Sunday, November 30, 2008

Infos - pH miracle diet critics

By Amanda Marlenti

When something becomes popular, it invites criticism from other sources. The recently popular pH miracle diet is no different. As the program has gained followers, it has gained just as much criticism from different individuals.

The main criticism of the diet is that it encourages people to become vegetarians and vegans. Critics say that this diet, particularly with its omission of dairy products (a vegetarian protein source), is dangerously low in protein. However, this criticism comes from the common misconception that humans need massive amounts of protein. The recent popularity of low-carb diets (which are really just high-protein diets) has re-cemented this myth in the mind of many people. Health has become equivalent with eating red meat and dairy.

However, there are many sources of natural and healthy proteins that don't have the harmful acidic effects of red meat and dairy products. The truth is, most people get too much protein and not too little. Women require about 45 grams of protein per day, and men need 55 grams. Beans contain at least 8 grams of protein per half cup. So it is really quite easy to get enough protein on a vegetarian diet.

Another criticism on this issue is calcium. Many people equate with milk bones strong. However, the American women consume an average of two pounds of milk per day, yet 30 million of them developing osteoporosis. If milk helped make bones stronger, then the opposite would be true. A study by Cornell-trained nutritionist Amy Joy Lanou shows that there is no particular link between dairy products and bone health in children and young adults. There are many sources of calcium available in the alkalizing food categories that provide protection against osteoporosis.

Many critics also claim that the emphasis on vegetables and fresh foods is the real reason behind the success that people receive from the diet. The pH miracle diet suggests eating almost 70 percent vegetables and acceptable fruits. Critics disregard the importance of the pH balance of the diet.

However, there have been many people who have experienced great results after elimination of wheat, a food acid. Wheat is not a food that one normally associates with health problems; however, the elimination of wheat has been a blessing for many people who have experienced symptoms of over-acidification of the diets. The amount of alkalizing vegetables in the diet definitely good to anyone, whether or not they have on the rest of breast feeding. From feeding the list of foods alkaline, it improves their health no matter how strict you are on the diet.

This leads to another popular criticism of the book. Many people claim that the pH miracle diet program is too strict for daily life. The elimination of common foods like animal protein, milk and wheat seems overwhelming for people. They cannot fathom going through a whole day without eating something from one of these foods groups. The idea of sticking to a diet that is primarily plant based seems too rigid and strict. However, many people who use the pH miracle diet have seen beneficial results without being 100% strict with the rules of the diet.

As with many other diets, diet miracle pH outlines steps towards better health. The emphasis here is on action. It is unreasonable to expect anyone to make a complete 180 degree change in their eating habits overnight. Taking a slower approach to the changes in their diet will create more long and successful results. If the diet is followed word for word, it is difficult at the beginning because people are so used to eating a certain way. With time and practice, however, we can move towards better health and a more pH balanced diet. because people are so used to a certain way of eating. With time and practice, however, you can move towards better health and a balanced diet, plus pH. - 16463

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