Discover the importance of maintaining a balanced pH for overall wellness.
Learn about the impact of acidic and alkaline foods on your body and how emotions can influence pH levels. Have direct access to an easy to use list with pH values of common foods.
The human blood ideally maintains a pH of 7.365
The human blood ideally maintains a pH of 7.365, situated on a scale where 7 is neutral, 0 is highly acidic, and 14 is profoundly alkaline. An acidic blood environment causes red blood cells to clump together, impairing the delivery of oxygen to cells and resulting in decreased energy levels. Conversely, an alkaline blood pH promotes rounded, freely moving red blood cells, facilitating efficient oxygen transport.
7 is neutral - 0 or less is highly acidic - 14 or more is profoundly alkaline
The foods we consume play a critical role in determining our body's pH balanceet
Upon digestion, foods leave behind either alkaline or acidic residues. An alkalizing diet supports healthy bowels, optimal blood quality, improved brain function, and overall bodily wellness. It is recommended to aim for a dietary composition of 70-80% alkalizing foods and 20-30% acidifying foods to support a balanced internal pH.
Excess acidity within the body creates a toxic environment conducive to the proliferation of germs and disease, compromising cellular health.
Emotional states also influence pH balancemotionele
Negative emotions like anger, resentment, fear, and anxiety contribute to increased acidity, while positive emotions such as love, gratitude, peace, and contentment have an alkalizing
effect. Moreover, when the body becomes excessively acidic, it compensates by drawing upon its alkaline reserves, depleting calcium from bones and tissues.
Thus, adopting dietary and lifestyle practices that promote alkalinity can help safeguard against these detrimental effects and support holistic health.
Eat primarily alkalizing foods, with a smallerproportion of acidifying foods.
To support a balanced internal pH and overall health, it is recommended to focus on consuming a dietary composition that primarily consists of alkalizing foods, with a smaller proportion of acidifying foods.
- Alkalizing Foods (70-80% of the Diet)
Alkalizing foods are typically plant-based and rich in nutrients that help maintain a slightly alkaline pH in
the body. These foods are known to have beneficial effects on overall health and are often associated
with reducing inflammation and supporting various bodily
functions. Examples of alkalizing foods include:
Vegetables: Leafy greens (spinach, kale, Swiss chard),
broccoli, cucumbers, celery, bell peppers, cabbage,
Brussels sprouts, etc.
Fruits: Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries),
citrus fruits (lemons, oranges), watermelon, apples, pears,
bananas (ripe), etc.
Herbs and Spices: Garlic, ginger, turmeric, basil, cilantro,
parsley, cinnamon, etc.
Other Alkalizing Foods: Almonds, seeds (chia seeds,
flaxseeds), tofu, tempeh, seaweed, green tea, etc.
Including a significant portion (70-80%) of these alkalizing foods in your diet can help create a more alkaline environment in the body, which is associated with better cellular function and overall health.
2. Acidifying Foods (20-30% of the Diet)
Acidifying foods, although they contribute to the body’s acid load, are not necessarily harmful when consumed in moderation and balanced with alkalizing foods. These foods often include animal proteins, certain grains, and processed foods. While it's essential to limit their intake, they can still be part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation. Examples of acidifying foods include:
Animal Proteins: Beef, pork, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt).
Grains: Wheat products (bread, pasta), rice, oats, corn, etc.
Processed Foods: Sugary snacks, packaged snacks, refined oils, processed meats, etc.
Including a smaller proportion (20-30%) of acidifying foods in your diet helps provide essential nutrients while maintaining a balanced pH. It's important to focus on quality sources of protein and whole grains when incorporating these foods.
Balance and Moderation
The key to maintaining a healthy pH balance lies in achieving a balance between alkalizing and acidifying
foods. By prioritizing alkalizing foods and complementing them with a modest amount of acidifying foods, you can support overall health, optimize digestion, and promote a more alkaline internal environment conducive to well-being and vitality.
Important note: The contents of this website is for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before making significant changes to your diet, especially if you have specific health concerns or conditions that may require dietary changes.
Food list: pH Values of Common Foods
(RELATIVE POTENTIAL OF ACIDITY (-) OR ALKALINITY (+) PER OUNCE OF FOOD)
Note: pH values listed are approximate and may vary slightly based on factors like ripeness and preparation.
Alkalizing foods (Recommended 70% of Your Diet) - Alphabetical list
Vegetables
Alfalfa grass: +29.3
Artichokes: +1.3
Asparagus: +1.1
Barley Grass: +28.7
Brussel Sprouts: +0.5
Cabbage lettuce, fresh: +14.1
Carrot: +9.5
Cauliflower: +5.6
Celery +13.3
Chives +8.3
Cucumber, fresh: +31.5
Dog grass +22.6
Endive: +14.5
Garlic: +13.2
Green beans: +11.2
Green cabbage, Dec.: +4.0
Green cabbage, March: +2.0
Horseradish: +6.8
Kamut Grass: +27.6
Kohlrabi: +5.1
Lamb’s lettuce: +4.8
Leeks (bulbs): +7.2
Lettuce: +2.2
Onion: +3.0
Peas, ripe: +0.5
Red cabbage: +6.3
Rhubarb stalks: +6.3
Rutabaga: +3.1
Turnip: +8.0
Radish (White): +3.1
Radish (Black): +39.4
Red beet fresh+11.3
Savoy cabbage: +4.5
Shave grass +21.7
Sorrel: +11.5
Soy sprouts: +29.5
Spinach: 13.1
Sprouted chia seeds: +28.5
Sprouted radish seeds: +28.4
Straw grass: +21.4
Watercress: +7.7
Wheat grass: +33.8
White beans (Navy): +12.1
White cabbage: +3.3
Zucchini: +5.7
Herbs
Cayenne pepper: +18.8
Comfrey: +1.5
Dandelion: +22.7
Fruits
Avocado: +15.6
Fresh lemon: +9.9
Limes: +8.2
Tomato: +13.6
Nuts
Almonds: +3.6
Brazil nuts: -0.5
Fats (Fresh, Cold-pressed Oils)
Borage oil: +3.2
Eve.primrose oil: +4.1
Flax seed oil: +3.5
Marine lipids +4.7
Olive oil +1.0
Non-stored Organic Grains and Legumes
Buckwheat groats: +0.5
Lentils: +0.6
Lima beans: +12.0
Spelt: +0.5
Soybeans, fresh: +12.0
Soy flour +2.5
Soy lecithin, pure +38.0
Tofu +3.2
White beans (Navy) +12.1
Seeds
Caraway seeds: +2.3
Cumin seeds: +1.1
Fennel seeds: +1.3
Flax seeds -1.3
Pumpkin seeds: -5.6
Sesame seeds: +0.5
Sunflower seeds -5.4
Wheat kernel -11.4
Water - Distilled (neutral)
Acidifying foods (Recommended 30% of Your Diet) - Alphabetical list
Fruits
Apricot: -9.5
Banana (unripe): +4.8
Banana, ripe: -10.1
Black currant: -6.1
Blueberry: -5.3
Cantaloupe: -2.5
Cherry, sour: +3.5
Cherry, sweet: -3.6
Coconut, fresh: +0.5
Cranberry: -7.0
Currant: -8.2
Date: -4.7
Fig juice powder: -2.4
Grape: -7.6
Grapefruit: -1.7
Gooseberry: -7.7
Italian plum: -4.9
Mandarin orange -11.5
GrainsMango: -8.7
Orange: -9.2
Papaya: -9.4
Peach: -9.7
Pear: -9.9
Pineapple: -12.6
Raspberry: -5.1
Red currant: -2.4
Rose hips: -15.5
Strawberry: -5.4
Tangerine: -8.5
Watermelon: -1.0
Yellow plum: -4.9
Fish
Fresh water fish: -11.8
Grains
Brown rice -12.5
Wheat -10.1
Nuts
Walnuts: -8
Macadamia -3.2
Hazelnuts -2.0
Fats
Coconut Milk: -1,5
Sunflower oil: -6.7
Foods to be Eaten as Little as Possible (10 % or less of diet)
Bread and Biscuits
Rye bread: -2.5
White bread: -10.0
White biscuit: -6.5
Whole-grain bread: -4.5
Whole-meal bread: -6.5
Meat, Poultry, and Fish
Beef: -34.5
Chicken: -18 to -22.0
Eggs: -18 to -22.0
Liver: -3.0
Ocean fish: -20.0
Organ meats -3.0
Oysters: -5.0
Pork: -38.0
Veal: -35.0
Milk and Milk Products
Buttermilk: +1.3
Cream: -3.9
Hard cheese: -18.1
Homogenized milk: -1.0
Quark: -17.3
Root Vegetables
Stored potatoes: +2.0
Nuts
Cashews: -9.3
Peanuts: -12.8
Pistachios: -16.6
Fats
Butter -3.9
Corn oil -6.5
Margarine -7.5
Sweets
Artificial sweeteners: -26.5
Beet sugar -15.1
Brown rice syrup -8.7
Chocolate: -24.6
Dried sugar cane juice: -9.8
Honey -7.6
Molasses -14.6
Turbinado sugar -9.5
White sugar: -17.6
Beverages
Beer: -26.8
Black tea: -27.1
Coffee -25.1
Fruit juice, packaged: -8.7
Fruit juice, sweetened: -33.4
Liquor: -28.6 to -38.7
Wine: -16.4
Condiments
Ketchup: -12.4
Mayonnaise: -12.5
Mustard: -19.2
Soy sauce -36.2
Vinegar: -39.4
Miscellaneous Foods to Avoid
Canned Foods
Processed Foods
