ALKALINE DIET VS A HIGH-FAT DIET Acidity, Alkalinity and Fat-Based Diet Research for the General Population By: Evan Brand

ACID-ALKALINE BASICS •

The pH is a scale ranging from 0-14.

•

The body is naturally slightly alkaline.

•

Anything above a pH of 7 is alkaline.

PH LEVEL BASICS You can measure the body’s pH in urine, saliva and blood The blood pH level is the most important of the three The body must stay in a range of 7.35-7.45 or sickness can occur

PH LEVEL BASICS II pH is not significantly altered in the blood by diet Vegetables can alkalinize pH in the saliva and urine, but not blood Urine is slightly acidic; This is evident of good kidney function The lungs and kidneys are the main pH level balancing organs

PH LEVEL BASICS III Breathing plays a primary role in regulating blood pH levels Carbon dioxide is acidic The rate and depth of our breath determines our pH level Too much carbon dioxide naturally stimulates deeper and longer breathing to balance the pH

CAUSES OF ACIDITY Poor hydration Toxic heavy metals Unhealthy gut flora Chronic infections of the eyes, ears, throat and intestines Poor liver function

CAUSES OF ACIDITY II Excessive stress creates acidity Acidic pH leads to frequent colds, infections and sickness while others are fine Stress depletes minerals and vitamins

ACIDITY AND THE LIVER The liver produces bile (very alkaline) to break down fats When liver function is sub-optimal, it’s production of bile slows Without enough bile, fats are unable to fully digest Without enough bile present, the gut environment allows bad gut flora to thrive

FOODS & PH LEVELS Fruits and vegetables are alkaline by nature Almonds, coconut, macadamia and pumpkin seeds are the most popular alkaline nuts and seeds Coffee, tobacco, sugar, alcohol, animal proteins, fish and dairy are all acidic products Stevia, apple cider vinegar, bee pollen, probiotics, herbs and minerals such as magnesium and calcium are alkaline

FOODS & PH LEVELS II There are controversial substances regarding it’s acidity or alkalinity such as eggs, potatoes and chicken Kombucha is alkaline due to it’s probiotic content Leafy greens = Alkaline Animal protein = Acidic

DOES HIGH ACID = BONE LOSS? In short- not necessarily High acid from eating large amounts of animal protein is said to cause bone loss due to increased calcium excretion Supposedly less calcium = bone loss & osteoporosis Since bones are 50% protein and 50% mineral, this is false

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 bone loss Adequate levels of protein and calcium are necessary for bone health

WHAT DOES ALKALINITY DO? Studies have linked chronic low-back pain to low Vitamin D and magnesium. Alkaline foods help both Reduces instances infection and sickness

ANCIENT HUMAN DIETS Depending on the location and season on the planet, ancient diets were varied Pre-agricultural diets were far more alkaline than today Pre-agricultural diets had a plant/animal ratio of 65/35

ANCIENT HUMAN DIETS II People dwelling in the cold regions had an almost exclusive diet of high-quality fat from animal blubber Quality fats are a preferred source of fuel for the brain Antioxidants from plants are still valuable

HIGH FAT DIETS & HEALTH Ketogenic - “The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequateprotein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used primarily to treat difficultto-control epilepsy in children. “ Classically contains a 4:1 ratio of fat to combined protein and carbohydrate

HISTORY OF HIGH FAT DIETS Although a ketogenic diet wasn’t 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 quantitatively important as sources of energy. Indeed, heart muscle and the renal cortex use ketones in preference to glucose.” Dr. Luber Stryer (Harvard) Dr. Hatfield cured his skeletal cancer by using a ketogenic diet.

FOODS FOR HEALTH

Organic Coconut oil and organic nut butters are perfect for supporting a high fat diet Quality fat sources provide the fuel for the brain and body

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 can only use glucose to survive A term called glycolysis inhibition from a study is practicing starving cancer cells by depriving them of their fuel (glucose)

FAT AS A FUEL II The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition states, “there is no dietary requirement for carbohydrates in human adults” The ketone fuels produced from a high fat diet provides more energy 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 to a sugar burner

WHICH DIET IS BEST? Both High-fat diets and Alkaline-based diets are capable of creating a thriving human Both diets include quality fats such as pasture-raised meats Both diets point have a low carbohydrate intake

WHICH DIET IS BEST? II Both diets are rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants High-fat diets align with human history High-fat diets that include leafy greens are considered alkaline

WHICH DIET IS BEST? III High-fat consumption with the addition of greens will create alkalinity Leafy greens as prescribed are naturally low carb High-fat diets and Alkaline diets are both “low carb”

WHICH DIET IS BEST? IIII Alkaline Fruits are allowed Leafy green vegetables are a staple High-quality meats are okay in moderation Butter and most dairy (not goat milk) are excluded

High Fat Minimal fruit such as berries is allowed Leafy green vegetables are included High-quality meats are a primary source of fuel Butter and quality-dairy are included

KEY POINTS OF BOTH Do consume quality fats, meats and vegetables (which contain probiotics) Do eat low carbohydrate Maintain low insulin levels and low levels of glucose input Do drink high-quality water

KEY POINTS OF BOTH Do avoid all sources of wheat, therefore eliminating gluten from the diet Gluten found in wheat is inflammatory, toxic to the gut flora and is an acidic food

KEY POINTS OF BOTH Beer, sodas, and corn syrups are out Ice creams, artificial sweeteners and “processed and created” foods are out Alcohol should be clean and minimal (no added sugars)

KEY POINTS OF BOTH Vitamin B12 and Omega-3’s from pasture-raised meats can reduce instances of depression, mood disorders and inflammation Magnesium found in leafy green vegetables and nuts can aid over 400 enzymatic processes An outdoor lifestyle in combination with a solid diet ensures quality digestion, mental health and freedom from physical ailments caused from deficiencies

SOURCES

For deeper insight, connections, studies and research sources regarding any and all of these slides and statements visit this link and this link. You will find all human-based PubMed studies, Medical Research Journals and more scientifically backed information.