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How to use greens+ pH paper1. Tear off a small piece of pH paper from the roll, about 2.5 cm (1 inch).

2. Both saliva and urine are equally effective. Choose the one that you are

most comfortable with. Place the pH paper in contact with a sample of your

saliva (do not place the pH paper directly into your mouth). Alternatively,

you may use a passage of your urine, collected mid-stream into a paper cup.3. Once the saliva/urine makes contact with the pH paper, immediately

compare the paper's colour to the colour code provided on the pH dispenser.

4. To get an accurate measure of your state of health, it is recommended

that pH levels be recorded three times a day - morning, afternoon and

night - for 30 days. Any measurement of saliva or urine is acceptable, as

long as you perform your pH test at the approximately same time each day.

An ideal range for pH should be 6.2 to 7.4, typically fluctuating as follows:• 6.2 to 7.0 at 7:00 a.m.

• 6.6 to 7.2 at 3:00 p.m.

• 7.0 to 7.4 at 9:00 p.m.

Acidosis: if your pH level ranges between 4.5 and 5.5.

In initial stages of acidosis, energy may still be excellent. However, over time, the

body will go into “burn-out” mode as the aging process accelerates.

Alkalosis: if your pH level ranges between 6.8 and 8.0.

In this state, sluggishness and lethargy are common - the “fires of life” are cooling

down. If your pH is 7.5 to 8 or more at each testing and you aren't a vegan who is

consuming insufficient protein, this could be a sign that your kidneys are secreting

ammonia into your system to try to counterbalance the effects of an acid-producing

diet or situation. This situation is serious, and should be addressed immediately.

A dramatically fluctuating pH level, from high acid to high alkaline, could be

responsible for mood swings and sudden energy drops.

We must consume both alkaline and acid ash-forming foods daily for optimal

health.

To effectively buffer (neutralize) acid ash-forming foods, you need an alkaline

reserve.

Consuming 75% alkaline ash-forming foods will achieve an alkaline reserve.The acids from proteins, grains and dairy products are easily buffered by the

organic minerals found primarily in water and enzyme-rich foods such as

vegetables, fruits, sea vegetables and herbs.

To maintain proper pH balance, you should consume 75% alkalizing foods by

weight, and 25% acid forming foods by weight. The typical western diet has

reversed these numbers. Correspondingly, degenerative diseases are afflicting

more people at a younger age with the numbers rising.

Eat some raw food every week - fruits and vegetables or juice them, seeds,

salads, nuts, sea vegetables, fermented vegetables or herbal garnishes.

Drink 8 - 12 glasses of pure water every day.

Consume green powdered foods, called “superfoods”, unheated and containing

spirulina, chlorella, alfalfa, barley and wheat grasses, beet juice powder, soy

lecithin, dairy-free probiotic cultures and herbs, to reduce your excess acidity

immediately and bring you the superior energy, balance and sense of well-being

that comes from being alkaline.

Look for green superfoods (greens+) as well as in-season organically grown local

fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, yogurt, herbs, alkaline spices grains, legumes and

soy products at your favourite health food store.

Your mental state is also an important factor in health, and can have an

impact on your pH levels. Meditation, Tai Chi, reflexology, massage,

shiatsu,acupuncture, therapeutic touch, calming music, yoga - all are

activities that buffer the acids of daily living and promote an alkaline body.

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How to monitor your pH levels & measure alkalinity

Recipe for Life



To help you achieve a healthy, balanced pH level, refer to the chart below. Keep in mind, the more Alkaline (and the less Acidic) the food source, the better for your overall health and well-being.According to health experts,

75% of your foods should come from Alkaline sources and 25% may come from Acidic sources.Tip: Try pairing foods for easier digestion and to promote a healthier balance. For example, consume beans (acid) with broccoli (alkaline).

Your food guide for achieving a healthy Acid/Alkaline (ph) balance

Most Alkaline

broccolicucumbercilantro

oriental greensgarlic, onions

kale

spinachparsleysea vegetables

greens+ “green drink”

cantaloupe, honeydewraisins

nectarineraspberry

watermelonfresh black cherriesblack olives in oil

Celtic sea saltRealSalt (Great Salt Lake)

miso & nattocayenne

ashwagandhagotu kola

ginkgo bilobabaking soda (sodium

bicarbonate)

electron-rich alkaline waterplasma activated water

(PAW)

bee pollensoy lecithin granules

dairy-free probiotic cultures

pumpkin seedsalmonds w/skin

plain almond butter w/skinall sproutswheat grass

alfalfa grass, barley grass

human breast milk

Medium Alkaline

bell peppercauliflower

parsnipendive

ginger rootsweet potato

cabbagecelerycarrots

asparagusapple

avocadopink grapefruitlemons, limes

mangoespear

peach

cinnamonginger

dill, mint, peppermintturmeric

rhodiolabasil

oreganolicorice root

Siberian ginseng

Teas: green, matcha green,ginger, rooibos, chamomile

waterozonated waterionized water

aloe vera juice

extra virgin olive oilborage oil & primrose oilchestnuts, Brazil nutslight & dark flaxseeds

macadamia nutsblack currant oil

wild, ultra-pure omega3 fish oilCLA (conjugated linoleic acid)

dairy probiotic cultureswhey protein isolate powder

(unsulfured)blackstrap molasses

apple cider vinegar

Low Alkaline

Brussels sproutsbeets, tops & roots

tomatoes & tomato juicefresh peas

dark lettuceall mushrooms

fresh potato w/skinpumpkinsquashtempeh

fresh pineappleapricotgrapes

blueberrystrawberryblackberry

papaya

most herbscurry, mustard powder

kola nuttamari

milk thistlemaca

astragalussuma

echinacea

dry red wineunsweetened almond milk

distilled waterbeer (draft) or dark stout

black coffee (organic)

whole oatsquinoa

wild ricemillet & spelt

hemp protein powder

hazelnutsflaxseed & sea buckthorn oils

hemp seeds & oilsesame seeds & oil

sunflower seeds & oilfresh coconut & oil

cod liver oil

soft goat cheesefresh goat milk

stevia, brown rice syruppure maple syrup

unpasteurized honey

Foods

VegetablesBeans

Legumesonly use

non-GMO foods

Fruits

SeasoningsHerbsSpices

Beverages

GrainsCerealsOther

Nuts & SeedsGrasses&Sprouts

Oilsonly use

cold-pressed oils

MeatsFish & Fowl

DairyEggs

Sweeteners

Vinegar

Low Acid

cornlentils

peanuts w/skinorganic peanut buttersoy protein powder

beans: kidney, lima, navy,pinto, white, black

peas: green, split & chicktofu (extra firm)

edamamedried fruit, naturalfigs, dates, prunes

bananaunsweetened canned fruit

natural fruit juiceunsweetened jams

unsweetened preserves

tahinicarobcocoa

regular table salt

unsweetened soy milkunsweetened rice milk

black teablack coffeedecaf coffee

brown & basmati ricewheat & buckwheat

kasha, amaranthwhole wheat & corn pasta

whole grain breadpopcorn

canola oilgrape seed oilgreen soybeans

pine nutssafflower oilfish, turkey

venisonwild duck, seafood

cow’s milk, cream, yogurtbutter, buttermilk

white of chicken eggs

commercial honey

rice vinegar

Medium Acid

salted peanut butter

olives, pickledsweetened fruit juice

sweetened canned fruitsweetened jams

sweetened preserves

vanillanutmeg

mayonnaise

ketchup

coffee (milk & sugar)

plain rice protein powderrolled oats & oat bran

ryewhite bread

white pasta, white rice

cashewspecanswalnuts

chickenlamb, pork

vealsoy cheese & soft cheese

ice creamwhole chicken eggs

corn syrup & fructosehigh-fructose corn syrup

sugar

balsamic vinegar

Most Acid

processed soybeanssalted & sweetened

peanut butter

cranberrydried fruit, sulfured

black pepperMSG

soya sauce

brewer’s &nutritional yeast

alcoholic drinkssoft drinks

barleypastriescakestarts

cookies

pistachiostrans fatty acids

acrylamides

beeflobster

processed cheesehard cheese

yolk of chicken eggs

artificial sweeteners

white vinegar

daily food choices, by volume, should ideally be75% 25%



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How to monitor your pH levels & measure alkalinity

FAQs

Q: What does “pH” stand for and how is it measured?

A: The term “pH” stands for “potential of hydrogen” and measures hydrogen high in concentration of a solution.

It is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The pH level indicates the body's acid/alkaline balance and tells the health of an individual.

Q: How do you read the pH scale?

A: The scale of pH runs from zero to 14. Zero is totally acidic and 14 is totally alkaline. The middle of the scale,

at 7, is neutral. Quality water has a pH of 7.

Q: Can someone be too alkaline?

A: It is extremely rare; however, it could occur in the case of a vegan, who consumes little or no protein.

For the vast majority of the population, the problem is too much acid.

Q: What causes excess acid in the body?

A: It could be:

• Eating too many proteins, grains, sugars or dairy products

• Strenuous exercise

• Excess stress

Excess acid is excreted in urine, and is a signal that the body chemistry is not in balance. The acid level in the body may be a major factor in determining an

individual’s level of health.

Q: What happens when the body is too acidic?

A: While there are varying views in the scientific community, some researchers believe that your health can be impaired as a result of the following effects:

• Free radical oxidation occurs with greater ease, while antioxidant activity is impaired.

• Vitamins and minerals from foods or supplements are not absorbed well.

• Friendly bacteria in the small intestines die and the immune system is impaired.• Connective tissue becomes weakened causing skin and hair to lose their tone.

• Sleep patterns are disturbed.

• Colds, infections, headaches and flu become more common.

• Physical and mental energy is depleted, affecting stamina and moods.

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