When eating you're feeding your body foods that may be acidic or alkaline (basic). Either way, you always want to have a balance between the two so you don't cause your body any discomfort or side effects.
One important thing about eating too many high acidic foods is that they tend to cause weight gain, heart & health problems such as cardiovascular disease and obesity. Highly acidic foods tend to be very sweet, high in saturated content and tend to make us eat more and more of it because of how great it tastes. Your overall health depends on balancing your pH (acid/alkaline) levels. Eating acidic foods is not bad for you, but it's just that when you consume too much of it, your body will pay the price.
Also, eating foods that are more alkaline and maintaining a pH balance within your eating habits will result in weight loss, increased stamina and strength,a stronger immune system and a greater sense of wellbeing.
Some of the side effects with having high acidity (high acid food content) are: joint pain, cramps, and even acid-reflux disease. Foods that have amounts of the following can cause your body to become too acidic (which could even cause acid reflux): alcohol, black pepper, chili, chili powder, spicy food, tea, tomato-based products like kecthup, vinegar and citrus fruits.
Please note that some foods, such as citrus fruits, have an acid pH before they are consumed and but they usually leave an alkaline residue in the body after they have been metabolized. e.g. Grapefruits, berries, pineapple and other citrus fruits (citric acid) are high in pH, but when metabolized (broken down in the body), the food resides as an alkaline food.
This is why you see those heartburn commercials of some person eating chili or spicy wings and then looks all uncomfortable and needs a bottle of TUMS (antacids) which will bring your body back to alkaline (more basic: higher pH levels in within the body).
I found a really cool acidic food and alkaline food chart for you guys so that you don't have to do the research. Hope I helped you guys out!
One important thing about eating too many high acidic foods is that they tend to cause weight gain, heart & health problems such as cardiovascular disease and obesity. Highly acidic foods tend to be very sweet, high in saturated content and tend to make us eat more and more of it because of how great it tastes. Your overall health depends on balancing your pH (acid/alkaline) levels. Eating acidic foods is not bad for you, but it's just that when you consume too much of it, your body will pay the price.
Also, eating foods that are more alkaline and maintaining a pH balance within your eating habits will result in weight loss, increased stamina and strength,a stronger immune system and a greater sense of wellbeing.
Some of the side effects with having high acidity (high acid food content) are: joint pain, cramps, and even acid-reflux disease. Foods that have amounts of the following can cause your body to become too acidic (which could even cause acid reflux): alcohol, black pepper, chili, chili powder, spicy food, tea, tomato-based products like kecthup, vinegar and citrus fruits.
Please note that some foods, such as citrus fruits, have an acid pH before they are consumed and but they usually leave an alkaline residue in the body after they have been metabolized. e.g. Grapefruits, berries, pineapple and other citrus fruits (citric acid) are high in pH, but when metabolized (broken down in the body), the food resides as an alkaline food.
This is why you see those heartburn commercials of some person eating chili or spicy wings and then looks all uncomfortable and needs a bottle of TUMS (antacids) which will bring your body back to alkaline (more basic: higher pH levels in within the body).
I found a really cool acidic food and alkaline food chart for you guys so that you don't have to do the research. Hope I helped you guys out!
GO HERE! SERIOUSLY!..I printed this out and put it on my fridge. DO IT!
http://www.energiseforlife.com/list_of_alkaline_foods.php
On a side note: a lot of the alkaline foods relate to my 15 foods that increase your metabolism blog.
After taking a look at the alkaline food chart below, I realized that all of the foods on the alkaline chart help speed up your metabolism, which means, your body will want to burn more calories to breakdown the food which will in turn process the food easier and if you mix your eating habits with fiber in the mix, your body will be breaking down food faster and more efficiently which means you'll have the energy (calories) you need from the food, and will cause your stomach to be feeling hungry within 3-4 hours. If you eat foods that have good sources of fiber, alkaline type food, along with sensible portions and staying hydrated, you should be eating about 4-6 meals a day.
Think of it like this: why eat 3 meals in one day that may be acidic, full of too much salt, sugar, and fat that you don't need when you could control your meals with portions like having 4 sensible meals + 2 snack breaks throughout the day? This way, you consume the calories you need for your busy day whether it be for work, school, training, exercising, or having a long day where you're on your feet. Feeding your body just enough calories every 3-4 hours will keep your metabolism going and constantly burning calories.
I could write about the effects of starving yourself, eating 2 times a day and then drinking hella alcohol at night, or just eating every 6 hours because you're too busy to eat, forget to eat, or even think smoking cigarettes, drinking coffee and alochol will help you lose weight. that shit is stupid and will only make your body feel like shit and cause you to age more. Fuck that, feed your body the nutrients, vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbs, and fats it needs so you can live a good healthy life. ahh..next time! haha..hope you enjoyed this blog yo!
I got 3-5 muay thai fights tomorrow! wish me luck !!!
LOGAN C.D.O.
On a side note: a lot of the alkaline foods relate to my 15 foods that increase your metabolism blog.
After taking a look at the alkaline food chart below, I realized that all of the foods on the alkaline chart help speed up your metabolism, which means, your body will want to burn more calories to breakdown the food which will in turn process the food easier and if you mix your eating habits with fiber in the mix, your body will be breaking down food faster and more efficiently which means you'll have the energy (calories) you need from the food, and will cause your stomach to be feeling hungry within 3-4 hours. If you eat foods that have good sources of fiber, alkaline type food, along with sensible portions and staying hydrated, you should be eating about 4-6 meals a day.
Think of it like this: why eat 3 meals in one day that may be acidic, full of too much salt, sugar, and fat that you don't need when you could control your meals with portions like having 4 sensible meals + 2 snack breaks throughout the day? This way, you consume the calories you need for your busy day whether it be for work, school, training, exercising, or having a long day where you're on your feet. Feeding your body just enough calories every 3-4 hours will keep your metabolism going and constantly burning calories.
I could write about the effects of starving yourself, eating 2 times a day and then drinking hella alcohol at night, or just eating every 6 hours because you're too busy to eat, forget to eat, or even think smoking cigarettes, drinking coffee and alochol will help you lose weight. that shit is stupid and will only make your body feel like shit and cause you to age more. Fuck that, feed your body the nutrients, vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbs, and fats it needs so you can live a good healthy life. ahh..next time! haha..hope you enjoyed this blog yo!
I got 3-5 muay thai fights tomorrow! wish me luck !!!
LOGAN C.D.O.
