a) About 70-80 per cent of our total food intake should be alkaline.

b) The body's pH level controls and affects all its functions. With the pH dropping, the brain finds it difficult to absorb energy from the blood cells. A diet comprising over 80 per cent alkaline food helps the brain function better.

c) If alkaline food is the major source of nutrition, it helps to counter serious cell degeneration and even slows down the process of ageing.

d) Alkaline food prevents the body from feeling fatigued.

e) Consuming alkaline food also helps to cure arthritis.

f) Examples of alkaline foods:Dried beans, broccoli, cabbage, celery, almonds etc.

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