A food with a pH below 4.6 is high in acid. This includes many citrus fruits, plums, grapes, pomegranates, and several other fruits. Tomatoes, which are technically a fruit, are also acidic. Defining ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

The alkaline diet is based on the theory that food can regulate the body's pH, or acid-base balance. While certain foods leave behind acidic or alkaline residues, the body's kidneys and lungs tightly ...

A new study suggests acidogenic foods may raise your gastrointestinal cancer risk. Acidogenic foods, like red and processed meats, create acid in your body. Eating more plants has been correlated with ...

Foods that are bad for your teeth have become a hot topic. Recently, the American broadcaster ABC introduced a list of foods that can damage dental health. This list includes some items commonly ...