How to Increase Alkalinity in Body

by Feeling Great | Sep 4, 2014 | Energy/Fatigue

How to Increase Alkalinity in Your Body: 7 Ways to Boost Your Health and Energy

Want to get alkaline fast? Keep reading to discover how to increase alkalinity in your body.

This easy, practical guide will help you shed extra pounds, boost your energy, and feel stronger. When you neutralize excess acids, your body thrives. By adding multiple sources of alkalinity, you’ll notice results quickly.

According to Livestrong, each cell in your body functions best at a balanced pH. Your body works hard to prevent extreme acidity or alkalinity. That’s why it’s crucial to support it with the right habits.

Here’s how to get started—aim for as many of these steps as possible!

1. Start Your Day with an Alkaline Breakfast

Breakfast is often the most acidic meal in Western diets. Foods like bread, jam, cereal, coffee, bacon, and eggs contribute to acidity. If you want an alkaline body, you must begin your morning the right way.

Before eating, drink a glass of lemon water to hydrate your body after sleep. Then, choose from these three alkaline breakfast options:

• Green Smoothie or Juice: Blend leafy greens, cucumber, kiwi, and celery for a nutrient-packed start.
• Alkaline Porridge: Use quinoa, oats, or chia seeds with plant-based milk for a fiber-rich meal.
• Avocado Toast: Spread avocado on sprouted bread, rice cakes, or gluten-free crackers with tomatoes and spinach.

Avoid sugar, dairy, yeast, animal protein, and caffeine at breakfast. Your body will love you for it!

2. Practice Deep Breathing

Taking just five to ten minutes daily to practice power breathing can significantly boost alkalinity. This free, easy exercise oxygenates your body, reduces stress, and increases energy.

Try this breathing ratio:

• Inhale for 1 count
• Hold for 4 counts
• Exhale for 2 counts

For example, if you inhale for four seconds, hold for sixteen, and exhale for eight. Doing this ten times, three times a day can improve your health and mental clarity.

3. Stay Hydrated

Water makes up 75% of your body, so hydration is essential. Even mild dehydration can slow metabolism and drain energy.

Did you know?

• A 5% drop in body fluids can cause a 25-30% loss in energy.
• Drinking 5+ glasses of water daily lowers heart attack risk by 41%.
• Hydration helps clear acid toxins and supports weight loss.

Aim for 2+ liters of water daily to keep your body in balance.

4. Increase Healthy Fats

Most people are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, leading to inflammation, weight gain, and fatigue. Since your body can’t produce these essential fats, you must get them from food.

Boost your intake with:

• Leafy greens (spinach, kale, arugula)
• Nuts (almonds, walnuts)
• Seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin)
• Oily fish (salmon, sardines)

Adding these fats will improve digestion, metabolism, and overall well-being.

5. Get a Massage

Massage provides two major benefits:

1. Releases stored acids from muscles
2. Reduces stress, which is highly acid-forming

It also combats water retention and promotes relaxation, making you feel more refreshed and balanced.

6. Try Dry Brushing

Dry brushing your skin before showering removes dead skin cells, stimulates circulation, and helps with detoxification.

Use a firm, natural bristle brush and gently brush toward your heart. This simple practice boosts lymphatic flow and increases energy.

7. Cut Out Sugar for 24 Hours

Sugar fuels acidity in your body. Eliminating it for just one day can give you insight into how much you rely on it.

When cravings hit, try these alternatives:

• Drink a glass of warm lemon water
• Eat raw vegetables like carrots
• Choose fiber-rich snacks to balance blood sugar

Taking small steps to reduce sugar can make a big difference in your overall health.

Bonus: Eat More Greens

Try to eat 5-7 servings of green vegetables in the next 24 hours. This simple change will transform your health.

Chlorophyll, found in greens, helps cleanse the body, increase oxygen levels, and support digestion. Easy ways to add more greens:

• Have a side salad with every meal
• Blend greens into sauces and smoothies
• Snack on sprouts for an extra nutrient boost

Consistency is key—just start where you are and build from there!

Take Action Today!

These small changes can dramatically improve your health. You don’t have to be perfect—just start! Which alkaline booster will you try first? Let me know in the comments!

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