The following tables may be beneficial to people who are suffering from chronic acidosis.
The pH Effect of Vegetables
Vegetable | Strongly Acidifying | Mildly Acidifying | Mildly Alkalizing | Strongly Alkalizing |
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Artichoke | | | | |
Asparagus | | | | |
Beets and Beet Greens | | | | |
Broccoli | | | | |
Brussels Sprouts | | | | |
Carrot | | | | |
Cauliflower | | | | |
Chicory | | | | |
Cucumber | | | | |
Dandelion Greens | | | | |
Endives | | | | |
Garlic | | | | |
Green Beans | | | | |
Cabbage | | | | |
Lettuce (avoid iceberg) | | | | |
Onion/Shallot | | | | |
Potatoes | | | | |
Radish | | | | |
Spinach | | | | |
Squash | | | | |
Sweet Potatoes | | | | |
Turnip | | | | |
Yam | | | | |
Zucchini | | | | |
The pH Effect of Grains
Grain | Strongly Acidifying | Mildly Acidifying | Mildly Alkalizing | Strongly Alkalizing |
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Amaranth | | | | |
Barley | | | | |
Buckwheat | | | | |
Bulgur | | | | |
Millet | | | | |
Oats | | | | |
Quinoa | | | | |
Rice, Brown | | | | |
Rice, White | | | | |
Rye | | | | |
Spelt | | | | |
Wheat, Semolina | | | | |
Wheat, White | | | | |
Wheat, Whole | | | | |
The pH Effect of Breads
Bread | Strongly Acidifying | Mildly Acidifying | Mildly Alkalizing | Strongly Alkalizing |
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Dark Bread (Pumpernickel)(Yeast Free) | | | | |
White Bread | | | | |
Whole-Grain Bread (Yeast Free) | | | | |
Yeast Bread | | | | |
The pH Effect of Dairy Products
Dairy Product | Strongly Acidifying | Mildly Acidifying | Mildly Alkalizing | Strongly Alkalizing |
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Butter, heated | | | | |
Butter, raw, fresh | | | | |
Buttermilk, fresh | | | | |
Cheese, Provolone | | | | |
Cheese, sharp (Cheddar, Parmesan) | | | | |
Cheese, soft (Brie, Camembert) | | | | |
Cheese, Swiss | | | | |
Egg Yolk | | | | |
Egg, Whole | | | | |
Milk, pasteurized | | | | |
Milk, raw whole | | | | |
Whey, fresh | | | | |
Yogurt, plain, organic | | | | |
Yogurt, sweetened | | | | |
The pH Effect of Meats, Poultry & Fish
Meat, Poultry, Fish | Strongly Acidifying | Mildly Acidifying | Mildly Alkalizing | Strongly Alkalizing |
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Beef | | | | |
Carp | | | | |
Chicken | | | | |
Crayfish | | | | |
Flounder | | | | |
Herring | | | | |
Lamb | | | | |
Lobster | | | | |
Mackerel | | | | |
Oyster | | | | |
Perch | | | | |
Pork | | | | |
Salmon | | | | |
Trout | | | | |
The pH Effect of Legumes
Legume | Strongly Acidifying | Mildly Acidifying | Mildly Alkalizing | Strongly Alkalizing |
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Chickpeas | | | | |
Kidney Beans | | | | |
Lentils | | | | |
Navy Beans | | | | |
Peanuts | | | | |
Peas | | | | |
Soybeans | | | | |
White Beans | | | | |
The pH Effect of Nuts & Seeds
Nut, Seed | Strongly Acidifying | Mildly Acidifying | Mildly Alkalizing | Strongly Alkalizing |
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Almond | | | | |
Brazil Nut | | | | |
Cashew Nut | | | | |
Coconut | | | | |
Hazelnut | | | | |
Pecan | | | | |
Pine Nut | | | | |
Pistachio Nut | | | | |
Pumpkin Seed | | | | |
Sesame Seed | | | | |
Sunflower Seed | | | | |
Walnut | | | | |
The pH Effect of Fruits
Fruit | Strongly Acidifying | Mildly Acidifying | Mildly Alkalizing | Strongly Alkalizing |
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Apple | | | | |
Apricot, fresh | | | | |
Avocado | | | | |
Banana | | | | |
Black Currants | | | | |
Blackthorn Berries | | | | |
Blueberries | | | | |
Cherries, Bing | | | | |
Figs, fresh | | | | |
Grapefruit | | | | |
Grapes | | | | |
Kiwi | | | | |
Lemon | | | | |
Lime | | | | |
Mandarin Orange | | | | |
Mango | | | | |
Melon | | | | |
Mulberries | | | | |
Nectarine | | | | |
Orange | | | | |
Pear | | | | |
Persimmon | | | | |
Pineapple | | | | |
Plum | | | | |
Pomegranate | | | | |
Raspberries | | | | |
Red Currants | | | | |
Strawberries | | | | |
Tomatoes, uncooked | | | | |
Watermelon | | | | |
The pH Effect of Dried Fruits
Dried Fruit | Strongly Acidifying | Mildly Acidifying | Mildly Alkalizing | Strongly Alkalizing |
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Apple | | | | |
Apricot | | | | |
Banana | | | | |
Dates | | | | |
Figs | | | | |
Mango | | | | |
Peach | | | | |
Pear | | | | |
Pineapple | | | | |
Prunes | | | | |
Raisins | | | | |
The pH Effect of Beverages
Beverage | Strongly Acidifying | Mildly Acidifying | Mildly Alkalizing | Strongly Alkalizing |
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Almond Milk | | | | |
Beer | | | | |
Black Tea | | | | |
Cocoa | | | | |
Coffee | | | | |
Herbal Tea | | | | |
Hot Chocolate | | | | |
Liquor | | | | |
Milk | | | | |
Soda | | | | |
Vegetable Juice (freshly made) | | | | |
Water, Mineral (carbonated) | | | | |
Water, Mineral (heavily carbonated) | | | | |
Water, Mineral (noncarbonated) | | | | |
Water, Spring or Filtered | | | | |
Water, Tap | | | | |
Whiskey | | | | |
Wine | | | | |
The pH Effect of Fats & Oils
Fat, Oil | Strongly Acidifying | Mildly Acidifying | Mildly Alkalizing | Strongly Alkalizing |
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Butter | | | | |
Cold-pressed, Unrefined Oils(heated) such as canola, olive oil | | | | |
Cold-pressed, Unrefined Oils(unheated) such as canola, olive oil | | | | |
Hydrogenated Fats | | | | |
Lard | | | | |
Margarine | | | | |
Nonhydrogenated Fats | | | | |
Peanut Oil | | | | |
Walnut Oil | | | | |
The pH Effect of Condiments, Herbs & Spices
Condiment, Herb, Spice | Strongly Acidifying | Mildly Acidifying | Mildly Alkalizing | Strongly Alkalizing |
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Apple Cider Vinegar | | | | |
Herbs | | | | |
Ketchup | | | | |
Mayonnaise | | | | |
Mustard, Non-organic | | | | |
Mustard, Organic | | | | |
Pickles | | | | |
Salt, Celtic & Sea | | | | |
Salt, Processed | | | | |
Spices | | | | |
Sugar | | | | |
Vinegars other than Apple Cider | | | | |
The above tables are extracted from the book, "In Balance For Life" by Alex Guerrero which is available at the National Library.
Posted on 18 January 2008
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**** Updated on 9 May 2008
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