Lemon juice has a pH level between 2 and 3, which makes it acidic. Although lemon juice may have an alkalizing effect on your urine, it has very little influence on the pH of your blood. Lemon juice ...

The rise in popularity of the alkaline diet reflects a growing awareness of how food choices influence overall health. Rooted in the idea that certain foods can help maintain the body’s pH balance, ...

Some foods have an alkalizing (acid-reducing) effect on the body, while others contribute to acid production. Eating more alkalizing foods, such as beans, berries, leafy greens, and dark chocolate can ...

I met Lucy for the second time last week. The first time we met was in August. Unlike the first meeting, last week she was looking brighter, energetic and more jovial. Lucy has been trying to manage ...

It’s funny how some nutrition myths persist, even when, scientifically, they don’t make any sense. The alkaline diet fits neatly into this category. Honestly, I can’t understand why it’s still around ...

I met Lucy for the second time last week. The first time we met was in August. Unlike the first meeting, last week she was looking brighter, energetic and more jovial. Lucy has been trying to manage ...

While summer is all about swimming, hiking and sunshine, the fall season seems to include both a drop in temperature and activity, with an influx of all things apple cider, donuts, pumpkin-spiced ...