It is a guaranteed formula for causing excess acidity in the body. And on top of that, a sure fire plan for weight gain.

Some health food gurus say, if you are going to have dessert with your meal, just eat it first, and give it a few minutes to digest, before the main meal.

A better option is to make a healthier dessert and include some plant foods that contain natural enzymes. Pineapple and basil are both known for their digestion benefits.

The Secret to Good Pineapple

The secret with pineapple is this; it must be fresh. Canned pineapple won’t do a thing for your digestion. The best way to make this recipe is to cut up a fresh pineapple and chill it yourself. Frozen pineapple from the store is a distant runner up to be used only for convenience sake.

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Bromelain is the enzyme in pineapple that is responsible for it’s digestive benefit. The canning process destroys bromelain. Bromelain is good for breaking down protein, this is what makes it such a valuable enzyme.

What can I say about Basil? Well it’s green for starters, almost any green plant is going to be good for the body and alkalinity. Go Green! Basil has been praised by herbalists as a tonic for digestion.

I think I will make some of this myself this afternoon and enjoy it as an afternoon snack. I still have some nice basil plants growing in my garden.

Food Enzymes

Benefits:

• Supplements the body's production of important enzymes.
• Provides a blend of enzymes to digest proteins,carbohydrates and fats.
• Provides hydrochloric acid and bile salts to help digest proteins and fats.
• Helps prevent or relieve occasional indigestion.

Pineapple Basil Sorbet, Dessert Ingredients

• Fresh pineapple, chilled / frozen
• Fresh Basil leaves, grow it yourself and pick if you can!
• Ice cubes
• Coconut milk

Stick it all in the blender and give it a whirl, super quick and easy.

Nutrition in a Pineapple

Vitamins B1, B2, B12, C, PP, carotene, iron, zinc, copper, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iodine, manganese

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A long long time ago, in a galaxy far away….

Well ok, it was right here on earth. Way back when, human beings ate natural foods. People ate lots of fruits, vegetables and herbs. They also enjoyed wild game and fish. Processed food was not to be found.

Folks naturally ate an alkaline diet in most parts of the globe. Today we have to forage our way thru grocery aisles and fast food restaurants. It’s a bit tougher to find healthy foods, but not impossible.

With the alkaline diet, you won’t feel deprived. In fact we encourage you not to skip any meals or snacks.

The main key to success is this: Eat 80% alkaline foods and 20% acid. It’s that simple. It doesn’t have to be an exact science. And hey, even if you have a meal that’s only 50% alkaline, it’s probably a big improvement from what you are doing now. Just move in the right direction.

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One of my absolute favorite pH balancing snacks is celery and almond butter.

Just slice up some organic celery, spread on some almond butter and enjoy.

You are getting healthy fat, some good amino acids and an alkaline boost.

Meal of Choice

I love a delicious vegetable salad, with some Pacific Salmon. Olive oil and herbs make up the dressing. A bit of sea salt to taste.

Absolutely  one of the best things you can put in your body. High quality protien, omega 3 fats, loads of antioxidant and a boat load of nutrition.

Start with a big bed of dark leafy greens. Baby lettuce, romaine, spinach, kale and others are all fair game.

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Watermelon is one of those foods.

It tastes great and supplies us good minerals and vitamins.

Did you know that a lot of the nutrition is in  the skin and the rind?

Watermelon is a great source of mineral water, to replenish the body fluids.

Juicing the watermelon allows you to access these nutrients to a better degree.

Watermelon is a good diuretic and is helpful for the kidneys.

Here is a list of the minerals from the edible part of the watermelon. *

• Potassium – 320 mg
• Phosphorus – 31 mg
• Magnesium – 29 mg
• Calcium – 20 mg
• Sodium – 3 mg
• Iron – 0.69 mg
• Selenium 1.1 mcg
• Manganese – 0.109 mg
• Copper – 0.12 mg
• Zinc – 0.29 mg
• Also contains small amounts of other minerals.

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Ok, so all the minerals are important, but magnesium may be one worthy of some extra attention.

Check out the video for a list of magnesium’s many benefits.  There is also a short list of deficiency symptoms, related to a lack of magnesium.

Magnesium is also helpful in achieving a healthy pH balance in the body. Anyone who is over-acidic, should take a closer look at the important mineral.

Good Dietary Sources of Magnesium

• Nuts
• Leafy vegetables
• Beans
• Peas
• Halibut

The suggested daily intake for magnesium is 400 mg for men and 310 mg for women.

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People eating those plants, that grew in the soil, got a good supply of  nourishing minerals.

These days, farming practices are different.  Plants are still sucking up minerals, when they exist in the soil, but people are only adding back a small handful of nutrients.

Nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, think 10-10-10 fertilizer – is often enough to make the plants grow and look good. But something is missing. the minerals. If most of the minerals were sucked up by previous generations of plants, growing on the same plot of ground, how many minerals are actually contained in the food crop?

Humans not only need the major minerals like calcium, magnesium and the small list contained in many multi-vitamins, but trace minerals as well. There is some debate over how many trace minerals humans actually need for good health. Trace minerals are found in very small quantities, much less than say calcium. Some of them are important for good health.

Fertilizing the soil with organic methods like animal manure and green manures, helps to ensure a good supply of minerals in the soil.

As for me, I not only like to eat as much organic food as possible, I look for supplements that contain trace minerals. Coral Calcium is one such supplement.

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And here is anther tip, I always use sea salt, instead of regular table salt. One of the key differences; trace minerals. Of course you don’t want to overdo it on salt.

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He says there is a long list of health problems that are affected by magnesium.

Helping the body and mind to relax is just one of the myriad of things magnesium does in the body.

Problem is most Americans are deficient. I will list some of the foods high in magnesium below.

Foods High in Magnesium:

• Leafy green vegetables are at the top of my list, also very alkalizing as well. Dandelion greens have lots of other benefits too.
• Nuts and peanuts are a good source of magnesium Pumpkin seeds are also a good source of zinc.
• Seafood
• Beans, legumes
• Grains, but not my favorite way to get magnesium.
• Bananas and figs
• Artichoke, sweet potatoes and okra along with other vegetables.
• Sea vegetables like kelp
• Buckwheat
• Garlic

There is also a list of things that can drain calcium from the body:

• Coffee
• Acidic foods
• Stress
• Drugs and excess alcohol
• Salt
• Soda pop

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Magnesium is definitely an important mineral for a whole list of reasons. It is very easy to be deficient in this mineral with today’s junk-o-centric eating habits. It is a vital mineral for pH balance in the body. This is one mineral I take every day myself.

Lots of people today are focused on calcium, but it is important to know that calcium and magnesium need to be in balance. By taking in too much calcium and not enough magnesium, it is possible to create a relative magnesium deficiency.

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“Magnesium is indeed the unsung hero and is a key nutriceutical that everybody needs to know about. . . . This book needs to be read by any individual wishing to improve their quality of life. . . . Dr Dean has the best credentials in bringing solutions to those suffering from the hidden magnesium disorders that affect most of us.”

I would say the book, The Magnesium Miracle is definitely worth checking out. To find the best prices at Barnes and Noble, click the image next to the video above.

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Neutralizing excess acidity from a poor diet and toxins is just the beginning of the list.

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Magnesium is involved in many functions:

• Temperature regulation
• Producing and transporting energy
• Synthesizing protein
• Transmitting nerve signals in the brain and body
• Relaxing muscles
• Manufacturing bones and teeth
• Detoxifying heavy metals
• Neutralizing acidity in the blood
• Digesting lipids and balancing cholesterol
• Creating neurotransmitters like serotonin

Magnesium Complex

• Highly bioavailable.
• Alkalizing.
• Promotes musculoskeletal health.
• Supports a healthy biological terrain.
• Supports a healthy cardiovascular system, especially during exercise.

I am certainly one for becoming more GREEN and helping protect the planet from pollution and my body from toxins.

Glass peanut better jars,

make great glasses to drink out of around the house. Sure they look kind of redneck, people have accused me of drinking moonshine, just in fun of course.

I usually get a strange look, when I tell people I am drinking alkaline water that is enhanced with magnesium and calcium.

I also use the jars to store a serving of vegetable blender smoothie.  I make a blender full in the morning, and fill up one 16 oz jar for later in the day.

Here are a few tips for storing a blender smoothie or fresh made juice:

• Fill the jar right to the top to get all the air out
• Do not store for more than one day, blended, or juiced vegetables just don’t keep that long
• Get it into the frig right away
• It helps to add powdered vitamin C or some type of liquid vitamin, rich in anti-oxidants

Do Your Part to Save the Planet

So I am doing my part to save the landfills from plastic bottles and keep harmful plastics out of my body by going with glass.

Every once in a while, I will be out and need to buy some bottled water, but that is getting to be a rare occasion.