“A person is born healthy, and all diseases come to him with food,” said Hippocrates. This is a warning to humanity, which means that human diseases and nutrition are closely related, and people should organize their nutrition in such a way that it contributes to their health and not to illness.
Herbert Shelton and his theory of separate nutrition
The principles of separate nutrition were formulated in the 1920s by Herbert Shelton, an American nutritionist. “The right combination of foods” was the title of his first book on the compatibility of various foods and dishes. In this book, the author divided the products into certain groups based on their common characteristics, investigated these groups and put forward a hypothesis about which foods can be eaten together and which ones cannot.
Herbert Shelton founded the school of health and promoted the natural methods of treatment that he described in his writings. Over his 90 years of life, he has published 30 books on a healthy lifestyle. Shelton food compatibility is presented in the separate nutrition table.
William Hay - and his weight loss diet
In the same 20s of the last century, William Howard Hay, a physician and compatriot of Shelton, also drew up a separate diet. The health status of W.G. Hay at that time was not the best. He was sick with glomerulonephritis and had a weight of more than 100 kg. This made him think about the correctness of his diet. Having studied the effect of food on human health, he came to the conclusion that this effect depends not only on the foods that we consume, but also on how we combine them.
The result of these reflections was the theory of separate nutrition and the corresponding diet. Eating according to the new theory, Haye lost 23 kg in 3 months and significantly improved his health. Hay's food compatibility is the same as the Shelton split food table.
The works of J. D. Vitebsk - the basis of the principles of separate nutrition
Famous gastroenterologist Yakov Davidovich Vitebsky - Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation. Being engaged in science, Vitebsk took the time to be a lecturer, trying to spread knowledge about the functioning of the organism among the population as widely as possible. He said that this knowledge will help people avoid many diseases. Vitebsky was the founder of valve gastroenterology, which serves as evidence of the need for separate nutrition.
Valvular gastroenterology of J. D. Vitebsky
Digestion in the gastrointestinal tract occurs in stages. GIT - “a plant of 5 workshops”, in each of which certain conditions are created for the digestion of food. The contents of each department is aggressive in nature, as it is intended to act in a certain way on the food lump. But the mucous membrane of each department has its own means of protection against this effect. All sections of the gastrointestinal tract are separated from each other by special valves, which are closed in normal condition. Their work is controlled by the brain.
Consider, for example, the operation of the cardiac valve, which closes the entrance to the stomach. When swallowing, a food lump with meat enters the esophagus and moves to this valve. As soon as the food touches the valve, it automatically relaxes and passes the food lump into the stomach. After that, the valve closes.
The contents of the stomach should not enter the underlying compartment, separated from the stomach by the next valve, until the food lump is completely digested. When digestion occurs, the brain will command the corresponding valve - the pyloric valve. After that, the pyloric valve will evaluate the quality of the processed food and pass the food lump into the underlying department. So all 5 departments of the gastrointestinal tract function in a healthy body.
Protein digestion process
Proteins are presented in the 1st group of the separate nutrition table. The process of their digestion occurs in the stomach under the influence of hydrochloric acid. The pyloric valve does an instant analysis of the food lump, and if the food is not completely digested, does not pass it further, but keeps it in the stomach until the digestion process is completed.
Carbohydrate digestion process
Carbohydrates are presented in the 3rd group of the separate nutrition table. Their digestion begins even in the mouth with the help of saliva, which contains an enzyme, amylase. Further, in the stomach, the process of digestion of carbohydrates is stopped, since in an acidic environment, saliva enzymes lose their activity, and digestion continues in the small intestine with the same amylase, but already received from the juice of the pancreas.
Separate power principle
The considered processes of protein and carbohydrate digestion show that they occur in different parts of the digestive tract when exposed to different enzymes. Obviously, the carbohydrates in the stomach along with proteins will interfere with the digestion of proteins and contribute to the release of enzymes for this in larger quantities. In turn, proteins will interfere with the digestion of carbohydrates in the corresponding section of the digestive tract.
The optimal digestion regime is a regime in which food is digested with minimal expenditure of digestive juices, which is possible when using products that are homogeneous in chemical composition - proteins or carbohydrates. This is the principle of separate nutrition. And the wrong combination of products, which by their chemical composition are antagonists, will lead to the destruction of the gastrointestinal tract, and human - to the disease.
Separate food table
product compatibility table| 1 group | 2 group | 3 group |
| squirrels | plant live foods | carbohydrates |
| compatible with 2 group | compatible with group 1 and 3 | compatible with 2 group |
| meat | fruits | bread |
| fish | vegetables | flour products |
| the eggs | berries | whole grains, cereals |
| bean, soy | juices | potatoes |
| eggplant | greens | honey |
| nuts | dried fruits | sweets |
| sunflower seeds | stevia | jam |
| fats are compatible with all product groups |
This table may also be called a separate power supply compatibility table. In it, all products are divided into 3 groups: 1 group - proteins, 2 group - vegetable living products, 3 group - carbohydrates. Obviously, the products of the 1st and 3rd groups are incompatible. The products of the 2nd group can be combined with the products of the 1st group and with the products of the 3rd group. Fats are compatible with all product groups.
Slimming Nutrition Table
The cookbooks say food must be balanced. It should contain a certain amount of protein, fat and carbohydrates. Separate nutrition table shows that this is not the main thing in nutrition. And the main thing is the physiological nature of the meal. It turns out that the combination of proteins and carbohydrates in one dish (potatoes with meat, a sandwich with sausage, pasties, etc.) increases the consumption of digestive enzymes in the stomach by 25-30 times, and in the pancreas - by 600 times.
The combination of products of the 1st and 3rd groups (proteins and carbohydrates from the table of separate nutrition) causes increased secretion of acid in the stomach. The result is the neutralization of alkali - a reagent for carbohydrates. As a result, the food remains undigested. This slows down the digestion process, and, consequently, the flow of nutrients into the blood. In this case, the body experiences hunger even with a sufficient amount of food consumed. And satisfying this hunger, a person gains weight. From all that has been said, it can be concluded that it is necessary to use a separate nutrition table for weight loss.
Only neighboring groups (1st and 2nd, 2nd and 3rd) are compatible in the product compatibility table, and 1st and 3rd are incompatible! Protein-containing and carbohydrate-containing products are chemical antagonists. In addition, their reception should be separated by at least two hours of time.
Creating a menu for weight loss according to the table of separate nutrition
Dr. Hay successfully used separate nutrition specifically for weight loss, as this is the most physiological way that not only helps a person become more beautiful, but also brings him health.
When choosing products for separate nutrition according to the compatibility table, it is necessary to additionally use the principles of food selection formulated by Dr. Hay.
The basic principles of choosing and using products for weight loss
- The basis of nutrition is vegetables and fruits.
- Refined foods (sausages, sausages, etc.) must be excluded from the diet. In addition, all products with sugar are banned: sweets, muffins, sugar and all confectionery products.
- Long-term storage is prohibited: canned food, mayonnaise, carbonated drinks, chips, margarine.
- During the day should be 3 meals and 2 snacks. The first meal should consist of alkaline food, the second of protein, and the third of starchy foods with vegetables or sweet fruits.
In order to remember 3 columns with product names, you need to write them on a small card. You can also hang a separate meal table and menu in the kitchen.
Protein Products
Natural foods that are considered protein can also contain carbohydrates. But in them, as a rule, enzymes are always present for their cleavage. For example, eggplants do not contain much protein, but they behave like opponents of carbohydrates.
It is especially necessary to emphasize the benefits of using soy products in nutrition, which also need to be included in the menu according to the separate nutrition table. Soy is a protein product. But you need to use domestic soy, not imported, which, as a rule, is a product of genetic engineering.
Soya is the oldest plant that has been used by mankind since ancient times. As early as the 5th century BC soy was present in human nutrition. This is confirmed by ancient Chinese manuscripts in which soy is called one of the four useful medicinal plants.
Soy protein is absorbed by 90%, which is very good. 1 kg of soybean replaces 2 kg of meat in protein content and contains 8 essential amino acids in the optimal ratio for human absorption. There is no cholesterol in soy. Soy products are low in carbohydrates, which distinguishes them from bread and potatoes and allows you to monitor weight. In addition, soy contains a range of beneficial substances that help the body absorb calcium and help maintain a healthy skeleton. All over the world, soy products are very popular among those who monitor their health and weight.
Carbohydrate Products
With separate nutrition according to the product compatibility table, the 3rd group of products is carbohydrates. These are potatoes, sweet fruits and cereals. In some cereals (oatmeal, pearl barley and buckwheat) there is also vegetable protein, but it is in small quantities and does not determine the chemical properties of the product, and its processing occurs without much stress on the human digestive system. I must say about the importance of eating whole grains, since their shells contain so-called “ballast” substances and silicon, which are so necessary for digestion, an important element in the human body, its “electrical conductor”, which helps all organs to correctly execute brain commands.
Plant foods
Starting to compile a menu for the week according to the table of separate nutrition, you need to consider the 2nd group of products, which mainly include vegetables and fruits - vegetable living products. They are neutral and can be combined with products of the 1st and 3rd groups. Plant foods help digestion, they deliver vitamins and fiber to the body, and the enzymes they contain help break down proteins.
Particularly emphasized is the importance for the human body of such a product as stevia. It is assigned to the second group of products and can be combined with the 1st and 3rd groups. Stevia is a natural sweetener, it creates the effect of sweet food and does not add any calories to the body. If you want to lose weight, you need to use stevia instead of sugar. It kills mushrooms of the genus Candida and is also an excellent preservative. For example, in Japan, as part of the national program since the 50s of the last century, all residents of the country must use stevia.
Fat intake
When creating a menu for weight loss according to the table of separate nutrition, it is necessary to consider fats. They are needed by a person, but when losing weight, it is not advisable to abuse animal fats, it is better to use them in a minimal amount. The intake of vegetable fats is not strictly regulated.
Considering the graphs with proteins, fats and carbohydrates from the table of separate food products, you can see that fats are combined with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd groups of products.
Menu for a week with separate diet for weight loss
Monday
8.00. Breakfast - sauerkraut with vegetable oil, buckwheat porridge with butter, biscuit cookies, tea with lemon, honey.
10 a.m. A snack is a banana.
13.00. Lunch - vegetarian soup without potatoes, 2 meatballs, a large salad of cabbage and cucumbers.
4 p.m. Snack - dried fruit compote, 2 oatmeal cookies.
6 p.m. Dinner - stewed potatoes with butter, fresh cucumber, tea with stevia and lemon.
20.00. Kefir with beneficial bacteria.
Tuesday
8.00. Breakfast - a salad of carrots and apples, pilaf with raisins, cranberry juice.
11 a.m. Snack is an apple.
13.00. Lunch - vegetable soup without potatoes with herbs, fish cooked on a wire rack, a large salad of cabbage, apple, cucumber and herbs.
4 p.m. Snack - broth of wild rose, 2 oatmeal cookies.
6 p.m. Dinner - vinaigrette, a piece of bread yesterday, tea with honey.
20.00. Kefir with beneficial bacteria.
Wednesday
8.00. Breakfast - milk oatmeal porridge, honey, tea with lemon.
11 a.m. A snack is a pear.
13.00. Lunch - bean soup without potatoes and herbs, boiled turkey with stewed cabbage.
4 p.m. Snack - stewed fruit, 2 oatmeal cookies.
6 p.m. Dinner - stewed zucchini, a slice of yesterday’s bread from flour of the 2nd grade, tea with stevia, honey.
20.00. Kefir with beneficial bacteria.
Thursday
8.00. Breakfast - sauerkraut with vegetable oil, buckwheat porridge with butter, honey, cranberry juice.
11 a.m. Snack - grapes.
13.00. Borsch without potatoes with meat, stewed rabbit, a large salad of cabbage, fresh cucumbers and carrots with herbs.
4 p.m. Snack - broth of wild rose, 2 biscuit cookies.
6 p.m. Dinner - cabbage cutlets, a slice of wholemeal bread, tea with stevia.
20.00. Kefir with beneficial bacteria.
Friday
8.00. Breakfast - beetroot salad with herbs, pilaf with raisins, a slice of yesterday’s bread from wholemeal flour, honey, tea with stevia.
11 a.m. A snack is a banana.
13.00. Lunch - soup without potatoes, a dish of soy.
4 p.m. Snack - dried fruit compote, 2 oatmeal cookies.
6 p.m. Dinner - boiled potatoes with butter, fresh cucumber, a slice of yesterday’s bread, tea with lemon, honey.
20.00. Kefir with beneficial bacteria.
Saturday
8.00. Breakfast - boiled beets with vegetable oil, milk oatmeal porridge, tea with lemon, honey.
11 a.m. Snack - Apple
13.00. Lunch - bean soup without potatoes, a large salad of cabbage, carrots, fresh cucumber and greens, meatballs with sour cream gravy.
4 p.m. Snack - broth of wild rose, 2 cookies from wholemeal.
6 p.m. Dinner - stuffed zucchini, a slice of yesterday’s bread, tea with stevia, honey.
20.00. Kefir with beneficial bacteria.
Sunday
8.00. Breakfast - fresh cucumbers and tomatoes with vegetable oil, stewed potatoes with butter, tea with lemon, honey.
11 a.m. Snack - grapes.
13.00. Lunch - meat solyanka, a large salad of cabbage, cucumbers and green onions, fish cooked on a wire rack.
4 p.m. Snack - dried fruit compote, 2 oatmeal cookies.
20.00 Dinner - vinaigrette, a slice of yesterday’s bread, tea with stevia, honey.
Most of all, people harm themselves by improper nutrition, not understanding the principles of their body. Life shows that the majority of the population have erroneous ideas about nutrition. But the time has come when a person, if he wants to be healthy, must study the work of his body, his wisdom.