Alkaline Diet
Alkaline Diet
There are a number of people worldwide who are advocating the benefits of an alkaline diet. The diet is also referred to as the acid alkaline diet. The diet is gaining in popularity and exposure. Although it is increasing in popularity, many still claim that the benefits of the diet are not conclusive. Having read a number of books about alkaline type diets, I can honestly say that I would struggle with the diet in the long term. They can be quite restrictive by nature, allowing mostly moderate to highly alkaline foods.
The premise of the diet is that our blood is slightly alkaline, and has a normal pH of between 7.35 and 7.45 and therefore our diet should be at approximately the same ph level as was the case with our ancestors. By achieving this slightly alkaline balance we restore the balance to our bodies and reduce the loss of essential minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium . Many of the supporters of the acid alkaline diet claim that when our bodies are more acidic, we are more prone to illness.
Here is a list of both acid and alkaline forming foods.
Acid/ Alkaline Diet Chart:
ALKALIZING VEGETABLES
Alfalfa
Barley Grass
Beet Greens
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard Greens
Chlorella
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Dandelions
Edible Flowers
Eggplant
Fermented Veggies
Garlic
Green Beans
Green Peas
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens
Nightshade Veggies
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Pumpkin
Radishes
Rutabaga
Sea Veggies
Spinach, green
Spirulina
Sprouts
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Watercress
Wheat Grass
Wild Greens
ALKALIZING FRUITS
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana
Berries
Blackberries
Cantaloupe
Cherries, sour
Coconut, fresh
Currants
Dates, dried
Figs, dried
Grapes
Grapefruit
Honeydew Melon
Lemon
Lime
Muskmelons
Nectarine
Orange
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Raisins
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Tangerine
Tomato
Tropical Fruits
Watermelon
ALKALIZING PROT EINS
Almonds
Chestnuts
Millet
Tempeh
Tofu
Whey Protein
ALKALIZING SWEETENERS
Stevia
ALKALIZING SPICES & SEASONINGS
Chili Pepper
Cinnamon
Curry
Ginger
Herbs
Miso
Mustard
Sea Salt
Tamari
ALKALIZING MISC.
Alkaline Antioxidant Water
Apple Cider Vinegar
Bee Pollen
Fresh Fruit Juice
Green Juices
Lecithin Granules
Mineral Water
Molasses,
Probiotic Cultures
Soured Dairy Products
Veg etable Juices
ACIDIFYING VEGETABLES
Corn
Lentils
Olives
Winter Squash
ACIDIFYING FRUITS
Blueberries
Canned or Glazed Fruits
Cranberries
Currants
Plums**
Prunes**
ACIDIFYING GRAINS, GRAIN PRODUCTS
Amaranth
Barley
Bran, oat
Bran, wheat
Bread
Corn
Cornstarch
Crackers, soda
Flour, wheat
Flour, white
Hemp Seed Flour
Macaroni
Noodles
Oatmeal
Oats (rolled)
Rice (all)
Rice Cakes
Rye
Spaghetti
Spelt
Wheat Germ
Wheat
ACIDIFYING BEANS & LEGUMES
Almond Milk
Black Beans
Chick Peas
Green Peas
Kidney Beans
Lentils
Pinto Beans
Red Beans
Rice Milk
Soy Beans
Soy Milk
White Beans
ACIDIFYING DAIRY
Butter
Cheese
Cheese, Processed
Ice Cream
Ice Milk
ACIDIFYING NUTS & BUTTERS
Cashews
Legumes
Peanut Butter
Peanuts
Pecans
Tahini
Walnuts
ACIDIFYING PROTEIN
Bacon
Beef
Carp
Clams
Cod
Corned Beef
Fish
Haddock
Lamb
Lobster
Mussels
Organ Meats
Oyster
Pike
Pork
Rabbit
Salmon
Sardines
Sausage
Scallops
Shellfish
Shrimp
Tuna
Turkey
Veal
Venison
ACIDIFYING FATS & OILS
Av o cado Oil
Butter
Canola Oil
Corn Oil
Flax Oil
Hemp Seed Oil
Lard
Olive Oil
Safflower Oil
Sesame Oil
Sunflower Oil
ACIDIFYING SWEETENERS
Carob
Corn Syrup
Sugar
ACIDIFYING ALCOHOL
Beer
Hard Liquor
Spirits
Wine
ACIDIFYING OTHER FOODS
Cocoa
Coffee
Mustard
Pepper
Soft Drinks
Vinegar
ACIDIFYING MISC.
Beer: pH 2.5
Coca-Cola: pH 2
Coffee: pH 4
There are many versions of the Acid / Alkaline Food chart . Many can vary dramatically from one to the other. This list is only intended to be a guide.
Good luck and happy dieting.
