Notice: Don't believe any of this. I am not a scientist. I have not personally tested the pH levels of any of these foods. Do your own research.
To maintain health, the diet should consist of 60% alkaline forming foods and 40% acid forming foods. To restore health, the diet should consist of 80% alkaline forming foods and 20% acid forming foods.
Our blood is slightly alkaline, with a normal pH level of between 7.35 and 7.45. Our diet should reflect this pH level and be slightly alkaline. The only way to test blood pH is to test the blood, not siliva.
Foods with High Acid should be used sparingly
| Most Alkaline pH 8.5 to 9.0 |
Alkaline pH 7.5 to 8.0 |
Lowest Alkaline pH>7.0 |
Food Category | Lowest Acid pH<7.0 |
Acid pH 6.0 to 6.5 |
Most Acid pH 5.0 to 5.5 |
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| Stevia | Maple Syrup, Rice Syrup | Raw Honey, Raw Sugar | Sweeteners | Processed Honey, Molasses | White Sugar, Brown Sugar | NutraSweet, Equal, Aspartame, Sweet 'N Low |
| Lemons, Watermelon, Limes, Grapefruit, Mangoes, Papayas | Dates, Figs, Melons, Grapes, Papaya, Kiwi, Blueberries, Apples, Pears, Raisins | Oranges, Banana (ripe), Cherries, Pineapple, Peaches, Avocados | Fruits | Plums, Processed Fruit Juices, Banana (green) | Sour Cherries, Rhubarb | Blackberries, Cranberries, Prunes |
| Asparagus, Onions, Vegetable Juices, Parsley, Raw Spinach, Broccoli, Garlic | Okra, Squash, Green Beans, Beets, Celery, Lettuce, Zucchini, Sweet Potato, Carob | Carrots, Tomatoes, Fresh Corn, Mushrooms, Cabbage, Peas, Potato Skins, Olives, Soybeans, Tofu | Beans Vegetables Legumes | Cooked Spinach, Kidney Beans, String Beans | Potatoes (without skins), Pinto Beans, Navy Beans, Lima Beans | Chocolate |
| Almonds | Chestnuts | Nuts Seeds | Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds | Pecans, Cashews | Peanuts, Walnuts | |
| Olive Oil | Flax Seed Oil, Hemp Oil | Canola Oil | Oils | Corn Oil | ||
| Amaranth, Millet, Wild Rice, Quinoa | Grains Cereals | Sprouted Wheat Bread, Spelt, Brown Rice | White Rice, Corn, Buckwheat, Oats, Rye | Wheat, White Flour, Pastries, Pasta | ||
| Meats | Venison, Cold Water Fish | Turkey, Chicken, Lamb | Beef, Pork, Shellfish | |||
| Breast Milk | Soy Cheese, Soy Milk, Goat Milk, Goat Cheese, Whey | Eggs Dairy | Eggs, Butter, Yogurt, Buttermilk, Cottage Cheese | Raw Milk | Cheese, Homogenized Milk, Ice Cream | |
| Sea Salt | Misc | Iodized Salt, Tobacco | ||||
| Herb Teas, Lemon Water | Green Tea | Ginger Tea | Beverages | Tea | Coffee | Beer, Soft Drinks |