Acid Alkaline Foods

Increased alkalinity in the diet calls for supplementation of vitamin C, flaxseed oil and calcium.

Acidosis is a result of excessive acid producing foods, namely, sugar, white flour, processed foods, artificial sweeteners, caffeinated beverages and soft drinks. Fruit and vegetable juices are alkaline. They have an alkaline effect on the body. Vegetable broth, celery, beet, citrus, pineapple, fig juice and green leaves juice are alkali forming foods.

Increased physical activity and stress, results in acidification. Cereals, sugars and protein are generally taken in greater amounts, thereby making the diet more acidic. Fruits and vegetable that are more essential, are alkali producing and comprise minority part of the diet. Caffeinated beverages, such as coffee and tea are not preferred, as they are stimulants that result in an acidic ash. Alcoholic beverages and smoking also increases the acidic ash. Acidic foods, such as refined flour, processed foods and sugars are better avoided to prevent acidic ash and the increase in blood glucose levels.

Acid forming foods results in the depletion of certain minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium.