Mood And Food: Acidic and Alkaline Foods

Foods can also be classified as either acid-forming or alkalizing according to the effect they have on the body. This effect may be different to whether or not the food actu­ally tastes acidic. For example, the acids of most fruits are metabolized to leave an alkaline 'ash' in the body and so are classed as alkaline foods. Both types of food are needed for balance, depending on individual metabolism, amount of physical activity and breathing pattern. It is generally easier to become over-acidic than over-alkaline so most people benefit from including a greater proportion of alkaline foods in their diet.

Cravings for alkalizing foods or drinks can indicate a need to redress an acid over­load, which can be signalled by a range of symptoms which include poor concentra­tion, insomnia, irritability and low libido. This imbalance may result from eating too many acid-forming sweets, cakes, fatty foods and meat. Fruit and vegetables and their juices can be eaten to redress the balance. An excess of alkalizing fruit or vegetables is less likely but it could create a need for acid-forming foods such as meat, fish, eggs or cheese.



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