Alkaline and Acid-forming Chart

Alkaline-forming Foods

High Alkaline

	Lemons
	Watermelon (including seeds)
	All raw, green, leafy vegetables
	All raw vegetables
	Sprouts of small seeds, beans and most grains
	All sprouted grasses (wheat , barley)
	Sea vegetables (dulse, wakame, kelp)
	Green superfoods
	Chlorella
	Green vegetable juices
	All fresh herbs
	Almonds (germinated )

Low Alkaline

	Steamed vegetables and greens
	All ripe fruits
	Millet
	Quinoa
	All cold-pressed, extra virgin oils (olive, flax, sesame, coconut, sunflower, hemp)
	Dried herbs and spices
	Non-caffeinated herbal teas
	Fermented foods

Alkaline Minerals

High Alkaline Emotions & Activities

Acid-forming Foods

High Acid
(try to completely avoid)

	All meats including fowl and seafood
	All dairy products (cheese, milk, butter, yogurt)
	Eggs
	All breads, pastas and refined cereals
	White grains and white, processed flours
	White sugar
	Artificial sweeteners and chemical additives
	Processed chocolate and other sweets
	Refined condiments (ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard)
	Soda, soft drinks
	Caffeine (coffee, black tea)
	Alcohol (beer, spirits and wine)

Low Acid
(use in small amounts if any)

	Cooked legumes and grains
	Processed soy products (tofu, soy cheese)
	Potatoes and corn
	Whole grain cooked breads and cereals
	Canned and bottled vegetables and fruits
	All cooked (non-extra virgin) oils and fats
	Commercial fruit juices
	All vinegars
	Honey
	Dried fruits
	All nuts and seeds except germinated almonds

Acidic Minerals

High Acidic Emotions & Activities

	Hate
	Fear
	Jealousy
	Anger
	Stress
	Lack of rest and sleep
	Lack of exercise
	Drug use
	Smoking
	Radiation exposure, e.g., television, computer