Alkaline Foods List

Acidic and alkaline, two words that we are all familiar with from our chemistry classes. Acidic and alkaline are two terms that are not just limited to the chemistry class. Even our blood is supposed to be slightly alkaline with a pH of about 7.35 - 7.45. When there is a pH imbalance due to intake of high acidic foods like animal protein, sugar, caffeine, etc., it leads to many symptoms and imbalances in the body.

The body need to regulate the pH and use up alkaline minerals like sodium, magnesium, potassium and calcium. This makes one prone to chronic and degenerative diseases. When the body takes up minerals from the vital organs, it leads to stress and severe, prolonged damage to the body. This may go undetected for many years, till the disease turns into a serious condition.

However, by eating a balanced diet that consist of acidic and alkaline foods, we can maintain the pH of our body. There are many foods that are considered acidic and many foods that have an alkalizing effect. You can read more on list of acidic foods for information on foods that can have acidic effect. This article will cover the high alkaline foods list.

List of High Alkaline Foods

• Lemons
• Cantaloupes
• Cayenne (Capsicum)
• Dried dates & figs
• Kelp
• Karengo
• Kudzu root
• Limes
• Mangoes
• Melons
• Papaya
• Parsley
• Seedless grapes (sweet)
• Watercress
• Seaweeds
• Asparagus
• Endive
• Kiwifruit
• Fruit juices
• Grapes (sweet)
• Passion fruit
• Pears (sweet)
• Pineapple
• Raisins
• Umeboshi plum
• Vegetable juices
• Alfalfa grass
• Raw spinach
• Garlic
• Broccoli
• Cucumber, fresh

Categories of Different Alkaline Food Groups

Vegetables

• Asparagus
• Artichokes
• Cabbages
• Lettuce
• Onion
• Cauliflower
• Radish
• Swede
• Lambs Lettuce
• Peas
• Courgette
• Red Cabbage
• Leeks
• Watercress
• Spinach
• Turnip
• Chives
• Carrots
• Green Beans
• Beetroot
• Garlic
• Celery
• Grasses (wheatgrass, straw, barley, dog, kamut etc.)
• Cucumber
• Broccoli
• Kale
• Brussels Sprouts

Fruits

• Lemon
• Lime
• Avocado
• Tomato
• Grapefruit
• Watermelon
• Rhubarb
• Bananas
• Apricots
• Raisins

Nuts, Seeds and Grain

• Almonds
• Pumpkin
• Sunflower
• Sesame
• Flax
• Buckwheat Groats
• Spelt
• Lentils
• Cumin Seeds
• Any sprouted seed
• Amaranth
• Millet
• Quinoa

Fats and Oil

• Flax
• Hemp
• Avocado
• Olive
• Evening Primrose
• Borage
• Coconut Oil

Drinks

• Green Drinks (containing grasses, sprouted grains, and green vegetables)
• Fresh vegetable juice
• Herbal Tea - Mint, Verbena, Linden
• Pure water (distilled or ionized)
• Lemon water (pure water + fresh lemon or lime)
• Vegetable broth
• Non-sweetened Soy Milk
• Almond Milk
• Fresh Buttermilk
• Fresh Whey

Miscellaneous

• Sprouts like soy, alfalfa, mung bean, wheat, little radish, chickpea, broccoli, etc.
• Bragg Liquid Aminos
• Hummus
• Tahini

This was a list of alkaline foods. You need to maintain the balance between acidic foods and alkaline foods for a healthy body. Our body requires 60% of alkaline foods and 40% acidic foods. If the balance ever tilts more towards either side, it leads to many health problems. Therefore, eat healthy and eat right. If you ever think about following a diet, make sure you consult your doctor or dietitian regarding the suitable foods for your body type. I hope this article on alkaline foods list is useful.