How can you make sense of all the diet books promoting so many different approaches, e.g., an acid/alkaline diet, a low-glycemic diet, or an anti-inflammation diet? Sometimes, they are different ways of looking at the same thing. The foods that cause inflammation are often the same foods that are very acidic or have a high glycemic rating. Here are some interesting principles about food that can help you make informed decisions about diet and food preparation. If you need more information, here are some books.

Balancing Acid/Alkaline Foods
Acid- and Alkaline-Forming Foods

Do you ever feel physically full but still hungry or have a desire for sweets after a meal? Do you ever feel sleepy or sluggish after eating? Perhaps the ratio of protein vs carbohydrate is wrong for your body. Determining your metabolic type can help you make beneficial food choices.

Metabolic Typing: The Key To Improving Metabolism
Modify Your Diet so You Feel Terrific

Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, Satiety, and the Fullness Factor™
Glycemic Index List of Foods

Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Anti-Inflammatory Food Quiz
Pocket Guide to IF Ratings
Causes of Inflammation

Easy Solutions for Digesting Beans and Other Grains
Soak Your Beans
Wake Up Your Seeds!

Both soluble and insoluble fiber are undigested. They are therefore not absorbed into the bloodstream. Instead of being used for energy, fiber is excreted from our bodies. Soluble fiber forms a gel when mixed with liquid, while insoluble fiber does not. Insoluble fiber passes through our intestines largely intact.

Soluble Fiber - The IBS Good Guy
Soluble Fiber vs Insoluble Fiber
Start Roughing It

Health Benefits of Marinade
Brush On The Marinade

Raw Cultured Vegetables
Fermenting Is Fun
Fermented Foods
The Incredible Health Benefits...

Basic Enzyme Questions
Enzymes: What the Experts Know (First two chapters)
Enzymes: Going Beyond Digestion (QuickTime Video)