There is many a different alkaline food list floating around on the internet on various different sites, most of which are erroneous and not easy to read or easily see what are alkaline forming foods and acidic foods.
After years of research, working in the health service and reading all of the leading books in the alkaline diet field – including Dr Robert Young’s ‘The pH Miracle’ and Christopher Vasey’s ‘The Acid Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health’ – I have come up with a comprehensive alkaline food list, that you can download and print for your reference.
Easily Follow the Alkaline Diet With Our Alkaline Food List
Here is the alkaline foods list, with neutral and acidic foods listed too. You can also download the PDF version below and save on your computer for printing. Put this list on your fridge door and take shopping, for easy reference.
For optimum health, it is recommended that your diet consists of the following proportions, although any shifts in diet towards more alkaline foods are good, no matter how small:
70% Alkaline Foods
20% Neutral/Moderately Acidic Foods
10% Acidic Foods (naughty indulgences!)
Downloading the Alkaline Food List PDF
To download the foods list, right click this link next to the PDF image and choose ‘save as’ or ‘save link as’ to save the PDF file to your computer’s hard drive:
Alkaline and Acidic Food List
You can get the latest version of Adobe Reader for reading the PDF file here.
N.B. Please do not send us support queries about downloading this file – it works, we check it periodically. If you have the latest version of the PDF reader and right click and save, you will be able to save it. Be sure to choose a memorable location on your hard drive so you can find it easily 🙂
For some delicious and easy recipes that use alkaline foods, download our FREE 38-page Alkaline Recipes eBook.
The recipes are good for transitioning into a fully alkaline diet and all are fully endorsed by the National Cancer Institute and Centers For Disease Control & Prevention. Full nutritional information and diabetic exchange values have been calculated for all 30 of the recipes.
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I am having a severe gout attack in my toe which has been going on for 2 weeks. I have tried several medications that don’t seem to work. I have been researching what foods to eat and avoid. I was wondering if following an alkaline diet would help?
H Laura
I have interstitial cystitis and was prescribed a two month course of antibiotics I had to stop after developing chronic diarrhoea
Which took six week to stop. The diarrhoea is stopped but the cystitis is a problem.
Thankyou for your alkaline diet I’ve started on that.
I take bicarbonate of soda, 1000 mg vit C and potassium citrate to neutralise my urine.
What else would you recommend to take or include in my diet to ease my symptoms.
Many thanks Laura.
NAOMI
Laura,
How can an oil has a pH level, since there is no water content in it?
Also, Sweetcorn is alkaline and corn is acidic. How does that happen?
Hi.
Well done.
I am 40 yrs and suffering from upper back and neck stiffness with pain for 7 years throughout day. My work profile is file work with heavy stress for 9 hours daily. Kindly do and suggest for me if possible so.
Thanks.
Hi Sarveshwar, sorry to hear about your back pain and neck stiffness, not nice! I would suggest a few simple things, including an anti-inflammatory keto alkaline diet – sign up for my free course which starts next week and I’ll talk you through this- http://www.laurarimmer.com/ketochallenge. You’re also welcome to book a consult with me if you like – email me for details. Many thanks, Laura
Hey Laura Im a diabetic and need to get this under control, can u help me out or get me going in the right direction to do so? Thank u
Hi Alvin,
Thanks for your message. Yes! I can certainly help you – that’s what I specialise in – getting blood sugar and insulin under control and fixing metabolism – you can book a consult with me to discuss here: http://www.laurarimmer.com/consult – feel free to email me with some extra details too if you want. Let’s get this under control and get you going in the right direction! Laura
Alkaline diet and ovarian cancer.. stop and reverse??
It can certainly help Natalie, feel free to book a consult with me so I can discuss and help you – http://www.laurarimmer.com/consult
Laura
Hello Laura. Having just started my alkaline journey a few weeks ago there is something I am having a hard time figuring out. So many lists and books at the library and online too often they don’t give the same information in regard to the food/beverage lists. One article last night said that lemons are acidic and not to consider them alkaline. I have been drinking unsweetened coconut milk and another list said not to drink that. It is confusing…can you help?
Hi Dawn,
Yes, so many lists differ don’t they. Lemons are alkaline forming, although acidic in physical form – this confuses a lot of people, even so called ‘experts’. It’s also important to realise that alkaline or acid is not the be-all-end-all, as it’s equally, if not more important to look at the quality of the food or drink – i.e. non-GMO, organic, ripe, well reared, no chemicals etc.
I’d recommend watching my free webinar training here for more detials on all of this: https://laurarimmer.kartra.com/page/5-shocking-truths-webinar
Thanks, Laura 🙂
Hi Laura, can u also please assist me as well, my mother is diabetic and have high blood pressure as well now her sight is now so bad that she can no longer see things that are a few metres away from her. i have been told that diabetes is responsible for sight loss. Can you help me with a diet that can restore her sight and also normalise her blood pressure and sugar levels
Hi Nash,
Sorry to hear about your mother’s diabetes and high BP. Yes diabetes can often be the cause of sight loss. Yes, I can help you with a diet to address this. I will email you so you can book a call with me to discuss.
Many thanks,
Laura
Hi Laura I’m 60 years old with osteoporosis (not on meds) and hypothyroidism (on meds) my body inflate easily and I hear alkaline diet might help but I don’t have constructive daily diet to follow, appreciate all the help. Thanks
Hi Armig,
Thanks for your message. Sorry to hear about your osteoporosis and hypothyroidism. Yes, the alkaline diet may be helpful. Here is my constructive diet plan, it’s on offer at the moment for a limited time! http://www.alkaline-diet-health-tips.com/special
Laura 🙂
Can an alkaline diet help eliminate acute gout?
Hi I am 45 years n I have this pigmentation marks for over a year I tried everything possible Obaji dermaquest etc but nothing is helping .
Apple cider vinegar is extremely damaging to already inflamed esophagus and throat. I do not recommend it. I know from experience and research.
Do you know the pH of macadamia nuts and aloe vera?
I need help. I have Barretts Oesophagus and been on Omeprazole for many years. I lived in a hot country and was also found to be Vit D deficient. I recently had a bad fall resulting in a fractured femur and wrist. The surgeon treating me told me I have Osteoporosis. It turns out the Omeprazole has been interfering with the absorption of calcium, a fact I’ve only just found out and sure the Vit D deficiency has contributed. The surgeon prescribed Prolia for my Osteoporosis but after reading about it I decided I cannot take any Osteoporosis drugs because of the bad side effects. I’m now living in Europe and decided a combination of an alkaline diet, supplementation with calcium citrate, Vit D3 and Vit K2 and a good exercise program is the best way forward for me. I would also like to reduce the Omeprazole I take and eventually come off it altogether. I feel I’m facing a tough battle and would appreciate any help or advice you can give me. Thank you.
Hi Gail – I have just emailed you to help.
Laura 🙂
Hi Gail I’ve just read your post and wanted to encourage you.
I was on very strong meds and used to be on ameprozole too. 3 years ago now. You will get off them if you do as you have said. It is tough but it is doable to, you can do it. Alkalise your body, get through the detox time of headaches and aches ect and after that you will get better. I take bicarbonate of soda day and night to alkalise the body. There is a company that sell a vitamin d 50,000 which is the highest vit d I’ve found. Distilled water is great to and then I alkalise it myself with lemons and cucumber daily, plenty of water as much as you can. If I’m honest I stopped eating and did and do fast alot. This helps and gives time for the body to work only on the deficiencies. The fast I started with was a smoothie fast especially the green ones with wheatgrass, chlorella, spirulina, apple, kale, and a seed of choice. Do what you can. Coconut water and nut milks are great as they quench hungar strikes. I detoxes my body best I could by also doing a castor oil cleanse i do these often even now, I love them, well afterwards i mean as feel like I’ve lost tons of weight from it. It clears out all excess waste. Also in doing this you will kill off any yeast infections or overgrowth and starve it out aswel as parasites as we all have them, trust me i know this as I’ve done it. Once you get through this stages taking black walnut and other bitter herbs kill fu gas and parasites whilst they are weak from food detox. You will see a massive change. I did do a hydrogen peroxide protocol cleanse first to though which is amazing, although tough still amazing but some people don’t like doing it, but i suggest you do your own researching about it to know for yourself. You will find loads of things if you just type in the truth about hydrogen peroxide on YouTube or Google, aswel as Hydrogen peroxide protocol. All the best and be good to you and go easy on yourself. I will be thinking of you! Much love and encouragement being sent your way right now.
Hi Laura help me in how to go about with this alkaline diet I have a problem with my weight
Hi Agness – I have emailed you to help.
Laura 🙂
HI LAURA
I am suffering from acid reflux for the last four years, would you please help me with Alkaline food lists. You can reach me on rebeccathon@hotmail.com
Hi Rebecca, I’ve emailed you. Thanks, Laura
I have been diagnosed with PUPPPs hives, rash, and itching. I am hoping to balance my diet to get it under control.
Hi Shari,
I’ve emailed you,
Laura 🙂
Hi Laura,
As I was readying through all of the comments and answers I ran across Shari’s post noting that she has hives, rash, and itching. It caught my attention because my son who is now 27 years old, started having very bad hives when he was 11. The hives were actually face deforming in the first year, and none of his doctors could ever find anything wrong with him through many tests. He still has these breakouts over his entire body quite often (although not as bad)so I am wondering if you might have any information that you can possibly send me as well to pass along to him? Thank you so much, I really appreciate your time.
About 35 years ago I re flux had gotten so bad I was ready to go to hospital. We were talking at work about this very thing so next day I went and got some vinegar look like just plain vinegar to me.. Started taking 2 teaspoons in morning very other day, did this for 2 weeks. Stop for 1 week a little re-flux was still there so started vinegar again for 1 week. Stop at 1 week and it has very came back. Vinegar is some rough stuff going down just hold breath and swallow.
Thanks for your message Gerald. Yes, vinegar, especially ACV, can help in some circumstances.
How do u incorporate protein is organic chicken breast ok baked or grilled and what about sodium free chickpeas and white beans to incorporate with ur veggies
Hi, I am Venkat Reddy from India. I am 42 years old having acidity problem. I am now weighing around 88 kilos. Request you to please suggest me acidic free foods for my diet since i am confused with the charts.
I havejustbeen diagnosed with CML (chronic myeloid leukemia) and gout. Can you help me please?
Hi Lynn,
I’m emailing you…
Laura
I am having a major issue with reflux. No matter what I eat right now, it is painful. I have check sites for foods to eat for help with reflux and some of the foods here are on the not to eat list. Like tomatoes; they can cause reflux and say they are very acidic. I’m getting very confused on the foods. I don’t like to take meds, but I did go buy a generic OTC Zantax, but it doesn’t seem to be working. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
G/
Hi Gail,
I will email you privately…
Laura 🙂
hi Laura I’m also confused on how to prep my meals as I see tomatoes and they are suppose to be acidic today I’m making a chicken soup in my pressure cooker with all the veggies on ur list minus onions please I need help too
Hi Lynne,
I’d suggest joining my FB group for some support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantbasedweightlossvitality/
Laura 🙂
Hi Laura!
Tomatoes and lemon are alkaline or acid? As I know tometoes are acid adn lemons too. Am I was wrong then? Even in Hospital doctor told me what not to eat and said tomatoes as well.
Thanks Laura
Oranges are pretty acidic aren’t they?
Hi Andrew, good question – see my post here on alkaline fruits: http://www.alkaline-diet-health-tips.com/alkaline-foods/alkaline-fruits
Thanks, Laura 🙂
Thank you for giving this list of alkaline foods. An alkaline diet is said to be more healthy and this list will surely help me form a diet plan.
A lot of great information. I loved seeing the list (although, I find I may have a difficult time giving up my sweets)!! Thank you for creating great content that will help me focus more on what I am putting in my body. I want to feel healthy again.
Do you need help with anything Ollie?
Can high acidic levels cause muscle twitches and spasms?
Yes, it can do
Can you please send me alcaline diet meal for Polysystic Chronic kidney Disease. Stage 3?
I also have barretts esophagus, esophagitis and cancer cells in the linig of my stomach
I have 2nd stage of barretts esophagus.
I will email you…
I need to go on an alkaline diet for health reasons.
Yes – we all do Dana! Well done for recognising and doing something about it
Laura
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