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I have recently been trying to research what causes acidity in the body and how to lower this acidity. This has lead me into a fascinating world of food and nutrition, but I find that many different websites say completely different and conflicting things.

From what I can understand, the body needs to be at at a neutral ph of around 7.1, proteins require acidic enzymes to digest, and carbos require alkaline enzymes to digest, so eating proteins cause acid and carbohydrates cause the body to become more alkaline again, I might have this completely wrong though.

The main conflict I then find is that some sites say you should never mix the 2 in one meal, and other sites say a combination of proteinf and carbo’s is the way to do it. I have read on some sites that fruit is excellent for breakfast, and another site says that fruit for breakfast can be detrimental.

Please can someone point me in the direction of a website with people that really know whats going on, and where I can find a meal plan that promotes healthy living, rather than weight loss, and what food groups can be combined and how etc etc etc

Thanks in advance

My main interest in food combining came from the readings of Edgar Cayce (who died in 1945) everything he ever said has come to pass in the years since his death. A few things are still inconclusive but nothing has been scientifically disputed. He recommended food combining & maintaining an acid/alkaline balance. He based food combining theory on the different digestive chemicals required for proteins versus starches.

The diet theory of food combining (Montignac – I think Suzanne Somers & Harvey Diamond’s diets are based off this theory) suggests not eating proteins/fats OR carbs within hours of each other. I think the theory is they digest differently. Non starchy vegetables are allowed on either.

Unfortunately, most foods are a combination of protein/fat/carbs and it’s hard to keep them separate. For me carbs with no fats, lose their appeal. Toast with no butter, bagels with no cream cheese, sandwich with no mayo or meat – easier for me to do without.

My main concern would be blood sugar. I know fats & protein slow the blood sugar impact of carbs and the subsequent insulin impact. I would think a meal of high carbs (with no fats & protein) would really set off an insulin spike BUT it may also work under the Hellers’ theory. The carb addict diet created by the Hellers, allows carbs one hour a day in a balanced meal including fats & proteins. Their theory is that maintaining low carb for most of the day, lowers insulin levels so the impact does not create a rebound effect.

I’m not well versed, nor do I have any personal experience with any of these theories. I find them interesting but moderation has never been my strong suit. I prefer to stick with low carb all the time, this allows me to maintain the food combining theory (minus sugar & starches) and the acid/alkaline balance. For me, this has made a dramatic improvement in my health.

We’ve all heard of the 90 year old that smoked, drank, lived off cookies and was in perfect health, unfortunately that doesn’t work for the majority of us. The theory is that it takes 20 years for a fairly clear cause & effect to be shown. (They argued for years that cigarette smoking had no impact on health.) Societal diet changes do not show an immediate impact. For example: The U.S. government guidelines were changed 35 years ago and they suggest we lower our fat intake & increase our carb intake. The American society has followed these recommendations and have lowered their fat intake by 11%!! Unfortunately in this same time frame obesity, diabetes, heart disease, thyroid dysfunctions are all at epidemic levels but have they changed these recommendations???

Until just recently, there was the argument that there was no scientific proof that nutrition had any cause/effect on human health. ALL diet theories are still scientifically unproven & any theory is based on a hypothesis only. A person could give you the perfect logical explanation for or against any theory but when you experience for yourself something that flies completely in the opposite direction of ingrained dogma, then you will know the truth for yourself. The earth is not flat, it doesn’t matter how many people believe it is, that doesn’t make it so.

I highly recommend you watch the recent Taubes lecture posted below. He spent 7 years going over all the studies on nutrition, which is the basis of his re

This division seems to miss other popular tastes like sweet,bitter.How is this strange fault explained?

I’m afraid this is another myth put about by alternative medicine people to scam you with their products. Listen to AngryDoc and ignore those scam websites.

Alkaline means they have pH lower than 7 (a base), while acidic foods have pH higher than 7.

alkaline foods usually have hydroxides in them, such as green vegetables. The hydroxides (base) have a bitter flavor.

Acidic foods are usually sour because of the acid, and these include fruits, vinegar, coffee, etc.

Green vegetable juice is the most alkaline thing that you can consume. I have some every morning here’s a recipe:

6-10 stalks kale
1-2 heads celery, or romaine lettuce
1 lemon (citrus is acidic on the outside of the body, but acts as an alkaline food inside the body)
1/2 inch fresh ginger (it helps with digestion, and calms your digestive tract)

I try to use all organic as well so the nutritional value is at it’s highest but inorganic is good too. If you don’t have a juicer just throw everything into a high-speed blender and simply strain out the fiber.

I know the answer just want to see if you do
http://phbalance.wikispaces.com/Lemons+Alkaline%3F

Everyone is wrong LOL.

Eating Lemons will make you Alkaline.

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