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Alkaline forming foods
or acid forming foods
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Alkaline forming foods
or acid forming foods
Human blood pH should
be slightly alkaline (7.35 - 7.45). A pH of 7.0 is neutral. A pH below 7.0
is acidic. A pH above 7.0 is alkaline. An acidic pH can occur from, an
acid forming diet, emotional stress, toxic overload, and/or immune reactions
or any process that deprives the cells of oxygen and other nutrients. The
body will try to compensate for acidic pH by using alkaline minerals. If
the diet does not contain enough minerals to compensate, a build up of acids
in the cells will occur.
To maintain health,
the diet should consist of 60% alkaline forming foods and 40% acid forming
foods.
To restore health,
(such as after chemotherapy treatment) the diet should consist of 80%
alkaline forming foods and 20% acid forming foods.
Non-food substances:
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Antibiotics -
antibiotics destroy both the bad and the helpful bacteria in the
intestinal tract. Some of the helpful bacteria work to create an acidic
environment in the human body. When these bacteria are eliminated by
antibiotics, urine may become more alkaline.
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Many mineral
supplements - especially calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium make
urine more alkaline. Calcium and magnesium are common ingredients in
antacids as they neutralize stomach acid. Some people get upset stomachs
(gas, bloating, diarrhea, mal-absorption) from these types of mineral
supplements, especially if they suffer from hypochloridia (low stomach
acid).
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Antacids -
Antacids, which often contain magnesium or calcium supplements, may
cause an increase in the alkalinity of the urine, which can lead to
bladder infections as bacteria tend to thrive in alkaline environments.
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Please note that
fermented foods like yogurt, buttermilk and sour cream seem to become
more acidic in the body if they contain some types of active cultures of
helpful bacteria. |
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Cancer cures and advice Index
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Extremely Alkaline Forming Foods - pH 8.5 to 9.0 |
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9.0
Lemons Watermelon
8.5
Agar Agar, Cantaloupe, Cayenne (Capsicum), Dried dates &
figs, Kelp, Karengo, Kudzu root, Limes, Mango,
Melons, Papaya, Parsley, Seedless grapes (sweet),
Watercress, Seaweeds,
Asparagus,
Endive, Kiwifruit, Fruit juices,
Grapes (sweet), Passion fruit, Pears (sweet), Pineapple, Raisins,
Vegetable juices
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| Moderate
Alkaline - pH 7.5 to 8.0 |
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8.0 Apples (sweet), Apricots, Alfalfa sprouts, Arrowroot,
Avocados, Bananas (ripe), Berries, Carrots, Celery, Currants,
Dates & figs (fresh), Garlic,
Gooseberry, Grapes (less sweet), Grapefruit, Guavas, Herbs (leafy
green), Lettuce (leafy green), Nectarine, Peaches (sweet), Pears
(less sweet), Peas (fresh sweet), Persimmon, Pumpkin (sweet), Sea
salt (vegetable) Spinach
7.5
Apples (sour), Bamboo shoots, Beans (fresh green), Beets, Bell
Pepper, Broccoli, Cabbage; Cauliflower, Carob, Daikon, Ginger
(fresh), Grapes (sour), Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce (pale green), Oranges,
Parsnip, Peaches (less sweet), Peas (less sweet), Potatoes & skin,
Pumpkin (less sweet), Raspberry, Sapote, Strawberry, Squash,
Sweet corn (fresh), Tamari, Turnip, Vinegar (apple cider)
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| Slightly
Alkaline to Neutral pH 7.0 |
7.0
Almonds, Artichokes (Jerusalem), Barley-Malt, Brown Rice
Syrup, Brussels Sprouts, Cherries, Coconut (fresh), Cucumbers, Egg
plant, Honey (raw), Leeks, Miso, Mushrooms, Okra, Olives ripe,
Onions, Pickles (home made), Radish, Sea salt Spices Taro,
Tomatoes (sweet), Vinegar (sweet brown rice), Water Chestnut
Amaranth, Artichoke (globe), Chestnuts (dry roasted), Egg yolks
(soft cooked), Essene bread, Goat's milk and whey (raw)
Horseradish, Mayonnaise (home made), Millet, Olive oil, Quinoa,
Rhubarb, Sesame seeds (whole) Soy beans (dry), Soy cheese, Soy
milk, Sprouted grains, Tempeh, Tofu, Tomatoes (less sweet), Yeast
(nutritional flakes)
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Extremely Acid Forming Foods - pH 5.0 to 5.5 |
| 5.0
Artificial sweeteners
5.5
Beef, Carbonated soft drinks & fizzy drinks Cigarettes (tailor
made), Drugs, Flour (white wheat) Goat, Lamb, Pastries & cakes
from white flour, Pork, Sugar (white)
Beer, Brown sugar, Chicken, Deer, Chocolate, Coffee,
Custard with white sugar, Jams, Jellies, Liquor, Pasta
(white), Rabbit, Semolina, Table salt refined & iodized, Tea
black, Turkey, Wheat bread, White rice, White vinegar (processed). |
| Moderate
Acid - pH 6.0 to 6.5 |
| 6.0
Cigarette tobacco (roll your own), Cream of Wheat (unrefined),
Fish, Fruit juices with sugar, Maple syrup (processed), Molasses (sulphured),
Pickles (commercial), Breads (refined) of corn, oats, rice & rye,
Cereals (refined) Shellfish, Wheat germ, Whole Wheat foods, Wine,
Yogurt (sweetened)
6.5
Bananas (green), Buckwheat, Cheeses (sharp), Corn & rice breads,
Egg whole (cooked hard), Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Oats, Pasta (whole
grain), Pastry (wholegrain & honey), Peanuts, Potatoes (with no
skins), Popcorn (with salt & butter), Rice (basmati), Rice
(brown), Soy sauce (commercial), Tapioca, Wheat bread (sprouted
organic) |
| Slightly
Acid to Neutral pH 7.0 |
| 7.0
Barley malt syrup, Barley, Bran, Cashews, Cereals (unrefined with
honey-fruit-maple syrup), Cornmeal, Cranberries Fructose,
Honey (pasteurized), Lentils, Macadamias, Maple syrup
(unprocessed), Milk (homogenized) and most processed dairy
products, Molasses (unsulphered organic), Nutmeg, Mustard,
Pistachios, Popcorn & butter (plain), Rice or wheat crackers
(unrefined), Rye (grain), Rye bread (organic sprouted), Seeds
(pumpkin & sunflower), Walnuts, Blueberries, Brazil nuts, Butter
(salted), Cheeses (mild & crumbly) Crackers
(unrefined rye), Dried beans (adzuki, pinto, kidney, garbanzo)
Dry coconut, Egg whites, Goats milk (homogenized), Olives
(pickled), Pecans, Plums Prunes Spelt |
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doctor's recommendations. The information is provided for educational
purposes only. Nutritional benefits may vary from one person to another.
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