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If you want to slim down, feel more energetic day to day, get stronger joints, muscles and bones, and improve any and all digestive complaints, you need to start eating more alkalizing foods.
What does alkaline mean? On the pH scale, with 0 being the most acidic substance on earth and 14 being the most alkaline, you want to eat as many foods on the alkaline side as possible with a pH greater than 7.
So, what makes a food alkaline?
Alkaline foods are low in sugar and high in water, fiber, and most importantly, minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorous. These minerals are necessary for your body to process all nutrients on a cellular level.
This is the acid equation… More Sugar = More Acid More Minerals = More Alkaline So for example, most vegetables are highly alkaline because they are both low in sugar and high in minerals. The same goes for low sugar fruits like avocados, tomatoes, lemons, limes, grapefruits, coconuts, and pomegranates.
My Favorite Alkaline Foods
- Wheatgrass and other green grasses
- Leafy greens like spinach, kale, watercress, chard, and romaine
- Cucumbers
- Avocado
- Broccoli
- Celery
- Sprouts
Eat at least one of these every day, and you’re well on your way to getting off your acid!
There are lots of other alkaline foods including:
- Raw almonds and cashews
- Carrots
- Seeds like chia, flax, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds
- Herbs and spices
- Snap peas
- Green beans
- Wild-caught, Pacific salmon
- Beans
- Hummus and chickpeas
- Seaweed and other sea vegetables
- Raw nuts and nut butters like almond butter, coconut butter, and cacao butter
- Quinoa
- Zucchini and squashes
- Almond or coconut milk
- Red pepper
- Brussels sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, and avocado oil
- Asparagus
Why Alkaline Foods Matter for Your Health
Most people don’t realize how quickly the body responds when you start eating more alkaline foods. These nutrient-rich ingredients help neutralize the excess acids created by stress, sugar, caffeine, processed foods, and environmental toxins. When your diet is overloaded with acid-forming foods, your body has to pull minerals from your bones, tissues, and organs just to buffer the acid — and that leads to fatigue, cravings, inflammation, and weight gain.
By increasing your intake of alkaline foods, you support your body’s natural detox pathways, strengthen your immune system, and improve digestion. You’ll also notice more consistent energy, clearer skin, and fewer aches and pains. It’s one of the simplest lifestyle upgrades that delivers massive results.
How to Add More Alkaline Foods to Your Daily Routine
Adding more alkaline foods to your diet doesn’t need to feel overwhelming — small changes make a big impact. Start by making one alkaline swap at each meal: leafy greens instead of pasta, lemon water instead of coffee, or a green smoothie instead of fruit juice. Load your plate with vegetables first, then fill in the rest with healthy fats and clean protein.
Another easy way to increase your intake of alkaline foods is to prep them ahead of time. Wash and chop veggies at the start of the week, keep nuts and seeds nearby for quick snacks, and make a big batch of alkaline soup or salad that lasts for days. The more alkaline options you have ready, the easier it becomes to crowd out the acidic foods that drain your energy.
When you start filling your plate with more alkaline foods, everything in your body begins to shift. Your energy increases, inflammation drops, digestion improves, and those constant cravings finally disappear. It’s not about perfection — it’s about giving your body the mineral-rich, plant-based fuel it needs to thrive. Start small, stay consistent, and watch how quickly your body responds. And if you want the easiest way to get more alkaline foods into your routine every single day, my GET OFF YOUR ACID Daily Greens and Daily Minerals make it simple. Your health starts with what you put on your fork — make it alkaline.
Want a complete list of alkaline foods? For easy information on hundreds of foods, download the (free) Ultimate Alkaline/Acid Food Guide.
