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Health & Wellness
2005-10-01 14:59:00
What is ‘Metabolic Typing’?
ANSWER: Last Month we talked about why no one diet is good for everyone. That everyone is unique and that one size doesn't fit all. This is where Metabolic Typing comes in. The Metabolic Type Diet relies on a trained health practitioner to provide a thorough assessment to determine an individual's metabolic type. You will learn to understand your own "body language" so you can fine-tune your macronutrient ratios at meals and snacks to your specific individual requirements. There are three general metabolic types: Protein Types: Protein Types are fast oxidizers of parasympathetic dominant. They tend to be frequently hungry, crave fatty, salty foods, fail with low-calorie diets, and tend towards fatigue, anxiety, and nervousness. They are often lethargic or wired (on edge) with superficial energy while being tired underneath. Carbo Types: Carbo Types are slow oxidizers or sympathetic dominant. They generally have relatively weak appetites, a high tolerance for sweets, and problems with weight management, Type 'A' personalities, and are often dependent on caffeine.Mixed Types: Mixed Types are neither fast nor slow oxidizers, and are neither parasympathetic nor sympathetic dominant. They generally have average appetites, cravings for sweets and starchy foods, relatively little trouble with weight control, and tend towards fatigue, anxiety, and nervousness.Unlike other 'one size fits all' diets, the Metabolic Typing Diet recognizes that we are individuals. Our metabolisms differ, so our diets should as well. According to the Metabolic Typing Diet, the three metabolic types should eat the following foods:Protein Types: should eat diets that are rich in protein, fats and oils, and high-purine proteins such as organ meats, pate, beef liver, chicken liver, and beef. Carbohydrate intake should be low.Carbo Types: should eat diets that are high in carbohydrates and low in protein, fats, and oils. They should eat light, low-purine proteins.Mixed Types: should eat a mixture of high-fat, high-purine proteins and low-fat, low-purine proteins such as cheese, eggs, yogurt, tofu, and nuts. This type requires relatively equal ratios of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Simply eating the right foods is not enough. Eating the right ratios of foods; proteins, fats and carbs at each meal is vital to the success of the Metabolic Typing Diet. The right ratios can vary from meal to meal, even for people who are of the same Metabolic Type. What happens when the Metabolic Types mix with the wrong diet?High Carb/Low Fat Diet: Suitable for Carbo Types. In Protein Types and Mixed Types, a high carb/low fat diet can increase fat storage by increasing insulin, and lower the metabolic rate by breaking down muscle tissue due to insufficient protein intake, and may disrupt adrenal and thyroid function.High Protein/High Fat Diet (Atkins Diet): Suitable for Protein Types. In Carbo Types and Mixed Types, a high protein/high fat diet can increase fat storage by disturbing cellular oxidation, and lower metabolic rate by creating a shortage of glucose caused by low carb intake. It may also disturb adrenal and thyroid function.40-30-30 Diet (Zone Diet): Suitable for Mixed Types. Can increase fat storage by disturbing oxidation. It can lower metabolic rate by creating a shortage of glucose in Carbo Types and a shortage of protein in Protein Types, both resulting in muscle breakdown.Metabolic Typing is the most exciting development in the field of nutritional weight loss in
