Ask the Diet Doctor: Alkaline Foods vs. Acidic Foods

Are the claims about the alkaline diet true? What’s the science behind alkaline versus acidic foods? Is it all hype or should I be concerned? Certain people swear by the alkaline diet, while others say worrying about if your food is acidic or alkaline is worthless, citing the fact that hard evidence of its importance in humans is lacking.

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