80% Alkaline + 20% Acid = Balance

The Rule of 80/20: The body needs a balance of alkaline-forming and acid-forming natural vegetarian food. The following rule has evolved as a consequence of many years of research and clinical findings vis-a-vis the use of nutrition to heal disease.

To replenish and sustain your proper alkaline and acid reserves, eat 80% of your foods from the alkaline-forming list and 20% from the acid-forming list.

The following is an outline of the major vegetarian food groups and their chemical reaction tendencies in the body. All of the food items should be raw and organically grown (this collection of data from Hippocrates Health Institute).

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ALKALINE-FORMING

sprouts of small seeds, beans and most grains
leafy and root vegetables
vine-ripened fruits/vegetables (cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc)
sea vegetables (dulse, nori, wakame)
fresh food herbs
cayenne pepper
garlic and onions
tree-ripened fruits
small grains (amaranth, millet, quinoa, teff, etc)
fresh beans
fresh sweet corn
sesame seeds (soaked 3 hours)
nuts (soaked 12-24 hours) (most are acid-forming but exception to the rule -- almonds, fresh coconut with jelly, pine nuts
freshly-squeezed green vegetable juices, consumed on an empty stomach

ACID-FORMING (recommended)

fruits (most are alkaline-forming, exception to the rule) -- blueberries, cranberries, plums, prunes
grains (soaked 8-12 hours) most are not recommended, but buckwheat (slightly acid) and rye ok
dry beans (soaked 12-16 hours)
nuts (soaked 12-16 hours) filberts/hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts
seeds (soaked 5-8 hours) pumpkin, sunflower

Not recommended (listed for reference)

large grains -- barley, rice (basmati, brown, white), oats, wheat (slightly acid)
refined sugar
salt (all types)
alcoholic beverages
coffee
tobacco
vinegar
refined condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc)

BEWARE -- the following are not only acid-forming in the cell but also cause excessive mucous in the body:

meat
dairy products
wheat flour
eggs
salt
refined sugars
alcohol
tobacco

ALKALINE-FORMING ACTIVITES

Physical:

moderate sunshine
proper food combining
rest--sleep
deep breathing of fresh air
fasting and eating less
relaxation
soothing music
moderate exercise
adequate water intake

Emotional and Mental

laughter
releasing processes
self-esteem

ACID-FORMING ACTIVITIES

Physical:

cooking and processing food
improper food combining
lack of rest -- lack of sleep
lack of oxygen
overeating (too much or too often)
stress
noise
excessive or no excercise
dehydration

Emotional and Mental

anger
denial
confusion
fear

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