The second
component is ‘Cellular Oxidation’. This is the rate that you convert what you
eat into fuel. If you are a fast ‘burner’ or oxidizer you need to eat a high
protein/high fat diet because they burn slower. If you are a slow oxidizer you
need to eat mainly carbs (not breads, cakes and potatoes carbs—vegetable
carbs!) and you need to eat less protein and fat because you convert what you
eat into energy slowly.
The metabolic
typing diet has three ‘metabolic types’: Protein Type, Carbohydrate Type and
Mixed Type. To determine which type you are I would highly suggest reading the
above mentioned book. There is also an array of quizzes online as well as
information to help you determine which metabolic type you are. ‘Typing’
yourself has now evolved into assessing cravings, energy levels and symptoms
that can be seen in the eyes, skin, tongue and other parts of the body to
assess what diet a person should follow.
I am a Protein Type which means I do best on a
high protein/high fat diet (good fats like advocado, butters, coconut butters
and seeds and nuts!!) and some carbs. Who knows if I pulled my Native American
ancestry when it came to genetics as ‘Protein Type’ diet is similar to the
ratios of many native American groups. It is interesting that Protein Types who
are not eating properly suffer anxiety and fatigue. Who knows how much of my ‘anxiety disorder’
as a teen could be attributed to my low fat, vegetarian diet that I followed
for most of my adolescence and into my twenties. Since I switched to a high
fat/ high protein diet, I have never felt more mentally stable!
Below is a quick
overview of the three ‘Types’. Please
do not use this as your only tool to assess what ‘Type’ you are. I will provide
links to a few great websites that might better assist you.
Protein Types
Protein Types
utilize fats and protein quickly. They tend to be an energetic bunch, who can
be talkative and outgoing and they may be prone to anxiety, nervousness, and
fatigue. They might have an overtired energy that they don’t recognize as
fatigue. They usually struggle with
low-calorie, low fat diets and may suffer related health problems as a result.
Protein types are hungry more often and do better to eat several small meals a
day. They also usually crave salty, fatty foods like French fries, chips etc.
What should Protein Types Eat?
Meals should be 50% protein, 30% fats and 20% carbohydrates (non-starchy
veggies). Starchy vegetables have too much sugar for Protein Types and may add
to anxiety or restlessness. Eat oatmeal or quinoa instead of your whites (rice,
potatoes, pasta) to balance your blood sugar.
Carbohydrate Type
Carbohydrate Types require a healthy variety of carbohydrates.
Personality wise they can be sometimes considered perfectionist and organized,
yet sensitive. They tend to crave sweets over salty food, but don’t give in!
Your craving means you need healthy carbs like fruits, vegetables and whole
grains. Carbohydrate Types have weaker appetites and often have a caffeine
dependency. They are more likely to struggle with their weight and part of
their weight might be emotional overeating due to their sensitivity. Their
weight acts like an emotional buffer from the rest of the world. These
individuals often have a caffeine dependency in order to keep their energy
levels up. They might do best on three meals a day because they are slow
burners.
What Should Carbohydrate Types Eat?
Carbohydrate Types should eat meals that are comprised of mostly veggies, fruits and whole grains (70% carbs) and only 10% fat and 20% protein. Protein and fats can come in the form of lentils, beans and nuts. Carbohydrate Types do best on low-purine meats such as light meat. Substitute coffee and colas for green teas or matcha tea.
Carbohydrate Types should eat meals that are comprised of mostly veggies, fruits and whole grains (70% carbs) and only 10% fat and 20% protein. Protein and fats can come in the form of lentils, beans and nuts. Carbohydrate Types do best on low-purine meats such as light meat. Substitute coffee and colas for green teas or matcha tea.
Mixed Types
Mixed Types are right in the middle in terms of being oxidizers and they usually have a moderate appetite and cravings for both sugar and salt. These Types usually do not struggle with their weight, but like Protein Types they can be prone to anxiety, nervousness and fatigue.
Mixed Types are right in the middle in terms of being oxidizers and they usually have a moderate appetite and cravings for both sugar and salt. These Types usually do not struggle with their weight, but like Protein Types they can be prone to anxiety, nervousness and fatigue.
What Should Mixed Types Eat?
Mixed Types do best on equal amounts of protein, fats and carbs—that
means 33% of each for a meal. Mixed Types should eat a combination of low and
full fats as well as high and low purine (dark meat and white meat) proteins.
Basically Mixed Types do fine as long as they vary their diet and follow the
33% rule for fats, protein and carbs.
Links -
The Metabolic Typing Diet
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/02/01/metabolic-typing-diet.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/02/26/metabolic-typing-part-three.aspx
The Book – The Metabolic Typing Diet
http://www.amazon.ca/The-Metabolic-Typing-Diet-Customize/dp/0767905644
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