13 Steps to Bloody Good Health

by Ashwin Sanghi

Lower your intake of acidic foods: Some of the foods to reduce in your diet would include processed meats, high-sodium foods, foods that contain added sugar, milk and dairy products, peanuts, refined grains (including white bread, white rice, pasta or breakfast cereals), caffeine, alcohol, fried food, processed cereal grains (examples are corn, wheat, barley, sorghum, millet, rye) and conventional meats (including beef, chicken and pork). Yes, there are some foods that provide excellent nutrition but tend to be higher in acidic content. You would need to eat these in moderation, for example, eggs, lentils, legumes, oats, brown rice, whole grain or sprouted bread and walnuts. Some foods are acidic or alkaline in nature but produce an opposite effect. For example, lemons are highly acidic but they produce an alkalising effect within the body. Alternatively, meat is alkaline but it produces acid in the body. Consume an alkaline diet: Include lots of greens in your diet. Remember also that crops grown organically are more alkalising than those that aren’t, so buy organic whenever possible. Some of the food items worth adding in your diet are leafy green veggies such as spinach, kale, beet greens and wheat grass; non-starch vegetables such as mushrooms, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, broccoli, green beans, radish, zucchini, asparagus and cabbage; healthy fats such as virgin olive oil, coconut oil, nuts, seeds and organic butter; fruits such as grapefruit, citrus fruits and dates;...