basefood is founded on four pillars

The basefood nutritional system has four pillars at its core: A low glycaemic load, substantial amounts of high-quality oils, an acid-base balance, natural antioxidant vitamins, minerals and secondary plant substances.
With basefood, the body's energy supply is predominantly met by high-quality oils. In conjunction with the choice of low glycaemic carbohydrates, this helps to keep blood sugar levels stable, resulting in a constant level of performance and no hunger pangs. Protein intake is adjusted to an easily digestible level and purine intake is kept as low as possible to minimise stressing the organism with acids and urinary excreted substances. Larger quantities of fruit and vegetables are consumed as a consequence of the change in food choices. These contain alkaline minerals, helping to regulate the acid-base balance and also providing a rich supply of natural antioxidant vitamins and secondary plant substances.
Glycaemic load
In selecting the right foods, beside classic nutritional content and nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, protein and energy, the glycaemic load is also of interest. The glycaemic load is a value that specifies how much insulin levels increase after eating a specific type of food. basefood strives to keep release of insulin low, resulting in a low blood sugar effect. By following the basefood method, great fluctuations and spikes in blood sugar are avoided. The lower the blood sugar effect of food, the more stable the blood sugar level remains. Consequently, you remain fuller for longer and eat less. And this brings a whole host of health benefits with it - it reduces the risk of diabetes II, high blood pressure and abnormal blood lipid values. The basefood nutrition analysis shows the glycaemic load of your food. The basefood square helps you to make the right choices. It contains more than 200 foods classified according to their glycaemic load.
Acids/Bases
Life processes in the human organism have to run smoothly. In order to achieve this, a number of different regulatory and control mechanisms are required to maintain the correct composition of body fluids. However, the body fluid environment is always subject to fluctuations owing to absorption, breakdown and utilisation or metabolism of food. One of the main regulatory systems that must respond, in particular to the type and quantity of the food consumed, is the acid-base balance. The acid-based balance is tasked with keeping the ratio of acids and bases in the body constant, within very narrow limits, as our bodies are only able to function optimally if the acid-base balance is naturally balanced. The basefood nutrition analysis reveals which of your foods are acidic, which alkaline and which of these foods promote excess acidity in your body. Your basefood consultant will show you the best way of combining your food.
Antioxidants
The human body requires oxygen to survive. Important metabolic processes for energy production are impossible without oxygen. The downside of these complex processes is the inevitable generation of highly reactive and aggressive intermediate products of oxygen known as free radicals. In high concentrations, free radicals can attack essential metabolic proteins, cell membranes and even genetic material. This can result in damage to the different body cells. This has particularly far-reaching consequences if key immune cells are affected as this may weaken the immune system against foreign invaders. When present in excess, these free radicals produce a state of oxidative stress.
Antioxidants provide effective protection against free radicals. They are able to neutralise free radicals, hence they are also referred to as free radical scavengers. Mother Nature intelligently "built" these highly effective, complex protective agents into plants and fruit. These include vitamins such as vitamin C and E, as well as secondary vegetable compounds. These have to be introduced into the body through our food as the body is unable to manufacture these itself. There is a balance in healthy people between the inevitable generation of free radicals and the absorption of protective antioxidants obtained through food rich in fruit and vegetables. This condition is known as "oxidative balance".
Oils and fats
Fats are of vital importance. Besides serving as a source of energy, they also significantly influence the production of hormones, feelings of hunger and satiety, energy metabolism as well as the immune system. Fatty acids can be broken down into three groups: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fatty acids are primarily found in animal products. They have an adverse effect on cholesterol levels and can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, recommendations given for fat are to consume only small quantities. The polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 are essential and the recommendation given here is to consume these regularly as part of the daily diet. Omega-6 fatty acids constrict blood vessels, increase blood pressure, thicken the blood and promote inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids dilate blood vessels, lower blood pressure, thin the blood and inhibit inflammation. The ratio between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is, therefore, more important than absolute quantities. Ideally, the ratio should be between 1:1 to 1:3. Nowadays, the average, normal diet usually has a ratio of 1:10 and above. This indicates that omega-6 fatty acids significantly predominate. As a result, omega-6 fatty acids should be replaced in favour of omega-3 fatty acids. So, not all fats are equal. But which one is the correct one? The basefood nutritional analysis shows the quality of the fats you eat. Your basefood consultant will show you which fats you really need.