Acid vs. Alkaline Foods

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ACIDIC & ALKALINE FOODS

The body works best on a diet high in alkaline-forming foods – those foods which give alkaline elements when broken down by the digestion.  A diet which contains 70 to 80% alkaline-forming foods is idea for healthy living.

FRUITS

Acidic

Cranberries

Pomegranates

Strawberries

Sour fruits

Alkaline

Apples

Bananas

Citrus Fruits

Dates

Grapes

Cherries

Peaches

Plums

Papaya

Mangoes

Pineapple

Raspberries

Blackberries

Huckleberries

Boysenberries

Persimmons

Apricots

Olives

Coconut

Figs

Raisins

Melon

VEGETABLES

Most all vegetables are alkaline

GRAINS

Acidic

Brown Rice

Barley

Wheat

Oats

Rye

Breads

Alkaline

Millet

Buckwheat

Corn

Sprouted grains

MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

Acidic

All meats

Fish

Fowl

Eggs

Cheese

Milk

Yogurt

Butter

Alkaline

Non-fat milk

SEEDS

Acidic

Pumpkin

Sesame

Sunflower

Chia

Flax

Alkaline

All sprouted seeds

NUTS

Acidic

Cashews

Walnuts

Filberts

Peanuts

Pecans

Macadamia nuts

Alkaline

Almonds

Brazil Nuts

BEANS AND PEAS

Acidic

Lentils

Navy

Aduki

Kidney

Alkaline

Soybeans

Lima

Sprouted beans

SUGARS

Acidic

Brown sugar

White sugar

Milk sugar

Cane syrup

Malt syrup

Molasses

Alkaline

Honey

OILS

Acidic

Nut oils

Butter

Cream

Alkaline

Olive Oil

Soy

Sesame

Sunflower

Corn safflower

Cottonseed

MISCELLANEOUS

Acidic

Herbs

Spices

Condiments

Spicy foods

-          Garlic

-          Hot Peppers

-          Onions

-          horseradish, etc.

Fried Meats

Coffee & tea

Salt

Alcohol

Drugs/medications

Tobacco