How to Start an Alkaline Diet for Fibromyalgia?

Step 2: Know Which Foods Are Acidic and Which Are Alkalizing

Alkalizing foods are anti-inflammatory whereas too much acidic food causes stomach discomforts, fatigue and migraine. Sometimes, the acidity or alkalinity of a food is contradictory to its taste or its inherent pH levels. What matters is whether it is acid-forming or alkaline-forming when digested. For example, despite its natural low pH value, most citrus fruits are alkalizing foods because they facilitate the removal of hydrogen ions from your body. On the contrary, food containing sugar such as most carbohydrates like white breads, pastas and rice are acidic because they add  hydrogen ions to your body. Acidic food should only take up 20% of your diet while alkalizing food should form 80% of your diet.

Highly acidic foods include:

• Grains and most products made with grains such as breads, rice, noodles, pasta, confectioneries
• Diary products like milk, cheese, butter
• Meat
• Processed food which includes most canned foods, instant meals, fast food, junk food like chips and crackers
• Solid oil like margarine or oil exposed to heat, light or air
• Artificial sweeteners and other food enhancers
• Coffee and sodas
• Alcohol