The alkaline anti-inflammatory diet

One of the best ways to stay healthy, relieve chronic pain, achieve a desirable weight, and promote longevity is through our diet. Unfortunately, many of us have been given the wrong information about what, how and when to eat. This article will describe an alkaline anti-inflammatory diet, why it is so good for our health, and how to use this natural nutritional approach.

Starting a little human history is in order. For most of the history of humans on this planet we were nomads. We traveled the world in search of large mammals that could be killed and eaten. Alternatively, humans herded mammals such as goats, sheep, reindeer, and other bovines that required travel to abundant grasslands. Our ancestors ate a lot of meat and fat. They did not stay in one place for long, therefore they could not farm. They collected vegetables, a small amount of fruit, and a very small amount of grain. There were very few starchy carbohydrates such as cereals, bread, pasta, and other grains in her diet. It wasn’t until about 5,000 years ago, when the Egyptians began farming, that humans began eating large amounts of starchy carbohydrates.

Now, let’s introduce some very simple and easy to understand biochemistry. We’ve all heard of fish oil and its main component of omega-3 fatty acids, sometimes called omega-3 oils. Most know that these omega-3 oils are good for us. Another oil, sometimes overlooked, is omega-6 fatty acid. When our ancestors were nomadic and ate few starchy carbohydrates, their diet consisted of about a 1:1 ratio of omega-3 to omega-3 fatty acids. -6. This ratio is very healthy for the body. It makes the body more alkaline than acid. The more alkaline we are, the healthier we will be.

However, if we get out of balance in our omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, we become more acidic and have more inflammation in the body. More inflammation leads to chronic pain, weight gain, and lifestyle-related diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular problems, arthritis, and other diseases that plague us today. When we eat high amounts of carbohydrates like wheat, corn, and rice we are eating foods with more omega 6 fatty acids. These can create an imbalance in the ratio of 1:10 omega-3 versus omega 6 or more. French fries, for example, have a 1:60 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids.

The inflammation created by an improper balance of omega oils from too many carbohydrates creates overall systemic inflammation in the body. Conversely, a low-carb diet, which promotes a more consistent 1:1 ratio of fatty acids, allows the body to recover and function more optimally.

A very simple way to achieve an alkaline anti-inflammatory diet is to simply eat fewer starchy carbohydrates. If one were to consume 100-200 grams per day of grain-containing products, this would lead to a healthier lifestyle. Certainly, this diet would include high amounts of vegetables and a reasonable amount of protein and fat-containing foods such as eggs, meat, fish, and nuts. It is also recommended that this diet be low in sweets and sugar, such as candy, cookies, soda, sports drinks, and cakes and pies.

This diet does not have to be excessively strict. Most people who don’t have severe metabolic diseases could certainly afford to have one or two “cheat days” each week when they could exceed 100-200 grams of starchy carbs and some sweets.

Not all health professionals or nutritionists will necessarily subscribe to what has been detailed here. However, there are many books and health professionals that align with this plan. Some of these would include the South Beach Diet, the Paleolithic Diet, the Keto Diet, and the Mediterranean Diet.

People interested in this dietary approach can certainly find an expert who can provide further guidance.

Most people who use an alkaline anti-inflammatory diet will find that their health has improved in a reasonable period of time. Many of us who initially use this approach find that within a year we reach a desirable weight, eliminate chronic pain, increase energy, and sleep better. While an alkaline anti-inflammatory diet may not be mainstream, there is certainly enough scientific and anecdotal evidence for one to investigate this lifestyle.

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