Maintaining the proper alkaline/acid balance, also known as pH, is important for our bodies, says Naturalnews.com. Blood has a pH of 7.35 to 7.45; the body prefers being slightly alkaline. All foods have the ability to alter your body's normal pH and can be classified as acidic or alkaline based on their pH, according to Thewolfeclinic.com. Knowing the basic acidic foods will help you maintain that balance.
Meat and Diary Products
Animal proteins are among the top acidic foods. Meat products such as beef, carp, claims, fish , lamb, lobster, mussels, oysters, port, rabbit, salmon, shrimp, scallops, tuna, turkey and venison are all considered acidic according to Thewolfeclinic.com. Cow's milk, cheese and butter, goat cheese, sheep cheese and all hard and/or processed cheeses are acidic to the body, says Thewolfeclinic.com. In addition, cream, buttermilk, yogurt, cottage cheese and ice cream are acidic.
Grains, Legumes and Nuts
Most whole grains are considered acidic, say Thewolfeclinic.com. Amaranth, barley, corn, oats, quinoa, rice, rye, spelt, kamut wheat and hemp. All processed white grains are acidic: white pastas, breads, pastries and biscuits. Chick peas, green peas and lentils are all acidic. In addition, black beans, pinto beans, red beans, lima beans, kidney beans and soy beans are acidic, according to Thewolfeclinlic.com. Acidic nuts are: cashews, Brazil nuts, peanuts, peanut butter, pecans, tahini, pistachios and walnuts.
Beverages, Fats and Oils
Soy milk, rice milk and almond milk are acidic. Soda, coffee, cocoa, black tea, beer, spirits, hard liquor and wine are acidic to the body, says Trans4mind.com. Oils such as avocado, canola, corn, hemp seed, flax, olive, safflower, sesame and sunflower oil are acidic, says Thewolfeclinic.com. Lard and shortening are acidic.
Miscellaneous
All artificial sweeteners are acidic, according to Trans4mind.com. In addition, brown sugar, molasses, white sugar, jam, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard and vinegar are acidic.
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