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Article Title: The Importance Of Dietary Alkalinity For Runners
Author: Yuri Elkaim
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Ok, you might be wondering... "What on earth is alkalinity and
what does it have to do with my running performance?
Well, very simply it refers to a pH reading that is opposite of
acidic. The pH scale operates from 0 to 14 with 0 being the most
acidic reading and 14 the most alkaline. 7 represents a neutral
level. When you consume and digest foods they are broken down
and become acid-forming or alkaline-forming in your body. The
difference between the two is crucial to understand.
Naturally, your body wants to be slightly alkaline. However,
there are specific areas in your body which need to be slightly
more acidic, such as the stomach and urinary tract, in order to
properly perform their functions. Our most important tissue -
the blood - needs to be slightly alkaline. Specifically, it
needs to be between 7.35-7.45.
I'd like you to consider all the arteries (blood vessels) in
your body. The blood vessels are your body's highways for
transporting your blood, or your "river of life". Your blood is
what transports oxygen and nutrients to all of your body's cells
while helping remove waste products produced in the cells. The
blood is probably the most important tissue in your entire body
- without it functioning properly, you die!
Within this "river of life" reside your red blood cells (RBC)
which are responsible for carrying oxygen to the cells. Each RBC
holds 4 molecules of oxygen; each one bound to hemoglobin (an
iron-based protein carrier). It is these oxygen molecules that
eventually go to the cells of the body to provide the necessary
input for metabolism.
From an electromagnetic perspective each RBC has a negative
charge on its outer surface while being positively charged on
the inside. This ensures that no two (or more) RBC stick
together - since two negative charges repel each other. This is
absolutely critical to understand. Think about it for a moment -
what would happen if all the RBC starting clumping together?
Your blood would become viscous, sluggish, and not move as
freely (almost like thick sewage). Oxygen transport would be
impaired and thus your energy would dramatically be reduced.
Well, what if I told you that that exact scenario is most
likely taking place inside of you right this moment, and you
don't even know it!? That's exactly what's happening inside more
than 80% of the population! Pretty crazy, I know! This is what
takes place inside an acidic body.
Too much acid in the blood strips away the negative charge
around the RBC and as a result these oxygen carrying cells lose
their ability to repel one another. So, they coagulate (or stick
together) and your blood becomes thick, lethargic, and slow
moving. Your body then becomes a reflection of this situation.
You feel tired, lethargic, and sluggish. If oxygen and nutrients
are not being properly delivered to your cells how can you be
expected to run or operate at your best?
As these compromised RBC continue circulating in this acidic
blood stream, they begin to lose their membrane integrity and
leak their contents into the bloodstream - spilling toxins,
bacteria, and debris. So, this "spillage" caused by the
hemolysis (RBC destruction) further adds toxins and acidity to
the blood; which in turn exacerbates the whole problem.
For further detail on this subject please get a copy of Eating
for Energy
As a runner, it is imperative to be able to deliver oxygen to
your muscles for optimal performance. However, if your body is
acidic and blood viscous and sluggish, it will be very difficult
to run as fast or as far as you'd like.
When the muscles can no longer derive their energy from oxygen,
they will turn to a different energy pathway known as
glycolysis. Glycolysis yields much energy (ATP) in a short
amount of time but it also produces the "muscle-burning" waste
product known as lactic acid. As lactic acid builds up, the
onset of fatigue occurs much more rapidly.
Therefore, to better your running performance you need to take
steps to alkalizing your body. So, how do you reduce the acidity
in your body and alkalize it for maximal energy and performance?
It's quite simple - eat and drink anything that is natural and
green. Greens are the best source of alkalinity. Foods such as
swiss chard, kale, collards, and spinach are just a few
examples. Have a green juice after your run and watch your
energy soar and recovery time plummet.
All fruits and vegetables are alkaline-forming in the body. So,
on a day-to-day basis, the most important thing is to consume
more fruits and vegetables while reducing your consumption of
acid-forming foods such as meat, dairy, refined sugars, and
processed/packaged foods. Not only will this greatly enhance
your running performance but it will also tremendously improve
your health!
Yuri Elkaim is the owner and founder of Total Wellness
Consulting, a leading health, fitness, and wellness company
offering health-conscious individuals the most innovative
information, programs, and technologies to help reach their
goals of physical and mental well being. He is a Certified
Kinesiologist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, former
Professional Soccer Player, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
for the University of Toronto men's soccer program, and regarded
by many as Canada's leading fitness expert.
You can receive more information on his new book on Nutrition
at http://www.eatingfo
About The Author: Yuri Elkaim is the owner of Total Wellness
Consulting and the creator of the Treadmill Trainer™ Mp3 running
programs guarenteed to help you run faster, father, and longer
with just 2 runs per week. Get yours today at
http://www.mytreadm
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