Some elements of your diet will be acidic, but the majority of it should be alkaline--it should fall somewhere between 7.35 and 7.45 on the pH scale, which is slightly alkaline. To accomplish this, you'll need to monitor how much acid is put into your body.
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Kojic acid and its derivatives are small molecule compounds isolated from the fungus Aspergillus oryzae. These organic compounds exhibit antibacterial and antifungal properties and possibly anti-inflammatory characteristics, but more data is needed to confirm.
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Health threats may be lurking even in the cookware you use to prepare your family's meals. Teflon coated pans pose dangers to users. They include ingesting minuscule bits of the toxic coating and inhaling the toxic gas given off during cooking.
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Oxygen-cleaning technology has been commercially marketed since the 1970s. Oxygen cleaners began to grow in popularity with consumers in the mid-1990s when the current “green” awareness began to grow. Oxygen cleaners work on organic stains, but have little effect on grease or petrochemical stains.
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Eating a balanced diet consisting of a variety of whole foods is the best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need. However, if you have a health issue that prevents you from eating right, you may benefit from vitamin and mineral supplements.
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Diatomaceous earth consists of the fossilized microscopic exoskeletons of diatoms, single-celled marine plants. It is mined from dried or underwater lake and sea beds. Different grades of diatomaceous earth are used for different purposes; some are altered, such as the diatomaceous earth for pool filters.
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Starbucks whey protein powder provides a pick-me-up any time of the day. It is an ingredient in smoothies or it can be added to steamed milk beverages and other menu items, like oatmeal.
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An all-purpose dairy food enjoyed for centuries, yogurt is an ingredient in traditional dishes from countries around the world. Naturally low in fat, low in calories and high in protein, yogurt has become popular as a healthful baking ingredient in commercial goods as well as in home baking.
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Pork loin is a tender, succulent cut of meat, whether it is bone-in or boneless. Boneless pork loins can be roasted individually or stacked and tied to make a rolled roast. Your meat market may refer to these as single or double rolled roasts.
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Besides saving cooking time, a pressure cooker can help you prepare a mouth-watering roast, with or without vegetables. An eye of round roast has little marbling, making it prone to drying out with conventional oven methods. Because a pressure cooker cooks with steam, the meat remains moist.
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Fresh whole milk contains cream. When whole milk is allowed to stand, the cream rises to the top and can be skimmed off. Heavy whipping cream has a high butterfat content of 36 percent or higher. Heavy whipping cream is sold as pasteurized and ultra-pasteurized.
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Cottontail rabbits live wild throughout most of the U.S. and are a favorite prey of small game hunters. Cottontail rabbit meat is nutritious, containing less fat than chicken, turkey, beef, pork or lamb. Use moist-cooking methods for tender, flavorful meat because rabbit meat has naturally low moisture content.
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Alcohol consumption affects all your body’s systems. Because alcohol enters your bloodstream, it is carried to every organ and cell. Alcohol use causes imbalances of electrolytes, the electrically conductive ions in body fluids, which affects potassium levels.
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Even a novice at outdoor cooking can serve guest-worthy trout by preparing it in a foil packet on the grill. With this cooking method the fish won’t fall apart, dry out or stick to the grill rack, and it works with a campfire grill as well as a backyard gas grill.
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Gatorade had its beginnings in 1965 at the University of Florida, home of the Gators sports teams. Athletes at the school continually battled dehydration in the Florida heat, and researchers tackled the problem by combining water, carbohydrates and electrolytes to solve the problem.
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Russet is one of the most versatile types of potatoes, suitable for frying, mashing, baking and roasting. They are often called Idaho potatoes after the top producing state that grows roughly 11.5 billion lbs. of them each year. Russet potatoes are relatively low in calories, with only 160 calories in a medium potato.
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Although soup is a part of almost every culture, chicken soup has deep roots in Jewish tradition. An integral part of Passover meals and the basis for matzoh ball soup, chicken soup was often referred to as “Jewish penicillin” because it was the go-to dish for those feeling under the weather.
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Whether boiled, grilled or steamed, Americans consume more shrimp each year than any other type of seafood. The National Fisheries Institute calls shrimp both healthy and tasty, as the seafood contains a mere 83 calories, 18 g of protein and only 1 g of fat in a 3-oz. serving.
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Since nature packages eggs individually, you can easily ramp recipes up or down whether cooking for one or a crowd. Although they are rich in protein and contain a mere 70 calories per egg, they also add fat into your diet -- almost 5 g of it for each egg.
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Cut from the top of the sirloin, spoon roasts are filled with flavor and are one of the healthier cuts of red meat. The American Heart Association named the boneless top sirloin roast as one of the three types of beef that are low enough in saturated fat and cholesterol to carry the heart-check mark.
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