RE: Is it ok to mix fruit with protein? (Like in a Smo...
Allright, this sounds like the Hay's separation principle or Hay's separation diet. It has it's origins in the 1920s or 30s. The inventor, Howard Hay claimed that the human body consists of 20 % acidic elements and 80 % alkaline elements and the food intake needs to be similar (more alkaline forming foods) in order to keep the body chemistry balanced.
It was originally intended to prevent and cure disease (supposedly Hay had a kidney disease and was cured through this diet), only later did it turn into a weightloss program.
It is based on the principle of food combining, it proclaims that foods are either alkaline or acid forming, proteins are acid forming, foods high in carbohydrates are alkaline forming and therefore, need to be eaten separately.
To really confuse everyone there is a third, neutral category, which are foods with lower carbs as well as oils/fat dairy products, cheese, and some meat (whereas the other meat and seafood is in the protein category, yikes, makes your head spin
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So you can eat foods from the alkaline forming group with neutral or foods from the acidic forming group with neutral, but NEVER acidic and alkaline forming food together
The diet was very popular in Germany in the 80s and 90s, many spas, health facilities and health care practicioners recommended the diet to their clients and patients. It's still around and some people swear by it.
My opinion, it is almost impossible to seperate the foods, because most foods contain alkaline AND acidic elements. The notion that protein and carbs eaten together cause fermentation in the small intestines, and therefore prevent either weightloss or prevent the absorption of nutrients doesn't sound credible to me. So in short, I think it's a bunch of crock! But that's me, come to your own conclusions.
I will be off to make my protein shake WITH raspberries - Yummm!!
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Have a great day everyone!
Carola