Tag: Ph myth

A common misconception is that milk is an alkaline beverage, yet fresh cow's milk actually has a pH of 6.4 to 6.8, making it slightly acidic. This initial measurement, however, does not fully answer the question of whether milk raises pH in the body, as its effect is more complex than a simple litmus test.

A common misconception is that a food's taste determines its effect on the body's pH, but this is inaccurate; the resulting metabolic byproducts are what matter. Chickpeas, scientifically known as *Cicer arietinum*, are widely regarded as an alkaline-forming food, contributing positively to the body's mineral balance and overall health.