I'm vegan and plant-based so I should be alkaline?

If one is consuming plentiful amounts of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds in their diet, they should be able to alkalize. However, we find that many vegans do not consume enough alkalizing minerals, which are often more concentrated in animal foods. Furthermore, many factors other than diet contribute to pH balance. These include stress, medications, allergic responses, and lifestyle. Just because you are eating plant-based does not guarantee optimum pH balance. You still want to test your first-morning urine and keep a log of your diet to see if you are getting enough alkalizing mineral compounds in the foods you are eating.