• Some foods that are acidic to taste, such as lemon, lime and grapefruit, are rendered alkaline once digested, placing far less burden on the digestive system as a whole.

Discover which foods are acidic or alkaline and the science behind the alkaline diet. Learn about their health impacts and the dietary recommendations for various foods.

Our medical columnist breaks down the common claims about alkaline water and shares why the explosion of interest in recent years has been concerning.

Acidic foods versus Alkaline foods and their effects on weight loss is a bit of a newer topic so nothing entirely conclusive has been established on the subject. There is, however, a large am… ...