As we age there are distinct changes in the composition of our intestinal microflora (bacteria that is normally present in our intestines). Overgrowth of organisms that are normally present in the GastroIntestinal (GI) tract can be a problem especially when combined with changes in diet and digestive physiology. As GI function declines, there is a decline in cellular immunity, because an important part of your immune function is lymph tissue that resides in the gut (gut associated lymphoid tissue – GALT).
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Include whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet, this is advice you have heard over and over again. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and to prevent colorectal cancer – include whole grains in your diet. Colorectal cancer that starts in the large intestines or in the rectum and repeated studies show that a diet high in fiber may reduce the risk for this cancer. A few studies in particular have showed that a diet high in whole grains is associated with a lower risk for colorectal cancer.
Part two of my blog post on Acidic vs Alkaline foods! Here is an short video that explains acidic vs alkaline foods.
We often hear that we should have an alkaline diet but what does that mean? Our blood has a normal pH of 7.35-7.45, which is slightly alkaline. When our diet is alkaline, it helps our blood stay within a normal pH. When our diet is acidic, it promotes an acidic pH, which in turn promotes to loss of nutrients as our body tries to restore equilibrium. Acidic and alkaline foods are labeled so because of their net effect on our systemic pH.
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