hi all,
i am confused as to what are acided foods>?
i took a supplement for a uti with cranberry powder, did this do me in?
are apples harmful? lemons? grapefruit? chocolate? or is it totally individual?
how long does it take to go through the system?
etc?
how does one really know?
thanks

acidic foods include citrus food like oranges, lemons, tomatoes, chilli spicy sour stuffs
Apples are not harmful, but according to BRAT diet that one eats during diarrhea, it supposed to solidify the stools. So i skipped eating apples, but i drink apple juice instead as pectin in it is good softener
choc to me is fine, but don't eat too much

thanks!
oh and.... what is the BRAT diet?

ps... i heard that for some reason lemons turn alkaline in the system (as does apple cider vinegar - not interested in that as much as lemons, but thought i'd mention it). anyway... i can live without oranges but i do love lemons since i don't like acidic anything anyway! hopefully lemons are less harmful.

beachgirl wrote:thanks!
oh and.... what is the BRAT diet?

Banana, Rice, Apple, Toast. This diet is meant for those who has diarrhea. Google on it and u'll find more info. :)

beachgirl wrote:ps... i heard that for some reason lemons turn alkaline in the system (as does apple cider vinegar - not interested in that as much as lemons, but thought i'd mention it). anyway... i can live without oranges but i do love lemons since i don't like acidic anything anyway! hopefully lemons are less harmful.

u can try lemons if u like, but i do think that lemons are much more acidic than oranges. But of cos, to each it's own. :)

dwarfs8 wrote:

beachgirl wrote:thanks!
oh and.... what is the BRAT diet?

Banana, Rice, Apple, Toast. This diet is meant for those who has diarrhea. Google on it and u'll find more info. :)

Thanks Dwarfs! I'm a gramma and wasn't too sure either

Hey there- I received a list of acidic/alkaline foods from my doctor which says the foods which most deplete the body's alkaline reserve include: oysters, lentils, sausage, sardines, oatmeal (very surprising to me!), corned beef, lobster, peanuts, soda crackers and spaghetti. While the foods that best replace alkaline reserves include: raw spinach, beet greens, celery, dried figs, carrots, sauerkraut, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, beets and Brussel sprouts.
I'd be curious to know about lemons too since I put Meyer lemon juice on everything. The list doesn't mention it but everyone I've talked to says coffee is a big no-no as is alcohol. I haven't even had a beer in about 8 months & surprisingly don't miss it.
If you've got a juicer, throw in a bunch of carrots, beets, apples and a bit of ginger- tasty & nutrient rich!
Hope this helps.

If you google "lemons are alkaline" there is a good short article on it in wikispaces.
Bascally meats , dairy and junk food will make your body more acidic, but fruits and veg will make it more alkaline. Alkaline is healthier, but no need to go overboard as meat and dairy have other important nutrients.
My CRS says to stay away from citrus fruits, grapes, caffeine, chocolate, icecream, milk, yogurt and alcohol. Not sure why, I was kinda in shock at the diagnosis at the time but I plan to ask him when I see him on Wednesday. I suspect it has to do with keeping your BMs regular and the right consistency.
He didn't mention anything about acidic though, as I still eat a fair amount of tomato sauce, and salad dressing.
-woi

So acidic foods make the fissure worse or just them "coming out" making it irritated?
I love oranges and they help me keep soft :oops: