While the alkaline diet emphasizes nutrient-dense whole foods, the meal plan is generally not recommended for optimal health.

The amount of acid the body produces from diet is determined by the balance of foods that leave acidic waste and those that have an alkaline waste. The alkaline diet encourages intake of fruits ...

This, along with lifestyle changes, may be more effective than avoiding specific foods across the board, she says. “Managing diet in acid reflux is individualized,” says Dr. Schnoll-Sussman.

Tom Brady claims a restrictive diet is a key ... (as are many of the foods Brady cuts out). This restrictive eating regimen is largely based on the idea of an "alkaline" diet, which is supposedly ...