An acidic body gives rise to an internal environment conducive to disease, as opposed to a pH balanced environment where body is able to resist diseases. The reason for acidosis is usually our typical diet which consists of mainly acid-producing food. This depletes our alkaline reserves and weakens the body.

When our bodies are acidic, it forces the body to borrow minerals like calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium from vital organs and bones to neutralize the acid and safely remove it from the body. This may cause severe and prolonged damage in the body that may go undetected for years.

What Are Acid-Producing Foods?

- Meat – chicken, beef, fish

- High carbohydrate food – rice, noodles, bread, potatoes

- Dairy products – milk, butter, eggs, ice cream

- Beverage - soft drinks, beer, processed fruit juices

- High-sugar food - cake, biscuits, chocolate

- Processed foods like white flour, sugar, canned food, fast food

Mild acidosis can cause:

Many health experts worldwide recommend a balanced nutrition intake of 80% alkaline food and 20% acidic food to maintain health. Some alkaline-producing food are vegetables, algae, fruits, green tea, raw honey, egg white and olive, flax seed and canola oils.

By maintaining the optimal balance of alkaline and acid food intake, you can be assured of good health right to your golden years!

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