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Alkaline foods vs LDL cholesterol

A few months ago, I had my blood tested. Results showed that I was a bit high in cholesterol, which made me realize that it's time for me to change my daily eating habits. Many of us are aware that continued intake of cholesterol-LDL to be specific-results in accumulation of fats and sticky blood in the blood vessel, which eventually inhibit smooth circulation of blood. This can cause high blood pressure and myocardial infarction. Basic treatments in curing circulatory disease such as heart disease are to inhibit overindulgence of cholesterol and instead take healthy food that makes your blood clean and clear. Following is the list of food that will help you maintain clean blood. • Grains such as brown rice, beans, mung beans and black rice are known to be abundant in essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, fiber and minerals that help excrete bodily wastes and clean the blood. Mung beans in particular can help remove toxins in the blood, whic...

“Obesity or overweight is not a fat problem but it's an over-acid problem”

“ Obesity or overweight is not a fat problem but it's an over-acid problem ”   Robert O. Young PhD , a research scientist and the author of the book, "The pH Miracle for Weight Loss" on his interview with CNN, shared tips on balancing body chemistry to lose weight. He said, “ Because our bodies constantly need energies, and there's waste product in energy production, which are acids, if our body does not eliminate acids through urination, perspiration or respiration, that acid gets on our hips, thighs, our waste lines, brain and this is what makes us fat ." The question is, how do we balance our body?  You should know what kinds of foods and drinks make you over-acidic. As we have discussed it at the last newsletter, one should avoid intake of too much acidic foods such as beef, chicken and pork, eggs, vinegar, soy sauce, mushrooms, corn, peanuts, dairy products, chocolate, tea and soda . The fact is, most Americans ’ diet is over-acidic. “ If acids a...