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What is the acid/alkaline balance?Did you know that each food you eat will result in either an acidic or alkaline end-product following digestion and absorption by the body?This is pertinent to your well-being because it is thought that for healthy blood, and for the efficient delivery of balanced nutrients to your cells, the pH balance should ideally be neutral (or slightly alkaline).When food is metabolised, acids are produced that have to be neutralised. This is achieved by alkaline mineral salts: calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium.These alkaline mineral salts are all found in raw fruit and vegetables. When harvested properly ripe...

Weight loss is a life-long struggle for many people. We are faced with a baffling array of slimming programmes, foods and information from the media, which can make it even harder to know the “right way to lose weight”. However, achieving weight loss, appetite control, the management of cravings and a healthy metabolism needn’t be confusing. In fact, it is actually very simple - once you have the facts. Learning more about how your body works, how it reacts to foods and being able to identify “fad diets” and other ineffective short-term measures is the key. After all, knowledge is...

Dieting, slimming, weight loss - whatever you want to call it!It really doesn’t matter what you call it - in fact, forget the word “diet” altogether. The way to a healthy weight and slim waist for the long-term is as simple as living a balanced lifestyle and getting a reasonable amount of exercise. Moderation and variety (both in terms of food and exercise) are your keys to success!Of course, it is easier said than done. However, it is important to realise that there really is no magic formula or secret behind successful slimming - you already have it within you...