Sunday, April 18, 2010

Alkaline and Vitamin C

From selling alkaline water, another product that interest me is this non acidic vitamin C. May this content will add more understanding the need to be alkalized.

pH means POTENTIALITY to HYDROGEN. It measures equilibrium of acid and base in the body. The higher the pH reading, the more alkaline and oxygen-rich the fluid is. The lower the pH reading, the more acidic and oxygen-deprived the fluid is. (Please double click image below for the sample alkaline-acid food chart.)

The pH range is from 0 to 14, with 7.0 being neutral. Anything above 7.0 is alkaline, anything below 7.0 is considered acidic.

All healthy humans begin life with the most of the body fluids and tissues in a slightly alkaline state (high pH). Over time, in modern society, the body tissues and fluids often become acidic (low pH) from the food, drink, prescription drugs, pollution and stress, that are absorbed on a daily basis.

At pH level 6.9, the body starts to become susceptible to common viral infections like colds, cough and flu.

Cancer cells thrive inside the body at a pH of 5.5. The lower the pH level the more acidic the person is, thus, the higher the uric acid and other toxins in the body, the more prone it is to sickness.

When we are acidic, we are more prone to chronic diseases and cancer.

When we are alkaline, we are able to stay away from diseases and cancer.



VITAMIN C


VITAMIN C is a water soluble antioxidant that is essential for life and for maintaining optimal health. It is required for at least 300 metabolic functions in the body. There are very few, if any, biological functions that do not require Vitamin C.

Vitamin C plays a vital role in keeping the immune system working efficiently and helps build collagen, the stabilizing tissue in the bone, muscle and skin. As an antioxidant, Vitamin C is one of our best defenses against the cell damaging effects of free radicals.

Almost all animals and plants produce their own Vitamin C. There are some exceptions, such as humans and a small number of other animals. Since the body cannot manufacture Vitamin C, it must be obtained through diet in the form of supplements.

The non-acidic Vitamin C is a remarkably effective form, especially for those suffering from chronic illnesses such as cancer. This type of Vitamin C enters the body four times faster than standard acidic forms and stays in the body tissues longer.


Alkaline-Forming Food

Fruits:
Apples
Bananas
Blueberry
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Grapes/Raisins
Grape Nut
Peaches
Pears Olives
Persimmons
Pineapple
Strawberries
Tangerine
Watermelon

Sweeteners:
Raw Honey
Molasses

Vegetables:
Asparagus
Broccolli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Onions
Ginger

Beverages:
Cocoa
Fruit juices
Mineral Water
Natural Water
Well Water

Nuts & Seeds:
Almond
Chestnut
Pumpkin Seed
Sesame Seed
Sunflower Seed
Squash Seed

Spices:
Cinnamon
Curry
Ginger
Mustard
Pepper
Salt
Miso
Soy Sauce


Acid-Forming Food

Fats & Oil:
Avocado
Canola Oil
Corn Oil
Cottonseed
Grape Seed

Fruits::
Cranberries
Plums
Prunes

Grains:
Amaranth
Barley
Buckwheat
Corn
Oats
Quinoa
Rice
Rye
Wheat

Animal Protein:
Beef
Carp
Chicken
Oil Clan
Oil Duck
Eggs
Fish
Lobster
Pork

Pasta:
Macaroni
Spaghetti

Nuts:
Cashew
Brazil Nuts
Peanuts
Pecans
Walnut

Sweeteners:
Candy
Honey
Maple Syrup
Saccharin
Sugar

Beans:
Black Beans
Chickpeas
Green Peas
Kidney Beans
Lentils
Lima Beans
Pinto Beans
Red Beans
Soy Beans
Tofu
White Beans


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