Alkaline Foods List and
List of Acidic Foods
The following alkaline foods list will show you which foods may be
helpful when you're trying to avoid or fix an acidity problem.
Basically, food acidity can be reduced when you learn to eat a more
balanced diet and include enough foods from the alkaline foods list to
balance the acidic foods.
However, this does not mean that you should get carried away with the consumption of fruit (especially high fructose fruit) just because it is on the alkaline list.
Because
your body needs a balance of healthy fats, complete proteins, and low
glycemic foods to avoid a condition called Diabetes. And there is such a thing as being too alkaline which is very bad for digestion especially when you need to digest protein meals.
Alkaline Foods List
Berries & Tropical Fruit
Blackberry, Blueberry, Cranberry, Goji Berry, Elderberry, Mulberry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Avocados, Bananas, Guava, Papaya, Mango, Acai, Pineapple, Plantain, and Passion Fruit
Citrus Fruit & Melons
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Tangerines, Cantaloupe, Honeydew Melon, and Watermelon
Other Fruit
Apricots, Apples, Cherries, Cucumber, Dates, Dried Fruits, Figs, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Pomegranate, Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Squash
Cruciferous & Leafy Vegetables
Broccoli, Bok Choy, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Swiss Chard, Collard Greens, Dandelion Greens, Curly Kale, Dino Kale, Lettuces, Mustard Greens, Spinach, and Watercress
Root Vegetables
Radish, Carrots, Beets, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Potatoes, Daikon, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Taro, Yams, and Wasabi Root
Other Vegetables
Artichoke, Asparagus, Celery, Green Beans, Leeks, Okra, Peas, Pumpkin, Mushrooms, and Seaweed
Herbs
Mint, Arugula, Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Fennel, Sage, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Tarragon, and Thyme
Nuts & Seeds
Raw Hazelnuts, Raw Macadamia Nuts, Coconut Meat & Milk, Chestnuts, Cumin Seeds, and Psyllium Seeds & Husk
Legumes
Mung Beans, Kidney Beans, Adzuki Beans, Pink Beans, Pinto Beans, White Beans, Great Northern Beans, and Split Peas
Dairy Foods
Raw Grass Fed Cow Milk, Raw Camel Milk, Raw Goat Milk, Raw Water Buffalo Milk, and Raw Grass Fed Chocolate Milk
Fermented Foods
Raw Grass Fed Whey, Raw Milk Kefir & Yogurt, Raw Buttermilk, Worcestershire Sauce, Chocolate, Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, Natto, Kombucha, Sauerkraut, Kimchi, and Wine
Beverages & Misc.
Coconut Water, Raw Vegetable Juices, Herbal Teas, Vegetable Broth, Reishi Mushroom, Spring Water, Spices, and Sea Salt
Neutral pH Oils & Fats
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, Flax Seed Oil, Sesame Oil, Peanut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Walnut Oil, Raw Grass Fed Butter, Raw Grass Fed Cream, and Lard
Low or Slightly Acidic
Seafood & Animal Foods
Raw Oysters, Raw Clams, Raw Grouper, Raw Sabelfish, Escargot, and Egg Whites
The pH Acidity of Our Internal Fluids
Affects Every Living Cell in Our Bodies
Most people will gravitate towards an unhealthy pH acidity level because of bad life style habits and not eating enough of the "right" foods, raw foods, or foods found on the alkaline foods list.
When your pH acidity level is off or you don't correct it with foods on the alkaline foods list, you will create an extremely negative environment - which can then affect all of your cellular functions.
When your body is faced with this condition it will force your body to borrow minerals such as ... sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium from vital organs and bones to neutralize the acidic conditions.
Ironically, if you do not consume an adequate amount of healthy protein or zinc rich foods - your buffer systems will not work properly which helps to prevent the drastic measures as stated above.
List of Acidic Foods
Vegetables
Alfalfa Sprouts, Some Other Types of Sprouts, and Canned Peas
Animal Meats & Eggs
Processed Meats, Beef, Bison, Chicken, Lamb, Organ Meats, Pork, Salami, Rabbit, Turkey, Venison, Chicken Eggs, Quail Eggs, and Duck Eggs
Fish & Shellfish
Sardines, Anchovies, Bass, Halibut, Catfish, Cod, Snapper, Salmon (especially farmed), Tilapia, Swordfish, Canned Tuna, Trout, Caviar, Mussels, Crab, Lobster, and Shrimp
Dairy Foods
Hard Cheese, Most Soft Cheese, Processed Cheese, Moldy Cheese, Pasteurized Milk, Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese, and Commercial Ice Cream
Nuts & Seeds
Walnuts, Brazil Nuts, Pistachios, Pine Nuts, Almonds, Pecans, Flax Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Sesame Seeds, and Sunflower Seeds
Legumes & Grains
Peanuts, Cashews, Lentils, Cooked Soybeans, Barley, Rice, Corn Meal, Amaranth, Millet, Oats, Rye, Spelt, and Wheat
Honey & Misc.
Raw Honey, Miso, Soy Sauce, Tempeh, Breads, Crackers, Corn Flakes, Popcorn, Dried Gelatin, White Flour Pasta, Macaroni, and Pancakes
Deep Fried Foods
Foods that contain Batters that are Fried like Samosas and Deep Fried Chicken
Food Acidity and The Effect on Your Body
As a result of eating too many of the wrong foods and having to metabolize this food - your body will create organic acid wastes such as .... lactic acid.
When your body contains too many of these acids this can affect your ph acidity level. Your buffer system will be called in to neutralize this acid. And the stealing of alkaline minerals may commence if your buffer system is not up to par.
By keeping the "right" balance between foods on the alkaline foods list and foods on the list of acidic foods - you should be able to correct your ph acidity level. One way to balance acidic meats or proteins is to eat raw vegetables like a salad with your rare steak.
A general rule that applies to all of the food groups is - The more a food is processed and cooked, the more acidic it becomes!
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