And while the foods you eat can affect the pH of your urine, this is not the same as changing your blood pH. Your blood pH level stays close to neutral at around 7.4, and you cannot shift your ...

For example, it gives a pH level of 9 for lemons and a level of 9.2 for limes, when both have a pH of about 2, a food science specialist noted.

"Anything that's dark, leafy and green. The general rule of thumb is the more bitter your foods, the more alkaline," Dr. Duncan said. Other examples include watermelon, almonds, oranges and apples.

Acidic foods are those that typically have a pH level of 4.6 or lower. High acidic foods are less likely to develop a quick microorganism growth, which means they might take longer to decompose.

The post provides a list of “alkaline” foods that are in fact acidic, not alkaline. With the exception of turmeric, the pH levels given for the listed foods are inaccurate.

It’s time to start being more mindful and intentional about what we’re putting in our bodies. As more Black people seek holistic approaches to health, alkaline eating is gaining momentum as a ...