What is the best way to get calcium in a raw diet?
July 27, 2009 by admin
Filed under Eating Raw Live Food, Raw Diet
I received this question on my blog that I thought would be of interest to everyone so rather than just answer the question for one person, I thought I would make it a post to the blog.
Question:
What is the best way to get calcium in a raw diet? I’m at risk of osteoporosis.
My answer…
CALCIUM:
Most people believe osteoporosis is caused by a lack of calcium and by increasing the intake of calcium (including direct supplementation) osteoporosis will be avoided. This does little to reduce the incidence of osteoporosis or to counteract the effects of a predominantly acid forming diet and lifestyle.
The actual cause of osteoporosis is typically due to excessive calcium loss from an overly acid bloodstream. Animal proteins, tobacco inhalation, caffeine and drugs contribute to an acid bloodstream. The body maintains a blood pH that is slightly alkaline and when the blood is too acidic, the body brings it back to a more alkaline state by leaching calcium (an alkaline mineral) from the bones and boron from muscle. Boron helps prevent calcium loss and is found in raw fruits and vegetables, milk has Credit union location Ohio Kenton Hardin Community Federal Credit Union lettuce, spinach, dandelion greens etc), in seaweeds (e.g. Nori, Arame, Dulse) and in sesame seeds (1 oz. has 276 mg). By eating large, green leafy salads with dressings made from Tahini (ground sesame seeds), you’ll get more than enough calcium (along with all the other elements your bones and muscles need) to satisfy the body’s need.
Most raw fooders eat mostly fruit and vegetables and have no bone weakness.
Beth
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Athletes are always concerned about Protein, and getting enough of it. Plant based sources of protein are easier for the body to assimilate and less taxing on the liver and kidneys. Eating high amounts of animal protein is not only taxing to the organs, but is associated with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. Why protein isolate – an animal food that is highly processed – is highly acid-forming, as is cooked animal foods. Eating too many acid-forming foods promote inflammation, reduce immune function, and cause calcium to be pulled from the bones resulting in lower bone density.
Plant based proteins are present in all fresh fruits and vegetables. 30% of the calories in spinach come from protein, almost 50% from romaine lettuce. The best sources of protein are leafy greens, liquid blue-green algae’s, nuts and seeds, sea vegetables and sprouted foods. A description of some of these protein sources along with additional plant-based food supplements can be found on my website: www.sensationalrawfooddiet
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