The ‘acidity myth’ is widely marketed; however, true systemic acidosis is rare in healthy individuals, and alkali therapy has limited evidence outside specific diseases.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The new Crenshaw Food Hub is a collective kitchen space with a market, fresh juice and a selection of alkaline and ...

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Capsaicin in spicy foods can slightly increase calorie burning and may support digestion. However, some purported benefits of spicy foods are unproven.

Knowing which foods are acidic and which ones are basic will come in handy when you’re canning. Base foods need to be processed at a much higher temperature than acidic foods due to the need to ...

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Fried food creates smelly grease droplets that spread through the air and linger in your home. These expert tips will get rid ...

Nuts considered alkaline nuts are chestnuts and almonds, while acidic nuts include peanuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans and Brazil nuts. Regardless of where they fit on the alkalinity/acidity scale, nuts ...

Using pavers or stones to build up a soil-filled planter around a tree’s trunk is seriously damaging to the tree. “You’ll be ...