Diet Plans And Menus - Reviewing The Hay Diet

There are dozens and dozens of <a href="http://www.wineinyourdiet.com/diet_plans_and_menus.php">diet plans and menus</a>, some of which place a major accent on <a href="http://www.wineinyourdiet.com/my_wine_diet_articles.php">wine</a>. Unlike most of the diets discussed in this series of articles, the Hay Diet has been around for decades. It was initiated in 1904 by Doctor William Howard Hay. This diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and whole-grain cereals. The accent is placed on alkaline food rather than acidic food. Every day you should eat three types of meals: meals based on starchy foods such as rice and potatoes, alkaline meals based on foods such as fresh fruit and legumes, and protein-rich meals based on meat, fish, dairy products, and eggs.

Here are some Hay Diet principles.Hay Diet was created by a group of seasoned nutritionists who placed the accent on health rather than body weight. They put four rules into practice: healthy nutrition, regular physical activity, relaxation, and self-esteem. This weight loss program is meant to last a lifetime. The proposed weight loss runs from half a pound to a pound (.2 kilograms to .6 kilograms) per week. Here are some of the program principles.

Raw foods provide energy, reduce your stress level, and improve your skin and hair. Eat at least as much raw food as cooked food. Do not eat more than 5 fruits a day. Do not mix starch and protein in the same meal as doing so is said to disturb your digestion. Don't eat processed food. Reduce or even eliminate sugar in your diet. Put an accent on proteins because they are said to help digestion. Don't exclude oil such as olive oil or sunflower seed oil from your diet. Drink a lot, all day long, except with your meals.

This diet claims several advantages such as reinforcing your immune system, reducing stress, and improving your mental performance and physical endurance. It is also said to fight against aging and some cancers. The Hay Diet is not always easy to follow, especially for those with a sweet tooth. It tends to be complicated. This diet makes no mention of wine, which is another disadvantage in my book.

Here is a sample menu: For breakfast enjoy unsweetened Muesli cereal with sliced apricots and a dessert of vanilla soy. Lunchtime means an endive salad, sauteed lean hamburger meat, squash and mushrooms, followed by sliced pineapple. Supper is leek soup, a puree of potatoes and a peach. :