If you suffer from acid reflux or GERD, you know exactly how challenging finding foods that don’t trigger your symptoms can be. A lot of foods these days have acid-forming properties, which are bad for those with digestive system issues. One of the most difficult things about low-acid foods is that most of them aren’t …
Heartburn and more severe cases like acid reflux and GERD are incredibly unpleasant digestive system conditions. They’re often triggered by specific foods, especially acidic ones. So, it’s important to follow a special diet if you’re dealing with these conditions. Luckily, there are many articles, blog posts, and books available on the topic these days. These …
Even though vegetables aren’t favored by everyone, they come with a wide range of health benefits. They’re often rich in fiber, low in calories, and high in vitamins and minerals. But, when you follow a specific diet – for example, a low-acid diet – you have to be especially careful about which foods you consume. …
Heartburn and other acid reflux symptoms are incredibly unpleasant. They can be triggered by any food and beverage, so it’s important to keep track of what causes these issues for you. Many people swear by various drinks that might help neutralize stomach acids and reduce the likelihood of heartburn. For example, some people think that …
“The alkaline diet is a great way to improve cell metabolism, help yourself detox, improve your kidneys’ ability to kick out extra waste products, and just overall, a great way to improve your health. The question is, What does an alkaline diet mean and how do you get there?” That’s what Functional and Integrative Medicine …
Potatoes are the most popular vegetable in the world. They’re the basis for many national dishes around the world as their easily accessible and filling. They’re also widely versatile: You can eat them baked, cooked, fried, stuffed, and in so many other forms. However, as we all know, not everything that’s popular and seemingly healthy …
Thinking back to those science classes you’re forced to take in school, you learned all about the pH scale. How certain things are more acidic while others are either neutral or alkaline. Eating acidic foods isn’t going to pose any problems for your body, but eating acidic foods in high amounts, can cause some issues. …
Tomatoes are incredibly common produce most of us have in our fridges right now. Even though they’re classified as a fruit, we mostly use tomatoes in salads, dinner dishes, and sandwiches. They’re delicious, juicy, and versatile, adding the taste of summer to many meals. However, tomatoes may not be suitable for everyone’s dietary needs. So, …
Garlic is one of those vegetables that makes almost anything taste better, well at least I think so. Whether you chop it up, mince it, or use garlic powder in your dish, you can almost immediately tell that it’s improved. There are plenty of studies floating around recognizing garlic as a healthy addition to humans’ …
Plums are very delicious fruits filled with vitamins and nutrients. They’re a great summer snack and a wonderful addition to many dishes, such as pies, cakes, and even roasted meats. However, if you’ve ever eaten a plum (like most of us have), you know that they have a rather sour taste. So, are plums acidic? …