Question;  Is it true that acidic foods are bad for you?
Answer;  John Philpott and his team from Here´s Health says,

Yes and no. Some nutritionists believe that a high intake of acid-forming foods can aggravate existing health conditions such as arthritis and food intolerance, in which case it might seem like a good idea to eliminate these foods from your diet.

Unfortunately it´s not that simple; health is a balancing act and as with so many aspects of nutrition, it´s all about achieving the right balance and in this instance, the right pH balance.

What´s more, the acids, once neutralised, form salts which if deposited away, in the legs, vertebrae and shoulders, might contribute to cellulite, kidney stones and gall stones and reduced flexibility. Keeping the body´s acid-alkaline balance at the correct pH is therefore important.

All fruits and vegetables (even acidic fruits) are alkaline-forming because of their high mineral content.

Foods that are rich in protein, such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese and grains, fall into the acid-forming group, but eliminating them entirely from your diet is not recommended because they´re important for you in other ways.

As a general rule of thumb, try to eat a diet that consists of about two-thirds alkaline foods and the rest acid-forming. Alternatively, you may wish to monitor your acid/alkaline balance which you do at home by testing your urine.

For further advice ask at your local health shop.

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