Acid-Alkaline Balance, and the Protein Myth

There is way too much emphasis placed on protein by so-called "nutritionists." Surprisingly, research reveals that too much protein compromises the immune system and is detrimental to your health.

A great book on the dangers of excess protein, and the importance of the acid/alkaline balance is Your Health, Your Choice by Dr. M. Ted Mortmer. In addition, "Your Health, Your Choice" has one of the most simplified, easy-to-understand explanations of the digestive process.

Cancer and other diseases thrive in an acidic state within the body. Many people do not know that all food eaten leaves a residue of acid-ash or alkaline-ash in the body. The human body will do whatever it takes to counteract the acid-ash residue left from the SAD (Standard American Diet) we are used to–this includes pulling calcium from the bones to neutralize the acid in the system.

Drinking homogenized milk only aggravates the acidity (milk leaves an acid-ash residue which must be neutralized). According Mortmer, the ideal PH of the body is 7.5 which is alkaline, and the human body goes through ENORMOUS lengths to maintain this PH level. Alcohol, coffee, flesh-based protein (i.e. meat), and stress all create acidity within the body and should be avoided.

Since flesh-foods leave an acid-ash residue, it's best to get your protein from plant-based foods which leave an alkaline-ash. Unfortunately, many people are ignorant and believe that you can't get protein without eating meat. This is entirely false. Read more about The Protein Myth.