THE RISK
No doubt you've heard of the increasingly popular "raw food" and "whole food" diets. Why are people so interested in eating raw food or whole food? One reason is that eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation in your body.
Raw and whole foods are usually digested more efficiently than cooked and refined foods. When we cook foods, we destroy the natural enzymes that are part of the food in its raw form. These enzymes were intended by nature to help us digest the food. When we consume food without these natural enzymes, our bodies either digest the food improperly or allow an excessive amount of nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
In both instances, the result is obesity. When too many nutrients are absorbed at once, the body converts the excess glucose into fat. Improperly digested food moves slowly through the digestive tract, where it becomes increasingly acidic. To protect its vital organs from this acidic waste, the body converts the acid into fat and stores it safely away from the organs.
Chemical additives in processed foods make the situation worse. These chemicals confuse the appetite mechanism that tells us when we've had enough to eat. Processed foods also upset the digestive cycle. The body will either identify these foods as allergens and then store them safely away from the organs as fat, or the remnants of undigested food will become acidic and enter the bloodstream as acid waste.
THE DAMAGE
Acid waste that is not converted into fat remains in the bloodstream, where it sticks to the blood vessel walls and blocks the passage of vital oxygen and nutrients headed for the body's cells. The body's metabolism becomes sluggish, and the result is weight gain and obesity.
If the metabolism continues to grow sluggish, all of the body's organs are potentially affected. Degenerative disease sets in. Cells die, acid continues to accumulate, and the cycle repeats on a more damaging scale.
The accumulation of acid in the digestive tract makes digestion increasingly inefficient. When that happens, even healthy foods can become acidic and the food allergies will become more prevalent. Undigested food allergens will continue to be deposited in fat cells, leading to greater obesity. Because acidity disrupts the body's chemistry, the hormones needed to convert fat into fuel also fail to function properly, so the obesity persists no matter how healthy your diet becomes.
THE BENEFITS OF A BALANCED pH
To stop this vicious circle in its tracks, you need to consume food and supplements that will neutralize the acid already accumulated in your body. You also need nutrients that will help restore your body's hormonal balance. Eating the right types of raw and whole foods in the right sequence can help.
It's also important to restore your enzyme balance so that your digestive system will work properly again. Proper digestion means that you will crave less food, accumulate less acid waste, convert less of your food intake into fat cells, and create additional digestive enzymes.
To set this positive spiral in motion, you need to identify and eliminate the foods that cause acid elevation and consume the foods that increase enzyme production. This will help restore the pH balance in your digestive system and will make a significant contribution to your overall health.
If you truly want to change and help your body heal itself you need to take a proactive approach. Don't expect to feed your body processed foods, not exercise, then pop a pill and be all better? it just doesn't work that way. If you want to bring your body into pH balance then you need a complete approach. A great place to start is the Immersion Kit, you can learn more by going to http://www.ph-health.com
monthly home cleaning Buffalo Grove ..When I hear the word fat I usually think of... Read More
The confusion about eating healthy and dieting will now be... Read More
Dieters who dejectedly complain they are figuratively "stuck" with their... Read More
Today we're shifting our focus from wealth to health. First... Read More
Most recipes end with instructions to "serve immediately." You could... Read More
You can eat whole flax seeds but you need to... Read More
I'd like to explain an important concept that most online... Read More
Studies on whey demonstrate it's an even better protein supplement... Read More
Can You Lose Weight Through Eating?You get fat when you... Read More
Most of us eat at restaurants for a variety of... Read More
Dr. Arthur Agatston, the cardiologist who developed South Beach Diet... Read More
The adrenal or "stress glands" are small, triangular shaped glands... Read More
The key to better health is learning the difference between... Read More
The field of nutrition is awash with charts, tables, diagrams,... Read More
You know about Vitamins A,C, D, E ,and the B's... Read More
If you're looking for a power-packed entr?e or soup to... Read More
1. Enjoy what you eatWhether someone is following the Atkins... Read More
Are you concerned about taking care of your body before... Read More
Just as our country is currently engaged in a war... Read More
A beautiful smile and healthy mouth actually can come from... Read More
With all the news about Splenda of late and the... Read More
Bread is one of the oldest known recipes to man.... Read More
Following a diet program of any sort can sometimes be... Read More
For all I prefer to buy my fresh produce at... Read More
For most people, the concept of capsulized food? usually conjures... Read More
scheduled maid service Mundelein ..Many of us sprinkle oregano on our pizza and stews... Read More
Originally, all foods were "organic" ? grown and prepared without... Read More
Some of the things you think you know that just... Read More
The debate regarding Fluoride continues to rage, is it good... Read More
Great news on the chocolate front! Chocolate is good for... Read More
To research the health risks Sweet 'N Low and other... Read More
What is health? Everyone wants this thing called health, and... Read More
Are you sick and tired of the confusion about our... Read More
Monosodium glutamate, commonly known as MSG, was thought of as... Read More
A frequent misunderstanding about macrobiotics is that it is a... Read More
Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry capsules are a nutritious, all-natural alternative... Read More
The story of creation begins with water. Water is an... Read More
The key to better health is learning the difference between... Read More
For most people, the concept of capsulized food? usually conjures... Read More
Bye Bye HolidaysHoping everyone had a fun, fantastic, exciting and... Read More
Besides providing taste, color, and aroma, certain seasonings can also... Read More
Recently, trans fats have risen to the forefront of the... Read More
Milk is highly underrated. Experts say, America finds itself in... Read More
It's 5:30 p.m. and you're heading home after a long,... Read More
Cholesterol is present in our bodies by one of two... Read More
This is such a busy time of year, isn't it?... Read More
Eating grain products - breads, cakes, cereals - have long... Read More
Get back to the basics - eat fresh at home... Read More
Are you worried yet about your health? Are you anxious... Read More
The reason I remember the first time I was served... Read More
Nutrition |