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Tips for an Alkaline Diet
Aside from the general discomfort from eating a diet with too much acid like heartburn, too much acid in our bodies creates an environment that allows yeast, viruses, and parasites to thrive. The ideal body pH is 7.4, and the closer our bodies are to our ideal pH, the better we feel and the easier it is to maintain long-term health. Anything over 7 is considered alkaline; less than 7 is acidic. Examples of acidic foods include red meat, sodas, coffee, fried foods, dairy, and alcohol. The opposite of acidic foods are alkaline ones, and eating an alkaline diet...
