For optimal health, you don’t want to eat only
alkali-forming foods. It’s important to have a balance
between both acid forming and alkali forming. The problem is
the typical American diet has become more acid forming and
doesn’t contain enough alkali-forming foods.
It’s also important to keep in mind that a food’s acid
or alkali-forming effect is not the same as the actual pH of
the food itself. For instance, we all know that citrus fruits
are acidic, but they produce alkali in the body once they’re
digested.
All of the following foods cause the body to produce alkali
that will compensate for the acid-forming proteins from meat,
cow’s milk, and high-protein legumes:
High Alkali-Forming:
Asparagus, Onions, Parsley, Raw Spinach, Broccoli, Lemons,
Watermelon, Limes, Grapefruit, Mangoes, and Papayas
Moderate Alkali-Forming:
Okra, Squash, Green Beans, Beets, Celery, Lettuce, Zucchini,
Sweet Potatoes, Dates, Figs, Melons, Grapes, Papaya, Kiwi,
Berries, Apples, Pears, and Raisins
Low Alkali-Forming:
Carrots, Tomatoes, Fresh Corn, Mushrooms, Cabbage, Peas,
Cauliflower, Turnips, Olives, Soybeans, Tofu, Oranges,
Bananas, Cherries, Pineapples, Peaches, Avocados, and Potato
Skins
And, of course for the best in health, you should try to
eat organic forms of these foods to cut back on the
consumption of pesticides.
The following acid-forming foods aren’t necessarily bad
for you, but you should try to balance your consumption of
them with the alkali-forming foods listed above:
Low Acid-Forming:
Cooked Spinach, Kidney Beans, String Beans, Plums, Processed
Fruit Juices, Whole Grain (brown) Breads, Brown Rice, Liver,
Oysters, Venison, Cold Water Fish, Cream, Eggs, Butter,
Yogurt, Buttermilk, Cottage Cheese, Corn Oil, Sunflower Oil,
Margarine, Lard, Tea, Cocoa, Processed Honey, Pumpkin Seeds,
Sesame Seeds, and Sunflower Seeds
Moderate Acid-Forming:
Potatoes (without skins), Pinto Beans, Navy Beans, Lima Beans,
Sour Cherries, Rhubarb, Canned Fruit, White Rice, Corn,
Buckwheat, Oats, Rye, Turkey, Chicken, Lamb, Raw Milk, Pecans,
Cashews, Pistachios, Coffee, Wine, White Sugar, Brown Sugar,
Molasses, Jam, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard, and Vinegar
High Acid-Forming:
Blueberries, Cranberries, Prunes, Sweetened Fruit Juice, White
Bread, Pastries, Biscuits, Pasta, Beef, Pork, Shellfish,
Wheat, Cheese (especially sharp or crumbly cheeses),
Homogenized Milk, Ice Cream, Custard, Peanuts, Walnuts, Beer,
Liquor, Soft Drinks, Artificial Sweeteners, and Chocolate
