Alkaline or Base-Forming Foods

Acid-Forming Foods

Olives

Berries

Bread, white and whole wheat

Carrots

Broccoli

Turnips and tops

Brussels Sprouts

Barley

Beans, lima, kidney, navy, soy

Buttermilk

Cheese, all but cream

Cabbage

Corn, fresh, canned and dried

Beets

Cauliflower

Citron

Celery, Chard

Cornmeal

Dates

Cherries

Crackers

Potatoes

Chestnuts

Cranberries

Bananas

Chicory, Endive

Eggs, whole

Rutabagas

Cream

Fish, fresh

Cantaloupe

Cheese, cream

Fish, smoked

Sweet potatoes

Cucumbers

Lentils

Beans, pods, snap

Eggplant

Meats, fresh

Oranges or juice

Grapefruit

Meats, smoked

Radishes

Kohlrabi

Oatmeal

Tomatoes

Lettuce

Oysters

Lemons or juice

Milk

Peanuts

Pears

Molasses

Poultry

Watermelon

Parsnips

Prunes, Plums

Apples

Peaches, Figs

Rice

Almonds

Peas, fresh, canned and dried

Walnuts

Apricots

Wheat, flour and cereals

Asparagus

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