Eating Too Many High Acid Foods?
For some time now, people have been talking about the benefits of a high-alkaline diet. Here is a handy chart we found on the internet to show you which foods are acidic and which are alkaline. Try changing your diet to see how it affects you!
A good way to get a more alkaline diet is to make a green smoothie. remember it important to blend your greens, as it helps your body to absorb the nutrients. This is due to the strong cell membrane that green plants have. you can do this also by lots and lots of chewing…. but this is an easier way.
Here is a very detailed list of talkaline ort acid foods/oils/nuts etc etc., or have a lok at the simplified chart below. -
http://www.rense.com/1.mpicons/acidalka.htm
kale is a great additive for drinks. click here to find out more about kale. It is a type of spinach. Spinach is naturally high alkaline, but becomes low acidity when cooked, so using it raw is essential!
Another food that most people are surprised to find is high alkaline is lemon!
http://www.whole-food-supplements-guide.com/what-is-kale.html
| FOOD CATEGORY | High Alkaline | Alkaline | Low Alkaline | Low Acid | Acid | High Acid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEANS, VEGETABLES, LEGUMES | Vegetable Juices, Parsley, Raw Spinach, Broccoli, Celery, Garlic, Barley Grass | Carrots, Green Beans, Lima Beans, Beets, Lettuce, Zucchini, Carob | Squash, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Fresh Corn, Mushrooms, Onions, Cabbage, Peas, Cauliflower, Turnip, Beetroot, Potato, Olives, Soybeans, Tofu | Sweet Potato, Cooked Spinach, Kidney Beans | Pinto Beans, Navy Beans | Pickled Vegetables |
| FRUIT | Dried Figs, Raisins | Dates, Blackcurrant, Grapes, Papaya, Kiwi, Berries, Apples, Pears | Coconut, Sour Cherries, Tomatos, Oranges, Cherries, Pineapple, Peaches, Avocados, Grapefruit, Mangoes, Strawberries, Papayas, Lemons, Watermelon, Limes | Blueberries, Cranberries, Bananas, Plums, Processed Fruit Juices | Canned Fruit | |
| GRAINS, CEREALS | Amaranth, Lentils, Sweetcorn, Wild Rice, Quinoa, Millet, Buckwheat | Rye Bread, Whole Grain Bread, Oats, Brown Rice | White Rice, White Bread, Pastries, Biscuits, Pasta | |||
| MEAT | Liver, Oysters, Organ Meat | Fish, Turkey, Chicken, Lamb | Beef, Pork, Veal, Shellfish, Canned Tuna & Sardines | |||
| EGGS & DAIRY | Breast Milk | Soy Cheese, Soy Milk, Goat Milk, Goat Cheese, Buttermilk, Whey | Whole Milk, Butter, Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, Cream, Ice Cream | Eggs, Camembert, Hard Cheese | Parmasan, Processed Cheese | |
| NUTS & SEEDS | Hazelnuts, Almonds | Chestnuts, Brazils, Coconut | Pumpkin, Sesame, Sunflower Seeds | Pecans, Cashews, Pistachios | Peanuts, Walnuts | |
| OILS | Flax Seed Oil, Olive Oil, Canola Oil | Corn Oil, Sunflower Oil, Margarine, Lard | ||||
| BEVERAGES | Herb Teas, Lemon Water | Green Tea | Ginger Tea | Cocoa | Wine, Soda/Pop | Tea (black), Coffee, Beer, Liquor |
| SWEETENERS, CONDIMENTS | Stevia | Maple Syrup, Rice Syrup | Raw Honey, Raw Sugar | White Sugar, Processed Honey | Milk Chocolate, Brown Sugar, Molasses, Jam, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Vinegar | Artificial Sweeteners |
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