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Alkalinediet comparison guide

High Fat


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The pH is a scale rangingfrom 0-14.

The body is naturally slightlyalkaline.

Anything above a pH of 7 isalkaline.

ACID-ALKALINE BASICS


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PH LEVEL BASICS

You can measure the bodys

pH in urine, saliva and blood

The blood pH level is themost important of the three

The body must stay in a rangeof 7.35-7.45 or sickness canoccur


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PH LEVEL BASICS II

pH is not significantly altered in theblood by diet

Vegetables can alkalinize pH in thesaliva and urine, but not blood

Urine is slightly acidic; This is

evident of good kidney function

The lungs and kidneys are the mainpH level balancing organs


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PH LEVEL BASICS III

Breathing plays a primary rolein regulating blood pH levels

Carbon dioxide is acidic

The rate and depth of ourbreath determines our pHlevel

Too much carbon dioxidenaturally stimulates deeperand longer breathing tobalance the pH


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CAUSES OF ACIDITY

Poor hydration

Toxic heavy metals

Unhealthy gut flora

Chronic infections of the eyes,ears, throat and intestines

Poor liver function


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CAUSES OF ACIDITY II

Excessive stress creates acidity

Acidic pH leads to frequentcolds, infections and sicknesswhile others are fine

Stress depletes minerals andvitamins


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FOODS & PH LEVELS

Fruits and vegetables are alkaline bynature

Almonds, coconut, macadamia andpumpkin seeds are the most popularalkaline nuts and seeds

Coffee, tobacco, sugar, alcohol, animalproteins, fish and dairy are all acidic

products

Stevia, apple cider vinegar, bee pollen,probiotics, herbs and minerals such asmagnesium and calcium are alkaline


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FOODS & PH LEVELS II

There are controversial substancesregarding its acidity or alkalinity

such as eggs, potatoes and chicken

Kombucha is alkaline due to itsprobiotic content

Leafy greens = Alkaline

Animal protein = Acidic


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DOES HIGH ACID = BONE LOSS?

In short- not necessarily

High acid from eating large amountsof animal protein is said to causebone loss due to increased calciumexcretion

Supposedly less calcium = bone loss& osteoporosis

Since bones are 50% protein and50% mineral, this is false


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DOES HIGH ACID = BONE LOSS?

Patients on a higher protein diet +calcium supplementation had bone

growth

Patients on a low-protein diet +calcium supplementation had boneloss

Adequate levels of protein andcalcium are necessary for bonehealth


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WHAT DOES ALKALINITY DO?

Studies have linkedchronic low-back pain

to low Vitamin D andmagnesium. Alkalinefoods help both

Reduces instancesinfection and sickness


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ANCIENT HUMAN DIETS

Depending on thelocation and season onthe planet, ancient diets

were varied

Pre-agricultural dietswere far more alkaline

than today

Pre-agricultural diets hada plant/animal ratio of65/35


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ANCIENT HUMAN DIETS II

People dwelling in thecold regions had analmost exclusive diet of

high-quality fat fromanimal blubber

Quality fats are a

preferred source of fuelfor the brain

Antioxidants from plantsare still valuable


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HIGH FAT DIETS & HEALTH

Ketogenic - The ketogenicdiet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate

diet that in medicine is usedprimarily to treat difficult-to-control epilepsy inchildren.

Classically contains a 4:1ratio of fat to combinedprotein and carbohydrate


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HISTORY OF HIGH FAT DIETS

Although a ketogenic diet wasnt officially named until 1924,humans and hominoids were on a ketogenic diet for the last

three million years

Ketones are normal fuels of respiration and are quantitativelyimportant as sources of energy. Indeed, heart muscle and the

renal cortex use ketones in preference to glucose. Dr. LuberStryer (Harvard)

Dr. Hatfield cured his skeletal cancer by using a ketogenic diet.
http://bcove.me/an3tv6c7


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FOODS FOR HEALTH

Organic Coconut oil andorganic nut butters are perfectfor supporting a high fat diet

Quality fat sources provide thefuel for the brain and body
https://www.onnit.com/wac-trilogy-butter/?a_aid=ebnjphttp://notjustpaleo.com/coconut


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FAT AS A FUEL

Every cell in the body operate on one of two fuel sources:ketones or glucose

Healthy cells can use glucose or ketones while cancer cells canonly use glucose to survive

A term called glycolysis inhibition from a study is practicingstarving cancer cells by depriving them of their fuel (glucose)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16892078


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FAT AS A FUEL II

The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutritionstates, there is no dietary requirement for carbohydrates inhuman adults

The ketone fuels produced from a high fat diet provides moreenergy to the cells (ATP)

Glucose is a less efficient fuel than ketone bodies

The body takes a few weeks to adjust from being a fat burner toa sugar burner
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2129159/


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WHICH DIET IS BEST?

Both High-fat diets andAlkaline-based diets are

capable of creating a thrivinghuman

Both diets include quality fatssuch as pasture-raised meats

Both diets point have a lowcarbohydrate intake


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WHICH DIET IS BEST? II

Both diets are rich in minerals,

vitamins and antioxidants

High-fat diets align with humanhistory

High-fat diets that include leafygreens are considered alkaline


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WHICH DIET IS BEST? III

High-fat consumption withthe addition of greens willcreate alkalinity

Leafy greens as prescribedare naturally low carb

High-fat diets and Alkalinediets are both low carb


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WHICH DIET IS BEST? IIII

Fruits are allowed

Leafy green vegetables area staple

High-quality meats areokay in moderation

Butter and most dairy(not goat milk) areexcluded

Minimal fruit such asberries is allowed

Leafy green vegetables areincluded

High-quality meats are aprimary source of fuel

Butter and quality-dairyare included

Alkaline High Fat


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KEY POINTS OF BOTH

Do consume quality fats,meats and vegetables (which

contain probiotics)

Do eat low carbohydrate

Maintain low insulin levels andlow levels of glucose input

Do drink high-quality water


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KEY POINTS OF BOTH

Do avoid all sources of wheat,therefore eliminating glutenfrom the diet

Gluten found in wheat is

inflammatory, toxic to the gutflora and is an acidic food


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KEY POINTS OF BOTH

Beer, sodas, and cornsyrups are out

Ice creams, artificialsweeteners andprocessed and createdfoods are out

Alcohol should be cleanand minimal (no addedsugars)


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KEY POINTS OF BOTH

Vitamin B12 and Omega-3s from pasture-raised meats canreduce instances of depression, mood disorders and inflammation

Magnesium found in leafy green vegetables and nuts can aid over400 enzymatic processes

An outdoor lifestyle in combination with a solid diet ensuresquality digestion, mental health and freedom from physicalailments caused from deficiencies


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SOURCES

For deeper insight, connections, studies and research sourcesregarding any and all of these slides and statements visit this linkand this link.

You will find all human-based PubMed studies, Medical ResearchJournals and more scientifically backed information.
https://docs.google.com/a/onnit.com/document/d/1krWSJlb065UPNu9_FAOplK-9YIr_FlhXJPk22zVx65g/edit#https://docs.google.com/a/onnit.com/document/d/1BEBNH_KygzvYPI_AfGY62ldJDg_78Pm_PfNwCmd_cF8/edit

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