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Get Off Your Acid: 7 Steps in 7 Days to Lose Weight, Fight Inflammation, and Reclaim Your Health and Energy
Easy, customizable plans (2-day, 7-day, and longer) to rid your diet of the acidic foods (sugar, dairy, gluten, excess animal proteins, processed foods) that cause inflammation and wreak havoc on your health. Let's talk about the four-letter word that's secretly destroying your ACID. An acidic lifestyle -- consuming foods such as sugar, grains, dairy, excess animal proteins, processed food, artificial sweeteners, along with lack of exercise and proper hydration, and stress -- causes inflammation. And inflammation is the culprit behind many of our current ailments, from weight gain to chronic disease. But there's good health visionary Dr. Daryl Gioffre shares his revolutionary plan to rid your diet of highly acidic foods, alkalize your body and balance your pH. With the Get Off Your Acid plan, you' Gain more energy Strengthen your immune system Diminish pain and reflux Improve digestion, focus, and sleep Lose excess weight and bloating, naturally With alkaline recipes for easy, delicious snacks and meals, Get Off Your Acid is a powerful guide to transform your health and energy -- in seven days.
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Published February 14, 2017
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August 12, 2018
Someone lent me this book. I thought the idea of alkaline and acidic foods was interesting, so I gave this books a try.
The author recommends a plant-based lifestyle and as a vegan, I already follow most of the dietary choices recommended in this book.
Some things I found interesting:
1. Most almonds are pasteurized with propylene oxide (PPO) which has been proven to be a carcinogen. This was news to me. I'm currently on the hunt for PPO free almond milk. I found the Califia Farms brand that I really like and their products are Carrageenan and PPO free.
https://califiafarms.zendesk.com/hc/e...
Some history and information about PPO:
https://livingmaxwell.com/conventiona...
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/chem...
2. Carbonated (sparkling) water is acidic-like soda. It makes sense when you think about it. Personally, I despise sparkling water with a passion, but I have seen a lot of people drinking it recently so I thought I would add it in here.
3. I've heard this one before. Peanuts have 21 different types of fungus that produce a mycotoxin called aflatoxin. Corn has 25. Unfortunately, I do not see myself ending my love affair with peanuts and peanut butter anytime soon.
https://poisonousplants.ansci.cornell...
Things I did not care for or disagreed with:
1. The basis of the book was to avoid acidic foods, even some fruits and vegetables. I think a lot of vital nutrients come from berries and other fruits. Just because they are slightly acidic does not mean they should be avoided.
2. The author really pushed his pH test strips (and other products). I thought this was unrealistic. Sorry, but I'm not going to buy test strips so I can pee on them and check my pH several times a day.
3. Intermittent fasting. I have heard about this recently and I'm not a fan. The idea is to consume all of the day's calories between a narrow window--say eight hours--and to fast for the remaining 16 hours (minimum 14 hours). As a runner and a vegan, this would not work for me. Fourteen to 16 hours without food. Umm, no.
4. Overall I felt that the author should have cited his literature and mentioned more credible studies (he did have a few listed). As a scientist, I value literature cited and I would have liked to see the hard facts from legitimate studies backing up this author's claims. As the author went through medical school, he would have known about the importance of literature cited. I can understand that maybe he wanted this book to be easier for everyday people to read, but a parenthesis with the author's name and publication year is not too much to ask for (for example, (Smith et al. 2018)).
The author recommends a plant-based lifestyle and as a vegan, I already follow most of the dietary choices recommended in this book.
Some things I found interesting:
1. Most almonds are pasteurized with propylene oxide (PPO) which has been proven to be a carcinogen. This was news to me. I'm currently on the hunt for PPO free almond milk. I found the Califia Farms brand that I really like and their products are Carrageenan and PPO free.
https://califiafarms.zendesk.com/hc/e...
Some history and information about PPO:
https://livingmaxwell.com/conventiona...
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/chem...
2. Carbonated (sparkling) water is acidic-like soda. It makes sense when you think about it. Personally, I despise sparkling water with a passion, but I have seen a lot of people drinking it recently so I thought I would add it in here.
3. I've heard this one before. Peanuts have 21 different types of fungus that produce a mycotoxin called aflatoxin. Corn has 25. Unfortunately, I do not see myself ending my love affair with peanuts and peanut butter anytime soon.
https://poisonousplants.ansci.cornell...
Things I did not care for or disagreed with:
1. The basis of the book was to avoid acidic foods, even some fruits and vegetables. I think a lot of vital nutrients come from berries and other fruits. Just because they are slightly acidic does not mean they should be avoided.
2. The author really pushed his pH test strips (and other products). I thought this was unrealistic. Sorry, but I'm not going to buy test strips so I can pee on them and check my pH several times a day.
3. Intermittent fasting. I have heard about this recently and I'm not a fan. The idea is to consume all of the day's calories between a narrow window--say eight hours--and to fast for the remaining 16 hours (minimum 14 hours). As a runner and a vegan, this would not work for me. Fourteen to 16 hours without food. Umm, no.
4. Overall I felt that the author should have cited his literature and mentioned more credible studies (he did have a few listed). As a scientist, I value literature cited and I would have liked to see the hard facts from legitimate studies backing up this author's claims. As the author went through medical school, he would have known about the importance of literature cited. I can understand that maybe he wanted this book to be easier for everyday people to read, but a parenthesis with the author's name and publication year is not too much to ask for (for example, (Smith et al. 2018)).
November 19, 2017
Really nothing new here. Stay away from carbs, sugar, protein, dairy, etc. Use extensive supplements and test your Ph balance. Seriously? How many average people are going to test their urine regularly to determine if they are alkaline enough? Ridiculous.
July 18, 2018
This book was so informative! I really love the fact that this is a lifestyle and not a diet! I've dieted throughout my life and hated all of them! The recipes at the end were a bonus and delicious! I have lost weight, gained energy and am sleeping so much better! I would definitely recommend reading this book, it has totally changed my life!
January 16, 2018
***Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review***
I saw that a few other reviewer's criticized the philosophy subscribed by Gioffre. I can't speak to how a PH mindful diet helps the average person, but I have an autoimmune disorder that requires I watch the acidity levels of my food. I must admit that I skimmed past the first half and focused on the recipes which I enjoyed, especially the smoothie and desserts as I have a sweet tooth and am unable to eat many traditional desserts.
I saw that a few other reviewer's criticized the philosophy subscribed by Gioffre. I can't speak to how a PH mindful diet helps the average person, but I have an autoimmune disorder that requires I watch the acidity levels of my food. I must admit that I skimmed past the first half and focused on the recipes which I enjoyed, especially the smoothie and desserts as I have a sweet tooth and am unable to eat many traditional desserts.
January 14, 2020
Interesting! Now I just need to buy products and try the diet to see if it works.
March 7, 2019
Get Off Your Acid > Whole 30 in its approach.
My doctor recommended that I read Whole 30 and I picked it up, but that book left me frightened to eat just about anything. It was incredibly annoying because I don't exactly read swiftly and it gave a list of "can not eat" items much more readily than "can eat" items. I'm still afraid to eat some things thanks to that damned book. No thank you. "Get Off Your Acid" however, was much more approachable. Gioffre's approach emphasizes the need to add in the good foods and aim for an 80/20 balance in your life, with the 80% being the non-acidic recommendations and 20% being the usual or acidic foods. I can do that. And paired with my doctor's recommendations of more greens, previous books I've read, and how I do feel better with more veggies in my life, this book made sense.
I, myself, enjoy a breakfast salad that is much like a salmon niçoise -- eggs, smoked salmon, greens, avocado, some cooked veg (ie: asparagus, sweet potato), sometimes quinoa or olives, red onion, drizzled with lemon cod liver oil for it's omega-3 & vitamin D. It's great.
There are some things that I am not sure how to accept until I find further evidence confirming the same, as he has introduced some new concepts and some things that sound like hooey... Like the H2+ water and some goofy machines. I can't remember what else off the top of my head, as I do need to review my notes and reinforce my learnings, but all in all, very approachable... take it easy on the acidic foods, incorporate the alkalizing, keep active, and go from there.
My doctor recommended that I read Whole 30 and I picked it up, but that book left me frightened to eat just about anything. It was incredibly annoying because I don't exactly read swiftly and it gave a list of "can not eat" items much more readily than "can eat" items. I'm still afraid to eat some things thanks to that damned book. No thank you. "Get Off Your Acid" however, was much more approachable. Gioffre's approach emphasizes the need to add in the good foods and aim for an 80/20 balance in your life, with the 80% being the non-acidic recommendations and 20% being the usual or acidic foods. I can do that. And paired with my doctor's recommendations of more greens, previous books I've read, and how I do feel better with more veggies in my life, this book made sense.
I, myself, enjoy a breakfast salad that is much like a salmon niçoise -- eggs, smoked salmon, greens, avocado, some cooked veg (ie: asparagus, sweet potato), sometimes quinoa or olives, red onion, drizzled with lemon cod liver oil for it's omega-3 & vitamin D. It's great.
There are some things that I am not sure how to accept until I find further evidence confirming the same, as he has introduced some new concepts and some things that sound like hooey... Like the H2+ water and some goofy machines. I can't remember what else off the top of my head, as I do need to review my notes and reinforce my learnings, but all in all, very approachable... take it easy on the acidic foods, incorporate the alkalizing, keep active, and go from there.
August 19, 2020
Not for everybody.
+ Let's start with nice things. It is definitely interesting to learn about the Ph balance of the human body and the Ph levels of the foods. However, this is the only nice thing about this book.
- First of all, this book is writing for the US audience. So, I don't recommend it to anyone who doesn't live in the US.
- Secondly, it is full of market'ng which gets really (REALLY) annoying sometimes. And for me, it reduced the credibility of the writer after a while. I don't know, maybe the US audience is used to being exposed to this much marketing all the time. But I'm not and it disturbs me.
- Thirdly, the author has an attitude like he invented all this. And yes, maybe mentioning the Ph levels of the food is a first. I'm not sure if anyone else did it before. But this is the first book I read that mentions Ph levels. However, most things in this book are known things. We knew that the gut flora is important for years and we knew that dark leafy vegetables are good for the gut. We knew what kind of effects wheat and dairy may have on the body for a long time now. So I don't get his attitude and I don't appreciate it.
- I stopped reading somewhere after 230 pages because I think I got what I will get from this book ad I don't want to spend more time on it.
+ One thing though, if you have an autoimmune disease, reading about the acidity levels of the food may be interesting for you.
+ Let's start with nice things. It is definitely interesting to learn about the Ph balance of the human body and the Ph levels of the foods. However, this is the only nice thing about this book.
- First of all, this book is writing for the US audience. So, I don't recommend it to anyone who doesn't live in the US.
- Secondly, it is full of market'ng which gets really (REALLY) annoying sometimes. And for me, it reduced the credibility of the writer after a while. I don't know, maybe the US audience is used to being exposed to this much marketing all the time. But I'm not and it disturbs me.
- Thirdly, the author has an attitude like he invented all this. And yes, maybe mentioning the Ph levels of the food is a first. I'm not sure if anyone else did it before. But this is the first book I read that mentions Ph levels. However, most things in this book are known things. We knew that the gut flora is important for years and we knew that dark leafy vegetables are good for the gut. We knew what kind of effects wheat and dairy may have on the body for a long time now. So I don't get his attitude and I don't appreciate it.
- I stopped reading somewhere after 230 pages because I think I got what I will get from this book ad I don't want to spend more time on it.
+ One thing though, if you have an autoimmune disease, reading about the acidity levels of the food may be interesting for you.
February 15, 2018
I expect a book about medical matters written by a medical professional (chiropractor in this case) to contain references. This book did not. For that reason alone, I deduct at least two stars.
However, I have heard and read much the information in this book from other sources, so it is sound, as far as my non-medical mind can determine. I personally have experienced a significant change in my health by eliminating most grains, so I can only imagine what dramatic changes might occur if I were to eliminate everything this book advocates.
At times, the stories seemed a bit redundant and astonishing. It also felt at times like a commercial for his products. But I appreciated the balance that the author struck in saying that one should eat 80% alkalinizing foods and perhaps 20% acidizing foods. The Standard American Diet is noticeably opposite of that.
Overall, this is an informative book that offers hope for change and better health. It would be more so with references and citations.
However, I have heard and read much the information in this book from other sources, so it is sound, as far as my non-medical mind can determine. I personally have experienced a significant change in my health by eliminating most grains, so I can only imagine what dramatic changes might occur if I were to eliminate everything this book advocates.
At times, the stories seemed a bit redundant and astonishing. It also felt at times like a commercial for his products. But I appreciated the balance that the author struck in saying that one should eat 80% alkalinizing foods and perhaps 20% acidizing foods. The Standard American Diet is noticeably opposite of that.
Overall, this is an informative book that offers hope for change and better health. It would be more so with references and citations.
June 29, 2021
Read this book as one persons theories and findings, and it’s a great reference. Initially, I was going to rate this poorly because I was alarmed at how many theories were posited as definitive statements. There were many statements that needed to be fact checked or could have been worded with qualifiers. That said, this book is highly informative when treating it as one person’s findings and theories. Dr. Gioffre offers a comprehensive dive into nutrition and into the shortcomings of SAD “the Standard American Diet.” His explanations of scientific concepts and the human body are easily understood and valuable. I appreciated how he organized the information with summaries at the end of each chapter. My favorite section was his insight into the oils in our foods, breaking down the inflammatory oils used in most foods and which oils to use instead. Overall, while the alkaline diet is a contentious topic, I don’t see any harm in trying to incorporate more alkaline foods such as fruits and vegetables into diets.
September 17, 2018
This book was a little disheartening to me as the list of what you cannot eat is quite extensive. However, if you want to improve your health including possibly improving or preventing a cancer diagnosis, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and so much more; then it seems to be worth it to give this a try. The 7 steps to improve your health includes mainly plant-based foods - but you should not eat soy based foods, mushrooms, peanuts, corn, vinegar, carbonated water, and so much more. This is devastating, even for someone that is already eating a plant-based diet. There are quizzes throughout the book, eating guidelines, tips and tricks, and recipes. I am feeling really depressed now, so that is all that I will say about this book.
January 24, 2022
Excellent book. The author has an amazing understanding of acid in the body and everything that is connected to acid issues. Just knowing that everyone has an acid problem that might present in a different way is interesting to me. I’ve also watched several videos of the author speaking on this subject. I ordered another one of his books called get off your sugar. I can’t say that I plan to do everything the author recommends, but I’ve already started to do quite a few things and feel better. I love the idea of trying to improve your diet by 80/20. The author talks about how self destructive it is to try to be 100% perfect in our diets, but striving for 80% is realistic and will help in your overall health.
December 1, 2018
I think this book is basically a pile of shit.
Unless for some reason, acid is some sort of issue for an individual, I don't see any use in this book, and I'm annoyed that it is touted as a weight loss solution.
It's full of ridiculous language about the "toxicity" of the body and weird remedies for detoxifying organs. Then it mentions exercises that have proven benefits for weight loss and muscle building, such as sprinting and heavy weightlifting, and says that they're detrimental because they cause lactic acid.
Yuck. Not worth the time.
Unless for some reason, acid is some sort of issue for an individual, I don't see any use in this book, and I'm annoyed that it is touted as a weight loss solution.
It's full of ridiculous language about the "toxicity" of the body and weird remedies for detoxifying organs. Then it mentions exercises that have proven benefits for weight loss and muscle building, such as sprinting and heavy weightlifting, and says that they're detrimental because they cause lactic acid.
Yuck. Not worth the time.
January 31, 2020
We give our plants water, sunlight, and nutrients but sometimes fail at giving these essentials to our own bodies.
Yikes, a serving of Coca-cola has 10 teaspoons of sugar in it. And it’s disheartening to think vegetable nutrition has decreased immensely since 1948. I agree that it is wise to purchase organic or from a farmers market.
Keeping acids levels low in our bodies is sound advice, many ailments may be eliminated or at least minimized if we seriously practiced a diet with less acid.
Where the book lost me a bit was the advice of having regular chiropractic care. Unfortunately, in the past I have sought out this method of treatment and I was left with only a lighter bank account plus the added distress that my ailment wasn’t helped.
Yikes, a serving of Coca-cola has 10 teaspoons of sugar in it. And it’s disheartening to think vegetable nutrition has decreased immensely since 1948. I agree that it is wise to purchase organic or from a farmers market.
Keeping acids levels low in our bodies is sound advice, many ailments may be eliminated or at least minimized if we seriously practiced a diet with less acid.
Where the book lost me a bit was the advice of having regular chiropractic care. Unfortunately, in the past I have sought out this method of treatment and I was left with only a lighter bank account plus the added distress that my ailment wasn’t helped.
July 18, 2018
The book very simply explained to individuals who require exercise and better eating habits.
In the second part of the book, the author provides seven(7) ways to get off your acid. Very well written as one follows each step he/she will see improvement in energy level and health.
The recipes, alkaline and acidic food guides, carb counters are well explained.
The doctor puts everything in plain English. This is a great guide to better energy and health!
Thank you Dr. Gioffre
In the second part of the book, the author provides seven(7) ways to get off your acid. Very well written as one follows each step he/she will see improvement in energy level and health.
The recipes, alkaline and acidic food guides, carb counters are well explained.
The doctor puts everything in plain English. This is a great guide to better energy and health!
Thank you Dr. Gioffre
March 29, 2018
Reasonable explanation on why and how our bodies become more acidic with suggestions on how to reverse that process. Many suggestions and changes are practical and common to many 'whole food' and 'healthy' diets but the reasoning behind the diet changes and lifestyle changes are laid out from a different perspective on our body's alkalinity and how that affects our overall health.
July 18, 2018
Found this book to be very enlightening. I realized that I was not eating as healthy as I thought I was. Loved the recipes. After only a few weeks I notice a major increase in my energy level and my psoriasis is almost gone. Also, I added Dr. Daryl's Alkamind Daily Minerals to my daily routine and I am sleeping so much better. Would highly recommend this book.
March 2, 2022
Detailed yet could have stronger details regarding how various foods create an acidic environment in the body. Reads like many other "diet" books...a bit preachy and uni-directional. Interested in the topic, but too demanding and repetitive to "sell" me. Also, seems that every food creates an acidic environment other than green leafy vegetables.
June 17, 2022
Found this to be an interesting perspective. Not sure about the alkaline water and ph levels I should maintain - will contact my doctor for more accurate information. The book does provide recipes and simple changes that may be beneficial. Will give it a try. If it works I can always update my review!
May 23, 2024
This guy is an idiot, yes a lot of the information he’s giving you is factual… but please take everything he “paraphrases” with a grain of salt. Living by his guide can help a lot of people but most of his “diet tips” are easily researchable for free and a good minority of his information is very misleading to an uninformed reader…. Take this guide with a grain of salt PLEASE.
July 9, 2024
Very interesting. Very informative. Good for anyone who has mild or major health conditions. The author even includes some tests to gage your acidic levels and in what area of your life (dietary,environmental, emotional....). I will definitely try some of his tips. What he says makes sense, sounds logical and very, very helpful.
August 30, 2018
Very insightful! I learned a lot from this book. Highly recommend to anyone with autoimmune issues or gut issues. I have been on the diet now for 3 weeks best i have felt in years. I am only doing it like 70/30% of the time.
January 2, 2019
There is a lot to this book that is pretty common knowledge to anyone who is conscientious of their health but it also addresses many issues people may not know about. Happy to finish this in the new year to help me get our families lifestyle back on track.
not-finishing
July 10, 2021This book reads like the worst research paper ever written by a 9th grader. Money grab shite. It might even work if you could understand it. Who'll ever know? Not me. I organize writing better mumbling in my sleep.
September 22, 2022
I really enjoy reading health and nutrition books. I get on kicks like we all do. I read this when I was going hardcore alkaline. I really enjoyed the information and read this cover to cover pretty quick. I recommend if your into reading about health and nutrition.
February 1, 2023
There were some really good tips in this book, but a lot of the medical conclusions that the author makes do not have medical science backing them up. They seem to be common sense on their face, but it would have been nice to have seen some medical support.
April 15, 2018
I did not think this book offered any new information.
April 17, 2018
This book was average. Seemed more like it was written to sell his products. Did give me some insight into eating more healthfully although most of it is redundant.
April 27, 2018
Good read
I tried this way of eating and I feel so much better. I have experienced some pancreatitis in my life and I hope this will help get rid of it
I tried this way of eating and I feel so much better. I have experienced some pancreatitis in my life and I hope this will help get rid of it
January 25, 2020
Interesting
Good advice, and many interesting recipes that I will definitely try soon. A couple of desserts I may make for breakfast.
Good advice, and many interesting recipes that I will definitely try soon. A couple of desserts I may make for breakfast.
January 26, 2020
I don't think this book offered anything that we don't already know - reduce simple carbs, sugar, dairy, animal protein. Nothing really mind blowing regarding an acidic/alkaline diet.
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