Alkaline Diet Chart

Here is a question we got from somone watching our YouTube video -Alkaline Diet Chart

Q. - Jeff, I downloaded your chart. I’m suffering big time with GERD. I just got off prilosec after 15 years. I’m 38 and I feel like I’m 90 years old. the biggest problem is my addiction to cigarettes and nicotine. Now one thing I want to ask. Where do you get protein on this diet?

I tried raw for a while, well mostly raw and I lacked protein and I slipped into a major depression.

Protein > amino acids > seratonin > good mood

So I want to start this again and get off sugar first, then cigarettes. What do you suggest regarding the protein. I heard that mushrooms have a lot of protein, but that’s just what I heard, not what I know.

Any help is appreciated.

A.  I can see why you slipped into depression. It’s not wise to completely eliminate meat from your diet.  You are not the first person to suffer from negative consequences, by going on a vegetarian diet. Meat has a lot of health benefits besides just being a great source of protein.  For one thing, there is not a good plant source of vitamin B12. Flesh foods are a good source. It is also difficult for some types of people to keep a balanced blood sugar without meat. Their bodies just run better on the mix of fuel provided by the fat and protein found in animal foods.

The dey here as always is balance. Generally you want to eat a lot more vegatbles and fruits than you would meat. Load up the diet with 50-80% raw, organic vegetables. Then tack on a lesser amount of meat, beans, nuts, eggs. Some cooked vegetables are ok too.

Another important point is the quality of the protien source. Grass fed, organic beef is vastly differnet than supermarket hamburger.  I get some great stuff from my local farmer’s market. Check out the health food store. Stay far away from most proccessed foods, like hot dogs, lunch meat and so on.

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My question is, do I have to become a vegetarian to alkaline my body?

Our stone age ancestors, also known as hunter gatherers, lived on a diet consisting of largely the fruits and vegetables that they could gather up, and smaller amounts of meat obtained from hunting. A natural alkaline forming diet. This diet was rich in minerals, a key factor in maintaining alkaline balance.

It’s only with the advent of modern food processing, increased consumption of sugar and artificial sweeteners, greater reliance on grains and an overall increase in junk food that has swung the pendulum to the acid side of the scale.

I personally focus on a more natural diet, truly fit for human beings. The benefits are clear enough to me, increased energy, mental clarity and a loss of nagging health problems.

When you are under stress, you tend to burn up more nutrients. Vitamin C, B vitamins and other nutrients are used up more rapidly when we are under stress. We need these nutrients to help us handle stress effectively.

A top quality multi-vitamin mineral supplement is a good place to start to ensure we are getting sufficient nutrients. Some people may need more than this, and we’ll discuss more specific nutrients in future tips. I want to stress - top quality - when it comes to multi vitamins. Not all supplements are created equal. I have actually seen products with artificial coloring - hardly a health promoting nutrient. In fact just the opposite.

 If you would like to try a sample of the formula that I personally take go here:
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I’ll be glad to send you a 3-day supply for a small shipping charge.

Whenever you are under stress, digestion is put on the back burner. The body considers digestion a low priority under a stressful situation.

Try this simple tip: If you are feeling stressed when it’s time to eat, close your eyes, give thanks for the food and take a few deep breathes. This will help your body and mind to relax and may help the digestive process work better.

For more info about good digestion, check out our latest recording, Good Digestion - It’s available at no-charge for the next few days only. Find it here:
http://www.asktheherbalist.net/audio.php

Digestive overwork -

When you sit down to a meal do you eat more than your digestive system is able to comfortably handle? Did you know that if you over-eat you put extra burden on your acid, enzyme and bile secreting systems? Eat enough to nourish and satisfy, but try to avoid the - all you can eat and then some syndrome. This may lead to more energy and improved nutrient absorption.

Underpaid -

Are you eating food that is dense with nutrients, like vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and health promoting compounds? Many people eat lots of food, but not much nourishment. Remember, garbage in - garbage out. Don’t subject yourself to malnourishment, despite eating plenty.

To learn more: Tuesday night we will have an educational TeleSeminar, open to the public, all are welcome. Just dial in and listen. This weeks topic: Good Digestion.

Details: Dial 641-715-3200, code 928668#
Tuesday 9:30 Eastern, 8:30 Central, and so on.

Yes, of course, I forgot to mention how much my health has changed since I started alkalizing my body. I was having sever acid reflux from being on a regimen of Ibuprofen and was taking Nexium and constantly eating Tums. I was so miserable. Now, I’m completely off the medicine and totally relying on my own body to heal itself by the help of the alkaline diet and supplements.

Thanks so much!
Teresa Salman

Don’t be afraid to share your personal story.

Just how important is good digestion to your overall health? Find out during our next teleseminar.

I have breast cancer.  I started chemo 3 weeks ago.  Since then I have learned much about the “acid/alkaline diet.  We purchased your book and I am happy to say that I have gone from 5.5 on the PH strips to 7.0 in just a few weeks.  It is my hope that with the alkaline diet it will help my odds of  beating this from 60% to 100%.  Thank you for your information.

Sincerely,

Tina

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Get it for 1 week only at no charge.

• Taking or switching to a QUALITY multi-vitamin
• Drinking more pure water
• Mild exercise
• Laugh and Love more often
• Get alkaline - See Video

These are just a few examples of small changes that might make a big difference for you.

Tonight, world famous John Houser, CNHP and Herb specialist, along with Vibrant Health Researcher, Jeff Yentzer will be covering Part 2 - Small Steps to Vibrant Health. Dial in and listen. There is no-charge, all are welcome. We may have time for questions and answers at the end.

Details:

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Code 928668#

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