Dr. Barnard explains that all foods, after they are digested in the chemistry lab of our body, leave by-products in our system. Some foods, like vegetables and herbs, form alkalinizing particles.

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, ...

Most people have no idea the effect each food has on their body. Your body will be classified acidic or alkaline depending on how your body reacts to certain foods. The ideal pH of our blood for ...

Have you heard of the alkaline diet? The aim is to avoid foods that leave an "acidic ash" (based on the theory that certain foods like meat, dairy, eggs, grains and processed foods may cause the body ...

Although diet alone cannot completely prevent cancer, some processed and sugary foods may raise the risk of developing it. In a detailed TikTok video, Nichole (@oncology.nutrition.rd), a cancer ...

There is so much contradicting information surrounding cancer and diet, making it hard for those undergoing treatment and care givers to separate fact from myth. This is especially true when it comes ...

It’s time to start being more mindful and intentional about what we’re putting in our bodies. As more Black people seek holistic approaches to health, alkaline eating is gaining momentum as a path to ...

THE FACTS: A false post circulating on social media claims that COVID-19 has a pH level between 5.5 to 8.5, and in order to fend off the virus people must consume alkaline foods. Both points are false ...

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 ...