Can I drink Coffee on the Bear Diet?
It’s okay for Bears to have a little bit of coffee, but too much of
it could have a negative effect depending on certain physiological factors…including
Blood pH and blood sugars.
If you are a Bear that has a normal blood pH and
had a normal Glucose Tolerance Test result, then having a cup a day won’t
hurt. The Bears that need to be careful about their coffee and caffeine intake
are those that had an acidic blood pH (below 7.420).
Having either of these test
results shows that sugar is not the best thing for you. Caffeine can affect
the blood in the same manner that carbohydrates/sugar does- it acidifies the
blood and aggravates hypoglycemic symptoms. These are the patients that we
tell to always have a source of protein along with carbs. You are someone who
can feel fatigued from sugar and caffeine because of its effect on blood sugar.
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Getting Enough Fiber on the Bear Diet
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