Acid balance

is very
important
after
bariatric
surgeryand
who doesnt
love the
healing
properties of
food and
knowing
what foods
may be
causing
inflammation
in your body.
The foods
below are
listed in
grouping
based on the
Chinese
categories of
food- the
chart bellows
indicates
what foods
may be most
beneficial to
your health
and body:
HOT- hot, warm
hands and feet,
full of energy,
underweight by
20 pounds or
more

WARM- likes
summer more
than winter,
aren't normally
tired, fairly active
COLD-always
cold, have cold
hands and feet,
weigh more than
20 pounds over
ideal weight,
tired, laid back,
patient
COOL- like
winter over
summer, are a
little overweight,
little lazy and
relaxed,
Neutralcombination of
all
Maintain balance
by eating foods
opposite of you

Alkaline /
Acidic
COLD
VEGETABLES:
Asparagus(PROMOTE
URINATION)

Bean Sprouts ( Vit. C)

Bok Choi ( Vit. A,
antioxidant)

Cauliflower (detox)
Celery (diuretic)
Cucumber(CLEAR

FRUITS:
Banana(LUBRICATE

(anti-inflammatory)

INTESTINES)

Swiss chard(anti-

Blueberry(antiinflammatory)
Cantaloupe(vision,
cardio)
Cranberry(urinary)
Grapefruit(Vit. C, low

inflammatory)

chol.)

Avocado

Kiwi (thin blood)

Mango(PROMOTE
URINATION)
Pineapple(PROMOTE
URINATION)

Rhubarb (renal)
Tangerine (Vit. C)
Tomato (free radicals,

Tomato(free radicals,
UV, vision)

Zucchini( potassium)
FRUITS:
Apple(LUBRICATE LUNGS,
digestion)
(antiinflammatory)

Cherries

(antiinflammatory)

Lemon (kidney stones)

Oranges(PROMOTE
URINATION) (antiinflammatory)

Pear(TRANSFORM

UV, vision)

PHLEGM)

Watermelon(PROMOTE

Prunes/ Plums (bowels)

Strawberries(LUBRICAT

URINATION)

GRAINS:
Wheat germ (folic
acid)
MEAT:
(inflammatory)
Clam(TRANSFORM
PHLEGM)

Crab (omegas, blood

sugar)

E LUNGS) (antiinflammatory)

Tangerine(Vit. C)
GRAINS
Amaranth (protein)
Barley(PROMOTE
URINATION)

Buckwheat

(anti-

inflammatory)

Octopus (iron)
SPICES
Salt (hydration)
White pepper(calcium,

Millet (thyroid)
Wheat(inflammatory)
Wild rice (magnesium)

Vit. C)

SEEDS(antiinflammatory)
Lima beans,
soybeans (protein)
Mung bean(PROMOTE

MISC:
Soy sauce(amino acid)
Sugar
cane(inflammatory)
COOL
VEGETABLES:
Alfalfa sprouts (low
chol.)
Artichoke (potassium)
Bamboo shoots
(potassium)

TOXINS)

Broccoli(anti-

Eggplant(PROMOTE

inflammatory)

URINATION)

Seaweed(TRANSFORM

Cooked Onion (low bs)

Daikon radish(CLEAR

PHLEGM)

TOXINS)

Snow peas (low chl.)

Water
chestnuts(PROMOTE

Endive
lettuce(PROMOTE

URINATION, reduce fever)

Mushrooms(potassium)
Snow Pea(low chl.)
Soybean Sprouts(low

White mushroom
(potassium)
Zucchini( potassium)

Spinach(stop bleeding)

URINATION)

chol.)

URINATION)

Flax, Chia, Hemp

(omegas)

MEAT(inflammator
y)
Duck (iron)
Eggs (protein found in
whites)
Oysters (Vit. B12)
SPICES
Cilantro leaf (Vit. A &K)
Marjoram(INDUCE
PERSPIRATION)
Mint (low chol.,sooth, Vit.
A)

Peppermint(antispasm
for stomach)

MISC
Beer(inflammatory)

Cheese (calcium,
protein)
Green tea (oral,
antiox,anti-inflam)
Miso soup (protein)
Oolong Tea (burns fat)
Sesame oil(CLEAR
TOXINS)
Yogurt (protein,
probiotic)
WARM
VEGETABLES
Bell pepper (capsasin)
Chive (low bp)
Cooked Tomato(UV,
vision)
Fennel(energy)
Green bean (UV, eyes,
free radicals)

Green Pepper(IMPROVE
APPETITE)
Kale(anti-inflammatory)
Kohlrabi(CLEAR TOXINS)
Leek (low ch.)
Onion(low bs)
Oyster
mushroom(potassium)
Parsley(antiseptic)
Parsnip (low ch.)
Pumpkin (Vit. A , B
complex)
Squash (Vit. A , B
complex) Watercress
(osteo, brain)
FRUITS
Apricot(LUBRICATE
LUNGS)
Blackberry (flavonoidnuero.)
Coconut(PROMOTE
URINATION)
Dates(CLEAR TOXINS)
Nectarines (B complex,
electrolyte)
Peach(STOP
PERSPIRATION)
Pomegranates(heart,
circulation)
Raspberry(STOP
URINATION)
GRAINS
Oats (low chol.)
Quinoa (protein)
SEEDS

Kidney bean(PROMOTE
URINATION) (antiinflammatory)

Black bean,
Chickpeas(antiinflammatory)

Chestnut (folic acid)

Pine nut (low chol.)
Walnut(LUBRICATE
INTESTINES) (antiinflammatory)

MEAT(inflammator
y)
Butter (fat)
Chicken (liver)
Fresh water fish
(omega)

Ham(IMPROVE APPETITE)
Salmon(antiinflammatory)

Lobster (red blood cells)

Mussels (nervous,
thyroid)

Sheep & goat

(metabolism)

Sheep's milk (protein)

Shrimp (omega)
Turkey (soothing, sleep)
Venison (low fat,
B6,B12)

SPICES
Anise (heart rate, bp)
Basil(liver, antibac&infla)
Bay leaf(antiviral)
(antiseptic)

Caraway (gastro)
Carob (diarrhea)
Clove (toothache)
Coriander(INDUCE
PERSPIRATION)

Cumin (gas, phlegm)

Dill seed (sedative)
Fennel(energy)
Fresh ginger(INDUCE
PERSPIRATION)

Jasmine (diuretic)
Nutmeg(gas,
depression)

Rosemary(INDUCE
PERSPIRATION)

Sage (thinkers herd)

Spearmint(energy)
Thyme (Heart rate, bp)
Garlic
powder(inflammatory)
Onion
powder(inflammatory)
SWEETENERS

Brown
sugar(inflammatory)
Malt
sugar(inflammatory)
Molasses(inflammatory)
Sorghum (niacin,
calcium)

MISC
Pickled items(gut
enzymes)

Black tea(fluoride)
Coffee(PROMOTE
URINATION)

Rice vinegar

(liver,

URINATION)Fig (CLEAR
TOXINS),Grapes
(PROMOTE URINATION),

Lemon, Olives ,Beef,

Pork, Milk,
Honey(CLEAR TOXINS),
Olive oil(antiinflammatory)

Stress Buster foods

Almonds, Pistachios &
Walnuts, Avocados,
Skim milk, Oatmeal,
Oranges, Spinach,
Salmon

antibacterial)

Wine(BLOOD

Yellow - feed the

CIRCULATION)

brain, enhance mind

power and improve
logical thought and
memory.
Orange - appetite
stimulants, acting as a
powerful tonic for
physical energy and
mental stimulation.
Green - strengthening
the heart and lungs,
helping you to breathe
deeply and obtain your
nourishment from the
air, as well as from
your food.

Vinegar(stop bleeding)
HOT VEGETABLES
Garlic(energy)(antibiotic)
Green onion(eyes)
Raw onions(low bs)
Red pepper(capsasin)
MEAT(inflammator
y)
Deep-fried or grilled
meat
SPICES
Black ,chili, and
cayenne
pepper(capsasin)
Horseradish/wasabi
(liver)

Mustard (B complex)
Cinnamon (INDUCE
PERSPIRATION) (low bs)

MISC
Chocolate & Cocoa
(potassium) ,
Carbonated water,
Artificial sweeteners
(inflammatory)

NUETRAL FOODS
Rice, Corn(bp), Sweet
potato (antiinflammatory),

Potato(cardio),
Stevia(bs), Turnip(low
ch.), Carrot(PROMOTE
URINATION) (antiinflammatory),Beet(low

Cabbage,
Almonds(antiinflammatory), Peanuts,
Cashews, Pistachios,
Sunflower seeds,
Plum(PROMOTE
ch.),

Blue and purple,

indigo psychologically calming
effect on the system.
Red - stimulate the
appetite and provide
energy and vitality
To help with regularity
and better absorption
of nutrients and meds
Cup of Warm water
1 tsp Honey
Lemon
drink on empty
stomach in am
Natural antibiotic
Garlic- juice 2 raw
cloves w/ tomato and
lemon TID
Dissolve Kidney
stones
Cup of cold water (6-8
oz)

As much lemon juice as

tolerable, Drink every
couple hours
Appetite
suppressant
Hemp seeds
Insomnia
Tea of honey, lavender,
rosemary or Warm milk
and honey, or handful
of pumpkin seeds or
celery and honey
smoothie

Indigestion
Candy ginger- if real
acidy soak in water to
remove sugar or chew
on fennel seeds
Water weight
(Diuretic)
Celery, Brussel sprouts,
parsley, asparagus,
artichokes, tea, apple
cider vinegar
Pain & Inflammation
Dark cherries, tahini or
sesame seeds, papaya,
magnesium(muscle
relaxant)
Energy beets or beet
juice
Sunburn, bleeding
(topical)cooled green
tea bags or apple cider
vinegar
Avoid the
inflammatory
properties of garlic
powder- make garlic oil/
Couple cloves of garlic
and oil kept in fridge
Hot flashes
Flax seed
Caffeine Jitters
Buster
Broccoli or Echinacea
Tea

Headache attack
Hydrate: watermelon
esp: white of rind,
cucumber, banana
smoothie
Nourish: spinach
salmon salad
w/mushrooms
Open blood flow:
caffiene, capsasin: use
a yogurt, almond, chili
powder, cayenne
pepper dressing
The Cold Killer:
Juice of 1 Organic
Lemon
H2O,Bragg's Apple
Cider Vinegar - 2
oz.,Honey - 1-2 Tbsp
,Turmeric Root - 1 tsp
Ginger 1 tbsp ,Cayanne
Pepper - 1 tbsp
,Cinnamon - 1 tsp

Juice/smoothie
combinations pick
me ups
1.Beet, carrot,
celery, apple, ginger,
cucumber
2.Apple, pear, carrot,
celery, lemon,
turmeric, ginger
3.Apple, green tea,
lemon, honey, mint,
berry
4.Pineapple, Beet
Root, Carrot,
Orange, Spinach,
Cabbage, Lemon
5.Carrot, Beet Root,
Celery, Spinach,
Lime, Ginger,
Pepper (jalapeno)
6.Watermelon,
Blueberry,
Lime, Basil (fresh),
Cayenne Pepper
(spice)

7.Carrot, Beet Root,

Sweet Potato
8.Carrot, Apple,
Parsley, Ginger Root,
Garlic
9.Cucumber, Apple,
Cilantro
Pepper (sweet
green), Lime
10.Tomato, Pepper
(sweet green),
Celery, Cilantro
Onion, Garlic,
Cayenne Pepper
(spice), Salt
11.Apple, Cucumber,
Avocado, Orange,
Spinach, Parsley,
Ginger, Lemon
12.Cucumber, Apple,
Orange
Pomegranate,
Lemon
13.Coconut, Orange,
Peach
14.Papaya,
Cucumber, Apple
Pear, Celery, Parsley,
Ginger
Spinach
15.Apple, Orange,
Pineapple
Cranberries,
Grapefruit
Lime, Ginger, Honey
16. Tomato, Carrot,
Celery
18. Grapefruit,
Orange, Lemon
19. Cucumber, Apple,
Parsley
20. Asparagus,
Carrot, Apple
21. Grape, Apple,
Blueberry
22. Carrot, Broccoli,
Lemon, Cayenne
23. Apple, Radish,
Carrot, Ginger
24. Papaya,
Cranberry, Apple
25. Carrot, Celery,
Parsley, Cabbage,
Onion, Basil
26. Blueberry,
Ginger
27. Spinach, Apple,
Carrot

RECIPES

carrot cake yogurt

1 3/4 lbs grated
carrots
(steamed slightly)
1 1/2 cups chopped
walnuts
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp
chia seeds(add a pinch
of flax and/or hemp)
1/2 cup
unsweetened coconut
scoop vanilla
protein powderr
1 tsp ground
cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Why chia?
5xs calcium in milk
(plus boron which helps
you absorb it), 3xs
antioxidants in
blueberries, 3xs iron in
spinach, 3xs fiber in
oatmeal
2xs protein of any
other bean, seed or
grain, 2xs potassium
in a banana
Coconut chia bars
1 and 1/2 cup rolled
oats
(may replace with
almond meal)
1 cup shredded
unsweetened coconut
3/4 cup almonds,
roughly chopped
1/2 cup chia seeds (add
a pinch of flax and/or
hemp)
1/2 cup raw honey or
agave and brown
rice
1/2 cup almond butter
or cashew
1 teaspoon vanilla
extract (
1/4 teaspoon salt
(Himalayan pink)
Banana nut chia bars
Recipe above- add:
unsweetened banana
chips
Chocolate peanut
butter chia bars

1 and 1/2 cup rolled

oats
cup dark
chocolate(can combine
with some carob)
cup coffee granules
3/4 cup peanuts,
roughly chopped
1/2 cup chia seeds(add
a pinch of flax and/or
hemp)
1/2 cup raw honey or
agave and brown
rice
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
extract-optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
(Himalayan pink)
Favorite salad baseKale, Brussel sprout,
cole slaw mix- chopped
add some sprouts
Instead of noodles
and pasta- make
noodles from zucchini,
yellow squash, and
carrots w/ veggeti, do

and cauliflower
and pasta, make
cauliflower in a rice
form and mix with rice,
bean sprouts, broccoli
slaw, and cole slaw
make nice texture
fillers in place of
pastas, of course there
is always spaghetti
squash too

My bread- toasted
butternut discs,
portabella
mushroom buns,
lettuce wraps
Chia cauliflower
crust
2 cups cauliflower rice
3 tablespoons ground
chia or flax seeds,
divided
6 tablespoons water
1/2 cup almond meal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic
powder

1/2 teaspoon dried

oregano
Banana Cocunut
cookies
1 banana
c coconut
350 for 25
(can add cocao and/or
nut butter)
Chia pudding
1 cup liquid
3 TBS chia
Tbsp. flavor

Califlower Alfredo
sauce
4 cups cauliflower
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced
garlic 1/2 cup non-dairy
milk of choice
1/4 cup nutritional
yeast
1 tablespoon fresh
lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon onion

powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic
powder
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon
pepper
Healthy Parm(heat add
1/8red pepper flakes)

cup nut meal

cup seed meal
1/8 cup nutritional
yeast
cup parmesan
tsp salt
1/8 tsp garlic
Cashew cream
cheese
2 c soaked cashews
c water
2 tbsp yogurt
Pinch salt
mix & culture at room
temp 24-48 hrs