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Alkalinizing Super Foods for Your pH-Balancing Diet

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Are some natural foods even better than others? When it comes to restoring the pH balance in your body to a more alkaline state, absolutely. The top ten super foods that can help combat acidity and restore your pH balance are

  • Lemon

  • Avocado

  • Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower)

  • Seaweed (think sushi)

  • Pumpkin seeds

  • Sea salt

  • Soy (think tofu)

  • Kale

  • Garlic

  • Mineral water

And now for the top five worst foods for your pH balance. Not only are they acid-forming in your body, enjoying these foods frequently can lead to chronic diseases such as a heart attack or diabetes.

  • Fatty cuts of beef

  • Processed or prepackaged foods (hot dogs)

  • Fried food

  • Soda

  • Beer

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A patient advocate and active registered nurse, Julie Wilkinson RN, BSN has achieved multiple commendations during her career, including the Meritorious Achievement Medal for Civilian Service from the Department of Defense. She is the Guide to Colon Cancer on About.com and writes for many healthcare publications as a freelancer, including LiveSTRONG.com.