By:  Alicia Weber

A plant-based diet is your winning way to wellness!  Human blood is alkaline with a 7.2 pH.  When it comes to your blood and food consumption, one thing is true and that is two of a feather flock together!  Just as your blood has alkaline pH your body wants an alkaline pH in the food it consumes!

More Alkaline = Less Inflammation (foods that are alkaline and fight inflammation are fruits, vegetables, and fish)

More Acid = More Inflammation (foods working against blood pH are anything you eat with a face except fish because of the omega 3 fatty acid)

ALL fruits and vegetables are anti-inflammatories.  Some are considered more potent than others though.  Vitamins and minerals are important to fight inflammation as the one I highly recommend that is an excellent anti-inflammatory as well as an anti-aging supplement is Triveratrol Plus containing ResVinol-25 (60 Softgels).  This is a top supplement from a top-notch doctor – Dr. Whitaker. The reason this supplement is a very potent anti-inflammatory is due to its 3 Key Ingredients:

1.  Tumeric (known for anti-inflammatory qualities)

2.  Aloe Vera (plant known as fountain of youth for healing qualities)

3.  Resveratrol (dosage in vitamin equivalent to 170 glasses of red wine!)

Additionally, Herbasway HerbaGreen Tea Original Flavor 2 oz is a terrific anti-inflammatory, which I take every night before bed as it also helps prevent cavities and strengthen teeth.

Of all the plant-based foods, the Indian Goose Berry takes the 1st place prize in being the most potent!  As it exceeds the anti-inflammatory potency of the 2nd and 3rd place blueberries and pomegranates for anti-inflammatory benefits.  However, no need to focus on the 3 in the winner’s circle as the goal should be to eat a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables everyday for your anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory responses to be in top form and out do the inflammation and aging process!

*On a side note: If you are not eating a lot of meats (i.e. red meats as they have the essential vitamin B 12), then you need a vitamin with B 12.  Vitamin B 12 is essential in red blood cell production and must be part of the diet and if not getting it in a food source, then vitamin is neccessary. I stay stocked up with Emergen-C Vitamin C Fizzy Drink Mix, 1000 mg, Tropical, 0.3-Ounce Packets (Pack of 30) and I take one packet a day for my vitamin C and B vitamins.