Diet & Detox
Food is your best medicine i.e. if you do not treat food as medicine, you will soon start consuming medicine as food. Besides stress, pollution, Genetics, Sedentary lifestyles & unhealthy food habbits, most of the chronic illnesses manifest in our body due to prolonged imbalance in acidic and alkaline diet. The appropriate ratio is 70% alkaline food & 30% Acidic food but in modern times it is just the opposite.
ACIDIC-ALKALINE FOODS
ALKALIZING VEGETABLES |
ACIDIFYING VEGETABLES |
| Artichoke | Potato |
| Grasses | Corn |
| Beet Greens | Mushrooms |
| Carrot | Winter Squash |
| Chard Greens | |
| Chlorella |
ACIDIFYING FRUITS |
| Spirulina | Canned or Glazed Fruits |
| Sea Veggies | Dried Fruit |
| Collard Greens | |
| Dandelions |
Moderately Acidic Fruits |
| Dulce | Blueberries |
| Edible Flowers | Cranberries |
| Fermented Veggies | Blackberries |
| Green Peas | Olives |
| Kohlrabi | Prunes |
| Mustard Greens | Mango |
| Nightshade Veggies | Mangosteen |
| Parsnips (high glycemic) | Papaya |
| Rutabaga | Strawberries |
| Sweet Potatoes | Banana (high glycemic) |
| Wild Greens | |
| Squashes |
Mildly Acidic Fruits |
| Cantaloupe | |
Highly Alkaline Vegetables |
Currants |
| Bell Peppers (Capsicum) | Dates |
| Cucumber | Plums |
| Radishes | Raisins |
| Spinach | Sweet Cherry |
| Cabbage | Watermelon |
| Avocado | Pineapple |
| Celery | Apricot |
| Parsley | Peach |
| Kale | |
| Kelp |
ACIDIFYING GRAINS, GRAIN PRODUCTS |
| Broccoli | Amaranth |
| Basil | Bran, Wheat |
| Sprouts | Bran, Oat |
| Sour Lime* | Corn |
| Cornstarch | |
Moderately Alkaline Vegetables |
Kamut |
| Alfalfa | Oatmeal |
| Lettuce | Rye |
| Peas | Spelt |
| Pumpkin | Wheat Germ |
| Beets | Noodles |
| Cauliflower | Macaroni |
| Green Beans | Spaghetti |
| Coriander | Soda |
| Onions | |
| Endive |
Extremely Acidic Grain Products |
| Turnip | Flour |
| Okra | White Bread |
| Green Tomato | Pasta |
| Mildly Alkaline Vegetables | Sweets |
| Eggplant | |
| Red Tomatoes |
Moderately Acidic Grains, Grain Products |
| Brussels Sprouts | Barley |
| Leeks | Bran |
| Chives | Oats |
| Zucchini | Rice |
| Swede | Rice Cakes |
| Mint | Wheat |
| Hemp Seed Flour | |
Alkaline forming Vegetables |
CousCous |
| Watercress | Cereals |
| Seaweed | Biscuits |
| Asparagus | Pastries |
ALKALIZING ORIENTAL VEGETABLES |
ACIDIFYING DAIRY |
| Maitake | Milk |
| Daikon | Cheese |
| Dandelion Root | Paneer |
| Shitake | Mayonnaise |
| Kombu | Cream |
| Reishi | Ice Cream |
| Nori | Margarine |
| Umeboshi | |
| Wakame |
Moderately Acidic Dairy |
| Butter | |
ALKALIZING FRUITS |
Crackers |
| Berries | Yogurt (sweetened) |
| Rhubarb | |
| Tangerine* |
ACIDIFYING BEANS & LEGUMES |
| Tropical Fruits | Chick Peas |
| Lentils | |
Extremely Alkaline Fruits |
Rice Milk |
| Lemon* | Almond Milk |
Moderately Alkaline Fruits |
Moderately Acidic Beans |
| Apple | Black Beans |
| Figs | Kidney Beans |
| Grapes | Pinto Beans |
| Nectarine* | Red Beans |
| Pear | Soy Beans |
| Orange* | White Beans |
| Raspberries | Lima Beans |
| Grapefruit* | |
ACIDIFYING NUTS & BUTTERS |
|
Mildly Alkaline Fruits |
Legumes |
| Cherries | Peanut Butter |
| Coconut | Pecans |
| Tahini | |
| *Citrus fruits may seem acidifying when tested externally, but have an alkalinizing effect once inside the digestive system. | Dried Coconut |
ALKALIZING PROTEIN |
Moderately Acidic Nuts |
| Millet | Peanuts |
| Quinoa | Walnuts |
| Buckwheat | Pistachio |
| Tempeh (fermented) | Hazelnuts |
| Whey Protein Powder | Cashewnuts |
| Mildly Alkaline Protein | Brazil Nuts |
| Almonds | Macadamia Nuts |
| Chestnuts | |
| Flax |
ACIDIFYING ANIMAL PROTEIN |
| Sesame seeds | Beef |
| Sunflower seeds | Bacon |
| Pumpkin seeds | Veal |
| Tofu | Venison |
| Yogurt | Lamb |
| Haddock | |
ALKALIZING FATS & OILS |
Organ Meats |
| Avocado Oil | Pork |
| Coconut Oil | Rabbit |
| Olive Oil | Turkey |
| Flax Oil | Chicken |
| Eggs | |
ALKALIZING SPICES & SEASONINGS |
Fish |
| Cinnamon | Seafood |
| Curry | |
| Ginger |
ACIDIFYING FATS & OILS |
| Thyme | Hemp Seed Oil |
| Cumin | Groundnut Oil |
| Garlic | Sunflower Oil |
| Sea Salt | Safflower Oil |
| Himalayan Salt | Sesame Oil |
| Tamari | Canola Oil |
| All Herbs | Corn Oil |
| Butter | |
| Lard | |
ACIDIC SPICES & SEASONINGS |
|
| Chili | |
| Pepper | |
| Mustard | |
| Tabasco | |
| Wasabi | |
| Ketchup | |
| Tamari | |
| Miso | |
| Soy Sauce | |
| Vinegar | |
| Yeast | |
| Pickles | |
ACIDIFYING SWEETENERS |
|
| Carob | |
| Corn Syrup | |
| Honey | |
| Jam | |
Extremely Acidic Sweeteners |
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| Sugar | |
| Artificial Sweeteners | |
ACIDIC BEVERAGES |
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| Alcohol | |
| Coffee | |
| Black Tea | |
| Cocoa | |
| Soft Drinks & Colas |
It is common knowledge that non-vegetarians suffer more than vegetarians from acidity. This chart also proves that point since you can see that all meats are acidic. From this chart, you will also begin to see why pure vegetarians too suffer from acidity and all the illnesses caused by acidity. Though vegetarians think that vegetables will keep them alkaline, what they fail to understand is that they counter the alkalinity of vegetables by firstly, using too many spices and secondly, by eating too much of acidifying grains, lentils and beans as part of their staple diet.
Natural Medicines
It is unfortunate that modern medicine does not yet have a proper understanding of the human body and even with all its microscopic tools put together, it still cannot fix the human body completely. You are bound to fail when you use limited understanding, limiting tools and unsuitable substances, like inorganic chemical medicines, to cure an organism as complex and as organic as the human body. In contrast, natural therapies use natural, organic substances that are found in nature. Many of these substances have been a part of our regular diets for thousands of years and their therapeutic properties are well known. They do not cause any side effects, because they have been designed by nature to work with the human body, not against it. Natural therapies stimulate the body‟s internal systems to cleanse it and cure the root causes of chronic ailments. They follow the same laws of nature that the human body also follows and that is precisely why they work so perfectly well with it.
The fact is that every food on this planet has got some great nutrients in it. All we need to do is, have a good amount of rotation in our foods to get all these nutrients. If you are not really aware of the amazing nutrition in some of our most common foods have, please click the name of each food or herb on the right. The use of these foods are also detailed in the ancient Indian Ayurvedic system, the Traditional Chinese Medicine system and many other traditional systems of organic medicine.
Detox Juice Therapy
|
Condition |
Recommended Fruit Juice / Vegetable / Herb |
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Acne |
(Pineapple + Cucumber + Apple + Ginger) Blend |
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Anemia |
(Blackberry + Parsley) Blend / (Parsley + Grape) Blend / Methi |
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Anti-Oxidant |
Pomegranate / Ginger / Turmeric / Oregano |
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Antibiotic |
Turmeric / Colloidal Silver |
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Antiseptic |
Neem |
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Antiviral |
Turmeric |
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Antibacterial |
Cinnamon / Basil (Tulsi) |
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Antifungal |
(Parsley + Garlic + Carrot + Celery + Kale) Blend / Garlic / Onion / Radish / Coconut Oil / Cabbage / Broccoli / Oregano |
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Arthritis |
(Spinach + Parsley + Watercress + Carrot + Radish) Blend / (Celery + Parsley) Blend / Ginger / Neem |
|
Asthma |
(Celery + Papaya) Blend / Celery + Endive + Carrot Blend / Onions / Methi / Basil / Flaxseeds / Ginger |
|
Bedwetting |
(Celery + Parsley) Blend |
|
Bladder Ailments |
(Celery + Pomegranate) Blend |
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Bladder infection |
(Broccoli + Garlic + Tomato + Celery + Capsicum) Blend / Cranberry Blend |
|
Blood Pressure (high) |
(Carrot + Parsley + Celery) Blend / Lime Blend + Whey Powder / Apricot / Neem / Garlic (Grape + Carrot) Blend / Olive Oil / Celery / Avocado / Broccoli / Cantaloupe |
|
Blood Pressure (low) |
Parsley Blend / (Capsicum + Garlic) Blend |
|
Blood Purifier |
(Blackberry + Black Cherry + Parsley + Dandelion + Tomato) Blend / Neem |
|
Bones & Conn Tissues |
Pineapple / Beet / Broccoli / Roasted Flaxseeds / Banana / Cauliflower / Turmeric |
|
Cancer reduction |
(Apple + Cucumber + Celery) Blend / Turmeric / Neem / Apricot / Cabbage / Figs / Olive |
|
Cholesterol reduction |
(Apple + Cucumber + Celery) Blend / Avocado / Artichoke / Methi / Garlic / Pomegranate / Flaxseeds |
|
Colds |
(Watercress + Apple) Blend + 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar / Pineapple / Garlic / Ginger / Methi (Apple + Carrot + Lemon + Ginger + Garlic) Blend |
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Colitis |
(Spinach + Parsley + Beet + Carrot + Capsicum + Apple) Blend / Coconut Milk + Carrot Blend / Olive Oil / Turmeric / Ginger |
|
Complexion (yellow) |
Grapefruit Juice |
|
Complexion problems |
1 Tbsp Apple Concentrate Blend + 1/2 glass Cucumber Blend + 1/2 glass Water |
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Constipation |
(Cabbage + Celery + Carrot) Blend / (Spinach + Grapefruit) Blend / Celery / Cabbage / Carrot / Prunes |
|
Cough |
Pineapple / Methi / Ginger / Turmeric + Water |
|
Detoxifying the Body |
(Apple + Grapefruit + Watermelon + Ginger) Blend / (Carrot + Celery + Spinach + Parsley) Blend / Methi / Neem |
|
Diabetes |
(½ Cucumber + 1 Green Apple + ½ Bitter Gourd + 2 Celery Ribs + ½ Green Capsicum) Blend / Cinnamon / Avocado / Methi / Broccoli / Peanuts / Artichoke / Neem / Turmeric + Amla / KadiPatta |
|
Diarrhea |
(Carrot + Blackberry) Blend / Apple / Banana / Sat Isabgul + Curd / Pomegranate / Pineapple |
|
Digestion improving |
(Apple + Beetroot + Ginger + Carrot) Blend / Artichoke / Flaxseeds / Pineapple / Yogurt |
|
Eczema |
Neem Oil + Cade Oil mix on skin in morning &Neem Oil in evening x 90 days |
|
Eyesight |
Apricot / Broccoli / Cantaloupe / Carrot / Neem / Grapes / Sweet Potato |
|
Fat reduction |
Avocado / Methi |
|
Fatigue |
Spinach / Beans |
|
Fever |
(Celery + Parsley) Blend / (Apple + Carrot + Lemon + Ginger + Garlic) Blend |
|
Gall Bladder |
(Radish + Prune + Black Cherry + Celery) Blend / (Carrot + Beetroot + Cucumber) Blend (Prune + Black Cherry + Celery + Radish) Blend |
|
Gallstones |
(Beetroot + Radish) Blend / Green Vegetable Blends |
|
Gas |
Coconut Milk + Carrot Blend |
|
Glands |
Celery Juice 1 tsp + Wheat Germ + 1 tsp. Nova Scotia Dulse |
|
Goiter |
Celery Juice, 1 tsp + Wheat Germ + 1 tsp. Nova Scotia Dulse |
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Gout |
(Celery + Parsley) Blend |
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Headache |
(Apple + Cucumber + Celery) Blend / Ginger |
|
Heart |
(Carrot + Pineapple) Blend + Honey / Pomegranate / Alfalfa / Avocado / Banana / Cauliflower / Garlic (Parsley + Alfalfa + Pineapple) Blend / Broccoli / Artichoke / Apple / Artichoke / Cabbage / Figs |
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Impotence |
Celery Juice, 1 tsp + Wheat Germ + 1 tsp. Nova Scotia Dulse |
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Immunity |
Turmeric / Basil / Cinnamon / Thyme / Saffron / Ginger |
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Indigestion |
Coconut Milk + Fig Blend + Parsley + Carrot Blend / Ginger |
|
Infections |
(Carrot + Blackberry) Blend |
|
Inflammation |
Methi / Pomegranate / Turmeric / Ginger / Neem / Tulsi / Cinnamon |
|
Insomnia |
(Lettuce + Celery) Blend / Honey |
|
Jaundice |
Tomato Juice / Sauerkraut Juice |
|
Joint problems |
Apple / Roasted Flaxseeds |
|
Bladder problems |
(Celery + Pomegranate) Blend |
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Kidney problems |
(Celery + Carrot + Parsley + Asparagus) Blend / (Carrot + Cucumber + Beet + Spinach + Celery) Blend / Grape |
|
Liver |
(Radish + Pineapple) Blend / Pineapple / Carrot / Beetroot / Lime (Carrot + Beet + Cucumber) Blend / Artichoke / Turmeric / Neem |
|
Lungs |
Apple / Orange |
|
Memory improvement |
(Celery + Carrot + Prune) Blend + Rice Polishing / Oyster / Prune / Walnut |
|
Menstrual cramps |
½ pinch Turmeric + 1 Tsp Honey twice a day for 3-4 days / Ginger / Cornflakes / Flaxseeds |
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Migraine |
Ginger |
|
Morning sickness |
Ginger |
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Motion sickness |
Ginger / Indian Gooseberry (Amla) |
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Nausea |
Ginger / Indian Gooseberry (Amla) |
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Nervous tension |
(Celery + Carrot + Prune) Blend / (Lettuce + Tomato) Blend |
|
Osteoporosis |
Pineapple |
|
Overweight, Obesity |
(Beet Greens + Parsley + Celery) Blend / Cinnamon |
|
Perspiration |
(Celery + Prune) Blend / (Cucumber + Pineapple) Blend |
|
Piles |
(Parsley + Spinach + Carrot + Capsicum + Tomato) Blend / Cabbage / Peaches |
|
Prostrate problems |
(Spinach + Kale + Collard + Dandelion + Tomato) Blend / Watermelon / Pomegranate Blend / Cauliflower / Grapefruit |
|
Psoriasis |
Neem Oil + Cade Oil + Lavender Oil mix on affected skin twice a day x 6 mths / Turmeric |
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Relaxation |
Apple / Pineapple / Mint / Lime / Ginger |
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Rheumatism |
Alkaline Green Blends / Turmeric / Neem |
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Skin problems |
(Cucumber + Parsley + Alfa Alfa Sprouts + Mint) Blend / (Carrot + Capsicum + Spinach) Blend / Garlic / Neem / Turmeric |
|
Sore Throat |
Watercress + Apple Juice with 1/4 tsp pure cream of Tartar / Turmeric + Water |
|
Stomach Infection |
(Carrot + Blackberry) Blend |
|
Stomach Ulcers |
(Spinach + Grape) Blend / Cabbage / Neem / Celery |
|
Stomach upset |
(Grape + Strawberry + Apple + Mint) Blend / Banana |
|
Stress |
Tomato / Carrot / Coriander / Broccoli / Celery |
|
Teeth |
(Beet Greens + Parsley + Green Kale + Celery) Blend |
|
Thyroid |
Clam Juice + Celery Blend |
|
Jetlag, Hangover |
Apple / Orange / Carrot / Beetroot |
|
Ulcers |
Broccoli |
|
Vitality |
1 Tbsp Apple concentrate + 1 Tbsp Almond Nut Butter + 1 cup Celery Blend |
|
Weight Improvement |
(Coconut Milk + Fig + Parsley + Carrot) Blend |
|
Weight Reducing |
(Parsley + Grape + Pineapple) Blend / (Cucumber + Beet + Radish + Apple + Carrot) Blend / Cabbage / Ginger / Figs |
|
Youthfulness |
(Cucumber + Radish + Bell Pepper) Blend / 2/3 cup Concord Grape Blend + 1/3 cup Pineapple Blend |
+ is used where the fruits / vegetables have to be added together. You can blend equal proportions most of the time, but lean towards proportions that suit your taste and also be cautious about the quantity of spices like garlic / ginger / radish. To dilute a blend use cucumber or drinking water.
