Acid Forming are destructive to vibrant health and should only be consumed in moderation when not cleansing if you are aspiring to be radiantly healthy. These foods include:
Alcohol **
Barley
Black or white pepper
Baked goods such as pastries
Bread
Cake
Canned or microwaved fruits & vegetables
Carbonated beverages
Cereals,
Chocolate
Coffee or caffeine
Dairy
Eggs
Foods cooked with oil
Grains, except quinoa and millet
Legumes
Meat, fish, poultry, shellfish
Nicotine
Oatmeal
Pasta
Popcorn
Preservatives
Processed foods
Salt (including Celtic, Sea & Himalayan)
Soda crackers
Soft drinks
Soy (tofu, tempeh, etc.)
Sugar, white and processed
Sweeteners, artificial
Tea, unless caffeine free
Vinegar, distilled or pasteurized
Wheat, all forms
** Alcoholic beverages are highly acid forming, destroy friendly bacteria in the digestive system and hinder the cleansing process.
Herbal extracts may be used while cleansing however. The best way to dissolve any alcohol is to let it evaporate in warm or hot water.
+ Processed and microwaved foods lack enzymes and minerals, making it difficult for your body to get the nutrients it needs.