Before diving deep into the myths surrounding the alkaline or blood pH diet, perhaps it’s a good idea to start off with what is it that it gets right. Like many trends in the diet world, they are built on a foundation of scientific facts, but these foundations are then misinterpreted or applied in various ways that are not scientifically proven. An example is the now infamous ... Continue Reading
The Alkaline Diet – Cancer-Killer or Just a Gimmick?
Is the alkaline diet yet another gimmick designed to prey on well-meaning but scientifically illiterate people? This post from Insufferable Intolerance turns the spot light on the alkaline diet fad and how people who never took high school biology love it.As my fellow science warrior readers know, I love learning. Learning kicks arse. It means I get an upgrade in knowledge and ... Continue Reading
How To Eat More Alkaline
(BeWellBuzz) There is some confusion concerning the pH of various foods. This is because some that are acidic outside of the body, become alkaline forming when digested. Further, different bodies may show different results because each person's inner chemistry is somewhat unique, and foods will differ in acid/alkaline balance based on various factors such as freshness, ... Continue Reading
pH Balance and The Alkaline Diet: A Scientific Evaluation
(BeWellBuzz) It's pretty common to hear people talking about "pH" balance in reference to anything from safeguarding against disease to healthy hair and even deodorant. Chemically, "pH" is the measurement of activity of hydrogen ions; whereas "p[H]" measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a substance. The two are closely related and often used interchangeably. The term ... Continue Reading
Alkaline Diet and pH Balance: A Scientific Evaluation
(BeWellBuzz) It's pretty common to hear people talking about "pH" balance in reference to anything from safeguarding against disease to healthy hair and even deodorant. Chemically, "pH" is the measurement of activity of hydrogen ions; whereas "p[H]" measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a substance. The two are closely related and often used interchangeably. The term ... Continue Reading