Eating 2 to 4 cups daily of fruit or vegetables helps lower blood pressure, slows kidney damage, and reduces the risk of heart disease, according to a new study published on Aug. 6 in The American Journal of Medicine.
Most fruits and vegetables have an alkalinizing effect when broken down by our bodies, meaning they help neutralize our bodies’ acidity (pH). Reducing acidity protects blood vessels and kidneys, shielding the kidneys’ filters and blood vessel lining from damage.
