As humans we are omnivores as evidenced by our teeth, so I do believe we should eat meat but I literally try to cycle out my meat and have equal amounts of red meat, chicken and fish. Lots of food are actually both acidic and alkaline, however, if I'm really sick, I personally cut out the most acidic foods like chocolate, coffee, strawberries, alcohol, red meat etc and just eat chicken, apples, etc...to bring my body into a more alkaline state in order to heal better. I'm a chocolate freak so I just try to eat acidic foods moderately in general and then when I'm sick, I cut it out for a few days. I mean, strawberries have antioxidants in them, so I would never say cut them out completely but they are super acidic to the point where Tom Brady won't eat them.
The biggest rule of thumb I learned was to eat more foods higher in the amino acid L-Lysine and less of the foods that contain high amounts of L-Arginine. I will admit that I always feel great-better memory function and more energy-when I eat less foods with arginine. I take an L-Lysine supplement once or twice a week too. Good luck, fren!!
In moderation. We ought to rethink how we prepare a meal. Every notice we start with the meat? Why is that? How about thinking the meat is the flavoring to add to the veggies instead? I don't really like eating red meat and pork. The reason for this is quite different than it being acidic, but due to it getting caught between my teeth. I have real issues with this. For me, it is another reason to avoid red meats. I prefer chicken/fowl and fish.
I googled acidic foods and it (also) says meat. Would you agree we should not eat meat?
As humans we are omnivores as evidenced by our teeth, so I do believe we should eat meat but I literally try to cycle out my meat and have equal amounts of red meat, chicken and fish. Lots of food are actually both acidic and alkaline, however, if I'm really sick, I personally cut out the most acidic foods like chocolate, coffee, strawberries, alcohol, red meat etc and just eat chicken, apples, etc...to bring my body into a more alkaline state in order to heal better. I'm a chocolate freak so I just try to eat acidic foods moderately in general and then when I'm sick, I cut it out for a few days. I mean, strawberries have antioxidants in them, so I would never say cut them out completely but they are super acidic to the point where Tom Brady won't eat them.
Interesting stuff, thanks. I'll do some research on it, as I'm trying to be more healthy. Already cut back on pasta and sugar substantially.
The biggest rule of thumb I learned was to eat more foods higher in the amino acid L-Lysine and less of the foods that contain high amounts of L-Arginine. I will admit that I always feel great-better memory function and more energy-when I eat less foods with arginine. I take an L-Lysine supplement once or twice a week too. Good luck, fren!!
I happen to know about lysine and arginine bc of herpes outbreaks, didn't know it also plays a role in overall health, but would make sense.
In moderation. We ought to rethink how we prepare a meal. Every notice we start with the meat? Why is that? How about thinking the meat is the flavoring to add to the veggies instead? I don't really like eating red meat and pork. The reason for this is quite different than it being acidic, but due to it getting caught between my teeth. I have real issues with this. For me, it is another reason to avoid red meats. I prefer chicken/fowl and fish.