Alkaline Foods List

Detailed and Comprehensive Acid Alkaline Foods Chart pH Ratings

5 Steps to Boost Your Health & Body with Our Alkaline Foods Chart

1) When you are preparing the foods for a meal, look at a particular category of the foods and select more foods in the alkaline category.

2) This alkaline food chart is only accurate for certain state of the foods. For example, cooked lettuce has a different pH value compared to a boiled lettuce.

3) The food chart is based on a number of acid alkaline food chart, nutritionists, and doctors. If you find a conflict with other alkaline food charts, sign up for our newsletters you’ll discover the alkaline principles behind these differences.

4) This alkaline food chart is based on the “residue” or “ash” of the foods after it has been digested in the stomach. That is why you will find lemon is categorized under alkaline and not acidic.

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Acidic Fruits & Alkaline Fruits
Mildly Acidic
Alkaline
Alkaline
Alkaline
Highly Alkaline
Blueberry Acai Berry Apple Apricot Avocado
Blueberry Acai Berry Apple Apricot Avocado
Sweet Cherry Banana Black Currant Blackberries Figs
Sweet Cherry Banana Black Currant Blackberries Figs
Canned Tomatoes Cantaloupe Tart Cherry Coconut Goji Berries
Canned Tomatoes Cantaloupe Tart Cherry Coconut Goji Berries
  Cranberry Dates Dragon Fruit Kiwi
  Cranberry Dates Dragon Fruit Kiwi
  Dried Figs Yellow Plum Gooseberry Lemons
  Dried Figs Yellow Plum Gooseberry Lemons
  Grapefruit Grapes Italian Plum Limes
  Grapefruit Grapes Italian Plum Limes
  Mandarin Orange Mango Nectarine  
  Mandarin Orange Mango Nectarine  
  Orange Papaya Peach  
  Orange Papaya Peach  
  Pear Pineapple Pomegranate  
  Pear Pineapple Pomegranate  
  Raspberry Red Currant Rose Hips  
  Raspberry Red Currant Rose Hips  
  Strawberry Tangerine Tomato  
  Strawberry Tangerine Tomato  
  Tangerine Watermelon    
  Tangerine Watermelon    
         
Grains
Acidic
Mildly Acidic
Mildly Acidic
Alkaline
Highly Alkaline
Bulgar Rice Barley Basmati Rice Amaranth  
Bulgar Rice Barley Basmati Rice Amaranth  
Corn Brown Rice Kamut Barley Grass  
Corn Brown Rice Kamut Barley Grass  
Pasta Oat Spelt Buckwheat  
Pasta Oat Spelt Buckwheat  
Wheat     Quinoa  
Wheat     Quinoa  
White Rice     Wild Rice  
White Rice     Wild Rice  
         
Legumes
Acidic
Mildly Acidic
Mildly Alkaline
Mildly Alkaline
Alkaline
Black Bean Chickpeas Lentils Lima Beans Green Beans
Black Bean Chickpeas Lentils Lima Beans Green Beans
Kidney Beans   Mung Beans Navy Beans Soy Lecithin
Kidney Beans   Mung Beans Navy Beans Soy Lecithin
    Pinto Beans Red Beans Sprouted Beans
    Pinto Beans Red Beans Sprouted Beans
    Soy Beans White Bean  
    Soy Beans White Bean  
         
Vegetables
Acidic
Mildy Alkaline
Alkaline
Alkaline
Highly Alkaline
Canned Vegetables Basil Artichokes Bok Choy Alfalfa
Canned Vegetables Basil Artichokes Bok Choy Alfalfa
Cooked Vegetables Bell Peppers Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Broccoli
Cooked Vegetables (All) Bell Peppers Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Broccoli
Frozen Vegetables Cauliflower Cayenne Pepper Celery Cucumber
Frozen Vegetables Cauliflower Cayenne Pepper Celery Cucumber
Pickled Vegetables Chives Cliantro Comfrey Dandelion
Pickled Vegetables Chives Cliantro Comfrey Dandelion
Sauerkraut Lamb’s Lettuce Black Currant Garlic Dog Grass
Sauerkraut Lamb's Lettuce Endive (Fresh) Garlic Dog Grass
  Onions Lettuce Mustard Greens Kale
  Onion Lettuce Mustard Greens Kale
  Parsnips Oregano Peppers Kamut Grass
  Parsnips Oregano Peppers Kamut Grass
  Peas Pumpkins Red Cabbage Shave Grass
  Peas (Fresh) Pumpkins Red Cabbage Shave Grass
  Rhubarb Stalks Savoy Cabbage Sorrel Soy Sprouts
  Rhubarb Stalks Savoy Cabbage Sorrel Soy Sprouts
  Squash Spinach Tomatoes Sprouted Seeds
  Squash Spinach Tomatoes (Raw) Sprouted Seeds (All)
  Thyme     Thyme
  Thyme     Wheat Grass
  Watercress      
  Watercress      
  Zucchini      
  Zucchini      
         
Roots
Mildly Alkaline
Mildly Alkaline
Mildly Alkaline
Alkaline
Highly Alkaline
Carrot Kohlrabi Potato Ginseng Ginger
Carrot Kohlrabi Potato Ginseng Ginger
Rutabaga Sweet Potatoes Turnip Beetroot Jicama
Rutabaga Sweet Potatoes Turnip Beetroot Jicama
White Radish Yams   Red Radish Black Radish
White Radish Yams Red Radish Black Radish
         
Nuts & Seeds
Acidic
Mildly Acidic
Mildly Alkaline
Mildly Alkaline
Mildly Alkaline
Peanut Butter Brazil Nuts Almonds Almond Butter Pine Nuts
Peanut Butter Brazil Nuts Almonds Almond Butter (Raw) Pine Nuts (Raw)
Peanuts Cashews Caraway Seeds Cumin Seeds Fennel Seeds
Peanuts Cashews Caraway Seeds Cumin Seeds Fennel Seeds
Pistachios Hazelnut Sesame Seeds Flax Seeds Pumpkin Seeds
Pistachios Hazelnut Sesame Seeds Flax Seeds Pumpkin Seeds
Pecans Macadamia Nuts Sunflower Seeds    
Pecans Macadamia Nuts Sunflower Seeds
   
Chestnuts Nutmeg      
Chestnuts Nutmeg    
Wheat Kernel Walnuts      
Wheat Kernel
Walnuts
   
         
Sweets & Sweeteners
Highly Acidic
Acidic
Mildly Acidic
Mildly Acidic
Alkaline
Artificial Sweeteners Brown Rice Syrup Agave Nectar Barley Malt Syrup Blackstrap Molasses
Artificial Sweeteners Brown Rice Syrup Agave Nectar Barley Malt Syrup Blackstrap Molasses
Beet Sugar Chocolates Honey Maple Syrup Stevia
Beet Sugar Chocolates Honey Maple Syrup Stevia
Corn Syrup Sugarcane      
Corn Syrup Sugarcane      
Sugar (White) Saccharine      
Sugar (White) Saccharine

   
         
Bread
Acidic
Acidic
Mildly Acidic
Mildly Acidic
Mildly Acidic
Corn Tortillas Pancake Rye Bread Sprouted Bread Wheat Bread
Corn Tortillas Pancake Rye Bread Sprouted Bread Wheat Bread
Sourdough Bread White Bread White Biscuits Whole-meal Bread Spelt Bread
Sourdough Bread White Bread White Biscuits Whole-meal Bread Spelt Bread
         
Fats & Oil
Mildly Acidic
Mildly Acidic
Mildly Alkaline
Mildly Alkaline
Mildly Alkaline
Canola Oil Corn Oil Avocado Oil Borage Oil Coconut Oil
Canola Oil Corn Oil Avocado Oil Borage Oil Coconut Oil
Cod Liver Oil Margarine Evening Primrose Oil Flax Seed Oil Marine Lipids
Cod Liver Oil Margarine Evening Primrose Oil Flax Seed Oil Marine Lipids
Sunflower Oil   Olive Oil Sesame Oil Udo’s Oil
Sunflower Oil   Olive Oil Sesame Oil Udo’s Oil
         
Dairy
Acidic
Acidic
Acidic
Acidic
Mildly Acidic
Cheese Butter Cream Egg Whites Buttermilk
Cheese (All) Butter Cream Egg Whites Buttermilk
Eggs (Whole) Ice Cream Milk (Pasteurized) Sour cream Raw Milk
Eggs (Whole) Ice Cream Milk (Pasteurized) Sour cream Raw Milk
Yogurt (All)
       
         
Meat, Poultry & Fish
Highly Acidic
Highly Acidic
Acidic
Acidic
Acidic
Bacon Beef Carp Chicken Clams
Bacon Beef Carp Chicken Clams>
Buffalo Canned Sardines Cod Duck Fresh Water Fish
Buffalo Canned Sardines Cod Duck Fresh Water Fish
Canned Tuna Lamb Liver Lobster Mussels
Canned Tuna Lamb> Liver Lobster Mussels
Organ Meat Pork Ocean Fish Oyster Pike
Organ Meat Pork Ocean Fish Oyster Pike
Sausage Turkey Rabbit Scallops Salmon
Sausage Turkey Rabbit Scallops Salmon
Venison Veal Tuna Shellfish Shrimp
Venison Veal Tuna Shellfish Shrimp
Beverages & Drinks
Acidic
Acidic
Acidic
Acidic
Alkaline
Beer Coffee Fruit Juice (Sweetened) Water (Sparkling) Fruit Juice (Natural)
Beer Coffee Fruit Juice (Sweetened) Water (Sparkling) Fruit Juice (Natural)
Liquor Soda / Pop Black Tea Wine Tea (Herbal, Green)
Liquor Soda / Pop Black Tea Wine
Tea (Herbal, Green)
        Water
      Water (Fiji, Evian)
         
Miscellaneous
Highly Acidic
Acidic
Mildly Acidic
Mildly Alkaline
Alkaline
Candy Canned Foods Hummus Apple Cider Vinegar Baking Soda
Candy Canned Foods Hummus Apple Cider Vinegar Baking Soda
Chips Cereals Mushrooms Bee Pollen Goat Milk
Chips Cereals (Like Kelloggs) Mushrooms Bee Pollen Goat Milk
Cigarettes Microwaved Foods Rice Milk Royal Jelly Almond Milk
Cigarettes Microwaved Foods Rice Milk Royal Jelly Almond Milk
Drugs Miso Soy Milk Tempeh  
Drugs Miso Soy Milk
Tempeh  
Pizza Popcorn Soy Protein Powde Tofu  
Pizza Popcorn Soy Protein Powder Tofu  
  Ketchup Whey Protein Powde    
Ketchup
Whey Protein Powder
   
  Mustard      
  Mustard

   
  Soy Sauce      
  Soy Sauce
   
         

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275 Responses to “Alkaline Foods List”

  1. avatar

    andrew

    04. Feb, 2012

    I think you may want to review this chart. It seems odd that whey protein is listed under dairy as acidic and listed under misc as only mildly acidic, which one is it?

    Also you listed bottled water as alkaline. The ph of water is 7, its not alkaline. It would probably even be a stretch calling it mildly alkaline.

    Overall, a helpful chart

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    Margot

    10. Feb, 2012

    Thank you very for sharing. Well down.

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    Rena

    14. Feb, 2012

    Great chart! I can check this out at a glance (without my reading glasses) while I’m in the grocery store. Good job!

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  4. avatar

    Sleven

    14. Feb, 2012

    Thank You for Caring . Exceptionally informative.

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    Walter

    14. Feb, 2012

    The bottom of the top chart shows a photo of tomatos labeled as watermelon. How much preparation was put in to this chart as a whole?

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      admin

      15. Feb, 2012

      @Walter: Thanks for your feedback and we have already changed it to make it clearer.

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    Janet

    14. Feb, 2012

    Thanks for such a clearly set out chart.
    I would appreciate further information as to how to test a food for alkaline/acidity.
    Have you considered cross referencing this chart with Yeast free / Candida Diet foods?
    Also, I always understood Liver to be an organ – Liver is listed as acidic and All Organ Meat is listed as v acidic.
    Liver should also be noted in particular to go for organic as all the toxins that animal has been fed will be stored in that liver.
    Wouldn’t it be great to have informative charts like this in every foodshop?
    Many Thanks

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    Krishna

    15. Feb, 2012

    Which food is ideal to take?? Alkaline or highly alkaline or mild acidic??

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      Charlene

      13. May, 2013

      Great question. I had the same one.

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      Ben Faust

      19. Jul, 2013

      I’m just a random visitor, but I see it’s been months and no one has answered your question. The more alkaline foods you can eat, the better. The body produces its own acid. Highly acidic foods should be either greatly minimized or just excluded.

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    Anne

    16. Feb, 2012

    Chart very helpful thank you and I will use it.
    Something I need to mention: I have personally studied quite a bit on the subject and you need to review your chart on the fruits because unfortunately to say these are mostly acidic. I love fruits and was rather disappointed to find this out some time back, but this is due to their fructose content. There are very few fruits that are Alkaline. Lemon and lime yes, green bananas (not ripe), coconut, some of the Grapefruits (yellow ones), from the most common fruits we are used to, this is pretty much it… If this could please be reviewed so people have the correct information. But again, thank you for making such a table as it is really helpful for people. I will use it for sure.

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      admin

      19. Feb, 2012

      @Anne: Hi Anne, when you said that fruits are mostly acidic, this is under the school of thoughts under Dr. Robert Young.

      Please note that Dr. Robert Young is completely wrong on this point. Fruit, even though contains sugar, it is alkaline-forming, simply because it contains natural sugar which is perfectly utilized by our body.

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    Jean Alkire

    28. Feb, 2012

    I discovered the value of an alkaline diet to reverse osteoporosis. This chart is Wonderful! Easy to read and includes lots of things I have wondered about, but not seen documented. Thank you!

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    carmi nieves

    06. Apr, 2012

    helpful tips.thank you.

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    marvinlzinn

    22. Mar, 2013

    This is good information most people need; I am glad you provide it, and I will be interested in response

    However, it does not apply to me. I have never been overweight, usually right at minimum. The food I eat is what you have on the list, except that I use only organic if I can find that.

    The discrepancy is from the test, necessarily simple for most, does not determine the source of the problems; It just expects normal. My stomach ache, for example, is caused by the prostate cancer I have.

    But no, I am not worried about that. Two doctors told me surgery and one radiation, all of which I flat refused. (If I believed doctors I would have already been dead – three times!) Instead, I took two herbs – graviola used in Brasil, and Turmeric from India. The symptoms I had for a year were gone in three weeks. But with a lot of experiments (three each to be sure) I know that if I eat half as much sugar as most Americans do, that feeds cancer and the symptoms return in two days. (And NO I do not use artificial ingredients that causes cancer, no matter what FDA lies to us about. I worked in 20 countries, so I learned better in some of those.)

    In other words, I still have the cancer, but the tumor is shrinking, not growing, provided I eat the right food and avoid the most dangerous addictive drug in the world – sugar.

    marvin

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      Tere

      17. May, 2013

      Thanks Marvin for sharing your comment. I found it particularly interesting what you said about your illness and three doctors recommendations for surgery and radiation–my mother went that route and is no longer here. I know so many people who after following thoes kinds of so called precriptions after five years–died including my mother. I myself shall never get surgery to remove several feet of my colon or get chemo. I shall never believe this to be a viable solution to great good health! Thanks for sharing the herbs that you use too b/c now I’m going to share this info. with my husband who is also concerned about having prostate cancer. He has been taking many differing kinds of herbs, vitamin sups and formulas in an effort to reduce the chances of having/ getting/reducing prostate cancer. I wanted you to know how much I appreciate what your wrote here .

      Gratitute ~ Tere

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        Rod Cozine

        06. Jun, 2013

        Please look into MMS….I think it is a very viable option. I was diagnosed with Colon Cancer in January. I would be interested in knowing what you think about this.
        Thanks,
        Rod

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    .Ellis

    03. Apr, 2013

    Thanks for the chart its very helpful.

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    Patricia

    04. Apr, 2013

    The visual chart is really helpful especially for meal planning. Thank you.

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  14. avatar

    Shela

    20. Apr, 2013

    Just wondering about distilled water?

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      admin

      23. Apr, 2013

      Distilled water usually has a pH of 7.

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        Charlene

        13. May, 2013

        What about spring water?

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        admin

        13. May, 2013

        it really depends on the minerals composition of the spring water. It can be highly acidic or alkaline depending on the local landscape.

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    dave stein

    23. Apr, 2013

    I have GERD and B.E I like lime and lemon water. Is it more important when the lime water gets swallowed(acidic), or when it becomes ash(alkaline).

    thanks,Dave

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    amy

    26. Apr, 2013

    Very helpful and I’ve wondered about many of these as I have severe gerd…I was wondering why everytime i eat oatmeal I’m miserable…and looks like almond milk or coconut milk is best milk choice…did not know about the canned veggies either great to know!

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    emmie

    04. May, 2013

    Good chart – will probably be very helpful. Well presented and easy to read. A useful reference. Thanks.

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    D R Bowles

    06. May, 2013

    Got the chart. Arthritis in the family as well as high blood pressure and Diabetes. Will use immediately and let you know the results.

    Thanks,

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    Marika Jaster

    08. May, 2013

    very useful list.unfortunately I have been using some of the acid forming foods to try to put on a few pounds. It will behard to cut out some of them. The list is very informative, thsnk you.
    PS: you left out sweet potatoes.

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      admin

      08. May, 2013

      Hi Marika, you are right.. we missed out sweet potatoes. For your information, sweet potatoes are alkalizing vegetables that we encourages our readers to consume.

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    Joanne

    09. May, 2013

    Under Fruits, Figs are listed twice…once as alkaline and once as Highly alkaline.

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      Marina

      14. May, 2013

      In the highly alkaline list the fig is in its naturl raw way.
      In the alkaline the figs are dried.
      I believe that is the difference.

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    Lisa Perlstien

    14. May, 2013

    What do you think about Kangen water?

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    Diane

    17. May, 2013

    I have continuous silent GERD and lemons/limes send me into a coughing fit – only a few varieties of applies are ok, strange, isn’t it. Cut out meat and dairy – no bloating now – but small meals are a must and strict adherence to alkaline foods only. Also have lots of allergies to fauna, trees, etc. Dust mites too. Sometimes hard to tell where the coughing and mucous is coming from! I am careful if I eat out – very selective so don’t have coughing fits!

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    Susan

    18. May, 2013

    I do not understand that all cooked vegetables are aacidic ?! When mnost of the “vegetables” listed are alkaline. Are we to eat all vegetables raw ?

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      Dee

      23. Jun, 2013

      from another page on this website:

      The Harmful Effects of Cooked Food

      Digestion and absorption are affected by cooked food in a way that often results to allergic and related body reactions. Such effects rarely happen when one is on an all-raw diet.

      Cooking foods kill the helpful enzymes that are supposed to help the body and replace it instead with loads of saturated fats and cholesterol when cooked with oil along with salt or MSG.

      According to experts Dr Wigmore and Dr Earp-Thomas, cooked food is linked to the development of tumors and cancers. What’s worse is that it also feed their growth! Fully raw diets are highly suggested in fighting various kinds of cancers and heart diseases that are considered as an epidemic around the world.

      Generally speaking, cooked food has addictive qualities and influences weight gain as well as obesity

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    Richard

    19. May, 2013

    Are chicken breasts, raw honey. soy cheese, and sprouted wheat bread alkaline?

    Many immense thank yous

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    Nikie

    22. May, 2013

    Thank you so much. The chart was helpful.

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    Chuck

    29. May, 2013

    Thanks so much. I ran into your site by accident. I am a type 2 diabetic. I have heard that an alkaline diet will or can regress tumor growth, because a tumor needs acid to thrive and grow.

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    Marcia

    05. Jun, 2013

    Hi!

    Newcomer to this site. I have a hiatal hernia and acid reflux. I am working to remove sugar from my diet. I am told that raw vegetables are the worst for me. I was told this by an Aryuvedic doctor He said to cook everything I eat so it is easily digested.
    Lttle confused which way to go.

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    Nora

    05. Jun, 2013

    Although I get the gest of the chart is to help incorporate more Alkaline into the diet but I’m not sure exactly how to incorporate it. I mean how much is too much acid or alkaline?
    I also appreciate the receipes because many of the alkaline foods aren’t something I eat on a regular basis and I’m not even sure how to prepare them in a meal. So thanks for that.

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    Michele

    07. Jun, 2013

    Just found your website. I have ischiogluteal bursitis. Can this be resolved through more alkaline into my diet?

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      Eileen

      03. Aug, 2013

      For bursitis, try acupuncture. I had immediate pain relief and after fewer than ten treatments the bursitis is virtually gone. Only occasional short lived flare ups.

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    Jean

    14. Jun, 2013

    This is extremely valuable information that eludes too many people. These simple guidelines on proper nutrition are a must for everyone. If you have any doubt, talk with your Physician and ask for blood tests to determine your very specific needs.

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    Allison

    20. Jun, 2013

    I’m confused. I started using more of the foods you recommend as alkaline and eliminating the foods which are absolute no-no’s. Now, my doctor has told me absolutely no citrus-including lemon and lime juice, but, home grown or organic tomatoes are fine in moderation. She also has me eating lots of bread, pasta, potatoes, etc. I don’t know what to think.

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      Janis

      13. Jul, 2013

      Allison, what is your condition and what kind of doctor are you seeing? A doctor of functional medicine would never tell you that. Processed food is a no-no.

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    Ann

    24. Jun, 2013

    First time to this site. I have a hiatal hernia and acid reflux. I also have a very bad cough with this and nothing help.
    I am working to remove sugar from my diet. I was told that raw vegetables are the worst for me. I was told to cook every
    thing I eat so it is easily digested. I am a little confused in
    which way to go.

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      Ellen Shackelford

      02. Jul, 2013

      I was dx w/GERD and irritable bowel and diabetes w/a blood surger up in the 300’s! I know I should be dead. For the raw veggies I do a cold press juicer and drink those. You can incoroporate some lean meats (most caution) Now re: blood sugar I was on insulin and glucophage insulin : 30u every night and 500mg of glucophage twice a day. I have started to stir fry in olive oil simply and great recipe cooked chicken,carrots and broccoli 30 min a great meal I also lost 30 lbs. Try different things, some things I am not so crazy about but spice them up you can find a ton of recipes online.

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    Doug

    26. Jun, 2013

    How does one get protein and still stay alkaline?

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    Kache

    29. Jun, 2013

    Wonderful chart. Extremely helpful, thanks !

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    Alice

    01. Jul, 2013

    Canned sardines is listed as highly acidic. Sardines pictured in a can in the next column is listed as acidic. Which is it?

    Thank you for this list. Am very surprised at how some items
    are listed as acidic and others as alkaline which I never
    would have thought of in that way.

    How does one maintain a balance?

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      admin

      10. Jul, 2013

      Canned sardines are more acidic because of the additional preservatives & artificial flavors added to it. Moreover, when food are no longer fresh, they become more acidic as well due to the drop in nutritional value.

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    IanV

    01. Jul, 2013

    It seems that most of the fermented foods are processed as an acidic i.e. sauerkraut & miso. The chart is great but I am confused on what to do with this knowledge as I know a lot of the items that are processed as an acid have a lot of other beneficial nutritional properties, especially fermented foods as they are a form of probiotic. I feel(assuming, i don’t really know) that a body ingesting solely alkaline foods can develop problems on the other side of the spectrum as well. How should we judge these foods on the acidic spectrum, weighing the pros and cons of nutritional value and acidity?

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    P Hurst

    05. Jul, 2013

    Depending on your body type as how alkaline you need to be. Check out Dr. Mercola and his test for metabolic typing. No one way is good for everyone…Every body is different. Acid is not bad. Balance please!

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    di from Oregon

    06. Jul, 2013

    Wow, thanks so much, very helpful. Been juicing for 4 days now and the autoimmune disease (chronic urticaria, sever itching) I had was coming back on me 5 days prior, now it is completely gone! I am thrilled about this!

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    mal

    09. Jul, 2013

    I have been drinking water to which I add a few teaspoons of lemon juice from a bottle. It claims to be straight up squeezed lemon juice, no addititives, and the only ingredient is lemon juice. The bottle is plastic. Does this count as a way to get alkaline into my system? Or because it isn’t totally fresh, is the pH effect different?

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    George Tierney

    09. Jul, 2013

    Wow… a few surprises there for me. Damn. Just whacked several things off my list of “haves”. Lol. Damn. Love Pistacio’s and they increase HDL and lower LDL… also Acidic!! Damn.
    Same thing for my organic peanut butter. Damn. At least I can still have my Avocado’s. Good fats but watch out… still “fats”. Still Awesome. … and then Pizza…. HIGHLY acidic… well I kinda figured that… but damn. I live in the LAND of Pizza!! The finest and most varied pizza in the World! Seriously! Don’t come to NE Pennsylvania. We even have sprouted wheat pizza (AMAZING)! That’s ok… right? Damn.

    Hey but REALLY… THANK-YOU(!!!) for the chart. I’d like to buy a color chart to refer to!! Don’t have color printer. Damn.

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    Dang Yall

    11. Jul, 2013

    I switched to fasting and prayer when diagnosed with terminal spinal cancer 2 years ago and now I am cancer free with no operations or treatments. Explain that miracle.

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    Heather

    11. Jul, 2013

    Awesome chart! Thank you! I thought I had a gluten intolerance, but I’ve found that the problem is acidity. As I scroll through this chart, the foods that cause me discomfort are all acidic to mildly acidic. With this chart, eating and painless digestion will be a breeze!

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      deborah

      21. Aug, 2013

      Right? same here, assumed that I was sensitive to glutton. I am just learning that it’s the acids.

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    Diane Whitlock

    12. Jul, 2013

    Very informative and helpful for planning my shopping list, thanks so much!

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    Shoshin

    04. Aug, 2013

    Under “Acidic Fruits & Alkaline Fruits” the list categorizes “Figs” under “Highly Alkaline” and then again under “Alkaline”….which is it or, is it both at the same time?

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    Darlene Grant

    06. Aug, 2013

    Nice chart., What is the best water to drink? We have to have a water softner and iron curtain to remove the iron. We have a reverse osmosis water system for our drinking water. I have heard it makes the water acidic. Is this true? I really do not like bottled water at all. We have our own well. Should I be using something like a Brita system?

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    Joanne

    12. Aug, 2013

    I have interstitial cystitis and I am supposed to follow this diet. The problem is that other websites including a book i am reading on the subject have totally different information so I don’t know which information is accurate.

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    Dolores

    13. Aug, 2013

    You should make thie chart of alkalaine vs. acidic foods into a wall art poster, if you haven’t already.
    Many thanks for this.
    Dolores

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    Sharon

    18. Aug, 2013

    I am really confused. Are you saying according to this chart I should be putting more alkaline into my diet? Once this question is answered, then I can look at the chart again and see what changes I can make. I was surprised about the canned veggies though and cooking them. Don’t know if I can eat all veggies raw!!!

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    valerie

    19. Aug, 2013

    I don’t see mushroom of the food list. Is it acidic or alkaline?

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      admin

      20. Aug, 2013

      It really depends on the type of mushroom. Mushroom such as button mushroom must be cooked thoroughly because of their tough cell walls. Raw mushrooms contain a little toxins.

      Many asian mushrooms are alkalizing for example shiitake, maitake, oyster mushrooms, and enoki. There are also medicinal mushrooms such as cordyceps mushrooms, which can support lung function. Reishi helps to fight against cancer and boost the immune system.

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    Kathy

    20. Aug, 2013

    I want to know the answer to Doug’s question from June… How does one eat protein and stay alkaline?
    This chart is advising pretty much no protein intake?

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      admin

      20. Aug, 2013

      There are many other sources of protein like hemp seeds & flaxseed which provide complete protein source to your body. Quinoa is also one of the perfect and alkalizing protein source for your body.

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