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i would think that a sweet, soft fruit was alkaline even though it was

picked when hard. non?

 

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Hi Helen,

I'm sorry I've conveyed a message of "bad" vs "good" since I did write to minimize our intake of nuts, seeds, fats. Yes I made a sweeping generalization of acid- alkaline foods therefore let me elucidate:

olives that are sun-dried and not preserved in salt and oil are alkaline whereby olives that are picked green are acid-forming; olive oil is acid forming;

most avocadoes are picked green therefore they do not get enough sun-time to properly assimilate the whole alkaline package of minerals thereby it can leave them slightly acid-forming. If the avocadoes are tree ripened then I would agree that avocadoes would a slight alkaline ash. I verified this difference while in Hawaii where I ate copious quantities of nothing but tree-ripened avocadoes.

Fresh coconuts and almonds are also slightly more alkaline than acid forming; the question is how much is enough of these concentrated fats & proteins?

The reason I recommend to minimize the nuts, seeds, fats , not to avoid, not to exclude - these are not "bad" on the contrary they are good foods, is because new raw foodists have a tendency to over-eat on these foods and therefore they don't eat enough of the other high alkaliine foods higher in minerals and vitamins and eventually after many months one's teeth tend to bear the de-mineralizing brunt.

My initial advice to minimize is add to the discussion of already valid experiences with teeth preservation. My teeth are not only free of cavitites and problems but I've managed to keep them beautiful and healthy based on a diet low in fats & proteins and high in fruits & leafy greens. My son's, on the other hand, who has a diet higher in protein & fats, which I may add is recommended for growing children and pregnant & lactating moms, has acquired several cavitites, luckily these are his primary teeth ...

The Natural Hygenist, Doc Graham recommends 10% protein (nuts, seeds); 10% fats (avo's, coco'c, olives & some high fat nuts ie brazils, macs) the rest fruits and veggies. Before I heard of his formula and recommendation I have grown into this eating pattern and it has been working for many years. While pregnant I was up to a 25% fat & 25% protein diet and it was causing much de-hydration, loss of hearing, irritation, broken blood vessels ie. spider veins, easy bruising, bleeding gums, hair loss - some of the symptoms of a diet too high in fat & protein.

Anyhow, just trying lend a helping hand in the discussion based on my family's experiences.

I hope this clarifies things.

smiles, joyce

musings and smiles, joyce

 

 

"Helen"

RawSeattle

Re: [RawSeattle] Why do so many raw foodists have bad teeth? Sun, 7 Sep 2003 14:20:37 -0700

Joice,

I kind of remember that according to NFL olives are one the most alkaline food, isn't it? Why are avocadoes and coconuts so bad? We do need some essential fatty acids, don't we?

Helen - Joyce Divic RawSeattle Sunday, September 07, 2003 10:41 AM Re: [RawSeattle] Why do so many raw foodists have bad teeth?

 

EAT your fruit RIPE and whole, juice your veggies, eat your leafy greens daily and minimize your intake of acid-forming foods such as oils, nuts, seeds, avocadoes,coconuts,olives and de-hydrated foods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

musings and smiles, joyce bella r RawSeattle RawSeattle [RawSeattle] Why do so many raw foodists have bad teeth? Fri, 5 Sep 2003 17:08:44 -0700 (PDT) I'm kind of new at this, but I notice, so many raw foodists have terrible teeth. I have very nice teeth right now, and I don't want to go on this diet and have them be ruined... what have everyone's experiences been on this diet in regard to this issue?

 

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