What are alkaline foods and fruits?

Alkaline foods and fruits refer to those that, after being digested and absorbed by the body, produce alkaline substances. These foods and fruits are typically rich in minerals such as potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. Alkaline foods mainly include vegetables such as tomatoes, bamboo shoots, kelp, and lotus root, as well as legumes, nuts, and certain beverages like tea and milk. Alkaline fruits include kiwifruit, figs, mulberries, bananas, pears, oranges, and others. It should be noted that the acidity or alkalinity of food is unrelated to its taste, but rather is determined by the substances produced after metabolism in the body. Consuming alkaline foods and fruits in appropriate amounts helps maintain the body's acid-base balance and promotes health.