Summary of aid and alkaline foods

Summary of aid and alkaline foods

Alkaline – 70-80%
most fruit
fresh fruit
vegetables
fresh vegetable juice
fresh herbal tea
milk (maybe) and cottage cheese
some nuts
seeds
millet
Acid – 20-30%
some -fruit
protein
dairy products
some nuts
legumes
grains

 

Try and eat more plant protein than animal protein that should be eaten in moderation. An adequate water intake is 2 glasses in the morning, 2 glasses at lunch time and 2 glasses in the evening. Always drink at least 10 minutes before eating or an hour after eating. Some foods when raw are alkaline but as soon as they are heated become acid in the-body. E.g. cooked tomato and lemon in hot water.