Hay Diet

Dr. William Howard Hay introduced food combining in 1911. After 16 years of medical practice of his own health began to deteriorate and he developed hypertension, Bright's disease (now better known as acute or chronic nephritis, a kidney disease) and dilated heart. Since there is no cure for dilated heart at the time, Mr. Hay was inspired to treat his own symptoms. Its basic principle is that there is an underlying cause of health problems and that is the wrong chemical condition in the body.

He did it by eating "fundamentally" as he said, taking food to its natural state and do not mix proteins and starches at the same meal. The chemical status is bad acidity that is caused by the production and accumulation of acid from the products of digestion and metabolism in amounts greater than the body can not eliminate.

With dietary changes, Dr. Hay also advised the fresh air, exercise and changes in general lifestyle. The basic rules of the scheme are as follows: starch and sugar should not be eaten with proteins and acid fruits at the same meal, vegetables, salads and fruits should play a major role in food, proteins, starches and fats should be consumed in small quantities and only complete unprocessed starches should be used and finally, at least four hours should elapse between meals of different food groups. It is also known as the "food combining" diet. acidic foods are rich in protein, meat, fish, dairy products, etc., and alkaline foods rich in starch carbohydrates such as rice, cereals and potatoes.

According to the simple rules of Hay Diet can reverse chronic and degenerative diseases such as constipation, indigestion and arthritis. It may be beneficial for asthma and allergies. It can also stimulate natural weight loss, reducing the health risks associated with obesity, like diabetes, gallstones and coronary heart disease.