Oh hey there!
Please don't mind me, I am just a little unhappy with the food habits of my clients.
You see, they are eating too much acidic food, which isn’t bad in moderation but if it’s
eaten all the time, it can have terrible effects.
Let’s discuss some of them.
Tomatoes, onions, coffee…
We’re talking all those AND more!
Let's start with an unlikely culprit…
#1 Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the most acidic fruits out there.
They have a lot of good things in them too, including water, fiber and protein.
All of these things are good for a healthy gut, skin and eyes.
Unfortunately, if you have them too much then you might have a problem.
Tomatoes are often grown in acidic soil.
As a result, they have a high pH level, ranging from 4.2 to 4.3.
This is why eating too many tomatoes can cause problems for your heart as well as your gut.
Try to limit your daily tomato consumption to five.
Our next culprit is a popular one...
#2 Carbonated Drinks
Yes, I know we all love to sip on Coca Cola or Pepsi during summer.
They are chilled drinks and are often a good alternative to enjoy a party.
That doesn't mean they are healthy.
While, carbonated drinks may have cool advertisements, they also have very high pH levels.
Typically Coca Cola has a pH rating of 2.37.
Pepsi isn't too behind either, it has a score of 2.39.
When you drink too much, you are likely to get some stomach problems.
On the other hand if consumed in moderation, it can be food for your stomach.
In a study, a patient with gastric phytobezoars was asked to consume Coca Cola and it helped
clean her stomach.
Meaning, it is not all bad, it has pros too.
Just don't drink more than one or two glasses.
#3 Citric Fruits
This is one entry that needs to be taken with a grain of salt.
Fruits such as lemons and oranges contain many different types of Vitamins and minerals.
All of these are important for the development of our body.
On the downside though, they also contain acid.
A glass of orange juice can contain a 3.0 pH level.
Whereas, the same amount of lemon juice has a pH level of 2.4.
This is because they also need acidic soil to grow.
That doesn't mean that you should stop consuming them.
As a matter of fact, consuming lemons and oranges helps to keep your body in good condition.
They are good for your skin, tissues, muscles, bones, digestive system and heart.
Just keep the same caution as you would with tomatoes.
Decrease the quantity, don't have too many of them and you'll be fine.
The last one was a food that we need to live.
The next one, not so much.
I am talking about…
#4 Alcohol
Many people enjoy a glass of wine after a long and tiring day.
While one glass of wine won't kill you, more than that might be harmful.
No, we aren't just talking about your liver here.
This concerns your entire digestive system.
Alcoholic drinks can increase the production of gastric acids.
This in turn can cause problems for both your stomach and heart.
This is especially true for alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine, which are low in ethanol.
On the other hand, if you can limit your consumption, you won't be facing the ill-effects so much.
Limit it to a max of two glasses.
The next food is used in many spicy dishes around the world.
#5 Onions
In some parts of the world, onions are quite expensive, but they are still in high demand.
From delicious curries in South Asia to onion rings in North America.
Though having too many of them is not at all recommended.
This is especially true for people who have gastroesophageal reflux.
In a study, 16 people with this problem were given a hamburger and a glass of ice water.
The same thing was given to another group of 16 people who didn't have this problem.
All the hamburgers contained onions.
It turned out that patients with gastroesophageal reflux experienced a slight amount of heartburn
after the meal.
This is because of the acidic nature of onions.
So, if you have this problem, we would suggest that you reduce your consumption of onions.
Speaking of Onions, here is another smooth criminal...
#6 Mayonnaise
Yes, the delightful little thing you put on your sandwiches.
Some people love it so much that they will try to dip any snack in mayonnaise.
While the taste may be interesting, too much can be harmful.
Mayonnaise usually contains about 3 to 4 pH levels of acidity.
That is quite high and too much consumption may not end well for your stomach.
Problems may include indigestion, as well as a burning sensation in your chest.
We wouldn't tell you to stop having mayonnaise altogether though.
You can still enjoy it.
As it is with every other food on the list, a little bit of mayonnaise would be fun.
Just don’t have too much.
#7 Coffee
We know caffeine gives you energy.
Just ask anyone who needs to work at night.
Coffee is also the first preference of people who want to feel active before they start
their day.
While all these things make coffee your friend, here is something that makes it your enemy.
Coffee generally contains anywhere between a 4.85 to a 5.13 pH level of acidity.
Not just that, coffee can mess with your sleep cycle in a not so good way.
More importantly, you may end up with an upset stomach.
Does all that scare you?
Well don't worry, just limit your intake of coffee.
Keep it at a maximum of two cups or mugs a day.
If you can do that, it will be fine.
You won't have to deal with the acidic nature of your coffee.
Oh and make sure you stay hydrated all the time.
Alright, now that I have scared you with so many acidic foods, here are three non-acidic
foods to enjoy.
#1 Watermelons
Watermelons contain water, dietary fibers, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and natural
sugars.
What more could you ask for?
This fruit is non-acidic.
In other words, it is a good fruit to add to your diet.
So next time you see a watermelon at the grocery store, consider buying it.
Moving on to the next one…
#2 Broccoli
Broccoli is also on the list of non-acidic fruits.
On top of that, it is one of the best sources of vitamins and minerals.
Broccoli is also known to help in the process of digestion.
It is especially good for your heart.
We would suggest that you add it to your cart when you go grocery shopping next.
This brings us to the third food…
#3 Turkey Meat
Here is one white meat that you probably don't touch until Thanksgiving.
Turkey meat is not only delicious, but good for your health.
It contains tons of proteins, carbohydrates and minerals.
More importantly, it is acid-free.
A win-win scenario overall.
Do you eat any of these foods?
Would you consider cutting down after watching this video?
Let us know in the comments below.
We would love to hear from you.