Ive heard a diet that is too acidic can aggravate joints. What types of foods are considered acidic?
There is a myth, not supported with medical backing, that acid can accumulate in the bloodstream, causing irritation and eroding joints in arthritic patients. It’s interesting because even the foods considered to be acidic are thought to be less acidic than the body’s natural digestive juices. Some of the foods that are considered to be acidic include: citrus fruits and juices, tomato products, pineapple, raspberries, vinegar and less obvious items like coffee, tea, soda pop, sugar, cheese, ice cream, other dairy products, lobster, tofu, soy foods and some wheat foods. As many of these items provide significant nutritional value – in particular vitamin C that is thought to help arthritis – I would not recommend avoiding the healthier choices.
