HOLISTIC CHEF EDDIE'S TIP OF THE DAY #36

Starting the day with APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DRINK alkalizes the body and gives it the proper start.  When we were born, there was a total balance between acidity and alkalinity in our bodies.  The ph is 7.40, zero being most acidic and 14 being most alkaline.  Over the years of poor sleeping habits, stress, environmental factors, poor diet and lack of exercise, the body becomes more acidic.  Some things in life we can't control such as some environmental factors but the others are a choice. Over time, when we don't take proper care of our body, it becomes more and more acidic. The optimum functioning of the body becomes affected and our quality of life is compromised.  It may start with headaches, stomach upset and other minor ailments.  However, when the root cause of these ailments is not addressed, minor upsets become more major.  We use more and more drugs are to mask what's really going on, the ROOT cause of the problem.  These minor issues are warnings and unless a person becomes mindful of the warning signs and does something about it, the body continues to decline and many times fatal illnesses occur.  So rather than change, so many of us seek "the magic pill" that will take all the discomfort away.  All of this could have been avoided if the body was better taken care of.  So many warning signs ignored along the way.  The body is strong and wants to heal but facing continuous abuse, it deteriorates.  I know genetics plays a role in illness but that is no reason to not take care of the body as best you can.   This drink I am featuring is a good start in taking better care of the body.  Eating a proper balanced diet of acid and alkaline foods is essential.  I start my day with this drink along with green juices and green smoothies.  I want the best quality of life and only wish that upon all of you.  

       APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DRINK

2 - 3  Tablespoons Unfiltered Organic Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 cup Purified Water
​1 Tablespoon fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Stevia Powder or Granulated Monkfruit Sweetener

Place all ingredients in a glass and mix thoroughly.  It really packs a punch and will wake you up.

NOTE:  Apple Cider Vinegar is acidic however it becomes alkaline when it enters the body.
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