An increase in acid levels in the body.can exacerbate many chronic health issues
The human body contains a wide range of pH levels, sometimes at locations that are only a few inches apart. The most acidic site is the stomach (pH 2), while the most alkaline area is the intestines (pH 8). All tissues and fluids within the body have an optimal pH. These optimal pH levels differ depending on the function and composition of the tissue or fluid, and the optimal pH of enzymes active within that area of the body.
An increase of acid in the body reduces optimal pH conditions for many enzyme controlled metabolic processes and can, if left untreated, exacerbate many chronic health issues – particularly inflammatory disorders
The golden rule for a balanced acid/alkaline eating plan, is to generally source around 80% of your diet from the ‘alkaline foods’ list and around 20% from the list of ‘acidic foods’. Try to consume a variety of mainly alkalising foods daily, including salads, fresh vegetables and healthy nuts and oils. Eat plenty of raw foods and ensure an intake of at least 2-3 litres of clean, pure water daily.
Reduce the amount of acidic foods consumed and avoid fatty meats, dairy, sweets, chocolates, alcohol and tobacco. Packaged foods are often full of hidden offenders including sugars and salts. Avoid over cooking which reduces nutrient content. Always consume acidic foods with alkaline foods, as these will reduce the acidic effect e.g. make sure to eat salad/vegetables with meat/seafood.
| ALKALINE | FOODS | ACID | FOODS |
| VEGETABLES | FRUITS | MEAT/PROTEIN | DAIRY PRODUCTS |
| Asparagus | Lemon | Pork | Milk |
| Artichoke | Lime | Lamb | Cheese |
| Cabbage (green and red) | Avocado | Beef | Cream |
| Lettuce | Tomato | Chicken | Yogurt |
| Onion | Grapefruit | Turkey | Ice Cream |
| Cauliflower | Watermelon (is neutral) | Crustaceans | |
| VEGETABLES | FRUITS | MEAT/PROTEIN | DRINKS |
| Radish | Rhubarb | Seafood (other than small, oily fish) | Fruit Juice |
| Swede | Eggs | Soft Drinks | |
| Peas | DRINKS | Coffee | |
| Zucchini | Fresh Vegetable Juice | OTHERS | Tea (traditional) |
| Leek | Pure Water (distilled or ionised) | Vinegar – brown, white | Beers |
| Watercress | Citrus Water (pure water + fresh | White Pasta | Spirits |
| Spinach | lemon or lime) | White Bread | |
| Turnip | Herbal Tea | Wholemeal Bread | FATS AND OILS |
| Carrot | Vegetable Broth | Biscuits | Sunflower Oil |
| Green Beans | Non-Sweetened Soy Milk | Soy Sauce/Tamari | Saturated Fats |
| Beetroot | Almond Milk | Condiments (Tomato Sauce, | Hydrogenated Oils |
| Garlic | FATS AND OILS | Mayonnaise etc.) | Margarine |
| Celery | Flax Seed Oil | Artificial Sweeteners | Corn Oil |
| Cucumber | Hemp Oil | Honey | Vegetable Oil |
| Broccoli | Avocado Oil | ||
| Kale | Olive Oil | FRUITS | |
| Brussels Sprouts | Evening Primrose Oil | All fruits aside from those listed in | |
| Borage Oil | the alkaline column | ||
| Coconut Oil | |||
| SEEDS, NUTS & GRAINS | OTHERS | CONVENIENCE FOODS | SEEDS AND NUTS |
| Almonds | Sprouts (alfalfa, mung bean, little | Fast Food | Pistachios |
| Pumpkin Seeds | radish, chickpea, broccoli etc) | Sweets | Peanuts |
| Sunflower Seeds | Grasses (wheat, barley, kamut etc.) | Chocolate | Cashews |
| Sesame Seeds | Chickpeas | Microwave Meals | |
| Flax Seeds | Tahini | Tinned Foods | |
| Buckwheat | Lentils | Powdered Soups | |
| Spelt | Organic Apple Cider Vinegar | Instant Meals | |
| Any sprouted seed | Herbs and Spices | ||
Source: Biomedica pH &Acid/Alkaline Balance V03/13
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