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Recipes to Avoid Acidity

Low-acid diets are considered easy to digest, easy to process, and preventive for those with mild indigestion to more serious gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Low acid eating however, is not just designed for those who may have a GI disorder, it is also a new trend encouraged by health experts who espouse the need for pH balance within our bodies for optimum health. Evidence suggests that pH balance is manipulated by lowering our acid intake. Whether for prevention of symptoms or to increase health, anyone can benefit from low-acid recipes.

  1. Looking Online

    • Many online resources offer low acid recipes. Find hundreds of such recipes at SparkPeople.com by searching the words "low acid." The DrGourmet.com has a whole low acid recipe section for people with GERD/acid reflux. Another search related to low acid foods is the alkaline diet. This low-acid diet is focused on pH balance. The Energise Alkaline Diet and Natural Health Blog also offers hundreds of low-acid recipes.

    Cookbooks

    • If you prefer a compilation of recipes in book form instead of searching for meals online, a variety of cookbooks is available. One book, "Eating for Acid Reflux: A Handbook and Cookbook for Those with Heartburn," focuses on prevention of symptoms through healthy food consumption, and has an introduction that explains the medical reasons behind acid reflux. "Chronic Heartburn: Managing Acid Reflux and GERD through Understanding, Diet and Lifestyle" and "The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide: A Quick Reference to Foods and Their Effect on pH Levels" explain the acid levels in foods, as well as which foods to avoid, and features plenty of tempting recipes. The latter book can be helpful for those who are acid sensitive, yet do not have acid reflex, GERD or a GI disorder.

    Purchasing Low Acid Foods

    • Many foods on a low-acid diet are readily available such as nuts, most dairy, grains, and fish. The foods to avoid are chocolate, citrus, beans, organ meats, wine, high-acid coffee, and tea. Many foods and beverages that people love, such as coffee, can be purchased online in low-acid versions.

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