Dr. William
Howard Hay introduced food combining in 1911. After 16 yrs of medical
practice his own health began to deteriorate, and he developed high
blood pressure, Brights disease (now more commonly known as acute or
chronic nephritis, a kidney disease) and a dilated heart. There being
no treatment available for dilated heart at the time, Dr. Hay was
inspired to treat his own symptoms. His basic premise is that there
is one underlying cause for health problems and that is the wrong
chemical condition in the body (also sometimes caused by toxic load).
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| Chart from How to Always Be Well, Dr. William Howard Hay (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Along with
dietary changes, Dr. Hay also advised fresh air, exercise and general
lifestyle changes. The basic rules of this diet are: starches and
sugar should not be eaten with proteins and acid fruits at the same
meal; vegetables, salads and fruits should play a major part in the
diet; proteins, starches and fats should be eaten in small quantities
and only whole-grain unprocessed starches should be used; and finally
at least 4 hours should elapse between meals of different food
groups. It is also known as the "food combining"
diet.
Acid foods are protein
rich, meat, fish, dairy, etc., and alkaline the carbohydrate-rich
starch foods like rice, grains and potatoes.
Following
the simple rules of the Hay Diet has shown great potential in reversing chronic and degenerative
conditions such as constipation, indigestion and arthritis. It can
be beneficial to asthma and allergy sufferers. It can also stimulate
natural weight loss, thus reducing the health risks linked to
obesity, such as diabetes, gallstones and coronary heart disease.
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