{"id":7536,"date":"2022-06-29T14:06:37","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T14:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=7536"},"modified":"2022-06-30T22:15:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T22:15:33","slug":"are-strawberries-acidic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/are-strawberries-acidic\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Strawberries Acidic?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Yes, strawberries are acidic. On the pH scale of 0 to 14, 7 is neutral acidity and getting closer to 0 means more acidic. The pH of strawberries is 3 to 3.5, which makes them highly acidic.<\/p>\n\n\n
Since strawberries are acidic, they may aggravate the symptoms of acid reflux, which happens when your stomach acid travels up your esophagus and gives you a burning sensation at the back of your throat (heartburn). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are already experiencing heartburn, it\u2019s best to stay clear from them. But if you have a serious craving for these delicious red berries and nothing else will do, we have a few suggestions for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did you know that you can make strawberries less acidic by pairing them with alkaline foods? The logic is pretty simple: let\u2019s say you have a glass of lemon juice and a glass of water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can adjust the sourness of your lemon juice by adding water to it, right? Similarly, you can adjust the pH level of acidic fruits by pairing them with alkaline foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, strawberries can pair with a lot of foods with delicious results. You can make nutritious smoothies, salads, and other snacks with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smoothies are easy to make, extremely satiating, and versatile! They are a great option if you need a quick, nutritious fix. Plus, they\u2019re an excellent medium for mixing many different food groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preparation Time:<\/strong> 5 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients:<\/strong> bananas, baby spinach, strawberries, almond or coconut milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put all of your ingredients into your blender and blend away until you reach a smooth consistency without chunks. You can freeze your fruits before adding them to your smoothies for a thicker milkshake-like consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just like smoothies, salads offer a delicious world of opportunities. Strawberries pair well with leafy greens like spinach, kale, and lettuce, adding crunch and sweetness to salads. You can even add quinoa and chickpeas for a protein-rich and delicious meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preparation Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients:<\/strong> Spinach, quinoa, strawberries, almond slivers<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cook your quinoa in a small saucepan and let it rest. As it\u2019s cooling, wash and chop all of your ingredients. Combine all of them in a large bowl and season to your taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since lemon juice is quite acidic, it\u2019s best to skip it and make a simple vinaigrette with olive oil and a dash of tahini<\/a>. Top it all off with almond slivers, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can combine your berries with condiments and sauces to lower their pH and create excellent snacks. Crackers and whipped cream make a very balanced and filling snack that won\u2019t be very acidic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preparation Time:<\/strong> 5 to 15 minutes (you may want to refrigerate for 10 minutes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients:<\/strong> Whipped Cream (you can make your own or buy ready-made)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strawberries and whipped cream make a great sweet snack. However, since regular whipping cream is not lactose-free and contains lactic acid, you may want to opt for a non-dairy whipped cream like c<\/a>oconut whipping cream<\/a>[1]<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can quickly make whipped cream with coconut cream<\/a>. Refrigerate the cream overnight and whip it in a chilled bowl for about a minute until it reaches that smooth consistency. Serve with crackers, and enjoy the yum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s a rundown of a few simple ingredients you can pair with strawberries to make them less acidic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Salads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Strawberry, Spinach, and Quinoa Salad<\/h4>\n\n\n
<\/a>Snacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Strawberries and Whipped Cream<\/h4>\n\n\n
<\/a>PH Levels of Foods You Can Pair With Strawberries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n