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Have you heard that cancer cannot survive in an alkaline environment? Some people claim that an acidic environment in the body causes disease and that an alkaline (or basic) diet is the only way to fix this. The prescribed ratio for the alkaline diet is 80% “alkaline-forming foods” and 20% “acid-forming foods.” The alkaline-forming foods include many fruits and vegetables. Grains have been identified as “slightly acid-forming,” and the highest acid-formin...

INGREDIENTS 280 grams Asparagus; 1 1/2 cups Cannellini beans; 3 cloves Garlic, small; 1 bunch Kale; 1 cup Leeks; 1 Lemon; 2 tsp Lemon thyme, fresh Condiments 2 tbsp Lemon juice plus more to finish; Pasta & grains 170 grams (dry); Baking & spices 1/4 tsp red capsicum flakes; 1/2 tsp pink salt 1/4 tsp black pepper; Oils & vinegar 5 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; Liquids 1/3 cup Reserved pasta water   INSTRUCTIONS If your asparagus is on the thicker side, slice in half vertically ...

Fermented foods and beverages are becoming increasingly popular. You can now find kombucha on tap in bars, sourdough bread in cafes and more varieties of yoghurt, sauerkraut and kimchi in your local supermarket. Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for centuries, and were initially produced as a way to preserve foods, improve flavour and eliminate food toxins. Today, more people are turning to these foods for their potential health benefits 1, 2. What are fermented foods?
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