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Food. The Acid/Alkaline Foods List. pH is Vital for Whole Body Health pH-inding the Right Balance At the first mention of acidity and alkalinity, eyes glaze over. After all, these terms sound somewhat scientific, and vague memories of junior high science class and litmus paper changing color may come to mind. However, the balance between acidity and alkalinity, and its importance, can be explained quite simply and should be explained. This balance is essential to good health.

The Basics Every solution is either acidic or alkaline. Keeping our acidity and alkalinity balanced means regulating the hydrogen ion concentration in our body fluids. The Misconceptions Foods are classified as acid-forming or alkalizing depending on the effect they have on the body. Another misconception is that acid-forming foods are "bad. " Common acid-forming foods include processed junk foods and those that are high in animal protein.

The Problem Looking at this short list of acid-forming and alkalizing foods, you can see where the problem lies.

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