Learn more about Alkaline and Acidic Food.
The acidity of the organism is the name for the different conditions in which is disturbed relationship of acids and bases in the body, the pH of the blood and the urine is moved to the acidic reaction, ie, pH <7.00. Contrary to the acidity state of the organism is basic (base), when the pH value of blood and urine is > 7.00. Acidity of the body is suitable for the development of many diseases (low energy, chronic fatigue, excessive mucus, frequent colds and infections, nervousness, irritability, brittle nails, dry hair and skin, making cysts, headaches, aching joints and arthritis, neuritis, muscular pain and cramps, gastritis, cancer, autoimmune diseases), and is in a healthy and balanced diet essential to maintain a neutral reaction of the organism. This is achieved by choosing the right foods.
Which products generate acidity of body
Acid reaction in the body is usually caused by proteins, mostly those of animal origin. This reaction is caused by sodas also, thanks to phosphorus, a mineral that causes loss of calcium when is taken in large quantities. Do not exceed more than three cups of coffee a day, because coffee causes acidity in the body also. Refined foods such as white bread, cakes and pastry cause acidity in the body and stimulate the excretion of calcium from the bones. Be caution and with dark teas. Put intake of fatty foods to a minimum. Meat and meat products, same as large intake of milk and dairy products create acidity in the body, and their oversized intake is a risk factor for various cancers.
Smoking and drinking coffee – two “friendly” related habits together create the acidity of the body.
Here is a list that expresses the degree of acidity and alkalinity of certain types of food. The higher the number is – the food is more alkaline (base). The lower – it is more acidic.
pH 9.0 – Lemon, Watermelon
pH 8.5 – Melons, grapes, parsley, kiwi, pears, pineapple, raisins, umeboshi plums, juices of fruits and vegetables, dried figs, dried dates, peppers, mango, papaya, raspberry, mandarin, onion.
pH 8.0 – Fresh dates and figs, sweet apples, apricots, bananas, carrots, celery, garlic, avocados, grapefruit, lettuce, nectarines, peaches, pumpkin, spinach, broccoli.
pH 7.5 – Sour apple, beet, cabbage, cauliflower, ginger, potatoes, strawberries, olives
pH 7.2-7.3 – Almonds, homemade pickles, artichokes, cherry, cucumbers, homemade honey, mushrooms, ripe fresh olives, radish, sesame seeds, tomatoes, olive oil, various spices, coconut and flaxseed oil.
pH 6.7-6.8 – Plums, prunes, coconut, and most of the same products, different kinds of beans, pasteurized honey, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds, vanilla.
pH 6.5 – Bread of oats, raza, barley, rice, brown rice, corn bread, coffee, soy milk, soy cheese, goose, almond and sesame oil, sunflower oil and grape.
pH 6.0 – Fish, cheese, ketchup, mayonnaise, fruit juices with sugar, cigarettes (from fresh tobacco), popcorn, pickles, goat milk, mustard, molasses, cow’s milk, turkey, shellfish, duck, casein (milk protein) refined grains (like corn flakes), mussels, wine, lard, palm oil, sweetened yogurt, peanuts, cranberries, cocoa, processed cheese.
pH 5.5 – Beef, white flour, pork, lamb, pasta and cakes, white flour, fried foods, all sugars, cigarettes (factory), turkey, yeast, refined salt, iodized and plain, white rice, cotton oil, vinegar (all except apple vinegar).
pH 5.0 – Artificial sweeteners
pH 4.0 – Wine, spirits, coffee
pH 2.5 – Beer
pH 2.0 – Cocoa, all kinds of non-alcoholic carbonated and non-carbonated drinks, Coca-Cola, all medical drugs, synthetic drugs, pesticides, herbicides, tobacco.
