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Alkalinizing Super Foods for Your pH-Balancing Diet

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Updated: 03-26-2016

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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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