b'Greens to the Rescue!What can you eat to rebalance your pH? All vegetables,Feeling aespecially leafy greens, top the list. These foods provideLittle Rusty?potassium and other minerals in a low-calorie packageIf your bodys pH isnt in an optimal that has the net effect of helping alkalinize the body.alkaline balance, it can be acidicSome fruits (but not fruit juice) and healthy fats likewhich basically increases the rate extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil are also alkalinizing.of rusting. When this happens, Many beans and legumes, along with whole grains,youre vulnerable to accelerated can be either neutral or moderately acidic. Sproutingoxidative damage to your cells, beans and grains can change their properties, makingorgans, and tissues from free them highly alkaline. The bottom line is that there is noradicalsthose misbehaving substitute for green and sprouted foods to maintain onemolecules that are missing an of the most important aspects of your cellular health.electron. These incomplete Acid to alkaline ratio.The goal is to eat aboutmolecules steal an electron from 75 to 80 percent alkalinizing foods and about 20 toa neighboring molecule, which 25 percent acidifying foods. Including a high-qualitysteals an electron from one of its powdered greens drink as part of your routine canneighbors, setting off a cascade of help you reach this goal. Greens drinks help increasedamage that can affect every part your consumption of leafy greens, as well as otherof the body. Excessive oxidative alkalinizing superfoods like chlorella and spirulina.stress sets the stage for chronic Greens drinks improve hydration and deliver essentialillnesses like cardiovascular vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. When used on adisease, metabolic problems, and regular basis, they can support digestion and immunitymore. Most importantly, it can while enhancing the bodys natural detoxificationtrigger chronic inflammation that capabilities. Theyre one of the easiest, mostcan limit your ability to achieve convenient ways to support good health every day. the vitality you deserve. Whats Your pH?Figuring out how acidic or alkaline you are is an easy DIY process. Using litmus paper (available at most pharmacies), you can measure the pH of your urine first thing in the morning. Either urinate directly on the litmus paper or collect urine in a cup and dip the paper into the cup. As the test paper is moistened, it will change color. Simply match the color of the strip with the chart provided in your test kit. The ideal pH reading should be between 6.5 and 7.0.Another option is to check salivary pH using litmus paper. It is best to check salivary pH first thing in the morning. The ideal range for saliva is 7.0 to 7.4.Looking at both values (urine and saliva) can help you figure out just how healthy your diet is. Vegetables, and in particular greens, are rich in the alkalinizing minerals magnesium and potassium. If you are unable to eat a diet rich in these essential minerals, you should consider drinking nutrient-packed greens drinks.G R E A T G R E E N S !5'