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Protein Power—the Alkaline Way
Protein is essential for muscle repair, metabolic health, and bone strength. But many high-protein foods
are acid-forming after digestion. If your goal is resilient bones and better pH balance,
choose protein sources that deliver nutrition with a lower acid load.
Two Easy Wins to Hit ~10 Grams
1) Swap Rice for Quinoa
Quinoa isn’t a true grain, but it acts like one in your bowl—and
it brings complete protein (all nine essential amino acids) with a
more alkalizing profile than common rice dishes.
- 1 cup cooked quinoa ≈ 8 g protein
- Naturally rich in magnesium, fiber, and antioxidants
- Versatile: use in bowls, soups, salads, or breakfast “porridge”
Quick plate idea: Quinoa bowl with sautéed greens, roasted veggies, and a squeeze of lemon.
2) Sprinkle Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional yeast is a savory, “cheesy” topper that delivers serious protein with an alkaline-friendly push.
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast ≈ 10 g protein
- Bonus: naturally rich in B vitamins
- Tastes great on salads, soups, roasted veggies, or popcorn
Flavor hack: Olive oil + lemon + nutritional yeast = instant umami for any bowl.
Build Your Low-Acid Protein Plate
Combine these two strategies and you’ll easily clear 10 grams of protein—often more—without leaning on
acid-heavy foods. Your bones (and taste buds) will be thrilled.
Want a clear, at-a-glance guide to how every food affects acid-alkaline balance?
Check out Dr. Brown’s best-seller, The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide.
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