these are some of
the interpretations you can derive
from for your pH readings.
Scenario #1: All the urine tests are alkaline

Be reminded that your first urine test is bound to come out as acidic, as our body
is programmed to eliminate acid all through the night, while we are asleep. If your
urine happens to be all alkaline, then your internal environment may actually face a
hard time in eliminating what’s supposed to be eliminated while we are asleep (i.e.
acid, etc.); and this is BAD. However, if you happen to be a vegetarian (who are
accustomed to seldom or not eating grains or dairy products and other acidifying
food), this may actually mean that you are fine; simply translates to GOOD.
Another scenario would be, is that a urine can be alkaline but the body is purely
acidic (this is the case when a person experiences difficulty in digesting acids, and
that the body used its alkalizing substances to digest acids). One way to confirm
this condition or symptom is by looking at other symptoms that a person
experienced or is experiencing.
Scenario #2: All the urine tests are acidic.

The lower your pH readings are (i.e. pH of 4.5 or 5.0), your internal environment
is considered as extremely acidic as opposed to someone with a pH reading of 6.0
or 7.0. But then again, if there is a consistent pattern of lower pH levels, it is highly
recommended that you must seek the advice of your physician, or to simply follow
the instructions that you can see in this book.

Scenario #3: Slightly Neutral
(Best Scenario to be in).
As long as your first urine test comes out
as acidic, and the following readings comes
out as alkaline, this only mean that you are
OKAY. However, again, to be on the safe
side you must look for other symptoms as
one symptom can easily mimic another. If
things are not diagnosed properly, then you
might end up associating a symptom that is
not even relevant to your current
condition.
Scenario #4: If it is not

uniformed or the same.
If your case happens to be constantly
changing (i.e. your pH level at noon or in
the evening is acidic, and in between those hours it is neutral except in the
morning). This only proves that there is indeed an excess in the acidity level.
This unfortunately cannot be entrusted to your pH strips alone. You cannot solely
rely on it, It is a must that you look for other symptoms (if ever there is more
than one).

It is also important to list down your readings for a whole week or two, for you to
track its consistency and get an accurate reading. You can use the chart in the
appendix to record down your daily pH readings. It is of high importance that you
track your daily readings for a week or two.
Besides analyzing the pH readings, you would also need to look at the various
problems a person is suffering from currently to have a more accurate analysis of
his or her internal environment.

Analysis of
symptoms
Do you experience any of these?
The following are signs of acidification:
• The lack of energy, fatigue (constant), loss of psychic drive and physical tone, a feeling
of heaviness in the limbs, the feeling of inability to cope.
• You frequently feel cold; you are always with a low body temperature.
• You tend to acquire infections.
• You suddenly feel the loss of joy, drive and enthusiasm.
• There is a tendency of depression.
• You get agitated without a valid cause; you feel nervous; hyperactive; and you are
sensitive to noises that are high-pitched; easily stressed.
• Your face is very pale.
• You experience headaches.
• Your eyes tears easily.
• You are suffering from conjunctivitis or the inflammation of the conjunctiva.
• You are suffering from inflammation of the eyelids and corneas.
• You possess acidic saliva.
• You start to have loose teeth.
• You are with an inflamed and sensitive gum.
• You are with mouth ulcers.
• You experience cracking on the corner of your lips.
• You have a recurring throat and tonsils infections.
• Your teeth are suddenly sensitive to acidic, hot or cold food or drinks.
• Your teeth are prone to cracking or chipping.
• You experience pain in the nerves of your tooth/teeth.
• You constantly experience an excess stomach acid.
• You constantly experience acid regurgitation.
• You experience gastritis.
• You are with ulcer.
• Your nails are thin, always splits and it breaks easily.
• Your hair appears to be dull, with lots of split ends and one that easily falls out.
• You are with dry skin.
• Your skin tends to get irritated in areas where there’s heavy sweat concentration.
• You are with hives.
• Your leg is constantly with cramps and experiences spasms.

If you are currently experiencing more than two of the following symptoms stated
above, chances are that you are acidic. However, you must refer to your pH tests
for you to be able to conclude your current diagnosis from the symptoms stated
above. With these 2 diagnoses, you now have a better understanding of your
current acid alkaline level of your body.
You can also visit your doctor and do a more detailed analysis of your body’s acid
alkaline balance to have a more accurate readings of You can also visit your doctor
and do a more detailed analysis of your body’s acid alkaline balance to have a
more accurate reading of our acid alkaline level.
In the next section, you will discover some of the principles to achieve a healthy
acid alkaline balance and live a healthy life.

The Keys to
Great Health PART TWO
In this section, you will discover the principles behind

having an acid alkalize balance in your body. In the first
portion, you will discover the principles to the alkaline
diet. Later in the chapter, you will see some of the
examples of the typical diet and understand how you can
change your diet so that you can balance the acid alkaline
balance in your body.You will also discover the essential
food combinations rules to help you further in eating the
right way.
Generally, the alkaline diet involves the consumption of organic fresh citrus fruits,
organic fresh vegetables, organic fresh tubers, legumes, and an assortment of nuts.
The alkaline diet avoids the consumption of refined grains, dairy products, meat,
and salt, which are mainly the components of the Standard American Diet. Alkaline
diets assists in the maintenance of a slightly alkaline pH level ranging from pH 7.35
to pH 7.45 of the blood, without tipping the fragile balance of the required pH
levels in the body.
Chlorophyll, the pigmentation in the leaves of plants, and the basis of the alkaline
diet, is among the immensely studied elements in the scientific world, and is
utilized in the treatment of periodontal diseases, low iron, diabetes, wounds,
ulcers, and body odor. Food rich in chlorophyll is widely used in the alternative
and preventive medicine as a way of preventing infections and diseases, and its
alkalizing effects to the body.

The advantages of alkaline diets given to its practitioners are hard to deny. It has
been an effective means of treatment for various diseases, as a result to excess
acidity. Studies have shown dramatically increased vigor, an increase in muscle
mass, a clearer mind, and the increase in the value of overall health. The food in
alkaline diets boosts the body’s energy levels or intensity. Furthermore, as an
added bonus, alkaline diets are known to promote weight loss, which is ideal for
people who are sick of the problems that come with obesity.
The combination of the alkaline diet, coupled with the right exercise and habits,
will ultimately result to an improved and better looking physique. The most
alluring and intriguing advantage of alkaline diets is its aptitude in delaying the
degenerating and rotting effects of aging, which is why the diet’s popularity is
gaining in momentum. The alkaline diet is truly alternative medicine’s adaptation of
the fountain of youth.
In the next few pages, you will discover the key principles of food combination and
how to follow these principles to balance the acidity in your body by eating the
right way.

Key #1 – The right food combination will take
care of your stomach
Eating the right food combination is one of the most important factors to balance
the acid alkaline level in your body. It is important for proper digestion and
assimilation of nutrients our body needs to sustain life – you will utilize the energy
in your body more efficiently because different types of foods require different
digestive enzymes, acid and alkaline. If you eat the right food combination, you can
easily build a strong internal system and not rob you of energy.
Do you remember the last time when you eat these food combinations like rice
and meat, potatoes and meat, milk and cereal, fruits after your meals? How did you
feel immediately after eating these foods? What about 20 minutes after the meal?
Did you feel totally exhausted after the meal, heartburn, indigestion, or just feel
sleepy after the meal? Did you have excessive gas in your stomach that causes you
to burp frequently?
In most situations, you are feeling this way because of the wrong food combination
in your meal. As we go a long, it would be beneficial for you to record down the
foods that you eat and classify them according to proteins, starch, fruits, sugar,
vegetables and dairy foods.

Eat Starchy food and Protein food separately
Protein foods (meat, diary, nuts, seeds, etc) require an acid medium like
hydrochloric acid and pepsin for digestion while starchy foods require alkaline
medium for digestion. When these 2 types of foods are eaten together, the
mediums present would neutralize one another. Digestion in this case would be
very difficult and result in fermentation and decomposition. This would then cause
in digestive disorders and gas.
DONʼT MIX!
Eating incompatible food combinations would require more energy to digest the
foods. Essentially, this additional energy require to digest the food is simply a waste
of energy and is potentially causing you diseases. Excessive acid would also be
produced for digestion causing an acid alkaline imbalance. And earlier on you have
learned that having too much acid in your body is bad for your health.
You can simply avoid this by eating starchy foods and protein food at different
meals to avoid having incompatible food combinations. Foods like rice and meat or
potatoes and meat should not be at the same meal. And if you are a vegan, you
should always avoid eating grains or potatoes with nuts and seeds.
For most people, just by reducing the consumption of meat in

your meals, you can easily reduce the acidity level in your body.

Eat only one kind of protein food at a meal
Different proteins would differ in their acidity and type, their timing and strength
of secretions for different proteins. You want to avoid combining avocado with
nuts, nor any of the following protein foods with each other: eggs, cheese, soy
beans, nuts, avocado.
For optimal digestion, it is best to eat only one variety of nuts at the same time.
For most people, eating 2 or 3 varieties of nuts together at the same time are fine
for their body. You may need to experiment a little to find out whether it is okay
for you.
Eat proteins and fats at separate meals

Food especially nuts contains over 50% of fat and this require longer period of
digestion. Fat in food is holding back the secretion of gastric juices through a small
wall. Therefore, when taking food that is fat concentrated with protein food gastric
catabolism decreases by the degree of lipid concentration inside the stomach.
Leaving fat to remain undigested until gastric juices is done with its t a s k o n
the complex protein molecules.
Though all protein food (primary) contains high

concentration of fat, lipid/s would be held in suspension, w h i l e
waiting for catabolism in the intestine, this without impeding gastric
action. Free fats like butter, milk and oil tend to coat gastric mucosa,
and this inhibits any effort in secreting gastric juice. The fat that
surrounds fried food (i.e. fries, chicken, etc.) is also regarded as free
fat.
Forget the desserts

We are fond of eating desserts after meals. Sadly, this becomes a
heavy burden on our stomach, this also requires no immediate
digestion and they ferment. When this happen bacteria do turn them
to alcohols, vinegars and acetic acids.
Furthermore, desserts contain large amount of sugar which would

increase the acidity level in our body. Generally, you would want to
replace your desserts with healthier choices like fruits and natural
foods.

Eating fruits alone
What are the benefits in eating fruits?

Fruits are the type of food that people are most attracted to, as this always first
entices our senses. We are born with natural instinct for eating sweet food and
that instinct draws us naturally to fruits. Also, fruits have been consumed as far
back in time as we know; while grains, legumes and dairy products have only been
introduced to us for only 10,000 years or even lesser. Anthropological studies have
shown us that fruits are indeed an integral part of the human diet since time
immemorial.
Fruits have always been known as one of the healthiest food there is. We all know
that it is seen as healthy food, and that we must eat more of it due to the vitamins
that it possesses. However, even after knowing this, there are still very few people
who actually include this in their daily diet. Fruits are mainly taken only for snacks
and desserts, and are rarely seen as a staple food. To many, it is something that
cannot sustain hard working man and women as opposed to having bread or
meat. Many still does not realize that fruits must be a staple part of one’s daily
diet.

The following are benefits that fruit eating offers:
• Natural source of sugar that we need for energy
• Packed with vitamins, and still the only one that represents the best source of
vitamins as opposed to other type of food.
• Packed with anti-oxidants.
• Much easier to digest as opposed to grains. Fruits are pre-digested. Digesting
ripe fruits hardly requires digestive enzymes, in other words it is less taxing to
our bodies.
• Alkaline forming.
• It contains abundant source of pure water.
• Easy to eat, does not need much preparation.
• Our senses are nourished not just our taste buds.
• Eating fruits can actually extend one’s lifespan. In September 2001, a study
published in the British Medical Journal showed that eating fresh fruits offers
the best bet for long life. Same study showed that those who frequently eat
fruits had 32% lower risk of dying from cerebrovascular disease like stroke, and
that 24% much lower risk of dying from ischemic heart disease.
• It contains lots of fiber (which is important for optimum digestion).
Most people are not absorbing these nutrients and vitamins of

fruits because they are eating it the wrong way.
Fruits do not combine well with other food.

The main reason is that fruits do contain simple sugar that does not require
digestion. This makes them stay in a lesser period inside our stomachs. Other food
that are rich in protein, fat and starch are known to stay in the stomach for a
much longer period as they do require more time in digestion. Therefore, if you
eat fruit after a meal, its sugar will stay longer in the stomach and will eventually
ferment; that is the reason why most people experience problems in digestion.
And some also blames that particular fruit and claims that they experience an
allergic reaction.
There are a lot of people who experience a hard time in eating fruits alone for a
meal. They will be full after eat melons alone, but will get hungry not so long after
that. One must know that for obvious reason melons are not calorie dense. While
eating a small cantaloupe (about 200 calories are present) is not enough to sustain
a person for very long. To some, who have read somewhere that it is not allowed

to mix melons with other fruits, they will just try to wait until their next meal and
then eat something else and will overeat dried nuts and fruits to compensate in
between those meals.
The answer to this problem is quite simple, since fruits are known to be digested
fast; it is possible to eat a fruit before eating any other food. You are allowed to eat
as much fruit as you can when you are hungry. However, it is ideal to eat one type
of fruit only.
Wait for 15 to 30 minutes and then eat any food that you desire.
This can be in the form of salad, with a little avocado with tomatoes, nuts or
anything. This can also be a cooked food. If you are following food combination
rules without any success, this information pose to be valuable for you.
The same rule applies with combining other fruits. For example, you can eat
melon all you want, and if you feel that you are still hungry, you can always eat
another type of fruit just to satisfy your appetite. Again, it is not necessary to
melons alone if you already ate one before taking another food. You can have
melon and after that you can eat avocado. The only thing that you remember is
that is important to eat fruits first and not after your meals, and that it is ideal to
have one variety at a time.
Keep 20% of your stomach empty

Overeating is very harmful to your body as a lot of energy will be wasted to
digest the excess foods in your stomach. This will result in an increase of excess
acids in your stomach to help you digest the foods well. If you have digestive
problems, overeating would harm your body even more.
There is a famous study by Dr. Edward J. Masaro where he tested this theory of
overeating with rats. 13% of the rats which are allowed to eat as much as it
wanted still survived after 810 days. 97% of the second group of rats whose food
consumption was cut by 60% still survived. 50% of the rats whose food
consumption are as much as the first group but proteins were cut in half still
survived.

We tend to overeat because it takes around 20 minutes before the stomach
finished sending a signal to our brain to indicate we are full. If you tend to
overeat, do slow down and you definitely will eat lesser.
The moral of the story here is eating less and you can live longer.
Don’t drink any fluids at meals

Drinking fluids at meals would dilute the digestive juices and slows the digestive
process. Most people usually eat their meals with soda, tea, wine, or juice. These
drinks not only dilute the digestive process but also complicate the digestion
process.
If you want to drink any fluid, do it 45 minutes after your meal. Before your meal,
if you want to drink any soup or fluid, make sure you do it 30 minutes before the
meal as well.
A meal must always consist of alkalizing food

If you are eating a meal that consists of only meat and rice, then you are
consuming a meal that consists of only acidifying foods. Having a meal that only
contains acidifying food is very bad for your body as your body would more
excessive acids in the stomach to digest these foods. For instance, if your meal
only consists of meat and no vegetables, then there are no alkalizing foods to
counterbalance the acidity of the meat. If you add vegetables to the meal, you will
counterbalance the excess acidity of the acidic foods.

The amount of alkalizing food must always be more than the
amount of acidifying food for every meal
Having a small portion of alkalizing food like vegetables in your meals is

insufficient; especially you are eating a huge proportion of acidic foods. For the
maximum effectiveness to counterbalance acidity, you would need to have more
alkalizing food than acidifying foods.
To maintain healthy conditions or pH levels, a relatively healthy diet consists of

sixty percent alkaline food and forty percent acidic food. If the individual is leaning
towards acidic pH levels, the diet must consist of eighty percent alkaline food and
twenty percent acidic food. In this case, if your diet only consists of meat and
starch, and that you eat very little vegetables, fruits and other alkalizing food. You
can do the opposite by eating more alkalizing food (80%) and less acidifying food
(20%).
Eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day

Five or more servings a day, is a good rule of thumb for fruit and vegetable
consumption. The more you consume fruits and vegetables, the better it is for
you. Typically, fruits contain certain amount of acid, however, fruits also have an
alkaline response in our bodies. They are well-thought-out as bicarbonate
precursors, thus, they have an alkalizing effect on our bodies.
If possible, always try to keep a stock of fruit bowl. Always keep baggies of celery,
carrots, green peppers and other vegetables that you and your family may enjoy
eating raw in your refrigerator.
Limit intakes of meat, eggs and other dairy products

Meat, Eggs and other Dairy products do have an acidifying effect on the chemistry
of your body. If possible, do try to limit intake of these said food group. These,
along with nuts, grains and legumes, should comprise not more than a third of
your daily diet.
Many of the people would think that these foods would give us the protein that
the body needs and hence they are not willing to reduce the intakes of meat, eggs
and dairy products. The question here is do how much protein do we need?
Protein Myth – How much protein does a human body really need?

Protein Myth - How much protein do we really need?
What is the best form to get one? These can and actually cause heated debates.
There are some who are concerned whether they are actually getting enough
protein regardless if they are vegetarians or not. Are animal products the only way
for us to get protein? A lot of people say that meat is the best way since it was
man’s first food. Finding out how much protein a people needs also depends on
who you’re listening to at that moment and their certain thoughts of actual
consumption of animal products.
According to Dr. M. Ted Morter, Jr., “the problem with protein is excess”. “following
premise, if a little protein is good, a lot is better, can actually lead you down to the
path of disease.”
Dr. Morter also suggests that one must keep their daily animal protein intake
under 47 grams/day (this is about less than 2 ounces), and try to keep protein
excess consumption to rare special occasions. He also believes that one can

actually maintain glowing health on a daily protein intake of amount that is found
in 2 eggs.
Protein is found in many food other than animal products (i.e. a slice of cheese
pizza contains 6 grams of protein and 1 cup of potatoes contains 7 grams of
protein), yet most people wouldn't even think they were getting protein at all from
eating potatoes.
Dr. Morter also says to make sure to include protein from food other than animal
products. He states, "Even without meat, a variety of typical American foods will
give you at least enough protein."
The fact is no authorities do completely agree on “how much protein we actually

need”. The following are more suggestions on protein amounts from various
organizations:
• According from the reports of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

estimate, “that we need 2 1/2 percent of our daily calories from protein.
• According to The World Health Organization sets the protein requirements

at 4 1/2 percent of caloric intake per day for both men and women.
• According to The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of

Sciences gives a range of 4 1/2 to 6 percent as the range for the needs of
protein for 98 percent of the US population.
• According to The National Research Council cites a figure of 8% of our

daily calories needs to come from protein.

Let us take a look at how Mother Nature designs our human
body.
Mother’s milk has 2.38 percent more protein during the first week, after the child
is born. This is due to the fact that the infant’s body dramatically develops in this
period, building mass as compared to the time when they were in their mother’s
womb. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance for infants to consume a
significant amount of protein during this crucial time.
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On the infant’s second month, the protein levels in the mother’s milk significantly
drops from 2.38 percent to 1.79 percent. Although the infant is constantly growing
and developing, the boost in growth is not as fast and the need for an extra
amount of protein is no longer required.
Right before the third month, the protein levels in the mother’s milk drops further
more from 1.79 percent to 1.49 percent. This amount of protein can sustain the
child’s growth and development, without the assistance of any supplements.
On the infant’s sixth month, the protein levels drop from 1.49 percent to 1.07
percent. This is due to the fact that most infants are receiving supplemental
feeding. On the other hand, there are some who are adamant that breastfeeding is
still best, without the need for additional supplemental feeding.
Now, you might ask what this has to do with our consumption of dairy products.
The logic here is, if during the initial week, an infant only need 2.38 percent of
protein, and during the succeeding months, they need less and less. Given this
information, do you think you really need so much protein?
We need protein to stay alive, to help us build tissue and more, and its importance
can never be denied. But know that protein is available to us from many other
sources like plants, vegetables, etc. as well as animal products.
Protein is important. Without enough protein, our metabolic rate becomes

extremely low. But be reminded that you are looking for quality in protein and not
quantity. You don't need to bombard your body with excessive amounts of animal
protein to lose or gain weight. There are also plenty of proteins found in plant
foods like the list below.
Now you have all the key principles of food combinations, you can compare it
with the diet you are eating on a daily basis and notice whether you have violate
any of these food combinations principles. The first step you would need to do is
to be aware of your diet. Only with awareness then you can start to change your
diet progressively. You can straight away apply some of these principles in one or
two of the meals and feel the effects on your body.

Analysis of your
meals
Most of the time, we are choosing the foods based on

our eating habits – this could be because of media
influence, peers, parents, or even based on our culture. If
these foods are healthy, your health should pose no
problem. But if your health is showing problems, you
should pay more attention and adjust your diet
accordingly.
One of the worst things that could happen is when you are ignorant about which
foods are bad for your health and continue consuming it for many years. Hence,
this chapter could help you greatly in gaining awareness of the common meals in
your daily life – whether are they acidifying or healthy. You will see several menus
on the breakfast, lunch and dinner and you will see other alternatives to the meals.
Before we proceed to the analysis of meals, do take a look at the classification of
acidic and alkaline foods at the end of the book and you will know how different
foods fall into the acid or alkaline category.

Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal for the day; studies have shown that skipping
breakfast would result in fatigue and exhaustion throughout the day. Not only is it
important to have breakfast, it is even more important for you to eat a healthy
breakfast.
These are 3 samples of typical American breakfasts.
Slightly To
Breakfast
Alkalizing Moderate Highly Acidic
Samples
Acidic
White bread, ham
sandwiches or
burgers on white
A Egg
bread, coffee or tea
with milk and sugar,
jam
Cereal
B Raw milk
Processed milk
Coffee, Doughnut,
croissant, sweet
C
rolls, cakes, (sweet
pastries)
As you can see, the typical American breakfasts contain mostly acidic foods. Let’s
take a closer look at how these breakfasts actually violates those principles we
talked earlier on.
Breakfast sample A is a typical American breakfast consisting of bread, meat,

coffee and jam.
White bread is made from refined white flour and is produced from whole wheat
grain where it is subjected to the refining process. As a result, most of the health
benefits are also being removed. What is bad about white flour is it contains a
large proportion of high glycemic index carbohydrates and these carbohydrates
cause sugar to be released into the bloodstream rapidly. As you know, sugar

produce an acidic stomach and if you eat more foods of refined white flour, it will
cause an acid alkaline imbalance in your body.
If you replace white bread with whole grain bread without yeast, it can help you
lower the acidity level. And you can even reduce the acid intake by consuming
bread that is prepared with whole-grain flour.
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HIGHLY
ACIDIC
Jam, Jellies and marmalades are extremely acidic due to several reasons. They have
a very high level of sugar content. In order to preserve them, they need to have
high acidity to prevent the growth of food poisoning bacteria and maintains the
flavor of the fruits. High sugar content (some are at least 68%) to prevent the
moulds and yeast to grow.
Coffee is highly acidic because of the purine content. In short, purine is a

compound that when metabolized, it will form a crystalline compound which
includes uric acid, caffeine and xanthine. If you are thinking about decaffeinated
coffee, it is no less acidifying. Some of the best substitutes for coffee would include

Roasted Grains and Chicory which are used by many coffee drinkers to change
their habits.
When you want to sweeten these beverages, do your best to use sugar that is
unrefined as much as possible. Unrefined sugar still contains all the vitamins,
enzymes, and other elements and would help in being metabolized in our body
easily without producing acidic acid waste products. You should try to avoid white
or brown sugar altogether. It would be the best if you can just drink the beverages
as it is without adding any sugar at all.
The best natural alternatives to sugar are black molasses, raw honey, sugar cane,
organic maple syrup.
What about sausages, bacon and egg?
Meat and eggs in general is highly acidic. When we are consuming these foods with
bread, it makes the digestion process even more difficult as starch and protein
require different mediums for digestion.
When we eat this kind of food combination for breakfast, the pH level in our body
would be highly acidic. To balance the pH level of our blood and to digest these
foods, our body would be robbed of energy and as a result this will make us
feeling tired and lethargic.
If you have been following such diets in the past, try to recall how do you feel
after eating these foods?

For breakfast sample #B, it is a typical breakfast of cereal and milk.
You might be shocked to know that cereals are acidifying. However you can still
keep them as they are considered a good source of energy for the body. The big
problem of cereals is that they are difficult to digest. When cereals are difficult to
digest, the body would create a more acidic environment which leads to greater
problem of acidity. You can simply improve the cereal by cooking it and it will help
the body to digest it better.
Another reason why cereal can be quite acidic is because it has a high sugar
content, which is used to enhance the flavor of the flakes. It would be best if you
can find cereals with little or no sugar, or are only sweetened using natural sugar
rather than refined sugar.
Milk can be classified into raw or homogenized (processed). Nowadays, milk on

the shelf of the supermarkets is homogenized to control the hazards of
contagious bacterial disease. However by processing the milk, it loses all the
valuable enzymes and without these enzymes, milk is very difficult to digest. If you
want to mix milk with cereal, it is best to mix raw milk instead. Other than milk,

there are many healthy alternatives to milk like Rice Dream that is also delicious
and give you many health benefits.
For breakfast sample #C, it is a typical breakfast of coffee, doughnut,

croissant, sweet rolls, cakes, (sweet pastries).
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HIGHLY
ACIDIC
This may look like one of the breakfast that is not only delicious, but fast. You may
also feel a surge of energy after eating this kind of breakfast.
These sweet pastries are highly acidic due to the fact that there is high sugar
content in these foods and if your coffee contains sugar, it will be a double
whammy. The surge in energy level is more likely come from the high sugar
content of these foods and it is a temporary boost of energy. You would need to
use the stimulant more and more often once the energy are used up resulting in a
bad vicious cycle. At the end of the day, you would feel totally exhausted.
To break this vicious cycle, switch it with foods that give you real energy like
whole grain organic bread and do away with the coffee using substitutes like
chicory.

Healthy breakfast alternatives
After a night of rest and recuperation for the body, rather than clogging up our
body with all the acidic foods or huge amount of food that takes all day to digest,
we want to have something that gives the body what it needs, which must be easy
to digest and also helps to clean up the body.
The best breakfast you would want to have is an all fruits and vegetables breakfast.
You will receive more information at the all fruits section.
The idea here is to only consume fresh vegetables and or freshly squeezed fruit
juice from the time you wake up till around 12 o clock in the afternoon. Try this
diet for 10-20 days; you will feel a surge of energy that you have never felt before.

Other alkaline
breakfast alternatives
Alternative 1: Banana smoothie made from
Rice Dream, or almond milk. You can use
other fruits for the smoothie as well.
Alternative 2: Steamed apple juice – This is

a very healthy, illness free recipe that is
taught by many Asian doctors. If you
consistently drink this recipe for a long
period of time, it can strengthen your
immune system especially your lungs.
Common illnesses like flu and cough
would stay away from you.
Directions: Simply peel the skins of the

apples and cut them into smaller slices.
Next, pour these slices of apples into
boiling water and continue to boil it for 30
– 45 minutes. And you are ready to drink.
You can vary the concentration of the
juice by varying the amount of water.
Alternative 3: A glass of water with a squeeze of lemon, salad with cucumber,

romaine leaf and spinach, and a glass of almond milk. For more alternatives, take a
look at “What To Eat” section.

Lunch
For the next section, we will be looking at the American typical lunch.
For most of the people, lunch is considered the main meal of the day. Lunch
usually includes meat, starch and vegetables, accompanied with wine, coffee or soft
drinks. Sweet desserts are lined up at the end of the lunch. In most cases, the acid-
alkaline balance would be shifted to the acidic level.
Slightly To
Lunch Samples Alkalizing Moderate Highly Acidic
Acidic
Fish and Chip/
Chicken Chop/Pork
Chop
Red Meat
Salad French Fries
A
Vegetables Soft drinks or wine
White Bread
Whit e Rice
Sauce or Gravy
Ice Cream
Pasta made from
refined white flour
Seafood
B Herbs White Meat
Tomato sauce
Cheese
Red Meat
Coffee, Doughnut,
croissant, sweet
C
rolls, cakes, (sweet
pastries)

Let’s take a look at some of the lunch samples that most of the people have on a
daily basis.
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HIGHLY
ACIDIC
Lunch Sample A is a typical meal of Western food like fish and chip (it can be
chicken chop, pork chop), french fries and soft drinks. Meat is acidifying foods even
for both white meat and red meat. To add on top of that, the cooking methods for
these meats also contribute to the acidity of the food. When these meats are
deep-fried with a lot of oil, the overall meat would be more acidifying as the
stomach now needs to excrete more acids to digest the meat. It is also advisable
to consume white meat than red meat as red meat is more acidifying.
The potatoes which are alkalizing in nature become acidic when you start to
consume them as French Fries due to the way that it is being cooked.

White bread and white rice are starchy foods that are acidifying in nature. And
they are eaten by many people quite frequently during lunch time. Remember in
the previous section, you should always try to avoid combining starchy food and
protein in the same meal. Having starch and proteins in the same meal is not a
good food combination.
Sweet desserts are usually made by refined white sugar and this would influence
the acid-alkaline balance of the body. The sugar and the protein food combination
is also a bad food combination as mentioned above. You would also want to avoid
eating fruits after your meal.
Salad and vegetables are the only alkalizing foods in this example and it helps to
readjust the acid alkaline balance. You definitely want to have a big portion of
vegetables otherwise it would not serve it purpose in helping to balance the
acidity of the meal.

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HIGHLY
ACIDIC
Lunch Sample B is another typical pasta meal. Like white bread, pasta is made
of refined white flour and is starchy foods. A better way is to have pasta made
from whole grain.
Again, if you mixed the pasta with the meat, you would end up having starch and
protein in the same meal as well. Having vegetarian pasta would definitely be more
beneficial to the acid alkaline level as you would no longer be mixing proteins with
starch.
The tomato sauce used for the pasta can be quite acidifying as tomatoes itself are
acidifying and the acidity increases after it is being cooked and their vitamins and
minerals are destroyed. In fact, tomatoes are best eaten raw.
Now you may be thinking that it is impossible to eat pasta without sauce, you can
use pesto sauce. Having more vegetables in your pasta would definitely be better
and healthier for your body.

Alternative Alkalizing Lunch
In this section, you’ll find some simple alkalizing lunch that can give you a better
understanding of what should consist in your alkaline meal. For a more detailed
meal plans and nutritional guidelines, you need to take a look in the section of
“What To Eat”.
It is almost impossible to have 100% alkalizing lunch if you are eating meat. But
you can definitely reduce the acidity by reducing the amount of meat, how you
cook the meat and the type of meat. You can also counter balance the meal by
adding a large proportion of vegetables to your lunch. The best thing you could do
is to have vegetarian meals.
Slightly To
Lunch Alkalizing Moderate Highly Acidic
Acidic
Tofu
A Vegetable Salad Seeds
Nuts
Cooked Vegetables Brown rice

B
Mushrooms Potatoes

Basis of an alkalizing lunch
From above, you can see that being alkaline can be as easy as including vegetable
salad, more vegetables, and less meat. In fact, this is the easiest way for you to start
a more alkaline diet.
You can see that one of the best way to start an alkaline diet is to include salads
before your meal. Salads can be very alkalizing especially when you are using many
varieties of raw vegetables. For any meal that has cooked starches, you should
always begin with a large green salad. From the example above, you can see that
the sample lunch meal consists of both salads as well as cooked starches and
vegetables.
For sample A, it is a green salad mixed with tofu and for sample B, it is cooked
brown rice mixed with mushroom, carrots and a bit of vegetables. Unlike the
proportion you see in the picture below, you may want to have a bigger portion of
salads compared with the cooked brown rice in order to have a balanced alkaline
diet.
MEAL A MEAL B

Dinner
Dinner is very similar to lunch for most people. For some people, they have very
heavy dinner during the night. In actual fact, our body is about to rest for the night
and it is not necessary to have heavy dinner when our body is about to rest.
If you have a highly acidic dinner, the body would spend the night trying to adjust
back to acidity level in your body on top of the amount of acidity accumulated in
your body throughout the day.
You would want to have a light dinner so that your body can rejuvenate well
during the night and not working hard to digest the foods. Hence you would also
want to eat lesser acidic foods compare to your lunch.
To have a better sleep, you may want to avoid these foods such as garlic, spices,
onions, sweet fruits and even the habits of eating late at night. The sugar and acids
in the fruits may prevent you from falling asleep and even affect your sleep.
It would be advisable for you to follow closely to the alkalizing meals provided
above for dinner.
It would be best that you do not consume any foods just an hour or 2 before you
go to bed so your stomach can rest during the night. If you are incredibly hungry, it
is best to have an apple or few bites of raw vegetables and nothing else.

What To Eat
In the previous sections, we have covered many alkaline

principles and in this section, we will cover more in
details exactly what food to eat and why you should eat
the food. By the end of this section, I hope you will have a
strong understanding on preparing a balanced and
alkaline diet.
When I first started on the alkaline diet, I thought the diet was basically eating all
the alkaline foods and nothing else.
But the problem is there are so many alkaline foods out there.
Are we supposed to consume all the alkaline foods? What are the foods we need
to include to have a healthy and balanced alkaline diet with all the necessary
vitamins and minerals for our body?
To achieve a balanced pH and a great health, I’m going to introduce a simple rule
of the thumb:

The Golden Nutrition Formula
Just imagine that you are having a meal right now and it’s divided into 10 portions.
Ideally, your meal must be allocated into the following proportions:
Approximately 60 - 70% should comprise vegetables, 20% on fruits, 10-15% on

grains and the last 5-10% on protein.
Fruits Vegetables Grains Proteins
Golden Nutrition Formula
10%
20%
10%
60%
In the following section, we’ll go into details of what exactly you should eat for
each individual category

Vegetables
There are dozens of vegetables readily available and each of the vegetables has
different health benefits and minerals.
What kind of vegetables should we eat?
In order to have a balanced nutrition and minerals from different kinds of

vegetables as much as possible, we have classified vegetables into the following
group: –
Land Vegetables
Root & Tuberous Vegetables,
Sprouts & Sea Vegetables
Fungi Vegetables
Each of these categories of vegetables has their own individual characteristics and
they are essential for our health and body.

Land Vegetables - Leafy, Melons and Legumes
Leafy Vegetables refers to plants that have edible leaves. Although it is of

paramount importance to make green leafy vegetables, we often do not do so. It is
therefore important to include leafy vegetables in your meals as it has the benefits
of being highly alkalizing. Some of the benefits are as shown:
Rich in Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is essential in helping the blood stream to
create healthy blood cells and strengthening the
immune system by removing the bad bacteria in the
bloodstream and preventing the growth of unhealthy
bacteria.
Have you ever wondered why chlorophyll is such an

effective agent in creating new blood cells? The answer
lies in the chemical composition of chlorophyll which
has similar cell structure as haemoglobin, with the only
difference being the core of chlorophyll contains
magnesium while that of haemoglobin contains iron.
Firstly, due to its title of being a powerful blood

creator, it creates more haemoglobin thus increasing
the transportation of oxygen. Secondly, chlorophyll carries magnesium, which has a
highly alkalising effect on our body. Magnesium is also a vital mineral for proper
functioning of our body which is discussed in the earlier section.
Chlorophyll stored in the leaves gives green leafy vegetables the dark green hue. To
retain this powerful blood creator and cleanser, leafy vegetables should not be
overcooked. They are best eaten raw and two of the best preparation methods
are salads and freshly blended juices.
High in Fibre
Besides being rich in chlorophyll, leafy vegetables are also full of fiber, which flush
toxins and wastes out of your digestive system. Dark green vegetables contain
Vitamins A, D, E and K, and minerals such as iron, potassium, magnesium and
phytochemicals that are important to our health. Research has shown that
including leafy vegetables in daily meals can reduce illnesses like diabetes, heart

Melon and Gourd Vegetables
Some of the most common foods in this category are watermelon, pumpkin,
winter melon, bitter gourd, cantaloupes, honeydew, sweet melon and many more.
Melons are mostly alkaline in nature.
In essence, melons are rich in carotenoids that help in preventing diseases such as
prostate and oral cancer. Zooming into more details, pumpkin also provides a lot
of vitamin A, C and beta-carotene that are crucial for our health. The juices of
melons like honeydew and watermelon are excellent reserves of minerals, similar
to those that can be found in natural distilled water, as their water are derived
from deep down in the soil. You will be drinking the goodness of these pure
minerals each time you consume melons.
Gourds such as bitter gourd are low in cholesterol and saturated fats, and high in
dietary fiber, zinc, magnesium, riboflavin, iron, manganese and vitamin C. Bitter
gourd is famous for its many medicinal properties – alleviating illnesses like fever,
cough, diarrhea, diabetes, high blood pressure and more. The Chinese associates
bitter gourd to have ‘cooling’ properties, perfect for reducing the ‘heatiness’ of
most tropical Asian countries.

Legumes Vegetables
Legumes are pods that split into halves in the middle and
they are excellent sources of nutrient-dense proteins and
contain cholesterol-lowering fiber and other
phytochemicals.
Because of its rich sources of high-quality proteins,

legumes are a good substitute for animal-sourced
proteins. The water-soluble fiber present in legumes
helps to lower bad cholesterol in our bodies and thus
reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Not only are
legumes rich in water-soluble fiber, it also contains
insoluble fiber which is necessary for your digestive
system to be healthy.
Legumes are rich in minerals like magnesium, copper, iron

and folic acid which are essential for our body to function,
and beans which come under the legumes family, also contains a high amount of
vitamin B6 and anti-oxidants, which can help to prevent cancer.
Folic acid helps the bloodstream in the creation of new blood cells and our body
certainly needs these new blood cells everyday! Some examples of legumes are
soybeans, and all the different types of pulses. So grab legumes today and include
them as part of a delightful meal!
Root and Tuberous Vegetables

These are edible roots of the vegetables that grow underground and thus absorb
plenty of nutrients from the soil. Initially, roots were consumed by the peasants as
it is relatively easy to grow and can withstand long storage periods. It is advisable
to consume roots on a daily basis as it’s bursting with goodness with its low-
calories-high-fibre characteristics.
Besides such complex carbohydrates and vitamins, as the “storage centre” for a
plant’s nutrients, roots are an excellent source of proteins and phytonutrients.
Phytonutrients are valuable to our body because it contains anti-oxidants to fight

the free radicals in our body. Have you ever marveled at the brilliant colours of
roots vegetables? Well, they are derived from phytonutrients, which give roots
their awesome color and unique taste. Carotenoids, and flavonoids, are two of the
largest components of phytonutrients and some of these phytonutrients simply
cannot be found elsewhere than vegetables.

There is a wide array of roots vegetables popular in the Western culture, such as
beetroots, carrots, potatoes, onion, sweet potatoes, turnips, delicious when
prepared as salads or in stews.You can find out more at the recipes section.
Sprouts and Sea Vegetables
Sprouts Vegetables
Sprouts have a highly alkalizing effect on our
body, and provide our body with essential
enzymes needed to break down
carbohydrates, proteins and fats into simple
sugars, amino acids and fatty acids so much
that it gives our body a heightened level of
vitality.
Do not underestimate this seemingly

inconspicuous vegetable! Sprouts can be
consumed raw, and raw foods have an
abundance of oxygen, to promote the growth of healthy cells.
In fact, sprouts are extremely rich in biophotons which act as a catalyst to help
the body repair defective cells and at the same time give surges of energy to our
body!
One of the ingredients is sprouts is antioxidants which reduces free radicals

which are created through the use of electronic devices that emit
electromagnetic rays and also from the preservatives and additives found in our
food. Thus, if you have distaste for sprouts, it’s a good time to think about how to
re-include them in our daily meals as we certainly want to eliminate those free
radicals – they oxidize in our body and alter the biochemical structures of healthy
cells. And most free radicals are acidic in nature, so consuming sprouts will keep
the acid-alkaline balance in check.
Sprouts are easily available from your local supermarket, but if they do not
happen to sell your favorite sprouts, you can follow these instructions to sprout
any beans you desire! For vegetarians, sprouts are an excellent source of
proteins, and proven to be much more alkaline than acidic proteins that are
derived from meat sources.

Sea Vegetables
If you have yet to discover the goodness and richness of sea vegetables, you are
not alone as sea vegetables are not heavily consumed by Westerners. In fact,
people in Japan and other Asian countries have, for many years, included sea
vegetables as part of their daily staple. The environment in which sea vegetables
grow is similar to the human blood, which makes it an excellent booster to our
daily health.
Various studies done globally have revealed that the compositions of sea
vegetables, vitamins A and C, have direct benefits on our body’s immune system,
increasing our body’s metabolism and wound healing as well as staggering the
aging process. Furthermore, Vitamin B12 is also found in sea vegetables. The anti-
inflammatory properties of sea vegetables also help accelerate the healing process
of wounds. Research conducted by the University of California suggested that
consuming appropriate portions of sea vegetables help to reduce the risk of
breast cancer.
Perhaps the most important minerals found in sea vegetables are iodine and iron,
as well as enzymes and amino acids. Iodine is essential to promote healthy thyroid
function. As part of the key ingredients to creating hormones, metabolism will be
affected if there are insufficient iodine to synthesize thyroid hormones.
Some examples of sea vegetables are kombu, nori, wakame, and kelp. They can
either be prepared as a salad, wrapped with sushi, or as part of a delightful bowl of

Fungi Vegetables
Generally, fungi vegetables are a family of vegetables that do not contain the green
chlorophyll, therefore they do not get their food from photosynthesis. Instead,
they feed on organic materials such as living plants and logs, packed full of proteins
and loved by foodies for its flavor and texture.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms are an excellent source selenium, niacin and riboflavin, and low in
calories, so they’re a great alternative to meat if you are planning to lose weight.
Some medicinal mushrooms are the best herb in the world like the maitake, shii
take, and reishi. In short, they have shown to boost our heart health, balance our
blood sugar and lower the rate of falling sick.
However, do take note not to eat excessive amounts of mushroom. Some

mushrooms contain purine which brown down in the body to produce uric acid.
Excessive consumption of mushrooms will thus result in excess accumulation of
uric acid in the body, and uric acid related health problems such as the formation
of kidney stones and “gout”, which is a very painful form of arthritis caused by a
build up of uric acid in the tissues, especially at the joints
Consumption of Vegetables
You can have a variety of vegetables in one day or it can be spread
out over a period of 1-2 weeks. Generally, as long as you followed
these principles closely, you are able to eat an alkaline diet as well as
maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Most people may have a special preference on a specific kind of

vegetables over another. However, it is important that no matter how
much you dislike a particular kind of vegetables, you would still need
to consume some portions of it in order to enjoy the full benefits of

Fruits
Another 20% of your diet should comprise of fruits. Although the food pyramid
categorizes fruits and vegetables as one group, ideally your consumption of fruits
should only be limited to 20% of your diet.
The best choices are fresh organic fruits,

and depending on whether it is organic, you
can choose to peel off the skin. It’s best to
retain the skins of organic fruits as there’s
no pesticide residues found on them.
However, inorganic fruits like apples and
strawberries have pesticides and wax on
them to give it the shiny gleen so it’s always
wise to peel the skin and wash the fruits
thoroughly to rid of the wax.
But you may ask – sugars from fruits are

natural, so they should not be harmful to your body, right?
Well, the truth is that the fruits that are harvested today and much sweeter than
in the past through hybridization and other processes – think in terms of seedless
watermelons and new varieties of fruits. While it is true that fruits contain rich
reserves of vitamins and minerals, you shouldn’t consume too much of them as
most fruits are very high in sugar content, and consuming an excessive amount of
sugar will cause your body to be acidic.

If your diet consists of mainly raw fruits, it will be advisable to consume more of
those that are less sweet, like avocados, tomatoes and grapefruits. Try to include
more colors and choices to get the wholesome health benefits. Also, cut down on
fruit juices. They may seem a convenient choice, but processed fruits usually have
minimal amount of fiber and are dangerously high in sugar.
Besides harming your body with excess acidity, sugars will also result in chronic
fatigue, tooth decay, eating of muscle tissues and yo-yo weight. What’s more,
hormonal problems often results from a high-fruit diet, where the hormones
encounter difficulty in regulating the excessive blood sugar in the body, and such
imbalance have a direct link to diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
The remaining 10-20% can be split further into 10-15% grains and 10% proteins.
Grains
Common urban myths, especially those that proclaim to lose weight – dictates
that carbohydrates should be completely stripped off your diet. That’s a
misconception because complex carbohydrates found in grains are the fuel of our
body- they provide our body with the energy you need for daily activities.
In the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), they considered whole grains as the
foundation of human vitality. They even consider the different type of grains as
herbs that have special health effects.
For instance in TCM, brown rice boosts the function of large intestine and lungs
while millet strengthens the spleen and stomach. Brown rice strengthens the ‘qi’,
which is the flow of energy in our body, making our body more energetic. It is
believed in the Chinese culture that athletes should consume more brown rice so
that they will have more vigor. Brown rice is also an excellent source of
magnesium, selenium and fiber.

Whole grains are food like brown rice, millet, red rice, wholemeal bread, are rich
in fiber, which will help to reduce the risk of coronary heart diseases, and help to
reduce constipation. Besides being rich in fiber, whole grains are also rich in
vitamin B (folate, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin) and minerals (magnesium, iron and
selenium).
The next time you go shopping for grains, remember to choose whole grains
instead of processed grains. Whole grains are the entire grains that are edible,
whether it is rice or oats, or wheat.
You may also want to get organic whole

grains instead of normal whole grains.
Non-organic brown rice is found to
contain traces of arsenic that may cause
cancer when consume in large amount. In
fact, processed inorganic white rice is a
better alternative than inorganic brown
rice. The hull of inorganic brown rice is
often sprayed with pesticides so it won’t
be advisable to consume inorganic brown
rice.
Notice in this case, even though grains are considered acidic in nature but we do
not want to go overboard and have everything alkaline in our meals and driving
our pH level to be above 7.5. Having 10% of grains in our meals would keep our
body’s pH in balance.

Proteins
In the earlier section of this book, we talked about the fact that we do not need
too much protein for a healthy lifestyle.
For the vegans, they are always constantly afraid that do not have sufficient protein
and hence they try to replace meat with beans and tofu.
Even the experts have different opinions on how much protein we need!
The truth is the protein from fruits and vegetables is sufficient and you do not
need to consume additional protein.
You may also hear that vegans or vegetarians are lacking of complete protein that
can only derive from animals.
Complete protein is a complete nonsense that is totally refuted by modern

nutritionist. It is observed from a vegetarian population that all the essential amino
acids can be obtained from vegetables or grains eaten over a 1-2 day period.
As quoted by Andrew Well, MD: “You may have heard that vegetable sources of
protein are "incomplete" and become "complete" only when correctly combined.
Research has discredited that notion so you don't have to worry that you won't
get enough usable protein if you don't put together some magical combination of
foods at each meal.”

Key #2 – Oxygen & Exercises
We all know that without Oxygen, life is unsustainable. We can go on without
food and water for days, but minutes without Oxygen, that we cannot survive.
Oxygen is one of the most vital elements required to sustain life. It not only gives
us life, it also destroys harmful bacteria in our bodies (this is without affecting
good bacteria that our body needs).
Lifestyles of today with depleted Oxygen levels in our atmosphere do require our
cells to use more oxygen to help us deal with several stresses on our body’s
ability to function well.
How to Breathe Healthily

Life consists of but a chain of life giving breaths. In short, breathing is living. Man
can live without consuming food for long periods of time, can do without water
for a few days, but, without breathing oxygen, it would take just a few minutes for
man to cease to exist. Breathing is the most vital aspect to living, which deserves
our utmost attention.

Breathing properly is among the most essential parts of maintaining health and
well being. There is a proper and improper way of breathing. Young children deeply
breathe by means of their diaphragm. However, adults breathe from the chest, and
breathe rapidly and more shallow. Deeply breathing is the most ideal.
It is recommended to take a few minutes every day to practice deep breathing. At

the bottom of the page, a breathing exercise will be found to help you breathe
deeply throughout the entire day.
The Lymphatic System and Deep Breathing

The efficiency of the lymphatic
system is highly dependent on
the level of deep breathing.
Now, what is the lymphatic
system? Others think the
lymphatic system works the
same way a sewage system
works. Each and every cell in the
human body is enveloped in
lymph membranes.
This is how the lymphatic system

functions. Blood, pumped from
the heart, flows through the
narrow and porous capillaries.
Oxygen and nutrients, carried
through the blood to the
capillaries, are absorbed into the
fluid lymph membrane, which
covers the cells in the body.
The cells in the body are

programmed to absorb the
oxygen and nutrients they
require to carry out their duties,
followed by the secretion of
toxins, some of the toxins are

excreted back to the capillaries. However, blood proteins, dead cells, and additional
toxic substances are removed through the human body’s lymphatic system. The
lymphatic system is stimulated and activated by means of deep breathing.
The cells in body are highly dependent on the body’s lymphatic system to rid the
cells of toxic substances and surplus liquid materials, which are mainly responsible
for the restriction of oxygen the cells require for rejuvenation and regeneration.
The outer lymphatic membrane is responsible for absorbing toxic materials and
dead cells, which are considered poisonous to the body, and are neutralized and
destroyed.
To give you an idea on how important and vital the

lymphatic system is to the human body, in just 24 hours
of the lymphatic system’s shutdown, the body will be
unable to eliminate excess fluids and blood proteins
around the body’s cells, and the result will be a definite
death. This is why it is of the utmost importance to
stimulate activity in the lymphatic system through deep
breathing or jumping on a small trampoline. These are the
two ways to get your lymphatic system going, and running
efficiently.
The lymph acquired throughout the human body is drained in the blood, through
two ducts, which can be found at the bottom of the neck. From the two ducts, the
liquid travels to the thoracic duct. Breathing is responsible for this action to
continuously occur. Breathing deeply and exhaling deeply massages the thoracic
duct upwards towards the neck, and allows the abundant flow of fluid. The duct
releases the lymph into the body’s veins, and in turn develops into an element of
blood. After this, the lymph travels to the body’s liver and goes through the
process of metabolism, and is finally filtered through the kidneys.

This is what you should know about the lymphatic system. The said system is two
times the size of the circulatory system. There is two times more lymph than
there is blood, and there is two times more lymph vessels than there are blood
vessels. The key to good health is keeping the lymphatic system running and free
flowing.
As we all have learned, the human body consists of mostly water. A portion of the
water is found in the blood stream, most of the water is found in the body’s
lymphatic system. The cells are found in an abundance of lymph, which is a fluid
pale in color.
Similar to the body’s cardiovascular system, the body’s lymphatic system consists
of various channels, nodes (filters), and valves. However, unlike the body’s
cardiovascular system, the body’s lymphatic system does not have a central
pumping organ like the heart, which pumps the lymph in and out the lymph
vessels. In the place of a pumping heart, the lymphatic system relies on muscle
movement, gravity, and, most of all, breathing for the lymphatic fluid through the
entire body.
When the lymph system is free flowing and working efficiently, the body is
healthy. When the efficiency of the lymph system is compromised, then there will
be a lot of trouble for the body. When this happens, the result will be
catastrophic, and will eventually lead to death. All the other major systems in the
human are body are negatively affected, when the lymphatic system is not working
properly.
As a result, the body’s defense against harmful substances is impaired. Aside from
working as a filter from toxic substances, the body’s lymph nodes are responsible
for producing antibodies which are in charge of fighting viruses and bacteria. The
said system is also responsible for destroying abnormal cells, which can develop in
the body. Abnormal cells such as potential cancer cells. The lymph system not only
works as a sewage system of the body, the system also works as an integral part
of the body’s immune system.
The lymphatic system is essential if all the functions of the body are to work
efficiently. The need to keep the system clear at all times is essential. In order to
do this, its drainage capacity has to be increased, and the consumption of toxins
has to be kept at a minimum. All of these are accomplished through a healthy diet,
the reduction of stress, adequate exercise, and breathing deeply.

Breathing – A Vital Essential We Must Never
Forget
Aside from a prerequisite to living, breathing is also essentially needed in good
health and well being. Yes, you do breathe whether you like it or not. However,
there is a proper method of breathing unknown to the vast majority.
There is a process that determines the way you breathe. This will only take a few
seconds of your time. Stay still, and try not to move. Try to determine how deeply
you breathe in and breathe out. Now try to notice which part of your body is
moving. Is your chest moving, or is your stomach moving. Now try to determine
how much your lungs can carry.
Majority of the people breathes from the chest and are called “shallow breathers.”
Each and every time they draw breath, they only 30 percent of their lung’s capacity
to contain oxygen, and is mostly stored beneath the chest cavity. This is done by
the body when it naturally tries to conserve energy.

However, when the body does this, you do not get enough oxygen to optimize
your bodily functions. The body does not fully alkalize, and does not get the
required energy it needs. Furthermore, due to the bad posture most people have,
they do not even get the 30 percent capacity of shallow breathing.
You might think to yourself, “Why is shallow breathing a problem?” There are a
number of health conditions, which come as a result to shallow breathing,
problems such as chronic fatigue, heart disease, numbness, muscular cramps,
digestive problems, panic attacks, hallucinations, and nightmares.
The reason why these health problems occur is because the richest source of
blood comes from the lower lungs. When you deprive yourself of oxygen by
breathing the wrong way, you deprive your body of optimal bodily functions.
Properly breathing requires the use of the diaphragm. The

diaphragm is a muscle layer, which separates the lungs and the chest cavity from
the abdominal cavity. Breathing properly requires the diaphragm to contract, and
the stomach sticks out. This process expands the lungs and fills it with air.
Now this is how to properly do it.

1. Try to imagine air flowing into your lungs from the bottom up. Place a hand on your
chest and a hand on your stomach.
2. Slowly inhale by means of your nose, and feel the air go to your abdomen.
3. Push your stomach with your hand as gently. Your chest will move a little, when you
push your abdomen.
4. For optimal results, take ten breaths, three times daily in the following order; inhale,
hold for four seconds, and exhale.
Use this method of breathing each and every day, most especially
when you are tired, lacking in mental focus, stressed out, or are
feeling anxiety. This method of breathing will maximize the amount of oxygen
your lungs take in before, during, and following physical activities, which will be
discussed in the next topic.

Movement Stimulates Lymph
No health course would be complete without exercise. But since you’ve heard it
all before, let us look at another aspect to exercising. Yes there is something else
exercise or moving your body can do for you.
We all know the importance of exercise in keeping the body toned, maintaining
good cardio, and preserving overall health. When most people are asked, “What do
you think exercise does for you?” They answer, “It burns calories, and of course, it
burns fat.” Yes this is true, but other than this, exercise does more. Before we get
into this, there is a little bit of information you must know.
There are two circulatory systems in the human body, the cardiovascular system
and the lymphatic system. The cardiovascular system is in charge of pumping blood
all throughout your body. The lymphatic system is in charge of pumping lymph all
throughout your body, acting like a sewage system, which carries toxins and dead
cells out of your body.
Our bodies have an average of 15 pints of blood, which is pumped all over the
body by the heart. Our bodies also have an average of 45 pints of lymphatic fluid,
but have no pump to move it all around the body. The question is what moves all
that lymph fluid around? There is just so much of it; even more than blood.
If there is no pump to move lymph fluid around, then what does? If you guessed
exercise, you are right on the button. Lymph fluid courses through your body by
means of muscle contractions, which squeezes the lymph all throughout a system
of valves. Lymph caries harmful toxins to the lungs, and is expelled through
exhaling.
Since the information above has been well established, we can therefore conclude
that the lymphatic system is better stimulated and functional, if you exercise on a
daily basis. When there is a lack of exercise, the forces of gravity pull the lymph
fluid down and become stagnant. Since lymph carries harmful toxins, the toxins
stay in your body and become stagnant as well. As we all have learned, the longer
toxins stay in your body, the more you are susceptible to infections and illnesses,
which is not what you want for your body.

The Difference between Anaerobic And
Aerobic Exercises
When we mention aerobic and anaerobic exercises, most people cannot tell the
difference. Now what are the major differences between the two, let us start by
their definitions.
Anaerobic Exercises
Anaerobic exercises are intense exercises, which activates anaerobic metabolism.
It is mostly practiced by athletes in sports that do not involve endurance. These
types of exercises focus on developing strength, power, and speed. They are also
used by body builders to better develop muscle mass. This leads to a body that
performs well in high intensity sports, which lasts for a few seconds at a time; at
the most, two minutes. If the physical activity were to exceed two minutes, the
athlete would expend too much energy.

Aerobic Exercises
Aerobic exercises are exercises that better optimizes the consumption of oxygen
in our body. The very meaning of the word “Aerobic” means in the company of
oxygen. This refers to the utilization of oxygen in our body’s metabolic, or the
process in which our body’s generates energy. Aerobic exercises are meant to
improve our endurance, which makes us last longer. They are performed at lower
intensities, but at longer durations.
The Best Exercise for Breathing

Form the very word itself, aerobic (in the company of oxygen), we can accurately
guess which type of exercise is the best type of exercise for breathing. Aerobic
exercises teach us how to better optimize the capacity for air of our lungs, thus,
taking in more oxygen. This type of exercise improves our stamina, which will be
to our advantage in performing our daily activities. In other words, we last much
longer, and perform much better.
Now, you may ask yourself, which aerobic exercise is the best to improve the way
we breathe. Well, all of the types of aerobic exercises improve the quality of our
breathing, but there are three types of exercises that are a cut above the rest,
when it comes to improving the way we breathe. These exercises are swimming,
jogging, and jumping on a trampoline.
Swimming is one of the best forms of aerobic exercise, because it teaches us to

hold in more oxygen while in water. It also better distributes oxygen in the body.
Jogging is also among the best forms of aerobic exercise, because the moderate
speed in which the jogger jogs, keeps optimal oxygen intake at a constant. It is also
the, most practical method of improving cardiovascular health, physical fitness, and
bone density. Jumping on a trampoline is also one of the best forms of aerobic
exercise, because it has the same benefits of jogging, with less strain on the
muscles and joints.

With the information given above, aerobic exercises are the best forms of
exercises, which dramatically improve and optimize the amount of oxygen our
lungs can carry. Try to practice the three best forms of aerobic exercises to
improve and correct the way you breathe, and at the same time improve your
stamina and overall health.
Now you can ask yourself, what are some of the exercise you love it and enjoy?
Design an exercise plan for the next 30 days and for each exercise, do make sure
that it is at least 15 minutes not including the warm up and warm down.

The Underlying
Problem --
Are you going to
take action?
The Standard American Diet has been proven to cause a
vast number of health problems, which has claimed
countless lives in the short course of its existence. The
diet focuses on taste, and rarely places emphasis on the
consequences it causes.
Despite this fact, the food selection in this type of diet has been over marketed
and commercialized to the point that it has been the major staple of countless
families around the world; a staple which has been falsely glorified behind a
misconceived premise and a misguiding advertising scheme.
In other words, the Standard American Diet is an industry which sacrifices the
health of its consumers for the greedy purpose of earning more profit, and a
profitable industry it has been proved to be; earning billions not in a year, not in a
month, not in a week, but in mere days put together. The sacrifice mentioned
above, although one of the most, if not the most, profitable of all industries, is not
worth the gamble, if the price to pay is the overall health of its consumers.
The people who have indulged in the Standard American Diet are recipients of an
unbalanced pH balance, leaning towards acidic pH levels. This imbalance is a
manmade condition, which unfortunately the body is not prepared to handle and
counter, if overly practiced, in the long run. The said diet consists of more than
seventy percent acid forming food, when the nutritional requirement of the body
cannot exceed thirty percent.

The standard American diet also deprives the boy of the four essential minerals
needed in the prevention of excess acidity. Excess acidity, as we have learned, is
the cause of most, if not all, the known infections and diseases known to man.
Life threatening diseases such as diabetes and all types of cancer are among the
consequences of the overindulgence in the said diet. Given the problems
mentioned in the previous chapters, a change in habits and lifestyle will definitely
have to take place and come into action.
The Simple Solution

The solution to the problems brought about by the overindulgence in the
Standard American Diet is simple; much simpler than most of us may think. The
solution can be found on an emphasis on alkaline forming food and a breakaway
from the unhealthy habits, which most of us call the normal routine. A routine, if
one might add, we should have never put to practice in the first place.
Alkaline diets offer to restore the balance that comes as a result to the damaging
effects of the Standard American Diet. An alkaline diet not only restores the pH
balance, critical in health, but also prevents illnesses and infections from ever
reoccurring. Alkaline diets provide the body with the vital nutrients needed in
rejuvenation and regeneration. In other words, alkaline diets offer the option to
stay youthful for as long as possible.

Like in most diets, people often question a diet’s ability to satisfy the taste buds.
True, the selection of food in the Standard American Diet does tickle our taste
buds’ fancy, but thanks to the genius of technology, ingenuity, and inspiration, who
says that the food selection in alkaline diets cannot be as enjoyable and delectable?
The word “indulgence” is often associated to a negative connotation. This is due to

the fact to the results of indulging in fatty food, processed food, smoking,
manufactured sweets, and alcohol. On the other hand, indulgence in alkaline
forming food will bring nothing but good to one’s health. Alkaline forming food
restores the blood to a healthy slightly alkaline pH level; provides the body with
the four essential minerals, namely sodium, magnesium, potassium, and calcium;
provides a more than ample supply of energy, which rejuvenates the body, and
regenerates the cells and tissues, which dramatically slows down the aging
process.
“Dramatically slows down aging.” This is an aspect to the alkaline diet that no
other diet has even come close to achieving, and a feat the standard American
Diet will never achieve. Say goodbye to infections and disease; say goodbye to
sluggishness, and say goodbye to premature aging. In a nutshell, alkaline diets
provide the practitioners a healthier perspective and alternative to living.
The Fountain of Youth is a legendary spring that allegedly restores youth once one
drinks the waters from its spring. The stories of this legendary spring have inspired
people to constantly search for its whereabouts, ever since the age of reason, and
the quest still continues. Little did these adventurers know that science has found
what they have been unsuccessful in searching for. An alkaline diet offers to do just
that; restores health, youth, and offers an all new perspective on life. It is up to you
to take action and be healthy.

Acid Alkaline APPENDIX
Food Charts A
> ALKALINE FOODS
ALKALIZING VEGETABLES
Alfalfa Cucumber Mushrooms Sea Veggies
Barley Grass Dandelions Mustard Greens Spinach, green
Beet Greens Dulce Nightshade Spirulina
Beets Edible Flowers Veggies Sprouts
Broccoli Eggplant Onions Sweet Potatoes
Cabbage Fermented Veggies Parsnips Tomatoes
Carrot Garlic (high Glycemic) Watercress
Cauliflower Green Beans Peas Wheat Grass
Celery Green Peas Peppers Wild Greens
Chard Greens Kale Pumpkin
Chlorella Kohlrabi Radishes
Collard Greens Lettuce Rutabaga
ALKALIZING ORIENTAL VEGETABLES

Daikon Root Maitake Reishi Umeboshi
Dandelion Kombu Nori Shitake Wakame
ALKALIZING FRUITS
Apple Coconut, fresh Lime Rhubarb
Apricot Currants Muskmelons Strawberries
Avocado Dates, dried Nectarine Tangerine
Banana (high Figs, dried Orange Tomato
Glycemic) Grapes Peach Tropical Fruits
Berries Grapefruit Pear Umeboshi Plums
Blackberries Honeydew Pineapple Watermelon
Cantaloupe Melon Raisins
Cherries, sour Lemon Raspberries

> ALKALINE FOODS
ALKALIZING PROTEIN
Almonds Tempeh Tofu Whey Protein
Chestnuts (fermented) (fermented) Powder
Millet
ALKALIZING SWEETENERS ALKALIZING OTHER

Stevia Alkaline Granules
Antioxidant Mineral Water
ALKALIZING SPICES & Water Molasses,
SEASONINGS Apple Cider blackstrap
Chili Herbs Tamari Vinegar Pro biotic
Pepper (all) Bee Pollen Cultures
Cinnamon Miso Fresh Fruit Juice Soured Dairy
Curry Mustard Green Juices Products
Ginger Sea Salt Lecithin Veggie Juices
Calcium: pH of 12.0 Potassium: pH of 14.0

ALKALIZING MINERALS Cesium: pH of 14.0 Sodium: pH of 14.0
Magnesium: pH of 9.0
Although it might seem that citrus fruits would have an acidifying effect on
the body, the citric acid they contain actually has an alkalinizing effect in the
system.
Note that a food's acid or alkaline forming tendency in the body has nothing to do
with the actual pH of the food itself. For example, lemons are very acidic; however
the end products they produce after digestion and assimilation are very alkaline.
Therefore, lemons are considered as alkaline forming. Likewise, meat will
test alkaline before digestion, but it leaves very acidic residue in the body.
Therefore, like nearly all animal products, meat is categorized as very
acidic forming.

Acid Alkaline APPENDIX
Food Charts A
> ACIDIC FOODS
ACIDIFYING VEGETABLES ACIDIFYING VEGETABLES
Corn Olives Blueberries Currants
Lentils Winter Squash Canned or Plums**
Glazed Fruits Prunes**
Cranberries
ACIDIFYING GRAINS, GRAIN PRODUCTS

Amaranth Crackers, soda Noodles Spaghetti
Barley Flour, wheat Oatmeal Spelt
Bran, oat Flour, white Oats (rolled) Wheat Germ
Bran, wheat Hemp Seed Quinoa Wheat
Bread Flour Rice (all)
Corn Kamut Rice Cakes
Cornstarch Macaroni Rye
ACIDIFYING BEANS & LEGUMES

Almond Chick Peas Beans Red Beans Soy Milk
Milk Green Peas Lentils Rice Milk White
Black Beans Kidney Pinto Beans Soy Beans Beans
ACIDIFYING DAIRY ACIDIFYING NUTS & BUTTERS
Butter Ice Cream Cashews Butter Tahini

Cheese Ice Milk Legumes Peanuts Walnuts
Cheese, Processed Peanut Pecans

> ACIDIC FOODS
ACIDIFYING ANIMAL PROTEIN
Bacon Haddock Pork Shrimp
Beef Lamb Rabbit Tuna
Carp Lobster Salmon Turkey
Clams Mussels Sardines Veal
Cod Organ Meats Sausage Venison
Corned Beef Oyster Scallops
Fish Pike Shellfish
ACIDIFYING FATS & OILS ACIDIFYING SWEETENERS

Carob Sugar
Avocado Oil Lard
Corn Syrup
Butter Olive Oil
Canola Oil Safflower Oil ACIDIFYING ALCOHOL
Corn Oil Sesame Oil
Beer Spirits
Flax Oil Sunflower Oil
Hard Liquor Wine
Hemp Seed Oil
ACIDIFYING OTHER FOODS ACIDIFYING DRUGS &

Catsup Pepper CHEMICALS
Cocoa Soft Drinks Aspirin Herbicides
Coffee Vinegar Chemicals Pesticides
Mustard Drugs, Medicinal Tobacco
Drugs, Psychedelic
ACIDIFYING JUNK FOOD

Beer: pH of 2.5
** These foods leave an alkaline
Coca-Cola: pH of 2.0
ash but have an acidifying effect
Coffee: pH of 4.0
on the body.

UNKNOWN:
There are several versions of the Acidic and Alkaline Food chart that can be found
in different books and on the Internet. The following foods are sometimes
attributed to the Acidic side of the chart and sometimes to the Alkaline side.
Remember, you don't need to adhere strictly to the Alkaline side of the chart, just
make sure a good percentage of the foods you eat come from that side.
Brazil Nuts Maple Syrup

Brussel Sprouts Milk
Buckwheat Nuts
Cashews Organic Milk (unpasteurized)
Chicken Potatoes, white
Corn Pumpkin Seeds
Cottage Cheese Quinoa
Eggs Sauerkraut
Flax Seeds Soy Products
Green Tea Sprouted Seeds
Herbal Tea Squashes
Honey Sunflower Seeds
Kombucha Tomatoes
Lima Beans Yogurt
By now, differentiating acidic and alkalizing food should now be second nature. The
charts provided above are categorizes as alkalizing and acidic food, their
corresponding pH levels, and provides a better understanding on what to avoid
and what to choose, but how do we put them all together? Found below is a
compilation of recipes examples, which are alternatives to the food we are
normally use to, and will make the alkaline diet a much better experience.

Alkaline Recipes APPENDIX
B
“Cream Of Avocado And

Broccoli Soup”
Ingredients:
‣ Good for four servings

‣ 2 to 3 broccoli flowers
‣ 1 avocado (small)
‣ 1 onion (yellow or white)
‣ 1 pepper (red or green)
‣ 1 stalk of celery
‣ 2 cups of yeast free vegetable broth
‣ Sea salt (to taste)
‣ Spices of your choice to taste (organic
cumin, fresh organic cilantro, organic basil)
Directions:
Heat the vegetable broth, but

don’t boil. Add the chopped
broccoli and onions, and warm
for a couple of minutes. Then
place in a blender, add avocado,
pepper, celery, and then puree till
the soup’s consistency is
creamy. If desired, add more
water. Add choice spices, serve
warm, and enjoy!

“Fresh Organic Vegetable Soup”
Ingredients:
‣ 2 carrots (large)
‣ 1 zucchini (small)
‣ 1 stalk of celery
‣ 1 cup broccoli
‣ 3 asparagus stalks
‣ 1 onion (yellow or white)
‣ 1 quart water
‣ 4 to 5 tsp vegetable broth (yeast free)
‣ 1 tsp organic fresh basil
‣ 2 tsp sea salt (to taste)
Directions:
Put the water in a pot, add vegetable

broth and onion, and boil. While
boiling, chop zucchini, broccoli, and
asparagus, and shred carrots and stalk
of celery in the food processor.
Once water boils, turn off heat, and do

not boil vegetables. Leave them in
water until the desired tenderness of
vegetables. Slightly cool, add all
ingredients in blender, and then mix till
the consistency is smooth and thick.
Add salt to taste, serve while warm, and

then enjoy!

“Chili-Chilled Gazpacho Soup”
Gazpacho soup is served cold. No cooking is needed. All
you need is a blender.
Ingredients:
‣ Serves four
‣ 50 tomatoes
‣ 1 cucumber (small)
‣ 1 pepper (red)
‣ 1 onion
‣ 2 cloves garlic
‣ 1 chili (small)
‣ 1 quart water
‣ 4 tbsp of cold pressed olive oil
‣ Juice of 1 fresh organic lemon
‣ 1 dash cayenne pepper
‣ Sea salt (to taste)
Directions:
Remove skin from cucumber, and chop vegetables into large

pieces. Place all of the ingredients excluding olive oil in
blender, and blend till smooth. Add olive oil and blend until
the consistency emulsifies.
Place the mixture in fridge and cool for 2 hrs at least.
Add pepper and salt to taste, stir, put in 2 bowls, chop

scallions, tomatoes, and peppers for garnish. Enjoy.

“Cool Tomato-Avocado Soup”
Ingredients:
‣ Serves four
‣ 2 avocados (small)
‣ 2 tomatoes (large)
‣ 1 celery stalk
‣ 1 onion (small)
‣ 1 clove garlic
‣ Freshly squeezed organic lemon juice
‣ 1 handful organic fresh lovage
‣ Sea salt and parsley to taste
Directions:
Put all of the ingredient in blender and blend till smooth.

Chill in fridge for at least 2 hours. Serve cold and enjoy this
alkaline soup!

“Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Alkaline
Soup”
Not only are pumpkins rich in alkalinity, but also have low calories, which
is ideal for people who are watching their weight. Furthermore,
pumpkins are high in potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron, fiber, beta-
carotene, and iron.
One of the most nutritious vegetables are sweet potatoes, which provide
vitamin A, C, B6, copper, manganese, fiber, iron, and potassium. In
addition, sweet potatoes contain distinctive proteins that have
antioxidant effects. It is time to enjoy this healthy and alkalizing soup!
Ingredients:
‣ 1 half a pound pumpkin

‣ Half a pound of sweet potatoes
‣ Half a pound of white beans
‣ 1 onion
‣ 2 cloves garlic
‣ 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil (cold pressed)
‣ 1 tbsp of your favorite herbs
‣ 1 tbsp sage
‣ 1 and a half quart of water
‣ Pepper and pinch sea salt
Directions:
Cut the sweet potatoes and the pumpkin into cubes, dice the garlic, slice
the onion, chop the herbs, and chop the sage into really fine pieces.
Stir-fry the garlic and onion in a little extra virgin olive oil for a few
minutes. Put in the pumpkin, sweet potatoes, sage, and herbs, then fry for
an additional 5 minutes. Add the water, cover pot with lid, allow to boil
for 30 minutes, till the vegetables are soft and tender.
Lastly, add the white beans, a little salt, and some pepper. Cook for an
additional 5 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

Alkaline Salads
”Coleslaw In Avocado Dressing”

If an alkaline salad is desired, here are the things to
consider: always use organic fresh fruits and vegetables, use
organic extra virgin oil (cold pressed), and, in the place of
vinegar, always freshly squeezed organic lemon juice. Choose
your desired fresh organic herbs and spices for the
seasoning. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
‣ Half a cup of red or green cabbage

‣ 2 carrots
‣ 1 whole tomato
‣ 1 red onion (small)
‣ 3 tbsp parsley (chopped)
‣ 1 avocado
‣ 3 to 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (cold pressed)
‣ 1 freshly squeezed organic lemon juice
‣ Cayenne pepper and sea salt to taste
Directions:
Shred the carrots and cabbage, and mince the tomato, the
parsley, and the onion. Place them in a large salad bowl.
For the salad dressing, place the avocado, extra virgin olive
oil, and freshly squeezed organic lemon juice in a blender,
and blend. Add pepper and salt to taste. Pour on top of
salad. Enjoy!

“Fresh Organic Vegetable Salad”
Remember to take into consideration the following when
making an alkaline salad: only use fresh organic fruits and
vegetables, use extra virgin olive oil (cold pressed), use
freshly squeezed organic lemon juice or lime juice in the
place of vinegar. Select your choice of fresh organic herbs
and choice spices for the seasoning. Enjoy the alkaline salad.
Ingredients (salad):
‣ 1 head of romaine lettuce

‣ 2 chopped tomatoes
‣ 2 shredded carrots
‣ 1 diced bell pepper (red)
‣ 1 diced bell pepper (green)
‣ 1 diced cucumber (small)
‣ 1 thinly sliced onion (red)
Ingredients (dressing):
1 freshly squeezed organic lemon or lime juice
Directions:
Place all the vegetables in a large salad bowl and toss the
vegetables. Pour the freshly squeezed organic lemon or lime
juice. Add a little sea salt to taste is desired. Enjoy!

“Broccoli And Tofu Alkaline
Salad”
Ingredients:
‣ Serves two
‣ 300 grams of organic tofu
‣ 2 broccoli flowers
‣ 5 tbsp of olive oil (cold pressed)
‣ 2 tbsp of soy sauce
‣ 1 clove of garlic
‣ Half of a bell pepper (red) for garnishing
‣ 1 freshly squeezed organic lime juice
‣ Sea salt to taste
Directions:
Dice the tofu. Place the diced tofu in the extra virgin olive
oil for and fry for 15 minutes. Remove from heat or switch
stove off. Pour soy sauce all over the diced tofu and put
aside.
Stir fry the broccoli flowers for about 10 minutes. Set aside
after and allow to cool.
For the salad dressing, place the extra virgin olive oil, freshly
squeezed organic lime juice, pepper, sea salt, and garlic in a
blender and blend till the consistency is smooth. After
which, place the broccoli and tofu in the large salad bowl,
pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish the
salad with sliced red bell pepper and enjoy.

“Alkaline Avocado Salad Infused
With Untamed Garlic”
Wild garlic, commonly called buckrams, bear’s, or ramson
garlic is used for various salads, as a spice, and boiled like
vegetable are boiled. Wild garlic is odorless, and contains
magnesium, iron, sulfur compounds, and manganese.
Avocados are one of the greatest health foods. Avocados
prevent and treat breast and prostate cancer, lowers the
cholesterol levels in blood. So eat healthy and enjoy this
highly alkalizing diet.
Ingredients:
‣ Serves two
‣ 1 whole avocado
‣ 1 bunch wild garlic
‣ 3 whole tomatoes
‣ 1 bell pepper (red)
‣ 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil (cold pressed)
‣ Organic sea salt (to taste)
‣ 1 pinch or dash cayenne pepper
Directions:
Cut both the bell pepper and avocado into halves, after
which into thin slices. Chop the three tomatoes into cubes
and place into a medium sized salad bowl.
The wild garlic should be chopped into fine minute pieces,

and then placed into the salad bowl. Pour the cold pressed
extra virgin olive oil all over the salad. Add the pepper and
salt to taste. Enjoy!

“Mediterranean Directions:

Alkaline Salad” Dice the tomatoes and the bell
peppers. Slice the onions, the celery
Remember to take into consideration leaves, and leeks into evenly fine strips.
the following when making an alkaline Then place all the vegetables into a
salad: only use fresh organic fruits and salad bowl.
vegetables, use extra virgin olive oil
(cold pressed), use freshly squeezed The remaining ingredients are for the
organic lemon juice or lime juice in the alkaline salad dressing. Place the
place of vinegar. Select your choice of remaining ingredients into a blender
fresh organic herbs and choice spices and blend. Blend until the mixture
for the seasoning. Enjoy the alkaline emulsifies. Add more of the preferred
salad. seasonings, if desired. If a much thicker
dressing is desired, add 1 tbsp of
Ingredients (salad): linseed oil before blending the
dressing.
‣ 1 bell pepper (red)
‣ 1 bell pepper (yellow) Pour the alkaline dressing all over the
‣ 3 tomatoes (large) salad and toss well. Enjoy the alkaline
‣ 10 black organic black olives salad!
‣ 1 whole onions
‣ 1 leek stalk (small)
‣ A few celery leaves
Ingredients (salad dressing):
‣ A third of a cup of freshly squeezed

organic lemon juice and lime juice
‣ Three fourths of a cup of extra
virgin olive oil (cold presses)
‣ 1 tsp of garlic powder
‣ Half a tsp of ground oregano
‣ A fourth tsp of dried rosemary
‣ 1 tsp of dried basil
‣ Half a tsp of ground cumin
‣ Cayenne pepper and sea salt

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THE

Balance Your Acidity,

Part 1: Things We Put In Our Mouth – Food 2

The Standard American Diet 4

Understanding Acid Alkaline Balance 7

Understanding How pH works 8

How Does pH Affect Your Health 10

The pH Levels Controls Each And Every Bodily 13

The Relationship Between Biochemical 18

The Four Controlling Minerals 22

Causes of Acid Alkaline Imbalance 25

What is your pH Level 29

Directions for pH Test 32

What do the pH Readings Represent? 33

Key #1 – The right food combination will take care 39

Analysis of your Meals 51

Key #2 – Oxygen & Exercises 78

The Lymphatic System and Deep Breathing 79

Breathing – A Vital Essential We Must Never 82

Movement Stimulates Lymph 84

The Difference between Anaerobic And 85

The Best Exercise for Breathing 86

The Underlying Problem - Are you Going to take 88

The Simple Solution 89

Appendix: B - Alkaline Recipes 96

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Food production, food preparation, methods of agriculture, methods of

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The diet, which is mostly practiced in developed countries, and is gaining

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A Typical Standard American Diet Day

Black Coffee or with Creamer and Sugar;

Packaged and processed red meat/Deli Meats like

Tea with sugar or cream; Cookies; Pop-Tarts and

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According to ongoing medical surveys, the decline in health is rising at an alarming

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Understanding how pH works

Acidic pH Level Range Alkaline

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The body continuously allocates and

Unfortunately, in most cases, the

These nutrients are needed to neutralize

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It is critical to maintain ideal pH levels in blood, because, only in these ideal pH

The pH Levels Affects Everything:

The pH level in blood has to be maintained

When the delicate pH level in blood is