How can I help restore my body's acid-alkaline balance?

Ms. Ashley Koff, RD

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You can help restore your body's acid-alkaline balance by having at least two alkaline-forming foods to one acid-forming food at every eating occasion. Watch me explain how you can restore this balance for healthier digestion.

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Nutrition

Eating a variety of foods each day that are low in fat and calories ensures you get proper nutrition and nutrients like folate, magnesium and iron. Calcium, fiber, potassium and selenium are other nutrients essential for wellness, growth, development, cell repair and disease prevention. Colorful foods, such as fruits and vegetables, are often the richest sources of nutrients. Taking a multivitamin once daily is a good way to supplement your diet.

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