2023-10-15 07:00:00
DECRYPTION – Naturopathy claims that a diet high in meat, sugars and processed foods acidifies our blood, which causes all kinds of diseases. A reverse theory of scientific facts.
Those interested in naturopathy have probably already heard of the alkaline diet. Based on the belief that what we eat influences the acid-base balance of our body, this diet is supposed to protect us from acidosis, that is to say from the acidification of our blood. Proponents of this diet claim that a diet too rich in meat, sugars and processed foods acidifies our blood, leading to fatigue, inflammation, premature aging and various diseases. A simplistic theory which in reality has no serious scientific basis. Explanations.
Acidity is measured using a scale between 0 and 14, called “hydrogen potential”, or “pH”. A substance is acidic if its pH is less than 7. This is the case for lemon juice, soda, vinegar or, to a lesser extent, milk. But if it is true that each food has its own degree of acidity, this has absolutely no impact…
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