Knowing which foods are acidic and which ones are basic will come in handy when you’re canning. Base foods need to be processed at a much higher temperature than acidic foods due to the need to ...

The pH scale is used to measure acidity and alkalinity levels. It measures the presence of positively and negatively charged hydrogen ions in a particular solution. The higher the hydrogen ions, the ...

The alkaline diet is based on the idea that certain foods can change the body's pH (its measure of acidity and alkalinity) to reduce acidity. Though there are several interpretations of the diet, most ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

A food with a pH below 4.6 is high in acid. This includes many citrus fruits, plums, grapes, pomegranates, and several other fruits. Tomatoes, which are technically a fruit, are also acidic. Defining ...

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Popular diets today focus on everything from fiber to fat, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that there’s also one that revolves around the acidity and alkalinity of your body. In fact, some celebrities, ...

Though celebs (from Kelly Ripa to Gwyneth Paltrow to Victoria Beckham) have raved about the benefits of the alkaline diet (More energy! Less pain!), dietitians and nutrition scientists say to take a ...

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