Low-Acid Bladder Diet at Atlantic Urogynecology Associates

The medical team at Atlantic Urogynecology Associates recommends certain acidic foods to avoid, which are considered irritants to the urinary tract:

• Apples
• Apple juice
• Cantaloupes
• Carbonation
• Chilies/spicy foods
• Chocolate
• Citrus fruits
• Coffee (regular and decaffeinated)
• Cranberries
• Grapes
• Guava
• Mayonnaise
• NutraSweet
• Peaches
• Pineapple
• Plums
• Tea
• Tomatoes
• Strawberries
• Vinegar
• Vitamin B complex

Substitutions
Some examples of low-acid fruits:

• Pears
• Apricots
• Papaya
• Watermelon
• For coffee drinkers: kava (low acid instant), cold brew coffee
• For tea drinkers: non-citrus herbal sun brewed tea
• Vitamin C substitute: calcium carbonate co-buffered with calcium ascorbate

If bladder symptoms are related to dietary factors, strict adherence to a diet which eliminates the above food products should bring significant relief in 10 days. 

Once you are feeling better, add these things back into your diet, one at a time. When you do begin to add foods back into your diet, it is crucial that you maintain a significant water intake. Water should be the majority of what you drink every day. Always consult your physician before making dietary changes.