Conscientious Americans looking to save money on groceries may be interested in which foods are the most cost-efficient yet nutritious. New research reveals that potatoes may give consumers more for their money by way of nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium.

When you’re born, your body is pH balanced and may even be a little on the alkaline side—a model of perfect metabolic health. But as you age your body chemistry becomes more acidic because you build up more acid waste. This is because your body’s cells are constantly creating new cells to replace old ones that are damaged or dying. And to do this, your cells burn nutrients as fuel and excrete what’s left as a highly acidic waste product which builds up over the years.

While many may think of algae as a plant that is best left to be consumed by fish, new research has shown that a particular form of it may have significant benefits for energy levels and memory recall, according to Natural News.

If too much alcohol consumption has resulted in a miserable hangover, medical experts say alkaline water may help cure your ills. Cheryle Hart, M.D., has researched hundreds of hangover remedies. Her top recommendation for preventing and minimizing a hangover involves drinking a lot of water since alcohol is very dehydrating.

A new study may have people reaching for a glass of water rather than another beverage to stay hydrated. Researchers say individuals who choose plain water over other drinks tend to eat healthier overall.