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Corn, lentils, winter squash and olives are all vegetables that are high in acid. For example, corn has a pH of 5.2, while lentils and olives have pH levels of 6.3 and 6, respectively.They still have fiber and other nutrients, but they are not good choices if you are trying to lower the levels of acid in your body.ll forms of alcohol are high in acid no matter whether they are light or low in calories. Examples of these include beer, wine -- sherry-wine has a pH of 3.4 -- hard liquor, spirits and scotch. Other beverages that are high in acid include soda, coffee and cocoa.
Gout is caused by high blood levels of uric acid that crystallize and form painful deposits in the joints. Traditional thinking tells us that gout is the result of excessive amounts of alcohol, protein, heavy foods, coffee and soft drinks in your diet. These foods cause uric acid levels to rise. Other foods that increase uric acid are anchovies, asparagus, legumes, mushrooms, meat, organ meat, and shellfish.