There is a link between body pH and many diseases. Health conscious people often attempt to maintain a higher than normal body pH (alkaline). Those eating a healthy diet will naturally become alkaline from their diets, but it is very easy to become acidic from a relapse of processed foods.
Soft drinks have a pH of around 2.5, and the effects upon pH are dramatic. It is always much easier to become acidic than to become alkaline. However, there are methods to dramatically speed up the process of becoming alkaline.
Acidic fruits often have an alkalizing effect upon the body. It is important to remember that the initial acidity of a food is not important in regard to its alkalizing effect. It is actually the minerals that matter, not the food's initial acidity. Ironically, the most acidic fruits tend to have a mineral composition that causes the human body to become more alkaline when they are metabolized.
Lemon juice and pineapple juice are extremely useful for helping a person to quickly regain some balance. If these are drank regularly, then we guarantee that you will feel the difference.
Some people choose to drink homemade lemonade everyday throughout the winter, in order to prevent the illnesses which are common in winter. Along with alkalizing and thereby making it difficult for pathogens to live, lemons contain vitamin C and potassium. When the body is alkaline, the oxygenation of the blood is increased, which provides extra energy and health improvements.
To make homemade lemonade, squeeze the juice from two small lemons into a 16 ounce glass, and add two teaspoons of evaporated cane juice (or honey) and water (preferably spring or well water). Do not use carbonated water, for it has an acidifying effect on the body.
We generally combine the lemon juice with pineapple juice. This yields the benefits of both, and it removes the need for a sweetening agent. The product of the two is better than either juice alone. It tends to have a nice sweet-sour taste that is unique, and remarkably delightful.
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Comments
How much pineapple juice?? Organic ?
what about purchased pineapple juice in glass bottles ?
Thank you
Glass containers are always ideal, particularly with substances which are acidic. Acidic substances are more likely to degrade the container, and this can result in chemicals being imparted into the food or drink.
Also, you recommend pineapple juice (preferably organic) as another juice to raise PH levels. I had read in other sources that it is best to stay away from fruit juices because of the sugar content. Do you suggest pineapple juice as a replacement for evaporated cane juice, and thus in moderation, rather to drink pineapple juice by itself on a regular basis?
Unless you have full-blown diabetes, the natural sugars in fruits should not cause any problems. Furthermore, the body cannot run completely devoid of sugar, and natural fruits are some of the safest places to get it. Even in diabetes cases, some natural sugars are absolutely essential for curing it.
When I read about the effects of pineapple/lemon juice on "acid" stomach I decided to make a blend of pineapple,lemon,water and a dash of Metamucil and raw honey.
I turned out to be very tasty and has the benefit of the fiber in the fruit.
I also have started to use sour cherries and cherry juice and have already felt the pain of my arthritis calming down.
Thanks for the advice on this site...am looking forward to feeling better ...Dickie