Acidic foods are a great problem for people with digestive disorders. You can use the pH to measure the acidity of a substance. The pH levels of your body affect every cell. So, in order to keep your pH levels balanced you should have a low acid diet.
What should i eat?
Fruits are generally very healthy but some of them are highly acidic. Here are some fruits that are low acidic and healthy as well:
- Black cherries
- Watermelon
- Raspberries
- Peach
- Apples
- Strawberries
- Pear
- Bananas
- Figs
- Mango
- Raisins
Vegetables are an integral part of acid reflux diet and help t alleviate digestive issues. Your low acidic diet should contain lots of green leafy vegetables because they are rich in potassium, which is strongly alkaline. Here is a list of vegetables that have high pH:
- Carrots
- Radishes
- Sprouts
- Kale
- Celery
- Asparagus
- Cauliflower
- Cucumber
- Dandelion greens
- Broccoli
- Oriental greens
- Potatoes
- Spinach
Beverages that aid to keep the blood alkaline are herbal tea, water and vegetable juices. Adding them to your diet should help you be in control of your pH levels.
Also, a very important component of your diet is cooking oil. If you are serious about following this diet, you should not use unhealthy cooking oils like hydrogenated oil, corn oil, margarine and sunflower oil. Cooking in extra virgin olive oil is regarded as healthy and also helps to maintain alkaline pH of blood.
What should i avoid eating?
Here is a list of most acidic foods that will disrupt your body’s pH balance:
- Citric fruits (lemons, oranges)
- Meat
- Dairy
- Fast food
- Chocolate
- Artificial sweeteners
- Beer
- Soda
- Grains
While it is not logical for most people to eliminate these kinds of foods completely, limiting them may help your pH at a neutral level.