Hay diet
Hay diet
The Hay diet is a nutritional plan developed by Dr. William Howard Hay in the 1920s. The diet is based on the idea of separating food into three groups: alkaline, acidic, and neutral.
Pronunciation
Hay diet: /heɪ daɪət/
Etymology
The diet is named after its creator, Dr. William Howard Hay.
Description
The Hay diet is a form of food combining, a nutritional approach that advocates eating certain foods together and avoiding others. The diet categorizes foods into three groups: alkaline, acidic, and neutral. Alkaline foods include most fruits and vegetables, while acidic foods are primarily proteins like meat, fish, and dairy. Neutral foods are primarily starchy foods like grains and potatoes. The diet suggests not eating acidic and alkaline foods at the same meal.
Related Terms
- Food combining: A nutritional approach that advocates eating certain foods together and avoiding others.
- Alkaline diet: A diet based on the belief that certain foods can affect the acidity and pH of bodily fluids.
- Acidic diet: A diet that includes foods that are considered to be acidic in nature.
- Neutral diet: A diet that includes foods that are neither acidic nor alkaline.
Criticism
The Hay diet has been criticized by some nutritionists and health professionals for its lack of scientific evidence and potential to cause nutritional deficiencies. It is also considered to be difficult to follow due to its strict food combining rules.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hay diet
- Wikipedia's article - Hay diet
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