Simply stating that doesn't make it true. Inflammation is a factor in insulin resistance (even Paleo doctors will tell you that) and inflammation is linked to acidic foods. So yes, acidity is indeed a factor when it comes to insulin resistance. At least with type 2 diabetes.
As for fruit, many people assume that certain fruits are acidic (simply because they are sour / citrusy) when in fact they are actually the opposite. As you can see from this excerpt below:
"A diet rich in animal protein may favor net acid intake, while most fruits and vegetables form alkaline precursors that neutralize the acidity," wrote Dr. Guy Fagherazzi and Dr. Francoise Clavel-Chapelon, of the Center for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health at INSERM, in Paris. "Contrary to what is generally believed, most fruits -- such as peaches, apples, pears, bananas and even lemons and oranges -- actually reduce dietary acid load once the body has processed them.”
Although some fruits are more acidic than others, it is silly and wrong to demonize a God-given food while at the same time ignoring that the foods well known to be acidic are animal products, such as meat and dairy.
Again, there are numerous studies that show an increased risk with an increased level of animal products. You guys can choose to disbelieve the studies if you want, but it sounds to me like you simply want to disbelieve, because you are invested in the whole keto/Paleo thing. For others, I think it boils down to simply not wanting to give up their favorite foods, like steak, bacon, cheese, etc. And that's pretty sad. Especially in light of the fact that health is only one reason, out of many, to ditch animal products.
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