A new study presented at the American Dietetic Association's Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo by researchers at the University of Washington analyzed data looking at the nutritional content of food, the price of produce and the eating habits of consumers. Their review showed that potatoes provided plenty of potassium at half the cost of other vegetables.

Potassium is a nutrient that is essential to heart function, muscle building and protein synthesis, according to the National Institutes of Health. It is also an electrolyte, which makes it essential to pH balance in the blood. Electrolytes such as potassium and sodium also affect the water content and blood pressure of the body. However, most Americans don't eat enough of the potassium they need, according to the researchers.

"Potatoes deserve credit for contributing to higher diet quality and increasing vegetable consumption," said lead researcher Adam Drewnowski, Ph.D.

Eating potatoes that have been baked, boiled or roasted is a good way to add potassium and vitamin C to the diet, the researchers said.

Unfortunately, most all of the foods that we eat are acid-forming such as processed food products, most bottled goods, fats, oils, sugars, bakery goods, cereals and most cooked, fried and baked goods. The modern American diet consists of 80 percent acidic foods and only about 20 percent alkaline foods when we should be eating exactly the opposite—80 percent alkaline foods and only 20 percent acidic foods.

Acid overload can cause problems with your lungs, liver and pancreas… eat away at the linings of your arteries… erode cartilage and cause inflammation in your joints… cause premature wrinkling… wear down muscle mass… weaken your immune system… and drain the calcium from your bones and put you at risk of osteoporosis.

Acid overload is determined by your “potential of hydrogen,” or pH level. The pH simply measures how acidic or alkaline your body is on a scale of 0 to 14. A low saliva pH reading of less than 7.0 means you’re too acidic (bad), a pH of 7.0 is neutral and a saliva reading of slightly more than 7.0 means your body is alkaline (good). However, most of us fall in the acid range of 6.2 to 6.4.

But there are ways to combat acid overload. Minimize stress, drink eight glasses of alkaline water daily, increase the alkaline-forming foods and reduce the amount of acid-forming foods in your diet. With these simple steps you can balance your body chemistry to return your body to an alkaline state… and alkalinity is health, longevity and quality of life.

E3 Live is an algae that is also known as a green superfood that contains more chlorophyll than any other edible item. It has been used for centuries as a natural remedy by indigenous people, as it contains high amounts of vitamin B, C, and E, as well as folic acid.

This unique compound also allows for an extremely high nutrient absorption rate, at 97 percent, and contains omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.

All of these valuable vitamins and minerals can help individuals in many different day-to-day activities, such as energy and endurance. The news source reports that many star athletes use it to enhance their performance.

In addition, blue-green algae can balance alkaline levels, blood sugar and improve concentration.

GlobalHealingCenter.com suggests that E3 live can also have anti-aging effects and contains a high level of antioxidants. It may also decrease depression and anxiety.

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.

"Studies show that alkaline electrolyzed water speeds up metabolism of alcohol and protects your liver better than regular, plain water," she said.

Hart said avoiding a hangover should start before you start drinking alcohol. In addition to drinking plenty of water beforehand, she said eating a meal with complex carbohydrates and some dietary fat as well as taking a vitamin B-50 complex supplement can help avoid feeling bad post-party.

Hart also recommends drinking water between alcoholic beverages and avoiding darker-colored drinks since they’ve been proven to cause more severe hangovers.

After partying, Hart said drinking at least 1 liter of water can help flush the alcohol out of your system and keep you hydrated.

"Drinking plenty of alkaline, electrolyzed water is key in my program," said Hart.

In addition, healthcare experts say taking nutritional supplements containing vitamins C, B6 and B12 may also lessen the effects of a hangover.

According to Reuters, the study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who drink water tend to eat a diet higher in fiber and lower in sugar and calorie-dense foods.

Researchers say the findings do not prove that drinking water makes people eat healthier. Rather, it suggests a connection between the two.

Health experts recommend staying hydrated with water as an important part of a proper diet since it is calorie-free and can help make the stomach seem full. It is also important to boost immunity and keep the body working properly.

Some claim alkaline water is an even better choice. According to ImmuneSystemRemedies.com, ionized alkaline water is a powerful antioxidant, effective detoxifier, and superior hydrator, compared to conventional drinking water. In addition, it can help with weight loss, allows for better absorption of the nutrients from the foods you eat and can make skin appear healthier through effective hydration.

Not drinking enough water of any type may cause individuals to experience routine fatigue, dry skin, headaches, constipation and a decrease in normal bodily functions.