Saturday, February 10, 2007

Is Acid Weighing You Down?

The body is naturally acidic. This is a true statement.
However, the foods we eat add to this acidity and the fat in
our body stores the additional acid, which results in
overweight problems and an unhealthy body. There are specific
foods that are alkaline and help to flush the acid and fat from
the body. These alkaline foods replace the acid and rapid weight
loss is inevitable.

Here are some foods from the alkaline food list:

1.Vegetables
2.Wheat Grass
3.Fruit (grapefruit, lemon, lime are good)
4.Nuts (almond)
5.Fish oil, coconut oil, flaxseed oil and liver oil
6.Grains - Buckwheat, quinoa, spelt
7.Condiments - red chili pepper, sea salt, most herbs and
spices
8.Goat milk
9.Beans and legumes
10.Pumpkin seeds and Sesame seeds

In addition to these foods, water is very essential in our
daily diet. We can also supplement our food list with products
that already contain all these ingredients above. There is a
product called Energy Green that has all these alkaline foods
as part of its ingredients so there would be no need to consume
each item on the food list - there would be everything all in
one product.

The body requires more attention to survive longer and remain
in good health. Our health is a product of what we eat. Taking
back control of our health and weight requires more awareness
of our food consumption.

Here are some strong acidic foods to avoid or eat in very low
moderation:

1.Dried fruit
2.Mustard
3.White sugar
4.Soy Sauce
5.Cashews and peanuts
6.Barley, corn and rye
7.Beef, organ meat and pork
8.Cottage cheese
9.Ice cream
10.Whey protein powder

The key to taking back our health is education and knowledge
about food intake and its effect on the body. Weight loss is
the primary goal of most people, but pursuing a weight loss
diet will not necessarily meet the long-term goal of keeping
the weight off. Healthy eating and moderate exercise should
become a lifestyle. Taking a supplement is also recommended if
the foods we eat don't contain all the right amounts of
alkaline to assist in healthy living.

Learn all you can about the effects of alkaline versus acid in
the body. Here are some effects that will give you a head
start:

1.Acid -can cause overweight problems, indigestion, acid
reflux, loss of energy, stores the fat
2.Alkaline- gives more energy, natural and safe weight loss,
eliminates chronic digestive problems, regulate blood sugar,
strengthen the immune system, gets rid of the acid

Acid overload drains so much of our energy that the body
doesn't have enough energy to fight off viruses and disease. In
other words, the immune system is weakened. More so, when the
body is overly acid there is more vulnerability to germs,
yeast, bacteria, molds and fungi. Why? Because all these
microorganisms thrive in acidity! In an alkaline environment
they are weakened and cannot multiply as well. Therefore, by
keeping the body alkaline it can prevent colds, the flu, and
many other illnesses.

To protect against acid buildup, the body begins to create and
store fat. Even if you are on a weight loss diet and you
exercise, your body will try to hold on to this fat because it
is important for protection against acids. That is why many
people who restore alkalinity in their body find it incredibly
easier to lose weight.

There are so many weight loss pills available today. Hoodia is
a very popular one. However, more pills are not the solution.
The true way to lose weight is to do so naturally and with
permanent results and a healthier body.


About The Author: Cheryline Lawson, author and owner of
http://www.alkalinedietdetox.com. You are welcome to use this
article, but in its entirety with the resource box intact.

Boost Your Energy Levels

If you woke up last Tuesday feeling tired and are still feeling
run down, do not think that this is the end of the world and
that your energy levels have been exhausted completely or that
your age is catching up with you . Everyone has at least once
felt too tired to get up, dress, drive, work, and come back to
the house ten hours later after performing a variety of
functions, only to continue cleaning up, filing, cooking, and
execute all those routine activities we have learned to
complete on a daily basis. But although you tried to sleep your
tiredness away, the feeling of fatigue has prevailed and you are
now in a worse state than ever before. Do not panic, but instead
seek a doctor's advice and perform a medical check up. If all
seem to be fine on the physical level, apart from the low
energy levels you have been experiencing, then follow these
tips and boost your energy to skyrocket heights.

People that experience a low energy period usually comfort
themselves by resorting to sleep and adding extra hours of bed
time in their attempt to find their lost energy somewhere
in-between their bed sheets and covers. This is usually not the
right strategy. If you have maintained a steady sleeping
schedule, prior to this recent development, which suited your
needs perfectly, the extra sleep you are planning to have will
not help you increase your energy levels and take control of
your life again. On the contrary, if you decide to sleep when
your body does not need that extra sleeping time you are
increasing the feelings of being tired and lethargic. Thus,
instead of sleeping, try to exercise. Energy needs energy to be
produced. By performing simple exercises, like walking or
swimming, your body will increase its metabolism which will
help you get your energy levels again up. Try introducing
exercising as part of your daily routine and you will be
witnessing a tremendous change in your energy levels as well as
mind awareness.

Do not forget to consume fluids and particularly water.
Additionally, by adding more vegetables, complex carbohydrates
and proteins into your diet, you will see your energy increase
and you will feel much better about yourself and be actually
healthier than before.

Another tactic to boost your energy levels is to start working
on something you have been postponing for a long time, but
would love to see yourself doing. Hobbies, interests, volunteer
work or house improvement projects can help you get rid of
boredom, which can be a very good reason why you feel the way
you do. You can invest time in doing things that are fun and
relax your body and mind. Going camping, fishing, playing with
your or the neighbor's kids, can assist you increase your
recently dropped energy bucket and become involved again.

Most importantly, you have to get started. If you begin doing
something that can take you away from that couch or bed, you
will witness the difference in your energy levels instantly. Do
not procrastinate. Act today and boost your energy levels back
up where they belong.

About The Author: Jonathon Hardcastle writes articles for
http://healthinformationsource.net/ - In addition, Jonathon
also writes articles for http://inutritioncentral.com/ and
http://wonderfulworldoffood.com/


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