Dairy alternatives for an alkaline lifesTyle
An alkaline diet, changes the pH balance of your blood and cells through the food you eat.
Western-type diet is highly acidic which contributes to a number of health conditions, some of which lead to life-long degeneration, eg osteoporosis, arthritis, kidney and liver disorders, cancer, etc.
Unfortunately, most acid-producing foods are those that people find hard to give up, eg meat, sugar, dairy, caffeine, alcohol, and processed foods. these foods may be tasty, high in fats, salt, and sugar but also very unhealthy.
On the other hand, alkaline foods, especially fruits and vegetables, that are very healthy and highly nutritious is what most people eat only occasionally or in small quantities.
There are many dairy alternatives available to those who follow a vegan diet and the best ones are those from foods listed on the Dr. Sebi nutritional guide. That is to say soy and pea-based blends that are fortified with calcium and vitamin D are not better alternatives.
Alkaline Vegans looking for good dairy alternatives can try approved milk alternatives such as coconut milk, hemp milk, walnut milk, Brazil nut milk, fonio milk, quinoa milk and burro banana milk.
Avoiding milk from animal sources is only part of the game. You should also stay away from all dairy products (cheese, cream, butter, ice cream, and yogurt). You can replace them with coconut cream, walnut butter and hemp butter, and tahini.
Side Effects of Dairy Products
Our view of dairy has changed drastically over the last 30 years. For a long time, we believed that milk and dairy products are the main sources of calcium but we now know that this is not the case. Besides, today, about 65% of adults have some kind of lactose intolerance and it seems to be particularly common in people of South American or African ancestry.
However, not all dairy products have the same effect on your body. It seems that milk comes with the most side-effects although there is a major difference between drinking organic milk produced in small farms and commercially produced milk.
One of the main reasons more and more people are choosing non-dairy products is that even those who are not lactose-intolerant can experience many negative side-effects if taking too much dairy.
4 common side-effects of eating too much dairy:
Bloating and digestive problems
If your body can’t break down lactose, it will eventually be broken down by gut bacteria which creates a process of fermentation. Typical side effects on internal fermentation are bloating, gassiness, stomach cramps, etc.
Growth hormones and antibiotics
All commercially grown livestock are fed growth hormones and given antibiotics throughout their short lives and these quickly find their way into your digestive tract. This can have a number of serious side-effects especially for pregnant women who by eating this kind of food pass on these hormones to their unborn children and young girls who as a result may enter puberty sooner.
Increased risk of certain cancers
A high intake of dairy is linked to a higher risk of prostate and breast cancer. On the other hand, some studies suggest that dairy can lower the risk of colon cancer.
Increased risk of heart disease
Milk can increase your risk of heart disease, so if you have heart issues, stop taking milk. However, cheese and yogurt may help decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. This shows that it is the milk alone and not all dairy products that can negatively affect your heart health
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