Types of food that makes the body acidic or alkaline
The context of the macrobiotic diet is about yin and yang foods, and although these are complex categories, one of its aspects is the impact on the formation of the acidic or alkaline levels in our body. In order to maintain optimum health, blood pH should be slightly alkaline. It is best to base our meal on foods that are themselves acidic or alkaline and do not cause any excessive acidity or excessive alkalinity of the body. Of course, the meal can include foods that are extremely acid or extremely alkaline, but they must be balanced and should not be consumed either in a large amount or not too often.
The following food classification can help you be acquainted which foods contribute to the acidity and alkalinity of the body.
Foods that make the body highly alkaline (Yang)
Seaweed, lemon, celery, dates, grapes, figs, most of the herbal teas, agar agar, cantaloupe, watermelon, peppers, parsley, watercress.
Foods that make the body medium alkaline (Yang)
Potatoes (with the skin), green leafy vegetables, cauliflower, kale, chard, daikon, radishes, turnips, herbs (green leaves), lettuce, radishes, garlic, beans (fresh green), beets, broccoli, cabbage, peas (fresh), peppers, asparagus, sweet corn (fresh), sprouts (alfalfa), strawberries, raspberries, currants, apples, apricots, grapes, pears, pumpkin, grapefruit, bananas (ripe), dates, kiwi, nectarines, peaches, pineapples, avocados, figs (fresh), carob, almonds ,, fruit juices, raisins, ginger (fresh), green tea, shiitake mushrooms, vinegar, umeboshi plums, vegetable juices.
Foods that make the body slightly alkaline (Yang)
Brown rice, tofu, soy milk, rice malt, miso, millet, buckwheat, chestnut, manna bread (sundried not baked), olives, olive oil, eggplants, okra, Brussels sprouts, cucumber, tomato, radish, onion, leek, pickled vegetables, cherry, tangerine, orange, coconut (fresh), goat milk, honey, mushrooms, sea salt, onion.
Neutral foods
Sour cream, cow’s milk, yogurt (plain), whey (cheese), butter (unsalted), oils (except olive).
Foods that make the body slightly acidic (Yin)
Eggs, red beans, pumpkin seed, sesame seed, barley, barley malt, butter, spinach.
Foods that make the body medium acidic (Yin)
Whole grains and whole grain pasta, rolls of whole wheat flour, bran, dried beans (except soybeans), nuts (except almonds), basmati rice, rice milk, rye, oats, wheat bread with organic sprouts, peeled potatoes, cheese, fish , milk (homogenized), goat milk (homogenized), ketchup, molasses (organic, sulfur free), blueberry, plum, maple syrup (unprocessed), mustard, popcorn (salted, butter), prunes and tea.
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