5 popular products and their effects on the body

If you think about what a healthy lifestyle is really simple. Temptations in the form of sweets and biscuits, we can replace fruits and vegetables. Wait, what about the acidity? Her track we are not used to, but this figure seriously affects our well-being. Today we tell what is pH and what it eats in the truest sense of the word.

Acidity - is a characteristic of alkaline and acid ratio, an indicator describing pH. Considered neutral pH, equal to seven. The smaller the number, the more acidic foods. All foods and beverages have their level of acidity. According to gastroenterologist Alena Tyazhevoy, wary of products with high acidity (acid) costs only those predisposed to gastrointestinal disease (heartburn, abdominal pain, ulcer disease).

We have prepared a list of the most popular products to your diet.

1. Potatoes

This root vegetable is present on our table all year round. But one thing - a dull winter potatoes from sprouting eyes, and quite another - young. Yes, butter and dill. Or baked on coals, without which it can not do any field trips. Potatoes - fount potassium, pectin and cellulose, and had pH close to neutral. However, let us down calorie, so those who lose weight, it is better to reduce its consumption to a couple of times a week.

2. Pork

Best entertainment in the early autumn - a picnic with friends, the best dish for a picnic - barbecue and the best meat for him... Well, you get the idea. The paradox, but the pork, which we used to take quite greasy, it may well be part of a balanced diet. There are no carbohydrates, but there are white and almost all vitamins of group B. Acidity in the normal range. Just imagine: the forest, barbecue, potatoes in the ashes... Well, we decided on plans for the weekend?

3. Fruits

Over the summer, we were able to stock up on vitamins for the rest of the year. Helped us in the fruits and berries. But this does not mean that with the advent of autumn, you need to forget about the delicious vitamins. But do not forget that the level of acidity leading citrus: theirs is not recommended on an empty stomach. So a glass of orange or grapefruit juice in the morning - not the right decision. Foods with high acidity also includes apricots and grapes: it is better to eat after the main meal. Fruit or dessert smoothies - at your discretion. :)

4. Seafood

Squid, shrimp, scallops and mussels - is not only tasty but also very useful. The acidity of these seafood close to neutral, so they even include for those suffering from gastritis menu. More is an excellent source of fast utilizable protein, iodine, magnesium and calcium. Add a little lemon juice, olive oil and green salad - voila, we got a light and healthy dinner.

5. Water

On why it is important to drink water, we have repeatedly written, but if you still difficult to drink posited day normal, the doctor-gastroenterologist Alain Tyazheva recommends: "Include in menu compotes, fruit drinks, juice or soda type Cola. All these drinks are made up of 85-99% water, perfect restore water balance and charge cheerfulness. " Incidentally, an interesting fact: pH level in our stomach is approximately 100 times lower (that is, the medium in the stomach 100 times more acidic) than Coca-Cola, so when a moderate use of soda does not affect the state of the mucous membrane of the digestive system. As for supplements, harmfulness of which we used to scare one advice - do not worry. All the ingredients of beverages industrial production are strictly controlled. For example, orthophosphoric acid, which gives the same stake pleasant sour tart taste absolutely safe and permitted for use in food in very small quantities, both in Russia and beyond abroad.

Reaching the right diet, you can not be afraid not only for your figure, but also for overall health. Maintain a good shape is much easier if you vary the usual menu with new products and beverages. And what meals you have a favorite? Share in the comments.

The material was prepared with the information support TCCC.