Just What Is Metabolic Typing?

Metabolic Typing is a system that identifies an individual’s genetically based nutrition and diet requirements. There is not one diet that is right for everyone, therefore to achieve optimal health, you must determine what is right for you. This questionnaire will categorise you as a protein type, a carb type or a mixed type. The great thing about Metabolic Typing is that it will direct you towards the diet plan that is right for your body.

This questionnaire is designed to help you determine YOUR optimal macronutrient ratio (fats: proteins: carbohydrates) to begin the process of fine-tuning your body’s feedback mechanisms. For those of you not sure of what fat, protein or carbohydrate is, let me simplify that for you.

If the food comes from something that has a set of eyes, it is going to be higher in fats and proteins; fats and proteins most often come together in nature. For example, cows, sheep, birds and fish all have eyes and all provide higher protein/fat foods. Foods like vegetables, fruits and cereals do not come from a source that had a set of eyes and are generally much higher in carbohydrates and lower in fat and protein. There are a few exceptions to this rule such as nuts, seeds and avocados, which have no eyes, yet are high fat foods.

When answering the questions, circle the answer that best describes the way you feel, not the way you think you should eat! If none of the answers suit you with regard to a particular question, simply don’t answer that question. If the answer A suits you some of the time (in the morning, but not in the evening for example), and answer B suits you other times, you may circle both provided that the answers refer to how you may feel on any given day, not within a period of 24 hours.

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I sleep best if:
A		When I eat a snack high in protein and fat 1-2 hours before going to sleep.
B		When I eat a snack higher in carbohydrates 3-4 hours before going to sleep

I sleep best if:
A		My dinner is comprised of mainly meat with some vegetables or other carbohydrates.
B		My dinner is composed of mainly of vegetables or other carbohydrates and a comparatively small serving of meat.

I sleep best and wake up feeling rested:
A		If I don’t eat sweet deserts like cakes, cookies or candy. If I eat a rich desert that is not overly sweet, such as high-quality full-fat ice cream, I tend to sleep ok.
B		If I occasionally eat a sweet desert before I go to bed.

After vigorous exercise, I feel best when I consume:
A		Foods or drinks with higher proteins and/or fat content, such as a high protein shake.
B		Foods or drinks higher in carbohydrates (sweeter)

I do best-maintain mental clarity and a sense of well-being for upto 4 hours after a meal-when I eat:
A		A meat-based meal containing heavier meats such as chicken legs, roast beef and salmon with a smaller portion of carbohydrate.
B		A carbohydrate-based meal containing vegetables, bread or rice and a small portion of lighter meat such as chicken breast or white fish.

If I am tired and consume sugar or sweet foods such as donuts, candy or sweetened drinks without significant amounts of fat or protein:
A		I get a rush of energy, but then I’m likely to crash and feel sluggish.
B		I feel better and my energy levels are restored until my next meal.

Which statement best describes your disposition to food in general:
A		I love food and live to eat!
B		I do not fuss over food and I eat to live.

I often:
A		Add salt to my foods.
B		Find that foods are too salty for my liking.

Instinctually, I prefer to eat:
A		Dark meat, such as chicken or turkey legs and thighs over the white breast meat.
B		Light meat such as the chicken or turkey breast over the dark leg thigh meat.

Which list of fish most appeals to you:
A		Anchovy, caviar, herring, mussels, sardines, abalone, clams, crab, crayfish, lobster, mackerel, octopus, oyster, salmon, scallops, shrimp, snail, squid, tuna (dark meat)
B		White fish, catfish, cod, flounder, haddock, perch, scrod, trout, tuna (White)

When eating dairy products, I feel best after eating:
A		Richer, full fat yoghurts and cheeses or desserts.
B		Lighter, low fat yoghurts and cheeses or desserts.

With regard to snacking:
A		I tend to do better when I snack between meals or eat more smaller meals throughout the day.
B		I tend to last between meals without snacking.

Which describes the way you instinctually prefer to start your day in order to feel your best and to have the most energy?
A		A large breakfast that includes protein and fat, such as eggs with sausage or bacon.
B		A light breakfast such as cereal, fruit, yoghurt breads and possibly some eggs.

Which characteristics best describe you:
A		In general, I digest food well, have an appetite for proteins, feel good when eating fats or fatty foods, am more muscular or inclined to gain muscle or strength easily.
B		I am more lithe of build, prefer light meats and lower fat foods, am more inclined toward endurance athletics.

This questionnaire is from 'How To Eat, Move and Be Healthy' By Paul Chek

Just What Is Metabolic Typing?

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I sleep best if:

I sleep best if:

I sleep best and wake up feeling rested:

After vigorous exercise, I feel best when I consume:

I do best-maintain mental clarity and a sense of well-being for upto 4 hours after a meal-when I eat:

If I am tired and consume sugar or sweet foods such as donuts, candy or sweetened drinks without significant amounts of fat or protein:

Which statement best describes your disposition to food in general:

I often:

Instinctually, I prefer to eat:

Which list of fish most appeals to you:

When eating dairy products, I feel best after eating:

With regard to snacking:

Which describes the way you instinctually prefer to start your day in order to feel your best and to have the most energy?

Which characteristics best describe you: