Acid [Yin] (-) & Alkaline [Yang] (+) Producing Foods

Here is a small, slightly revised List of Acid (Yin) and Alkaline (Yang) Producing Foods. Whether, or not, they’re Kosher, Gluten-Free or for what Blood Type will be in the January 2007 issue.” Then, news foods will be added to this List.

Food

Category

High-Alkaline Producing Foods

Alkaline        Producing Foods

Low-Alkaline Producing Foods

Low-Acid       Producing Foods

Acid              Producing Foods

High-Acid         Producing Foods

Beans

Vegetables

Legumes

Onions, Raw Spinach, Broccoli, Garlic, wakame, ginger, kelp (raw)

Okra, Squash, Kale, Beets, Celery, Lettuce, Zucchini, Carob

Carrots, Some Mushrooms*, Peas, Turnips

Cooked Spinach, String Snap & Green Beans

Beans (soy, lima & red), Lentil (raw), Walnuts (English)

Fruits

Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit, Watermelon

Figs, Grapes, Mulberries, Pears, Raisins

Cherries, Pineapple, Peaches

Plums

Sour Cherries, Bananas,

Blueberries, Cranberries,

Grains

Cereals

Millet, Wild Rice, Quinoa

Brown Rice

Rice (white & long grain), Cream of Wheat, Kasha

Rice (brown, & bran), wheat, barley, corn (meal), millet, rye

Meats (Beef, Pork Fish, Foul)

Fresh Water Fish (Carp, Perch, Pike, etc.), Oyster (raw)

Turkey, Salmon, Shrimp (raw), Crab (cooked)

Beef, Pork, Goat, Lamb, Chicken, Deer, Carp, Flounder

Eggs

Dairy

Breast Milk

Cheese (cheddar), Milk (cow & goat), Yoghurt (whole)

Cheese (American & cottage), Egg white

Egg (whole & yolk)

Nuts

Seeds

Almonds

Cashews, Macadamias, Pistachios, Pumpkin Seeds

Walnuts (English), Pecans

Peanuts (raw), Coconuts, Cashews

Oils

Olive Oil

Flax Seed Oil

Beverages

Most Herb Teas, Lemon Water

Green Tea

Ginger Tea

Soy milk

Red Wine

Beer, Coffee, Tea (black)

Sweeteners

Condiments

Cinnamon, Mustard, Miso, Tamari, Curry

Honey

Molasses, Jam, Dry Mustard

Chocolate, Sugar (white & brown)