Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD Some foods have an alkalizing (acid-reducing) effect on the body, while others contribute to acid production.Eating more alkalizing foods, such as beans, berries ...

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 alkaline diet is based on the theory that food can regulate the body's pH, or acid-base balance. While certain foods leave behind acidic or alkaline residues, the body's kidneys and lungs tightly ...

Interestingly, khar is both an ingredient and a dish. It is a traditional alkaline solution made by filtering water through the ashes of sun-dried banana peels, specifically from the local bhim kol ...