The Definitive Acid/Alkaline Food Chart
Here it is, the Definitive Acid/Alkaline Food Chart!
By Ross Bridgeford (Energise Ross)
If you want to know the absolute truth about which foods are alkaline and which are acid you simply have to download the Energise Acid/Alkaline Food Chart. There are so many incorrect, misleading acid/alkaline food lists on the internet and it has become my mission to try to support as many people as possible to make the alkaline diet real in their life.
With over six years of working and researching in this field and having worked closely with Dr Young for much of that time, we truly believe that our charts are the most accurate available.
You can download your “Definitive Acid & Alkaline Food Chart” and five bonus alkaline diet recipes by clicking on the image or download link below:
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After you read the report please comment below and share your thoughts.
I will be personally answering questions about the content so fire away.
Thanks & Enjoy
Ross
About Ross Bridgeford
Ross is known as THE Alkaline Diet Expert...especially when it comes to implementation and making the alkaline diet REAL in your life. He has been living, learning, teaching, coaching and loving the alkaline lifestyle since 2004 and has written over 600 articles, alkaline recipes, videos and guides on how to live alkaline and stay alkaline for life. Ross loves life in Brisbane, Australia (although is a proud Englishman) and is healthily-obsessed with nutrition, fitness and Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
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Hi,
First, THANK YOU for your IMPORTANT website and for the opportunity to ask you questions!
I’m just a bit confused about the following foods in regards to your lists…I thought that the FLESH of potatoes and spinach were acidic; potato SKINS and mushrooms were alkaline, and that RAW dairy products (from cows) were neutral. Also, hazelnuts and macadamia nuts are on BOTH of your lists, and aren’t almond oil, sesame seed oil, and sunflower seed oil alkaline?
Wow – very comprehensive. On page 5, the quick chart, I noticed that what I think should say “lime” actually says “life”
When I tried to sign up to learn how to make alkaline water, it said that I am already signed up, but I still have not seen or been told how to make the water. Could youn please help? Thank-You
I understand that lemon and lime is alkalizing once it metabolizes in the body. But I thought vinegar was the same way. I have been adding a little vinegar to my water as a way of alkalizing. But I see on your chart that vinegar has a highly acidifying effect on the body. Can you give some more information about how/why vinegar is acidic in the body?
Thanks!
You list two different charts above. One says “1.3″ at the end. Why are there two and what is the difference between them?
On the first chart brown rice is down as moderately acidic, but you then put it on the “eat these alkaline foods freely ” part. Could you clarify please? And is rice syrup the same thing as rice malt? I see rice syrup is very acidic.
Thanks
Number one: thank you so much for finally clearing up the confusion on the different charts.
2 Why do you not want onion or garlic in the green drink (first of the five recipes)?
3 Why do you combine beans and lime in one recipe? I thought starches should never go with acid tasting fruit?
Thanks so much for your time,
Jeannet
For clarity: I understand that the lime is alkaline forming in the body. But in the mouth and stomach it will still be acid and arrest the action of ptyalin, which is needed to digest the starch of the beans. So my question is really about the ptyalin!
thanks for the free download this will be a great help tp me
Hi , i.m a sufferer of Phsoriasis , Phsoriatic arthritis . and pustulant phsoriasis, Drs have had me on all sorts of Drugs, i lve in Indonesia and went to a Shop that sells Jamu , they are assorted mixed traditional medicines , i tried a product called Asam Urat , which is for Arthritis, to my supprise it worked , it apparantly takes out some sort of acid from your body ,so i started to do some research and found your sight , i am sure you are on the right track with you theory on Alkalines , thanks for the Guide on Foods , and water , i’m going to give your die a go , thanks for th heads up ,
Hi
Appreciate ifyou can send me the food chart
Thanks Eddie
Hi Thanks very much received the chart much appreciated
Eddie
I wish to confirm my request for a free download of your charts on alkaline foods.
Many thanks,
Adetutu Olukanmi
Ross
Is hemp oil and hamp seeds alkaline or acidic ?
Dear Ross,
My grandmother has been fighting with cancer for over 7 years now. The doctors have now said that there is nothing that they can do, it is quite advanced. I started my grandmother on alkaline water last week and a super green food supplement. Is there anything else I can do or you can suggest? How long does it take for it to be effective? She can not stomach solid foods as there is a blockage in the bowels and has been vomiting for three months now..bile. But the bile has now seemed to stop with the new anti-sickness meds. but still vomits food and is very dehydrated.
Any help, suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
A. Gill
Thanks for the great content. I receive a lot of questions about this from patients, and unfortunately, there are a lot of misleading charts on the internet. I beleive this to be the most accurate, based on my knowledge of nutrition. Glad I found this. I practice in Michigan, where things are still tough, and I love to point them toward free resources, rather than over-priced health books on Amazon.
Thanks again!
Dr. C
Hi, I am just curious about roasting vegetables in olive oil.
Does it cnahe the benefit of the vegetables after they are cooked. It is hard to know what is best way to eat them. example I have heard many time that spinach is better for you if it is cooked and does not give you many benefits if it is not? is there some sort of guide on weather to eat raw or cooked? Thanks for your wonderful website and all the information you share!!!
I CANNOT understand why you approve use of lemons and limes.
THEY ARE EXTREMELY ACID!!
Citric acid is very strong and will attack marble worktops in your kitchen even.
WHY, WHY, WHY
They are the only acidic fruits that turn to alkaline once they are in your system….very good to start the day…liver and stomach love it with a bit of warm water
http://www.energiseforlife.com/wordpress/2006/02/10/lemon-water-alkalising-superstar/
Read this, then you’ll know why!!
i have been suffering with major illness now for over 10 years…all testings done on me come back normal and health….until sept 2011…
they started to find masses developing all over my insides….
within a 3 week period they had spread from overies to my brain…
rush treatment of radiation to brain….ooops wrong thing to do..cause these masses liked the radiation….now growing the doctors have basicly gave me a one way ticket…..nothing they can do….good luck and enjoy whats left….
Hi. I’ve been reserching alkaline diets and found alot of common information in the yeast diets as well. I tried elminating all yeast and anything that accelerates yeast production. I got rid of all dairy, bread, fruits except lemon and lime, eliminated corn which is highly acidic , caffeine and alcohol, and felt better when I ate lite clean meals. But I still had ibs symptoms. I’m going crazy here. Is it possible that my body is suffering from acid withdrawals? How long will it take to feel better by sticking to an alkaline diet? Are the acid reflux medicine’s doing more harm than good? Can I get off of them by changing my diet? If so, when do I make the transition?
Hi Lori,
I just found this site while searching for information on pH levels since I suffer from severe psoriasis. But I USED to also have terrible digestive problems, mostly cramping and diarrhea that was unpredictable and was ruining my life. Last year at this time I tried two things: I cut gluten from my diet and I tried a colon cleanse using bentonite clay and psyllium drink for a few weeks. Also, during that time I ate mostly small meals (white rice and vegetables.) However, the BIGGEST change was increasing my water intake. I began to drink 8 to 10 glasses a day. Within a few days, the diarrhea disappeared and has only returned once or twice over the past year. On those occassions I have used such foods as chamomile tea, white rice, fresh pineapple and blueberries, etc. to combat the attack. But I have to say, in general, I am FREE from the problem. I haven’t had to go to the lengths you have (diet-wise) but am careful to make sure I don’t eat wheat products. All I can advise is to try the water therapy (now I drink around 6 glasses a day). Hope this helps and all the best to you,
Lynne
I’ve taken Omega 3 and lots of it for several years (DHA (fish oil capsules by Roex); and Barlean’s Essential Woman (organic w/ evening primrose and flaxseed oils in liquid form in a protein smoothie containing alkaline water and frozen wild blueberries). I have an ionizer and I drink 3 to 4 liters of alkaline water daily. I don’t do recipes much, just make them up as I go along using many alkaline ingredients, but I am on Dr. Rob Thompson’s Low-Starch Diabetes Solution, and every day that I eat no bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, and corn I lose a pound or two. I don’t have to give up the starches entirely, because it is LOW starch, not NO starch. I don’t think I am diabetic anymore as I have none of the symptoms, but I am hypothyroid, which has been far worse for me than diabetes. According to everything I can find on the internet, soy is lethal for thyroid function, so I eat ABSOLUTELY NO SOY if I know it’s in there. The problem is there’s a list as long as your arm of misleading terms on food labels to disguise the fact that you are eating soy. The most frequently used one is “natural flavors.” Thanks to the FDA I am on a prescription drug for the first time in years (it’s levo-thyroxine, the generic form of Synthroid and it has many side effects such as hair loss and weight gain.)
Dear Miriam ,
You should check out doctor mercola.com he is the best
I’ve been following him since 1993, ..you can stop all the thyroid medication and use coconut oil it heals the thyroid.
Happy holidays,
Jackke
Hi. I am 67 have acute osteoporis, and an alkaline diet has been suggested. Will this help build up bone mass. Dairy is not alkaline. How can I build up calcium if I can’t take eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt etc., Are they not good for you. I am quite healthy otherwise, but my stools are frequently loose , so feel as though my body is not digesting properly. I eat avocado, apples, and steam vegetables, brocollie, carrots, sweet potatoes, potatoes, green beans etc., and started to eat almonds, which I had to stay off for a year while I was having orthodontics. I like to eat desserts, is that my problem, and I have honey in my tea. Use bananas and raisins to sweeten oats in the morning, but make the oats with milk. What should I cut out, as really want to build up this bone mass. My thumb nails are very ridgy, and the rest of my nails are starting to become ridgy too. Thanks for any tips.
Hi Margaret – I am legally unable to make recommendations on a medically diagnosed condition.
I strongly recommend you do some reasearch on dairy and osteoporosis – a good place to start is http://strongbones.org/ from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).
Cheers
Ross
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You can drink Almond Milk…it contains just as much calcium as regular Milk. And it’s delicious. May I recommend the book “The Raw Truth” ? It is a great handbook to have to let you know what foods to eat, for what ailment. Good Luck!
Hello I am a 32 year old female and have acid reflux, anxiety really bad, and adrenal fatigue. I also get a strange reaction to bottled water and crave only salt foods. Do you think I should drink only alkaline water and perhaps switch to an alkaline diet? Doctors have no clue as To what’s wrong with me. Please reply! Thanks dearly!
There are so many options, and would be happy to send the same information we share with our patients.
Toxicity is a big issue, affecting all the others.
With Kind Regards,
Michael J. Rankin
Watch Forks over Knives…its on netflix. Its on you tube if you dont have netflix.
Hi Ross
My husband and I want to change to an alkaline diet so thanks for food charts and receipes. i have read Dr Youngs book but these charts make it simple to follow. My husband is not a great veggie person and hates salad but he is prepared to give it a go.
Figers crossed.
Maria
Make the recipes more interesting, stir fry instead of steaming, for example.
Where can I find a listing for less common food. In particular is Calamondin a small ornamental sour fruit used in Asian cooking an alkaline or acid causing fruit?
Your chart lists honey as highly acidic. Is it less acidic if it is raw rather than processed.
Thank you
Hello Noreen,
Honey is still sugar and still acidic in any way. For the less common food here is a tip the greener it is the more alkaline and the sweeter it is it more acidic. Hope that helps.
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I used to eat a Macrobiotic diet in the early 70′s & this seems to be a very similar diet. Sweets of any kind were to be nixed, as well as meats of any mammal or fowl. Fish of any kind was to be a very small portion of any meal, and so were fruits. Greens, onions, garlic, & root vegetables were to be the main part of each meal, along with a bowl of long grain brown rice. Un-pasturized Tamari soy sauce was allowed in very small applications, as well as miso paste. Comment Please,,,,,Dan.
Different diets evolve in different era. But I think it is really similar to the Alkaline Diet. Anything acidic is really not encourage like, meat, dairy products, sugar, caffeine, and the like.
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thank-you for the colorful pages.
have a Great Green day
Jen
Thank you too.
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Alkaline Diet has really worked wonders. Had breast cancer – 2 yrs ago – (Estrogen off the chart 400+ (estradiol) even after having total hysterectomy 23 yrs ago) – then Mastectomy – even with cancer meds estradiol 183 – cancer meds lead to stroke – had to get off them – had to heal myself – Alkaline Diet here I come! Within 6 wks on the Alkaline Diet – my estradiol dropped to 21 ! So far 2 clean PET scans – I am esctatic – my docs (oncologist, gynecologist, gastroenterologist) asked me what I was doing – I told them Alkaline ( I have their full support) – they were all skeptical at 1st – but I am the proof there has to be something to this – and I love it – I am even growing lime trees now – start each day with a filtered glass of water and 1/2 squeezed lime ! I use some supplements as well – but eating Alkaline – I think is the secret ! My blood work is perfect ! Happy Healthy Life ! Thanks Ross for getting the word out about this – wanted to let you know what a huge difference this had made in my life!
That is very nice story. Truly our body needs the right food, being hydrated and the right exercise and surely illness will go away. Keep up the good work!
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Dear Ross,
Thank you for providing this acid-alkaline food list to the world community for free. I am glad with it. Nonetheless I do notice some inconsistencies. Examples are “hazelnuts” being listed in both the “acid” and “alkaline” longlists and “amaranth” being listed as “acidic” in the shortlist, but as “alkaline” in the longlist.
I have a few questions too:
A fresh lemon is alkaline. Is it true that does no longer apply to bottled lemon juice because of the processing involved, as some maintain?
Brocolli is highly alkaline. Does this still apply after cooking it?
Sincerely,
Whist Cat.
Thank you very much. It is now very clear which vegetables and fruits are really alkaline …
Ross,,,I have a Hiatial Hernia (sp?) my esophgas (sp?) is damaged…I can’t take the pump inhibitors any more they r making me sick….I thought if i went alkaline and ate 6 small fist size meals a day not eat after 5…I can’t do spicy or garlic and onions…do you have any other things that have worked for other people? I know you can’t tell me directly………or anyone thanks
I almost gave up on the world …
A quote from one of many sites ( usually a Dr. is involved) I had to cry threw.
“List Of Alkaline Foods from The RightHealth Community
Alkaline Foods are required to regulate the body’s acid and alkaline chemistry. If available in sufficient quantity they may help in increasing stamina and strength, a stronger immune system, a greater sense of wellbeing and weight loss. The various food sources of alkaline are like Milk, nonfat, reduced fat, and whole, vitamin D fortified, Sardines, canned in oil, drained, Egg, Cheese, Swiss, Mackerel, Salmon, Margarine, Liver, beef. Other sources may include Pure Cod liver oil, Salmon, Mackerel, Tuna fish, Sardines, Margarine, Fatty fish and fish oils, Buckwheat Groats, Sesame, Almonds, Sunflower, Chocolate, Tinned Foods, Instant Meals, Fast Food, Powdered Soups, Saturated Fats, Margarine , Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated Oils, White Pasta, Wholemeal Bread, White Bread, Biscuits, Yogurt, Crustaceans, Pudding Liver and Cheese. They above mentioned items can be taken in various forms. It can be taken raw, boiled, cooked, and frozen, with sugar or without sugar, with salt or without salt, drained, chopped or canned. It depends upon the type of food you consume. You can also have salads, spices and marjoram. Green vegetables like alfalfa, soybeans, cauliflower, and cheddar cheese. There should be more importance given to the green leafy vegetables. They are required for healthy maintenance of our bones and parts of the body or else without them the bones may become soft, weak or brittle.
Read more: http://www.righthealth.com/topic/list_of_alkaline_foods#ixzz1Sdn82it5”
Thank you!! your site gave me hope for humans again !!!
I’m so confused…. I am looking at the first three lists that came up on google. On one list cantaloups is a TOP alkaline food. On this list, it’s an acid.
And there are many other discrepancies – like olive oil. How do I know who to believe and trust. HELP!
some acidic food turn alkaline when they interact with saliva and gastric substances- lemons and limes are a perfect example of this type of fruit that are acidic, but when ingested they become alkaline. Hope that helps. I tend not to eat cantaloupe because it is constipating.
Any suggestions for Mexican and Chinese restaurants????
macadamia nuts are listed both on the acidic chart and the alkaline chart….how come? are they alkaline or acidic? any other food that I should rectify? thanks in advance
I am confused about hazelnuts they appear on both the acid and alkalizing lists?
I see from comments below that I am not the only one that cannot see the list of alkalizing foods. I get a completely blank page instead.
Hello,
I am so sorry about that. The site has been down temporarily if you can please try it again after some time. If there is still no download send an email at ross@energiseforlife.com.
what if you suspect ulcers can you still take the cayenne pepper?
I was surprised to learn that the capsaicin, the active ingredient in hot peppers, is used to heal ulcers.
Thank you so much for the free charts! My mouth was feeling very acidic lately, you know, feeling prone to cold sores even though I have none, and very acidic after eating an orange or pineapple or something. My body seems to go through cycles and every few months I feel like I’ve become too acidic, yet never knew all the right foods to get me back in balance. I was surprized by the list, not realizing that sugar content increases the acidity of a food, not it’s citric acid content. Like, I would never have guessed that lemons, limes, tomatoes, etc are actually alkine foods, or that yougart, cheese and milk are acidic. Thanks for the help, and the printable, concise list, and for free even, wow! thanks,
Darcy
Alkaline food, alkaline water, why are we learning this so late?
I truly anticipate this to be an asset to my life! What a plus!!! Maybe I’ll FINALLY be able to reduce my discomfort in the usual pleasure called eating!
I truly anticipate this to be an asset to my life!
hi,i am a 25 year old male,i suffer from embarrasing disorders body odour and gas,i was hoping i would get suitable advise about my diet
hi iwas wondering if u can help.. my 9yr old daughter has been sufferin with severe constipation.. i have been runnin back n forth to the gp.. can u plz tell me wats the best diet i can give her…
hi
just read “the ph miracle balance your diet ;reclaim your health”by dr young.and wanted to know about hydrogen peroxide. it does not state what strength to buy could you please advise me .
many thanks mrs b waxler
are Chia seeds, both black and white, a high alkaline source?
How many times a week does a person have to drink the Alkaline green drink which is printed in your recipes
Hi Rose,
It would be best if you drink the Alkaline green drink every day for detox.
Hi Ross,
My friend gave me a powder she said it is alkaline powder. Is it safe? I don’t know how to use it. If you know please help.Thank you!
Hi Mim,
You are very lucky to have a friend who watches out for your health. This could be the start of a healthy life for you. It is safe? It is very safe. Alkaline powder can help you detox and cleanse your inner body. You just mix it with water and you are good to go.
Is an alkaline diet effective in treating Vulvodynia?
Hi – unfortunately I am legally unable to answer any questions that relate to a specific condition or medication. I recommend that you check our Dr Young’s youtube channel as he discusses specific conditions there in some depth (http://www.youtube.com/user/pHMiracleCenter). Apologies.
u r doing a service to humanity
Ive suffered for some years now with overacidity, slowly I came to this realization, equally slowly I came to understand it was caused by my taking triple anti-biotic to get rid of parasite picked up in Malayan Jungle when with UK Armed forces.
The medical profession know of no cure, or if they do are powerless in the face of big pharma to implement it.
It all comes back to, “What you eat, is what you are” hopefully this will cure what ails me, and by way of thanks to you all, I give you this for free. Anyone out there who has gout, dont dispair, take quarter of a teaspoon of bi-carbonate of soda in water morning and night and in a coupla days it will be gone, then dont drink beer, eat liver, kidneys, or peas, and like me you wont get it again, its the most excruciating pain Ive ever experienced, all of the above foods and drink conyain “Purins” which give you gout and drink 4 glasses of water a day, Enjoy,
Thanks Cyril.
Legally though, I have to say that no prescriptions or advice given in this site are the thoughts or opinions of Energise UK, it’s directors or employees. Please talk to a qualified physician before making any changes to your diet.
Thanks
Ross
My husband and I are excited to get started. I know it is a good way OF life, and looking forward to feeling better. Thank you for the food charts looking forward to learning a new way and healthy way OF eating.
Eduardo, I would suggest, elderberry tincture twice a day and lavender drops in olive oil , 2 or 3 drops into your ear, plus for the respiratory too but 3 drops in water with eucalytus oil. Plus Thyme, rosemary herb tea infusion. Should do the trick, well can try it anyway.
i yet i have no commenthave not tried it
Hi Ross, I purchased your e-book but i have not yet recieved it, was wondering when i will??
Kind Regards Kath Scarll.
Is chicken OK to eat, cannot find it on the lists
My friend a hard working lady @ 67yrs of age has recently developed
a bad case of psoriasis on her hands & feet The skin forms a hard crust
& then it cracks This is very painful for her, doesnt appear to be healing in a hurry in fact it just wont go away. This is making her very depressed
now
I wasn’t able to download. The screen was blank.
I have looked at many experts’ charts for acid/alkaline foods and they all differ widely! And some foods extremely! Some classified by one as high acid on another are high alkaline.
There must be a more scientific way of measuring this so there is not a disparity. It is impossible to know the answers if there is such a difference. Why should I believe your chart?
Thanks,
Ron
no comment at this early stage thankyou
Hi Ross
My brother in law was just diagnosed with stage three
pancreatic cancer and was told to start an alkaline diet.
This will help my sister make the right chooses.
I can’t seem to reply to Bonny the website won’t let me.. but here are numerous alternate names for haricot beans including boston beans, navy beans, pearl haricots, and fagioli. The beans are roughly oval shaped and flattened, with a pure white edible skin.
I’m very content with alkaline water. I’ve noticed the difference in my skin. My skin is smoother. In addition, less dry. I will continue to use and drink alkaline water as long as I live.
I have just realized, through extensive research, how important proper nutrition is for great health! Thank you so much for simplifying the Acid/Alkaline guidelines!!!!! I am looking forward to getting your wonderful book of balanced recipes! Keep doing good work! You are greatly appreciated by many!
I have no idea why I am consistently unable to print from your site and every other site. Any ideas to solve my problem. I look for printer friendly and it doesn’t work. I can’t print out the information. The body of the page is not acknowledged. Would love to do this diet for the rest of my life with your help. Help!
Thanks,
Val
Hi, I am interested in following your diet as indicated above but I have a problem drinking health drinks, is there any other way to do as you have suggested. If no, can I add honey to the drinks?
thanks to GOD and to the people who made this site.
Hi Ross
I had a severe Balance disorder this last few weeks,can it be due to to much acid. I used prescribed antibiotic for middle ear infection, no results,I had tablets for balance disorder , no joy.
I wish you can help!!!
Hi
look up BPPV on the internet, crystals in the inner ear become displaced,medication won’t fix it but the Epley Manoeuvre (head movement) may fix it. I had this for months and it took the Doctor minutes to fix it – amazing stuff.
Good luck.
Love this site Ross, thanks for all the info!
Hi Ross, I was suffering from a sinus infection that made my lymph nodes on the right side of my neck sore which made eating, swallowing VERY painful! I found a recipe for Alkaline water consisting of distilled water, tsp of baking soda, tsp of sea salt and tsp of apple cider vinegar and received instant relief.
Can I get the email of the expanded ionized list?
HI ROss,
I’ve recently been diagnosed with Gout.
Please can you advise what are the best foods to eat and whatfoods i should definitely avoid.
I’ve tried to do some research on the web but the information is confusing and sometimes contradictory.
Many thanks,
Sumeet
I can’t wait to get info
Thanks for the food chart and recipes! I got another e-mail about an e-book for alkaline water, but i had trouble downloading- said i had to subscribe again? Will that work?
Thanks
Myra
I WAS NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE THE RECIPES
MAY I HAVE THEM PLEASE
THANK YOU
ALICE
YOUR WEBSITE
Good day Ross,two of my family member suffering of migraine,what recommended foods to be eat,,and what foods to be avoid,,thanks to your publication,,
Thanks very much for providing the free food chart and alkaline recipe info, much appreciated : ) They will definitely come in very handy. Keep up the good work!!!!
I have had experienced some problems with my hearing, the tubes that connect the hearing (eustakian tubes) are blockated, inflammation. I want to know what kind of food will help me to hear better. Also to help with the respiratory system. When my nose is clear I hear a lot better. Thanks, Eduardo.
can’t open PDF thank you
Is there another name for Haricot Beans? I’ve never heard of them, and have never seen them for sale, so perhaps there is another name for them?
Boston beans, navy beans, pearl haricots, and fagioli are other names. The beans are roughly oval shaped and flattened, with a pure white edible skin.
To grow haricots, obtain seeds from a gardening company and plant them in a sunny place in the spring, providing stakes to support the plants as they grow. When seedlings appear, thin them out so that the bean plants will not be crowded, and keep the soil well watered. Allow the beans to mature and dry on the vine, and then collect the beans and shell them for storage.
here are numerous alternate names for haricot beans including Boston beans, navy beans, pearl haricots, and fagioli. The beans are roughly oval shaped and flattened, with a pure white edible skin.
alternate names for haricot beans include boston beans, navy beans, pearl haricots, and fagioli. The beans are roughly oval shaped and flattened, with a pure white edible skin.
haricot is the original name for green beans or string beans. it comes from the time when the french conquered england in 1066.
Oh – that’s brilliant! I have started my alkaline diet today beginning with a 3 day juice fast. I have a great recipe here for a master cleanser.
Boil 1 Gallon of water – pore into glass jug. Add juice from 4-6 lemons and 2-3 teaspoons of maple syrup. Then add approximately 4 teaspoons of Cayenne Pepper – more if you can take it! Cayenne Pepper is very alkaline and corrects the ph balance within the body almost immediately. Good Luck Everyone.
Isn’t syrup highly acidic? This fast cannot be good. Why not just add the lemons and drink freely…
Nice to know about cayenne helping the body pH.
Please NOte : Boiling water on the lemon would “kill” the vit C … you just need warm water … check this out but that is my understanding. blessings Carolyn
Yep, make the water ‘just warm’ before you squeeze the lemon in. Good pickup Carolyn
waiting for chart of alkaline foods. Have feeling that my husband.s frozen shoulder is due to acidic state and want very much ti implemennt said diet on him and me to see if it helps..THanks for the tip but where is the chart
I cannot open the PDF.
where do u look for the answers to question that were posted
if your stomach ache starts drink a milk of magnesia it contains base or alkaline to neutralize the acid your stomach and pain will stop
Look forward to receiving the alkaline foods list. Thank you
thank you
Great information. Good news
Well presented
why don’t you have wheat grass products?
Ross:
Don’t know if you would know anything about this or not. I have a pituitary brain tumor that is secreting IGF-1. That means it is secreting high amounts of growth hormone. With this comes Acromegaly disease. Would this be a good diet to follow to get the IGF-1 or growth hormone level decreased or help to bring this level down to the normal range which is around 88-249. Mine is 600 at this time. When it is high it causes headache pain and all kinds of other symptoms. Thanks.
are apple or organge alkaline foods?
I am trying to loose weight and I heard about
we should eat alkalizing foods I never heard of this diet before.
Hi Ross.i have downloaded your chart and am puzzled by a couple of things..you have ‘green drinks’ on the highly alkaline list..what drinks do you mean..also, you have green tea on the acid foods list..I have just been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and I always thought greentea was good for to take against cancer
Hi Ross,
I have a hiatal hernia. I have to stay away from acidic foods etc. ect.
When I view the list of alkaline foods, it seems like some on the list, ie Lemons and others would be what I need to stay away from. What do you think and can you help with what I can do so I can get off Prilosec. I would like to avoid med’s and go the natural route.
Thanks for you time,
Kris
How does your pH booster compare with ionizer machines, or is it fair to compare it to them (kangen and others)?
Hello Ross,
One comment on the diet: My 71 year old mother cannot abide eating raw foods and she develops diarrhea when she does. Is there a cooked meal that you can reccomend with a full plate of foods that come with recipes? After our disaterous lunch at a vegan sandwhich wrap rest. I was told to never do that to her again!
Dr. Ann
I have the same question as some of the others. There are many more foods that you don’t have listed on your site. Such as all the squash’s, corn and is beetroot the same thing as a beet? How do we get answers to all these questions?
Hi Mary
Ha – I just didn’t have the room to categorise every food on earth!
I tell you what, after I have finished with the ionizer launch I will go through all of the comments here, make an expanded list and email it out to everyone.
I hope this will help
Ross
Hi, I seem to be unable to enter the sight or download anything. As soon as I click onto the link a window opens that advises me Internet Explorer is having a problem and closing the window. Have tried for 2 days now to access this site as it has information I am seeking to improve my family’s health. If you know how this can be rectified please e-mail me.
Thanks for your time,
Pamela
MY BROTHER HAS ESOPHAGUS CANCER AND I WOULD LIKE TO TRY HIM ON THE ALKALINE WATER BUT I CAN’T FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE IT COULD YOU HELP?
HI Ross
Thanks for the info it is very help but how will it help if you diabetic
Hi Julie
http://www.energiseforlife.com/alkaline-water-resource
You’ll find everything you need here
Ross
Sorry “radish” was an error since you did mention it
Hello Ross! I need some help figuring out the acidity or alkanilinity of certain foods that you didn’t mention on your list! I really hope you can help me since these are essential parts of the diet in my country. These foods are :
Platains (they look like big green bannanas and are eaten boiled)
Green Bannanas (the same as the fruit bannana but before they get ripe and yellow/sweet, they’re also eaten boiled as a salted dish and not sweet)
Cassava
Potatoes (I didn’t know what you meant by “new” potatoes…are only “new baby potatoes” good?)
Chayote
butternut squash (or butternut pumpking in some countries)
radish
Pigeon peas
there are also certain fruits like :
guava
soursop (pricly custard apple)
I also wanted to ask if ALL the mushrooms are acid/highly acidic since some of them have very interesting medicinal properties or so I have read. I want to ask specially about certain asian mushrooms like shiitake and reishi.
When you say peas are alkaline to which peas are you referrring? (there are many) do they all have the same alkalinity?
Don’t sweet potatoes have too much sugar?
Sorry for so many questions i’m trying to build a diet based on your chart
Thanks a lot in advance.
hello
i have R/arthristis and i was amazed to see that tomatoes are not considered acidic to the body as they are known to be the worst food along side cheese you could eat , do you have any comment on this
many thanks
trish
This may sound strange, but all my life I’ve had to deal with my tongue actually loosing the top layer of skin and it get patchy – I’ve been told it is called geographic tongue. Since I’ve started to control my acid intake I clear up and if I eat too much acid it flares. Any comments?
I still can’t believe you are actually offering this for free! Still waiting for the catch, somewhere
(joking). I think you have done an awesome job! and I am very thankful since I have been looking for lists like this everywhere and they’re all kind of contradictory sometimes. My mom had stage I breast cancer last year and we’ve been making a lot of lifestyle changes, one of the main things I want to work with is alkalinity. It’s been hard but we’re working on it with your help 
Again, thank you!
Need your clarification, please! Your charts listed Hazelnuts and Macadamia Nuts under BOTH alkaline and acid…. Which are they??? Also, do you know whether pine-nuts/pignolias and hempseeds are acidic/alkaline?
Thanks!
thank you for the alkaline food list. i am 70 years old, 100 lb
over weight and hope this program will help. my sugar is high,
although i feel good, have a lot of stamina for my age and size.
i did not receive the recipes, have not mastered this computer
yet. will keep trying. thanks sandra
Hi Ross,
Thank you for all the help you are giving. I now have a few questions. I have noticed that macadamia nuts and hazelnuts are on both lists for alkaline and acid foods. Is this for the same reason as brown rice? Is sweet potato allowable in the 20 percent part of a meal? I notice that cous cous is an ingredient in some recipes, but is not listed on the charts. Is it acid or alkaline? Would raw, soaked (sprouted) cashew nuts still be acid? Goat milk is alkaline, so would cheese made from goat milk be alkaline or acid? Sorry, so many questions!!!
Blessings – Lesley
regarding your response on combining foods. i had read that it is bad (acid forming) to combine meat and potatoes or chicken and pasta. Is this true or do you just keep both the chicken/pasta combo as the 10% of the meal?
Not a comment but question. What about salad dressings. I have been opting for Italian dressing but I don’t know what to use if I start Alkaline diet.
wHAT IS mms that is included in the Mega Greens?
Hi Ross, Thank you so much for the Acid & Alkaline Food Chart which I have just downloaded, it is really comprehensive and I know I will find it extremely useful. I am very pleased to see that sprouted wheat bread is allowed and pasta made from spelt as these are things that I very much enjoy. The recipe book arrived safely yesterday and there are some yummy-looking recipes in it which I hope to try very soon. I know you reply to your messages really quickly and for that reason I am wondering if you received my message regarding the Chanson water machines which I think I sent on Wednesday, 18th?
Dear Ross,\
Thankyou for the prompt reply. I get irritable bowel syndrome and want to take the right foods so as to hopefully live without it.
I have oats and LSA lecithin and milk for breakfast.
Ecco for drinks.
Maybe you can suggest something else.
Can you help out with a demulcent drink instead of milk?
When I click on th alkaline list it comes up in dark grey so that I cannot read it Why is this?
Everything else stays the original colour
Hi ross: I have gerd. some foods are acid when they hit your stomach, but become alkaline when digested. are there any acid type foods that affect the stomach in an acid way, even though they become alkaline in the system. sincerely Jovana
Ah ha! Eagle eye! Apologies for the confusion caused, it is mildly acidic, but very mildly so, and so can be eaten as part of your 20% acid (80/20 rule) when you have a dish that calls for rice. This is an important distinction to note – the alkaline diet does not mean you can’t ever have pastas or rices ever again, but just make them the 20% minority rather than the 60-80% majority that most of us are used to!
Ross
Hi Ross: thanks for your wonderful service. ques. you list brown rice as alkaline on your alkaline chart but on the “at a glance list of acid/alkaline foods, you list it as moderately acidic. Can you clear this up for me. thanks…Jovana
Hi Ross
How come Macadamia nuts and Hazelnuts are on the acid and alkaline chart??
I thought raisins were definitely alkaline but see thay are on the acid chart? I’m confused-dont know what do believe!!!
Look forward to your feedback
Helen
Ross,
Lately I used to get up at 4am in the morning and feel discomfort. But it goes away after I drink water. I just bought an alkaline water filter. Shall I drink alkaline water instead of water. So shall I see a doctor. In the daytime I dont feel any discomfort at all. Am I having a serious problem that requires to see doctor. Please advise. Regards.
David
Hi David, I would advise you speaking to a doctor either way to be double safe. I have no idea of the other variables in your life/health.
What sort of machine/filter are you using?
Ross
This is a work computer and I can’t change the settings. I am unable to get the information from your sight because all I have is 6.0 Adobe. Thanks anyway.
Hi Renee
That’s a shame! Will they not let you download ADobe Reader? It is totally free!
Ross
Jacqueline
Hope to receive your alkaline recipies, I would like to cook for my family.
Thank you.
Hi Sheila
The link the recipes is on this very page, about half way up.
Ross
Thank you in advance for the Alkaline food chart.
Hi Joseph
All of the download links are on this page. Happy reading
Ross
I need this article or publication in order to start my acid free diet as soon as possible.
Please send me a complete list of alkaline and acidic foods, so that I kn ow which acid forming foods to avoid. I am a partial vegetarian and eat soley fruits, vegetables, and proteins, mainly lean chicken broiled. I have been avoiding carbs so this makes me always hungry. I need the list of the acidic foods to avoid, as I don’t have the finances to buy your book. I would also need a food combining chart as well.
many thanks,
jacqueline fogarty
Hi Jacqueline
The food charts you have requested are free – and the download link is right directly above these comments! You don’t have to buy anything!
Also – if you live alkaline you don’t need to worry about food combining – it kinda does it on autopilot.
Ross
thanks for the great info and downloads – very necessary for one to eat to live instead of eating to die – again, I appreciate it –
-Wakul
Hi – I see here that vinegar is considered acidic? What about Bragg’s apple cider vinegar? Thanks, Karen
I have been a nurse for 20 years and am currently becoming a doctor of holistic health, after studying natural healing for 8 years. I want to sincerely thank you for clarifying the differences between other charts and Dr. Young’s. Initially I had dismissed the book, “The pH Miracle,” due to those differences, but now I will use it with confidence.
I am changing my diet today – my sincerest appreciation to you!
Thanks Wakul & Olivia – I really appreciate your nice feedback!
Im from canada just wondering about the money conversion to canadian dollars
Many thanks, Ross, for speedy reply. My 43 y.o. daughter-in-law has terminal cancer & we have been advised to at least try the alkaline diet.
Many thanks, Ross, for speedy reply. My 43 y.o. daughter-in-law has terminal cancer & we have been adviosed to at least try the alkaline diet.
Would appreciate a reply. Thanks
Hi Ross,
What a fantastic web site – found you accidentally on Saturday morning and have been almost glued to my computer since – I am inspired!! so many questions I would love to ask but just one for now……..
Can I start training for a half marathon (marathon date oct 7) and do the Alkaline diet? I will need to be training quite hard as am not super fit – at the moment I do 2 mile runs 3/4 times a week. I am 41 -5ft 4 and 9st7lbs!!!!
Thanks Ross
Sophie
Hey Sophie – thanks for the kind words. You can definitely train for the half and go alkaline – in fact it will really help! I went alkaline just as I started training for the London Marathon back in ’05 and it really made a big difference.
Here are a few tips:
Start taking a good quantity of omega oils (primarily omega 3). Udo’s Choice is a fantastic omega oil blend. This will really help you to feed your body with healthy fats to use as energy instead of glucose/sugars/carbs. This helps no end with endurance.Buy Slow Burn by Stu Mittleman. This is an incredible book on distance running and the alkaline diet. It is truly magnificent. You can also find Stu on FacebookEat Enough! I know it is called the alkaline diet but it is not really a diet – it is a lifestyle and is in no way intended for you to restrict yourself in terms of the quantity of food you eat. Feed your body!
I hope this helps! Good luck!
Ross
My husband has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is currently on hormone treatment. Could you please give me some advise especially with regard to his diet. I am quite confused with all the info I get from friends on what he should eat and what not to eat. Today someone spoke to me about alkaline and acidic foods. Please help me. Thank you. I am from Malaysia.
Would like a list of alkaline foods.
Hi Debbie
The links are right above these comments. Just click on them and the lists are yours.
Ross
I’m interested in eating an alkaline diet.
thank
i have download your recipe but it is not readable i am living in UAE .i can eat arabic food .originally i am from pakistan
Hi
When you say it is not readable, do you mean the PDF won’t open? If so visit adobe.com/downloads and make sure you have the latest version of Acrobat Reader. It is free to update!
Ross