pH & intermittent fasting

pH It was really interesting to see such a comprehensive list of foods organized by pH level. It occurs to me that there are so many ways that we think about eating well and so many paradigms to consider. Some folks think about eating well in terms of minerals and vitamins, others in terms of weigh loss or muscle gain. I imagine that the food pyramid we learned about in school is some articulation that accounts for minerals, vitamins, and pH, with a clear influence from the meat and dairy industry. As I look at the list, I notice that the foods I enjoy inhabit a range of pH levels though the foods that generally agree with me best are more alkaline producing in the body. It also occurs to me that when I consider the list, my valuation becomes “pH 7+ is ‘good’ while below 7 is ‘bad’.” Now, I don’t really believe this impression but the preference is apparent. I suppose part of the influence comes from the activities associated with acid versus alkaline forming foods. Who wants to live in street and anger when we could live in love and ease?

intermittent fasting since last week’s discussion on intermittent fasting, I have made a commitment to only eat when I’m hungry. Naturally and on most days, I end up eating between noon and 6 or 7 pm. What I have noticed is how much better I feel. After 2-3 days of this, I felt lighter and more energized. It seems obvious to only eat when one feels hungry, sleep when one feels tired, but I struggle to make those choices. In any event, having this article and discussion gave me inspiration to attend well to my body’s wisdom and bring more conscious choice to the moments I feel drawn to eat a meal or a snack.