Milk and other dairy products continue to be a good source of dietary protein and other nutrients. Key teaching points: Measurement of an acidic pH urine does not reflect metabolic acidosis or an adverse health condition. The modern diet, and dairy product consumption, does not make the body acidic.
Milk and other dairy foods are not acid producing and do not make the body acidic.
Milk and other dairy foods are not acid producing and do not make the body acidic.1 Systemic or blood pH is not influenced by diet. Milk, cheese and yoghurt are the richest sources of calcium in the Australian diet while also supplying phosphorus, protein and other bone building nutrients. These nutrients have a proven role in bone health and studies have specifically shown that consuming milk and other dairy foods leads to positive calcium levels, and more calcium is absorbed than excreted .2 This helps bones become stronger and reduces risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life. If we don’t eat enough calcium rich foods (and protein), calcium will be taken from the bones to be used for other body functions and over time bones will become weak and brittle.
The importance of good eating habits
Ok, so there is some debate as to whether or not milk can really help to ease heartburn, the simple answer being: it probably isnt the main tactic to focus on.
Moving on, I would now like you to think about how you eat and drink rather than what food choices you are making. Your eating habits could be the key to sorting out your iffy digestion once and for all. Click the above link to read my top tips on how to approach mealtime.
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