The Link between Inflammation And Acidic Foods

                                                     

There's no getting around it, what you eat makes a big difference in how you feel.  So if you have any form of inflammation, including chronic inflammation like allergies, asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease you probably have already noticed this. It could be anything from digestive issues, nausea, swelling/puffiness, feeling more tired than usual, or a worsening of skin issues like eczema. Symptoms can really range but one thing to keep in mind is this, long term inflammation is not a good thing. Although it's the way our bodies protects its self sometimes it can actually begin to do the exact opposite.

But, did you realize that you can actually help yourself feel better by eating anti-inflammatory foods and reducing your intake of high acidic foods?
By helping your body maintain a healthier pH balance and calming the inflammation you can help yourself feel so much better. Good news right?

So what kinds of food are considered Anti-inflammatory?
Well, here's a short list to get you started.

 Almonds, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Bok choy, Brussel sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflower,            Asparagus. 
Onion, Parsnip, Peas, Pumpkin, Beats, Spinach, Squash, Potatoes (sweet, red &                  white), Turnip, Zucchini.
Figs, Cherries, Berries, Apples, Pineapple, Peaches, Avocado, Lemon, Tomatoes.
Brown rice, Oats, Quinoa, Whole wheat pasta.
Garlic, Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, Parsley, Basil, Chives.
Green tea, White tea, Black tea.

As for the foods that cause Inflammation. Well, you probably already guessed a couple of these ones already, but here they are.
   Sugar and Sweeteners, Processed foods (processed meats), Refined Flour, Fried foods, Trans fats,  MSG, and Additives.

You might also find these pH food Charts helpful to help you navigate through all types of food. Beginning first with low then moderate and finally highly acidic foods.

                                                                        Alkaline Foods 

Zucchini	Buckwheat, Spelt
Wheatgrass	Amaranth, Kamut
Watercress	Millet,Quinoa
Sweetcorn	Sprouted breads & tortillas
Radishes	Rhubarb
Potatoes & Sweet potatoes	Pomegranates, Lychee, Mangosteen
Parsnip,Turnips, Rutabaga	Pineapples, Plums
Parsley, Chives	Pears
Kale, Kelp, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard greens	Peaches
Horseradish	Papaya
Leafy greens, Spinach	Oranges
Green olives	Nectarine
Green beans & peas	Melon
Garlic, Onion	Mango
Endive	Grapes
Eggplant	Figs, Dates, Currants
Cucumber	Cherrries,Cranberries
Chard	Coconut
Celery	Bananas
Cauliflower, Broccoli	Berries (incl. Goji, Acai, Gooseberries)
Carrots	Apples, Apricot
Cabbage	Tomatoes
Brussels sprouts	Grapefruit
Bell peppers	Lemons & Limes
Beetroots	Fresh Vegetable juice
Artichokes	Green drinks
Asparagus	Coconut water, fresh lime & lemon water
Avocado	Herbal & Green tea

                                                      Neutral/Moderately Acidic Foods

Homemade breads	Brown rice
Oats	Oils & fats (Sunflower, Avocado, Coconut, Flax, Hemp seed, Olive and Sesame oils)
Wholegrain pasta	Stewed fruits, Dried Fruits (incl. Raisins, prunes)
Agave, Honey, Stevia	Mushrooms
Black beans, Lima, mung, Navy, Red, Soy, White, Kidney beans	Cashews, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Walnuts, Brazil nuts, Almonds, Almond butter
Canned beans	Black olives
Chick peas, Lentils	Hot spices
Carraway, Cumin, and Fennel seeds	Hemp, Pumpkin, Sesame, and Sunflower seeds
Carbonated, Unfiltered waters	Tofu, Whey
Pasterized fruit juice (incl. Tomato)	Miso, Tahini
Apple cider vinegar

                                                                    Very Acidic Foods

All processed, pre-packaged, refined, tinned and fast dried foods. (incl. chips, burgers, canned soups, granola bars, cakes, cookies, pasta, ice cream, and bread.)	Pickled, frozen, and canned vegetables
Chicken, beef, lamb, pork, fish, cheese, yogurt, eggs	Canned sugared fruit
Sprouts, Barley, Bran, Oat bran, Rye, Wheat germ	Hydrogenated & trans fats
Wheat, Wheat bread, Processed grains	Saturated animal fats
Corn, Corn chips, Cornstarch	Crackers, Flour, Granola
Rice cakes, White rice	Noodles, pasta, spaghetti, Cous Cous
Alcohol, Black tea, Coffee	Cocoa
All sugar, Artificial sweeteners	Milk
Mayonnaise	Fermented sauces, Jam & preserves
Soy sauce	Soda, Energy drinks
Ketchup, vinegar	All cooked, fried, and processed oils.

You can find all types of anti-inflammatory food and pH food charts lists on our Pinterest board Nutrition & Healthy Foods.



sources:  .medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248423.php
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