Acid production is a natural result of our daily metabolism, and the body works each day to eliminate these acids and maintain a healthy, balanced body pH. The body produces uric acid during the breakdown of the foods and drinks we consume daily. Particularly high levels of uric acid are produced during the breakdown of purine-rich foods. Purines are an organic compound found in many foods and drinks including beer, wine, beans, peas, sardines and liver and other foods. Uric acid is carried within the blood and passes through the kidneys before it is eliminated in urine.
Studies are being conducted to determine how various cooking procedures and other methods of food processing and preservation further intensify the acid production that occurs in the body as a result of digestion and metabolism of these processed foods (Prog Food Nutr Sci. 1991;15(3):159-81.)
We need to realise that the body is naturally designed to perform whatever task is necessary for our survival. The body will digest whatever food and drink we give it, and will produce the relative amount of acid by-product as a result. The easier we make it, by our choice of food and drink intake, the less acid we are left to deal with.
A diet that promotes a balanced, slightly alkaline (7.5/Sevenpointfive?) body fluid pH is believed to promote optimum health.
Considering that acid production is a fundamental part of our digestive and metabolic processes, and is dependent on purine content and the degree of food processing that has occurred prior to our consumption? the fresher the better! The following basic guidelines will help you get started:
- Eat as nature provides! Whatever the food or drink, take action to ensure that it is still as close to its natural form as possible (given any other ?modern living? concerns at that moment)
- Eat as FRESH as possible! Your own vegetable garden will allow you to pick and eat on the same day?doesn?t get much fresher than that.
- Eat raw (wherever possible). Foods come packaged-by-nature with many of the enzymes, vitamins and minerals needed for the optimum digestion of that food. The more we change this through cooking and processing, the more difficult it is for the body to extract any original goodness. Be moderate and reasonable as you select which foods to consume raw and which cooked, but do go back to basics as far as possible.
- Drink water. The body is 70-75% water, and every metabolic reaction requires water. Water is also the primary vehicle for carrying acids out of the body. Approximately 2 Litres of best pure water each (and every) day is recommended.
- Avoid high acid foods and drinks where possible. The lists below may serve as a guide for drinks and foods that should be avoided when possible.
Drinks that Increase Acid
- Alcoholic beverages, particularly beer and wine, increase uric acid in the body. Caffeinated beverages such as teas, coffee, sodas and beverages sweetened with corn syrup may also increase uric acid levels.
*NOTE: Beverages that are not heavily processed do not necessarily fall into this category. Craft beer, freshly ground organic coffee and unprocessed herbal teas actually have considerable health benefits, and should not be avoided. Use the ingredients list and the degree of ?mass production? as your guide when excluding beverages. The longer the list of unrecognisable chemical ingredients and the more packaged for extensive shelf-life? the more acid.
Foods that Increase Acid
- Organ meats (high in purines), meat gravies and stock (unless homemade at the same time as the cooking of the meat), processed meats such as bacon and sausages, pies, meat/cheese spreads, additive-rich foods, preservative-rich foods, ready meals, fast foods, corn syrup and which is found in many processed foods, are known to increase uric acid.
- Drugs including alcohol, aspirin and caffeine (and many other prescription medications) can affect uric acid levels. A move toward natural health to the greatest degree possible for you as an individual will help. Work with a health professional.
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For a detailed Live Blood Analysis and Sevenpointfive Diet Plan, book a consultation with your nearest Sevenpointfive consultant
To locate a qualified, registered alternative health professional in your area, contact the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa
Article written by: Dr Joanne York (Registered Homeopath & Sevenpointfive Consultant), Author of ?Garden Wisdom for Weight Loss?
Source: http://www.ecovitality.co.za/sevenpointfive-diet-basics/
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