Lower pH Foods also known as acidic foods contain a pH value lower than 7, being considered the pH value of 7 a neutral, and higher than 7 considered alkaline food.
Food’s pH value (pH) directly affects the number of free hydrogen ions present in that food. The higher the pH value the less acidity is present in the food, and consequently, the less acidic the food is. The hydrogen ions give acid foods their distinctive sour flavor.
pH is measured on a scale from 0 to 14. The more acidic, the lower the pH. The distance between two points on the pH scale represents a tenfold difference in the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.
High acidic foods are considered to cause kidney issues, and it’s been speculated can cause bones and muscle deterioration.
It takes around 20 parts of alkalinity to neutralize 1 part acidity in the body
Foods With the Acidic pH Value of 6
| Fruit Juices | Most Grains | Soy Milk |
| Beans | Lima Beans | Processed Juices |
| Rye Bread | Brown Rice | Cocoa |
| Sprouted Wheat | Oats | Cooked Spinach |
| Coconut | Tea | Plums |
| Spelt | Rice Milk | Almond Milk |
Foods With the Acidic pH Value of 5
| Cooked Beans | Sugar | Potatoes w/o Skins |
| Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) | Wheat Bran | Canned Fruit |
| Pinto Beans | Lentils | Rice Cakes |
| Rhubarb | Beer | White Rice |
| Navy Beans | Black Beans | Cooked Corn |
| Molasses |
Foods With the Acidic pH Value of 4
| Reverse Osmosis Water | Coffee | Pistachios |
| Prunes | White Bread | Most Nuts |
| Peanuts | Most Bottled Water | Sports Drinks |
Blackberries | Sweetened Fruit Juices | Cranberries |
| Wheat | Popcorn | Tomato Sauce |
| Distilled Water | Purified Water |
Foods With the Acidic pH Value of 3
| Tobacco Smoke | Wine | Artificial Sweeteners |
| Pasta | Vinegar | Aspartame |
| Black Tea | Soda | Microwaved Foods |
| Pickles | Pastries | Chocolate |
| Processed Food |