Here are my top 10 favorite alkalyzing, bone-building foods!
1. Water with lemon or lime. It’s great any time!
2. Tomatoes of all kinds–cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, and those big, juicy on-the-vine tomatoes.
3. Almonds, including raw almonds, almond butter, and almond milk.
4. Broccoli, especially steamed with tomatoes and sunflower seeds.
5. Onions. Saute them with garlic for flavor and an another alkaline boost!
6. Apples. You know the old saying: “An apple a day…”
7. Lentils. Lentil soup is both appetizing and alkalyzing!
8. Sweet potatoes. Yams, too! (No, they’re not the same thing. 
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9. Greens, especially kale. collards, and romaine lettuce.
10. Grains, especially organic oats, rice, and quinoa.
I always keep these items on hand. Whenever I’ll be away from home for any length of time, I tuck a few of them of them in my lunch box. Then, if I get hungry, I’ve always got something wonderful to eat!
Enjoy!
Kathy
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Tags: alkaline diet, bone health, osteoporosis, Top 10
June 15th, 2008 at 11:47 am
It would be nice to see the reasons why these are the top 10 bone building foods.
June 15th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
The reasons can be found in my Foundations section. Briefly, foods that leave an acid ash when digested acidify the blood. Since blood must be maintained at an alkaline 7.4 pH level approximately, the body must find some way to neutralize the acid. One way the body neutralizes acid is to leach calcium from the bones. The foods I’ve listed here leave an alkaline ash, and they’re delicious! BTW, I checked out your website. Awesome! I’ve bookmarked it for further reference. Thanks for writing,
Kathy
June 16th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Great list, mom!
January 24th, 2009 at 9:29 am
I was always under the impression that steaming any vegetable strips it of its nutritional value, would this reduce the effectiveness?
January 26th, 2009 at 6:27 am
Hi, Vanessa. Actually, steaming is the healthiest way to cook most vegetables. According to NaturalHealthBenefits.com, “Steaming is the best way to cook green, leafy and less starchy vegetables, as it preserves most of their vitamins and minimizes any raising of GI (the glycemic index). This method can be used with any food and is very good for fish – but not ideal for starchy vegetables, which need extra cooking, or with red meat. For more information on the health benefits of various cooking methods, go to:
http://www.naturalhealthbenefi.....oking.html
July 5th, 2009 at 2:07 am
finally… i have been looking for list for ages… thanks =)
July 24th, 2009 at 12:03 am
Would like to see your broccoli recipe- it sounds wonderful :0)
Do you believe that these foods build bones as well as, or better than, dairy does?
Thanks! :0)
July 28th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I use broccoli in several recipes. For example, you could try my Turkey Ham & Veggies Skillet Supper, or you could steam broccoli with sliced cherry tomatoes and sunflower seeds. Both recipes are delicious! You can find others, too, by clicking on the “Recipes” category at the right of the page.
Blessings to you,
Kathy
August 2nd, 2009 at 1:09 am
Kathy- many blessings to you
I recently went through surgery to fix a glenoid fracture and labral tear. Your ten steps have truly been a blessing. Do you have any helpful hints for starting therapy? Kinda nervous
Wishing you continued Grace- Melissa
August 2nd, 2009 at 5:09 am
I was nervous when I began therapy, too. My arm had become so weak while the bones healed, and a friend of mine had warned me that convincing the body to loosen a “frozen shoulder” would be painful. I’m glad he warned me; otherwise, I might have expected the results to come quickly and easily. Instead, I dedicated myself to the hard work he said it would take. Sometimes I saw my chiropractor for an adjustment before my PT session to make sure my spine was aligned for maximum comfort and efficiency of my work during therapy that day. When do you being therapy?
May God bless you and heal you completely,
Kathy