If you want to restore your body’s pH balance, you need to make your meals more alkaline. Use the substitutes here to move away from foods that form acid as they’re digested:
| Instead of This | Use This |
|---|---|
| Butter | Clarified butter or cold-pressed olive oil |
| Canned fruit | Frozen fruit (without additives) |
| Coffee | Herbal tea |
| Condiments | Fresh herbs and spices |
| Creamer | Almond milk |
| Flour | Finely crushed skinless almonds |
| Gelatin | Agar –agar |
| Navy beans | Lentils |
| Peanuts | Almonds or chestnuts |
| Red meat | Poultry or firm tofu |
| Soda | Sparkling water |
| Sugar | Stevia or clover honey |
| White potatoes | Sweet potatoes |
| White rice | Wild or basmati rice |
| Whole eggs | Egg whites |
| Yeast | Baking soda and lemon juice |
| Yeast breads | Sprouted grains |