Alkaline Foods for Breakfast

The human body prefers to maintain a slightly alkaline pH of about 7.4. Your diet plays a big role in maintaining this pH level, especially with foods that are acid-producing. Acid-producing foods aren't necessarily acidic in terms of pH, but they cause your body to produce more acid, lowering your pH. Eating more alkaline-producing foods can help increase your pH levels, which may help with certain health issues.

Eating more alkaline foods can provide health benefits. (Image: Valentyn Volkov/iStock/Getty Images)

Alkaline Breakfast Options

There are plenty of choices when it comes to alkaline foods for breakfast. Protein sources such as eggs and tofu can both be scrambled or pan-fried with spinach or kale for a satisfying alkaline dish. Another option is unsweetened yogurt topped with fresh coconut, almonds and flax seeds to make a tasty parfait. Oranges, grapefruit, pineapple and watermelon are all alkaline fruits you can add your breakfast meal. Serve them with a glass of milk, herbal tea or vegetable juice for a complete alkaline meal to start your day.

Alkaline Diet Research

Some research has been conducted on the effectiveness of an alkaline diet for certain health issues. A 2008 study in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" found that older adults with diets higher in alkaline-producing foods had greater muscle mass than those who ate less of these types of foods. Additionally, a study published in 2001 in the "Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology" found that an alkaline supplement significantly improved symptoms in patients suffering from chronic lower back pain.