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The importance
of acid/alkaline
The optimal pH balance of our body is 7.4, and our body works hard at maintaining this level
of balance. The problem is, when we consume many acid-forming foods: such as grains and
other processed empty carbs, it begins to offset our acid/alkaline ratio. In order to maintain
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homeostasis, our body will then find other ways to make up for the imbalance, such as
leaching calcium reserves from other parts of the body: like your bones and teeth. This can
further lead to health problems and the development of osteoporosis.
How do we prevent this from happening? As simple as balancing out each meal you
consume with alkaline-forming food choices! What are alkaline-forming food choices? All
sources of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially greens!
The top 5 highest alkaline foods are spinach, kale, cucumber, broccoli & avocado! Our body
thrives in an alkaline environment and once regulated, weight management issues will
disappear and your body will naturally lose excess weight!
