Here is a partial list of foods seperated in either the alkaline or acid food group. Use this as a guidline in selecting foods for your meal preparation. |
ALKALINE ASH FOODS
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Almonds |
Dates, dried |
Peaches |
Apples |
Figs, dried |
Pears |
Apricots |
Grapefruit |
Pineapple |
Avocados |
Grapes |
Potatoes, sweet |
Bananas |
Green beans |
Potatoes, white |
Beans, dried |
Green peas |
Radishes |
Beet greens |
Lemons |
Raisins |
Beets |
Lettuce |
Raspberries |
Blackberries |
Lima beans |
Rhubarb, dried** |
Broccoli |
Limes |
Rutabagas, green |
Brussel sprouts |
Milk, goats* |
Sauerkraut |
Cabbage |
Millet |
Soy beans, green |
Carrots |
Molasses |
Spinach, raw |
Cauliflower |
Mushrooms |
Strawberries |
Chard leaves |
Onions |
Tomatoes |
Cucumbers |
Parsnips |
Watermelon |
*Recommended only for infants for whom mother's milk is not available.
**Not recommended - Rhubarb leaves an alkaline ash; however, it has
other properties that are detrimental to the body.
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NEUTRALIZING ASH FOODS THAT HAVE AN ACIDIFYING EFFECT
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Corn Oil |
Refined Sugar |
Corn Syrup |
Olive Oil |
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ACID ASH FOODS
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Bacon |
Currant |
Plums* |
Barley |
Eggs |
Pork |
Beef |
Flour, White |
Prunes* |
Blueberries |
Flour, Whole Wheat |
Rice, Brown |
Bran, Wheat |
Haddock |
Rice, White |
Bran,Oat |
Honey |
Salmon |
Bread, White |
Lamb |
Sardines |
Bread, Whole Wheat |
Lentils, Dried |
Sausage |
Butter |
Lobster |
Scallops |
Carob |
Milk, Cow's* |
Shrimp |
Cheese |
Macaroni |
Squash, Winter |
Chicken |
Oatmeal |
Sunflower Seeds |
Codfish |
Oysters |
Turkey |
Corn |
Peanut Butter |
Veal |
Corned Beef |
Peanuts |
Walnuts |
Crackers, Soda |
Peas, Dried |
Wheat Germ |
Cranberries* |
Pike |
Yogurt |
*These foods leave an alkaline ash but have an acidifying effect on the body.
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