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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Growing the hydrangea near concrete, which is highly alkaline, might make turning flowers blue more challenging.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Baking soda raises the pH of the soaking or cooking water, creating a more alkaline environment that can help break down some hard-to-digest carbohydrates before the beans reach your digestive system.
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Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
Numerous celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston, have touted alkaline water in brand campaigns, but is there a real benefit?
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Adjective
Wood ash is also quite alkaline, so can be used as a neutralizer if your soil is too acidic.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Growing the hydrangea near concrete, which is highly alkaline, might make turning flowers blue more challenging.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Baking soda raises the pH of the soaking or cooking water, creating a more alkaline environment that can help break down some hard-to-digest carbohydrates before the beans reach your digestive system.
—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
Numerous celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston, have touted alkaline water in brand campaigns, but is there a real benefit?
—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Alkaline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alkaline. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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alkaline
adjective
al·ka·line
ˈal-kə-lən 
-ˌlīn
-ˌlīn
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an alkali : basic
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