Alkaline Diet
flippy1234
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Hey there, Is anyone familiar with or doing the Alkaline diet or rather, way of eating? Thoughts?
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Thank God, I was just starting to get bored at work.0
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PeachyPlum wrote: »Thank God, I was just starting to get bored at work.
Grab some popcorn?0 -
From the wikipedia article: Advocates for alternative uses of an alkaline diet propose that since the normal pH of the blood is slightly alkaline, the goal of diet should be to mirror this by eating a diet that is alkaline producing as well. These advocates propose that diets high in acid-producing elements will generally lead the body to become acidic, which can foster disease. This proposed mechanism, in which the diet can significantly change the acidity of the blood, goes against "everything we know about the chemistry of the human body" and has been called a "myth" in a statement by the American Institute for Cancer Research. Unlike the pH level in the urine, a selectively alkaline diet has not been shown to elicit a sustained change in blood pH levels, nor to provide the clinical benefits claimed by its proponents. Because of the body's natural regulatory mechanisms, which do not require a special diet to work, eating an alkaline diet can, at most, change the blood pH minimally and transiently.
From the concept of what it is, it's very limiting. You cut out meats, dairy and grains, and eat primarily fruits and vegetables. If it makes you feel better, great, just make sure you're eating enough of the allowed foods to make sure your nutrients are balanced.
If you're just looking at it for kicks, I'd say why bother? It's way too restrictive for me to make it a sustainable diet. You may pry cheese from my cold dead hand, and not even then if I have my way.0 -
Its not even Friday at that.PeachyPlum wrote: »Thank God, I was just starting to get bored at work.
Grab some popcorn?0 -
Yes, and it's a bunch of poppycock.0
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Poppycock haha I love it
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You can change the pH of your urine by the foods you eat, but that's it. Your body has many ways to regulate your pH and the food you eat doesn't affect it one single bit.0
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From the wikipedia article: Advocates for alternative uses of an alkaline diet propose that since the normal pH of the blood is slightly alkaline, the goal of diet should be to mirror this by eating a diet that is alkaline producing as well. These advocates propose that diets high in acid-producing elements will generally lead the body to become acidic, which can foster disease. This proposed mechanism, in which the diet can significantly change the acidity of the blood, goes against "everything we know about the chemistry of the human body" and has been called a "myth" in a statement by the American Institute for Cancer Research. Unlike the pH level in the urine, a selectively alkaline diet has not been shown to elicit a sustained change in blood pH levels, nor to provide the clinical benefits claimed by its proponents. Because of the body's natural regulatory mechanisms, which do not require a special diet to work, eating an alkaline diet can, at most, change the blood pH minimally and transiently.
From the concept of what it is, it's very limiting. You cut out meats, dairy and grains, and eat primarily fruits and vegetables. If it makes you feel better, great, just make sure you're eating enough of the allowed foods to make sure your nutrients are balanced.
If you're just looking at it for kicks, I'd say why bother? It's way too restrictive for me to make it a sustainable diet. You may pry cheese from my cold dead hand, and not even then if I have my way.
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.
This isn’t too far off from the Zodiac Sign Diet (I wish I was making this up…)0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.
This isn’t too far off from the Zodiac Sign Diet (I wish I was making this up…)
First of all, that's crazy.
Second of all, it says I should give up spicy food. That will never, never, never happen. I don't care if I do have "excess fire."0 -
more vegan nonsense0
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alkaline diet? Is that when one need to take antacids?0
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andympanda wrote: »alkaline diet? Is that when one need to take antacids?
No, you eat old batteries.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.
This isn’t too far off from the Zodiac Sign Diet (I wish I was making this up…)
First of all, that's crazy.
Second of all, it says I should give up spicy food. That will never, never, never happen. I don't care if I do have "excess fire."
Amen to that. I’d rather use that excess fire to bend some cold hard iron.
(i.e. lift them heavy weights like a boss) 0 -
andympanda wrote: »alkaline diet? Is that when one need to take antacids?
No, you eat old batteries.
They keep you going...and going...and going
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janejellyroll wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.
This isn’t too far off from the Zodiac Sign Diet (I wish I was making this up…)
First of all, that's crazy.
Second of all, it says I should give up spicy food. That will never, never, never happen. I don't care if I do have "excess fire."Excess fire is brought back into balance by foods that are cold, moist and heavy...
Does this mean I get ice cream? Because I could work with that diet.
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nosebag1212 wrote: »more vegan nonsense
Although the alkaline diet can be followed by vegans, it doesn't require eliminating animal products from the diet. It's just nonsense, not particularly vegan nonsense.0 -
diannethegeek wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.
This isn’t too far off from the Zodiac Sign Diet (I wish I was making this up…)
First of all, that's crazy.
Second of all, it says I should give up spicy food. That will never, never, never happen. I don't care if I do have "excess fire."Excess fire is brought back into balance by foods that are cold, moist and heavy...
Does this mean I get ice cream? Because I could work with that diet.
Ehh.. you just happen to be lucky. Apparently I need to eat croutons for some reason (while simultaneously avoiding grain.. so yeah), and the only way to remedy excess air does not involve eating
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diannethegeek wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.
This isn’t too far off from the Zodiac Sign Diet (I wish I was making this up…)
First of all, that's crazy.
Second of all, it says I should give up spicy food. That will never, never, never happen. I don't care if I do have "excess fire."Excess fire is brought back into balance by foods that are cold, moist and heavy...
Does this mean I get ice cream? Because I could work with that diet.
Wow, I like the way you think . . . A gin and tonic in a heavy glass would also qualify, I think.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.
This isn’t too far off from the Zodiac Sign Diet (I wish I was making this up…)
Curiousity killed the cat...
So I'm supposed to eat croutons, but not grains or yeasty foods; steamed vegetables, but no rootcrops; nuts, but no raw foods.
And how do I know if I'm high air or low air? Because if I'm low air, angostura bitters are supposed to remedy something for me, which means I'm having old fashioneds all night!0 -
amusedmonkey wrote: »diannethegeek wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.
This isn’t too far off from the Zodiac Sign Diet (I wish I was making this up…)
First of all, that's crazy.
Second of all, it says I should give up spicy food. That will never, never, never happen. I don't care if I do have "excess fire."Excess fire is brought back into balance by foods that are cold, moist and heavy...
Does this mean I get ice cream? Because I could work with that diet.
Ehh.. you just happen to be lucky. Apparently I need to eat croutons for some reason (while simultaneously avoiding grain.. so yeah), and the only way to remedy excess air does not involve eating
Looking into it further (ie actually reading the whole thing) I see that I'm to eat more yogurt and avoid dairy products. So maybe ice cream is out and frozen yogurt is in. It's all very scientific and complicated.
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ceoverturf wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.
This isn’t too far off from the Zodiac Sign Diet (I wish I was making this up…)
Curiousity killed the cat...
So I'm supposed to eat croutons, but not grains or yeasty foods; steamed vegetables, but no rootcrops; nuts, but no raw foods.
And how do I know if I'm high air or low air? Because if I'm low air, angostura bitters are supposed to remedy something for me, which means I'm having old fashioneds all night!
I'm starting to suspect that this entire diet is a scheme by the American Alcohol Association . . . deciding what solid foods to eat will be so confusing we'll just drink our dinners instead.0 -
@flippy1234flippy1234 in short, it's a fad diet not based on real science. If you still wish to try it just for the laughs, make sure you are not undereating.0
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janejellyroll wrote: »ceoverturf wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.
This isn’t too far off from the Zodiac Sign Diet (I wish I was making this up…)
Curiousity killed the cat...
So I'm supposed to eat croutons, but not grains or yeasty foods; steamed vegetables, but no rootcrops; nuts, but no raw foods.
And how do I know if I'm high air or low air? Because if I'm low air, angostura bitters are supposed to remedy something for me, which means I'm having old fashioneds all night!
I'm starting to suspect that this entire diet is a scheme by the American Alcohol Association . . . deciding what solid foods to eat will be so confusing we'll just drink our dinners instead.
I'm not entirely against that idea...0 -
Correct, it's full of horsefeathers.ceoverturf wrote: »Yes, and it's a bunch of poppycock.
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janejellyroll wrote: »ceoverturf wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.
This isn’t too far off from the Zodiac Sign Diet (I wish I was making this up…)
Curiousity killed the cat...
So I'm supposed to eat croutons, but not grains or yeasty foods; steamed vegetables, but no rootcrops; nuts, but no raw foods.
And how do I know if I'm high air or low air? Because if I'm low air, angostura bitters are supposed to remedy something for me, which means I'm having old fashioneds all night!
I'm starting to suspect that this entire diet is a scheme by the American Alcohol Association . . . deciding what solid foods to eat will be so confusing we'll just drink our dinners instead.
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OP, the alkaline diet is based on inaccurate pseudoscience. Eat less calories than you burn off every day and you will lose weight. You can eat anything, just as long as you have a calorie deficit.
Of course, it's a good idea to eat a lot of nutrious foods for your general health, not a diet of nothing but candy bars.
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ceoverturf wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »ceoverturf wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »
It's also complete woo. Really changing the acidity of your blood by what you eat is . . . let's say, unlikely.
This isn’t too far off from the Zodiac Sign Diet (I wish I was making this up…)
Curiousity killed the cat...
So I'm supposed to eat croutons, but not grains or yeasty foods; steamed vegetables, but no rootcrops; nuts, but no raw foods.
And how do I know if I'm high air or low air? Because if I'm low air, angostura bitters are supposed to remedy something for me, which means I'm having old fashioneds all night!
I'm starting to suspect that this entire diet is a scheme by the American Alcohol Association . . . deciding what solid foods to eat will be so confusing we'll just drink our dinners instead.
I'm not entirely against that idea...
Hahaha. Y’all are funny. I recall hearing that Guinness beer is a proper meal replacement at some point.0
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