acid-alkaline scale and citrus fruits

[EmilyM]

I am still really confused about why oranges, or anything citrus for that matter are on the alkaline side of the acid-alkaline scale. I always thought that citrus fruits are very acidic because of the citrus acid. For example, when I go to buy orange juice, there is one that says, "low acidity." Another example, my brother has acid reflux so he was told not to drink orange juice. However, I was told in class that it is the opposite! If someone could please clear up this confusion, or explain the chemistry behind it for me that would be great. Thanks!

[Lori Cottrell]

Hello Emily,
Here are some links that may be helpful :

http://www.baumancollege.org/forum/index.php?topic=872.0

http://www.baumancollege.org/forum/index.php?topic=1147.0

If you need more information you can also do a search.

Hope this helps.
Lori

[ElizabethZ]

I appreciate the sites on acid-alkaline food scales.  I am beginning to understand how important it is to combine whole foods for an alkaline effect in the mouth and the body.
I have had issues with high acid environment in my body and had some negative effects due to the imbalance of acid-alkaline foods in my diet. With knowledge comes great relief!
I no longer have the irritation and discomfort that I have been used to living with for so long due to this new understanding and way of combining whole foods.

Thank you.

[MichelleB]

I like to start each day with fresh lemon juice and pure water.