We’ve all heard the same thing; consume fruits and vegetables in your daily diet right? Yes, of course but do you know we should eat them other than their good for you?!

Fruits and vegetables contains the nutrients we need such vitamins and minerals and thd can be considered alkaline or acid. The more alkaline your body is the less you are prone to illnesses and diseases. S

What is meant to be alkaline? First just to be clear our body requires both acidic and alkaline but requires more alkalinity in order to maintain a healthy balance. 80% alkaline and 20% acidic. It is basically having a pH of Do you need to make sure hour body is at 80/20?! No. You just need to consume whole alkaline rich foods to your diet as much as possible. Your body is always working towards finding that balance known as homeostasis to keep your body at optimal health. 

It’s up to you to ensure that  you refrain or lessen your intake of unhealthy foods such as refined sugars, processed meats, soft drinks, high fructose syrup, frozen meals which contain high sodium content, diary products, bleached bread and pasta as well as cakes and gluten rich foods. 

The key is to not overindulge. So if you want to have a chest day is fine. But the foods listed above shouldn’t be a part of your daily diet. 

Now let’s get to the 10 alkaline fruits you should eat.

Advocado- A fruit that is in high demand in the US due to its nutrient rich components of vitamin B5, B6, K and E. It’s a good source of fiber and healthy fat and is alkaline. 

Apples- Generally red apples are more alkaline than your granny green apples and full of calcium, magnesium as well as potassium. 

Bananas- Bananas are  not only a great source of potassium but are alkaline as well. A ripe banana will be alkaline than an unripe banana , so allow your fruit to ripen a bit more. 

Cantoloupe- This fruit is highly alkaline and loaded with antioxidants containing potassium, iron, zinc, Vitamin A, K, E and other nutrients making it a great alkaline fruit. It’s also good  for you skin, hair and digestive system. 

Coconut- Fresh coconut is alkaline as opposed to dried coconut which is acidic. Coconut water can be a great substitute for soft drinks or other fruit juices as it reduces alkalinity in the body. 

Dates- Dates are one of the most highly alkaline fruits you can eat. It’s a great source of fiber and it is rich in manganese, B6 magnesium and copper. They are loaded with antioxidants and flavonoids and is beneficial in brain health. 

Grapes- Grapes alkalinity vary by the climate in which it is grown. Grapes grown in colder weather tend to be more acidic than those grown in warmer climates. 

Lemon- Lemons are acidic in nature but when we consume it, it becomes alkaline. This is why people drink lemon water. It good for the heart and is used as a prevention of kidney stones. 

Melons- Are another magnesium rich fruit making them an good source of alkaline fruit. 

Raisins- Contains a great amount of minerals such iron copper, magnesium as well as potassium, which helps balance the acidic levels in the stomach making raisins a high alkaline fruit. 

Now that you know some of the 10 alkaline fruits you can eat be sure to include some of these fruits in your daily diet. 

Small changes leads to lasting results! 

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