I’m stocking up the freezer and the pantry this week in preparation for the 28-Day Diet to determine my Metabolic Function Index. Next week I’ll be shopping from the deli and the fresh produce section of the store. In his book, Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat?, Dr. Sanford Siegal gives a long list of [...]
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I mainly used Dr. Susan Brown’s book, The Acid Akaline Food Guide, but I also referred to Vivian Goldschmidt’s book, The Bone Health Revolution. They agree about the akalyzing properties of most foods, but disagree on whether soured milk products, such as yogurt and sour cream, are alkalyzing or acidifying. I’ve written to both women [...]
Today my son, Ryan, who developed and manages my website, married his lovely bride, Hala! Both Ryan and Hala value healthy eating and exercise, as both are talented weightlifters who have won the State Championship. They met in high school as members of arch-rival weightlifting teams, the DeLand Bulldogs and the Spruce Creek Hawks. Today, [...]
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For a yummy, bone-healthy treat, try one of these three easy recipes for Almond Butter Balls! Great for breakfast, school lunches, snacks, or dessert! 1) Basic Recipe In a large bowl, mix together: 1 jar of almond butter 1/2 cup of chocolate protein powder Roll by teaspoonfuls into balls. Place on serving dish. Refrigerate. Serve [...]
Here’s a gold nugget of an article about the benefits of an alkaline diet, along with tips for making it work for the health of your bones: http://thehealthytruth.net/blog/?p=157 Enjoy! Kathy
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Before I put the first bite of food in my mouth or swallow the first sip, I run down this mental list of guidelines for this bone-building diet: 80% alkaline / 20% acid Fruits and vegetables Seeds and nuts, including almond milk Eggs Small amounts of meat and fish No fried foods No dairy No [...]
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Answer: When almonds digest, they leave an alkaline “ash” in the body, which helps to alkalize the blood. Since blood must maintain an alkaline pH level of about 7.4 for optimum health, alkaline foods are an essential part of our diet. If the pH of the blood becomes acid by eating acidifying foods, the body [...]
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