In order to maintain the natural body balance of 80% of alkaline/20% acidity (ration of Planet Earth) we must consume at least 80% alkaline-ash producing foods.
Foods here are listed in diminishing order of their positive effect (green) in replacing alkaline reserves based upon a typical serving, i.e. spinach per 4 cups is approximately 100 times more effective than green peas at 5 per 3/4 cup serving.
Negative numbers (red) denote a depletion effect upon alkaline reserves.
Raw spinach *4cups +556
Beet greens 1 cup +478
Molasses 1 tablespoon +360
Celery 5 stalks +341
Dried figs 5 each +297
Carrots 3 each +282
Sprouted beans (2") 1/2 cup+282
Chard leaves 1-1/2 cup +214
Watercress 1-1/2 cup+192
Sauerkraut 2/3 cup +176
Lettuce 1/2 head +170
Green limas 2/3 cup +142
Dried limas 2/3 cup + 123
Rhubarb ** 1 cup +117
Cabbage 1-1/3 cup +111
Broccoli 1 cup +101
Beets 2/3 +98
Brussel sprouts 6 +95
Green soy beans 2/3 cup +85
Cucumber 10 slices +71
Parsnip 1/2 large +67
Radishes 7 +64
Rutabagas 3/4 cup +62
Dried Peas 1/2 cup +57
Mushrooms 7 +50
Cauliflower 1 cup +50
Pineapple 1 cup +44
Avocado 1/2 cup +44
Raisins 1/2 cup +42
Dried dates 7 +40
Green beans 1 cup +39
Muskmelon 1/4 +38
Limes 1/2 cup +33
Sour cherries 18 +30
Tangerines 2 +29
Strawberries 12 +28
White potato 1 +26
Sweet potato +26
Grapefruit 1/2 cup +25
Apricot 2 +25
Lemon 1/2 cup +24
Blackberries 1 cup +22
Orange 1/2 cup +22
Tomato 1 +21
Peach 1 large +21
Raspberries 1 cup +19
Banana 1 small +18
Onion 1 small +14
Grapes 1/2 cup +10
Pear 1 +10
Blueberries 2/3 cup + 5
Apple 1 +5
Watermelon 1/2 slice +5
Green peas 3/4 cup +5
Olive oil 0
Corn oil** 0
Sugar**0
Fresh corn 1/2 cup -2
Shrimp 1/2 cup -4
Honey 4 Tablespoons -4
Pork chops 1 -6
Whole wheat bread** 2 slices -8
Eggs 2 -9
White bread** 2 slices -15
Lamb 1/4 pound -17
Veal chops 1 -21
Barley 5/8 cup -21
Turkey 1/2 pound -23
Beef steak 1/4 pound -24
Salmon 1 cup -26
White flour** 5/8 cup -26
Brown rice 5/8 -29
Wheat germ 1 tablespoon -38
Pike 1/4 pound -39
Chicken 1/4 pound -43
Peanut butter 3 tablespoons -49
Macaroni**, spaghetti** 7/8 cup -50
Codfish 1/4 pound -51
Soda crackers 8 -52
Haddock 1/4 pound -78
Peanuts 114 -78
Lobster 1/4 pound -78
Corned beef 1/4 pound -80
Oatmeal 1 cup -95
Sardines 8 -160
Sausage 6 links -160
Dried lentils 1/2 cup -171
Oysters 5 -209
Scallops 1/4 cup -226
(note - dairy products are acid-forming too)
(**pastas referred to in this list are white flour pastas)
Products, statements, services & techniques are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease nor are they intended as a substitute for medical or veterinary care. They are dietary supplements or for informational purposes only.
2005 - 2024 Rainbow Acres LLC All rights reserved.