The acid-base balance in the body takes a crucial role in maintaining our health. This can only be kept in balance with a varied diet with a balanced intake of alkaline – fruits, vegetables, potatoes – as well as acidic foods – cereals, meat, cheese, milk, eggs. However, the frequently occurring one-sided eating habits with many foods rich in fat, sugar as well as protein and thus acidic foods do not make a balanced relationship of the acid-base balance possible. Due to the increased acid intake and reduced base intake, the kidneys are overloaded and can no longer eliminate the excess acid.
In addition, lack of exercise and low fluid intake increase the reduced acid excretion. The result is hyperacidity in the body. Because of this, a low pH value – between 4.5 and 6.0 – is measurable in the urine, as acidosis causes the pH value to fall below 6.0. Vegetarians, for example, are often found to have pH values above 7.0 because of the predominant intake of alkaline builders. The overacidification of the body – latent acidosis – can be the trigger for chronic fatigue, concentration problems, allergies, caries, heartburn and brittle hair as well as nails.
Below is an overview of acid-forming foods and base-donating foods, as well as neutral foods.
