ACID ALKALINE FOOD BALANCE
All food which is digested in the body leaves a residue. This residue can be either acid, neutral, or alkaline. The body requires an excess or reserve of alkaline residue foods in the diet to maintain good health. If you eat too many foods that leave an acid residue, then a condition known as acidosis can result when there is a depletion of the reserve supply of alkali in the tissue and blood of the body.
The normal, or natural, ratio of alkaline to acid in the average healthy Australian is about 80 per cent alkaline to 20 per cent acid. This ratio is important in the maintenance of a healthy body and the resistance to disease.
The following is a list of the main foods which are either acid, neutral, or alkaline-forming foods.
Acid-forming foods
*OYSTERS RICE
*FISH WHOLE WHEAT
* VEAL ORGAN MEATS CHEESE
LIVER LENTILS
MOST GRAINS OATMEAL
CHICKEN PEANUTS & MOST NUTS
EGGS
Alkaline-producing foods
* APRICOTS CARROTS
* SOYBEANS BEANS
* FIGS POTATOES
BUCKWHEAT ORANGES
LEMONS CELERY
BRAZIL NUTS
CABBAGE LETTUCE
APPLES ALMONDS
* most alkaline foods in list
MILK, BUTTER AND COLD PRESSED VEGETABLE OILS ARE NEAR NEUTRAL
10 Food Rules
1 Do not eat acid-residue foods with starchy foods
2 Eat only natural foods
3 Avoid artificial colourings and additives
4 Eat most foods raw (uncooked or unprocessed)
5 Eat 80 per cent alkaline-producing food
6 Do not eat and drink at the same time
7 Take your time over meals and chew your food well
8 Plan your meals and mealtimes
9 Do not add salt or processed condiments to your meal. Use natural herbs, apple cider vinegar, and so on to add extra flavour
10 Enjoy your meal and remember, it’s good to be healthy.
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