When a woman's body becomes more acidic than alkaline you place yourself at greater risk of illness and disease. Your body functions at a pH level that is optimally between 7.35 and 7.45. Interestingly, some foods that test acidic outside the body will deposit an alkaline ash once metabolized, and those which are alkaline can deposit an acidic ash once metabolized. When there is too much acidic ash present it can deplete the buffering system your body uses to maintain a balanced pH.
Proteins
Most foods that are high in protein will metabolize inside the body and leave an acidic ash, changing the pH of your urine, according to Connective Tissue Disease. These proteins include beef, pork, chicken, fish, turkey, beans, eggs, yogurt, buttermilk, sour cream and most fermented foods and aged cheeses.
Fruits and Vegetables
With the exception of a few fruits and vegetables, most are metabolized and leave an alkaline ash. The few that are acidic, according to Alkaline-Alkaline.com are cranberries, plums, processed fruit juices, blackberries, prunes, rubarb, spinach and potatoes. The remainder, including citrus fruits, will metabolize and leave an alkaline ash to assist your body in maintaining the proper pH balance for a woman.
Sweetener
Most processed foods that contain sweeteners or sugars will produce an acidic reaction inside a woman's body. These sweeteners included processed honey, molasses, white sugar, brown sugar, nutrasweet, Equal, aspartame, and Sweet 'N Low, according to Alkaline-Alkaline.com. Many processed foods contain sweeteners to increase the palatability of the products and increase sales.
Grains
Most grains and flours will metabolize acid ash in a woman's body. According to Connective Tissue Disease, these grains include brown rice, white rice, corn, spelt, buckwheat, oats, rye, wheat, white flour, pastries, and pasta. These ingredients can be found in most breads, pasta and processed foods.
Fluids
The recommended fluid intake each day for a woman is between 8 and 10 8-ounce glasses of water. Interestingly, distilled water is slightly acidic because pure distilled water is not easy to obtain, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The distilled water mixes with the surrounding air and carbon dioxide dissolves, making it somewhat acidic. Other beverages that are acidic include coffee, tea, alcohol and soft drinks, according to Alkaline-Alkaline.com. Each of these products will also increase the amount of stomach acid your body produces, which can cause further health problems, such as triggering an ulcer.
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