Food combining was promoted by Dr. William Hay, an early 20th century doctor to combat fatigue, promote the body's self-healing mechanism and improve digestion and the absorption of nutrients. Hay believed that people should eat according to rules of digestive chemistry. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats all use different different enzymes to digest in the body. Eating different food groups together would slow down digestion and eventually lead to poor health.
Step 1
Eat fruits alone. According to Hay, fruits are a part of four sub-groups: sweet, acid, sub-acid and melons. Combine acidic fruits, such as citrus fruits and pineapples with sub-acid fruits, such as apples and grapes. Sweet fruits and melon fruits should be eaten alone. Fruits digest the fastest and eating them with any other food group will compromise digestion.
Step 2
Combine protein foods, such as meat, fish and eggs with non-starchy vegetables. Protein requires an acidic environment to digest, while carbohydrates require an alkaline environment. Never combine protein with carbohydrates, fats and fruits.
Step 3
Combine carbohydrates with low and non-starchy vegetables and foods. Never combine carbohydrates with fruits and protein foods.
Step 4
Drink milk alone. Eat tomatoes with low and non-starchy vegetables and avocado. Eat avocado with fruits if you desire.
References
- Diet.com: Hay Diet
- "Get Well with the Hay Diet: Food Combining and Good Health"; Jackie Habgood; 1999
- "Food Combining For Health"; Doris Grant, Jean Joice; 1985
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