Alkaline Diet Chart

There is an overload of information on the internet regarding the right classification of foods with regards to their alkalinity or acidity forming materials upon consumption.  In most cases, the list is quite similar but in some publication, the information can be confusing.

An alkaline diet is very important to maintain a healthy functioning body.  The body’s alkalinity is directly responsible for an excellent immune system, for having strong bones and muscles, for not being prone to skin irritations and allergies, for being able to cope faster when virus, bacteria and microbes invade our body.

Below is a listing of foods that consist the alkaline diet based on their pH components after digestion which can be used as reference to prepare your alkaline diet chart more effectively.

Extreme Alkaline Forming Foods = pH range is from 8.5 to 9.0 (based on the most degree of alkalinity)

Extreme Acid Forming Foods = pH range is from 5.0 to 5.5 (based on the most degree of acid content)

A.  pH = 9.0

1. Lemons

2. Watermelon

B.  pH = 8.5

1. Agar agar

2. Cantaloupe

3. Cayenne

4. Dried fruits such as kelps, limes, mangoes, melons, papaya, dates, figs

5. Seedless grapes, watercress, seaweeds, asparagus

6. Kiwis, freshly made fruit juices

7. Grapes with seeds, passion fruit, pears, pineapple, plum, raisins, freshly made vegetable juice

C.  pH = 5.5

1. Beef, soda and most ready to drink beverage, cigarettes, flour

2. Goat, lamb, cakes and pastries made out of white flour

3. Pork, sugar

4. Beer

5. Brown sugar

6. Chicken, deer, chocolates, coffee