The secret of losing weight is not just a diet program, but a diet appropriate to your genes, says Dr. Peter D'Adamo, author of Diet genotype. Diet is the genotype does not determine which one best diet for someone, but to help find an appropriate diet system.
Dr. Adamo divides the human body is genetically based on six types, based on the nutrition of the body and individual needs. Most people initially have a normal weight, and weight slowly rose, and difficult to fall back. That's because the body's metabolism is determined genetically.
How does it work? Diet genotypes using body size, blood type, fingerprints, and other ways that help you find the type genotype. "No need to perform costly genetic testing. What is needed is the basic measurement that can be done at home, "says | Dr. Adamo
The first genotype: The Hunter (Hunter)
Was thin, tall, athletic. This type is full of spirit, but tend to have high anxiety levels.
Pros: the immune system to react quickly in attacking the disease, and metabolism that are good for destroying calories.
Weaknesses: easy to stress, and susceptible to allergies and asthma.
Diet plan: low-gluten foods high in protein.
Food Recommended: lamb, beef, salmon, egg, peas, brown rice, broccoli, ginger, dates, grapes, pineapple, and green tea.
Avoid or limit: pork, beans, wheat flour, wheat, beer, corn syrup, mayonnaise, and sugar.
Sports: Walking, Pilates, jogging, dancing, and martial arts.
The second genotype: The Gatherer (The Collector)
This type has a great body shape. Despite not actually being overweight, this type needs to struggle quite hard to lose weight.
Pros: less pain, especially when good nutrition.
Weaknesses: Careful gene in saving and piling up calories. This type is at increased risk of obesity and diabetes.
Diet plan: the consumption of foods high in protein and low in fat.
Recommended food: turkey, tuna, almonds, peas, olive oil, wheat, celery, mushrooms, tomatoes, and watermelons.
Avoid or limit: peanut butter, margarine, peanut oil, yogurt, pork.
Sports: Practicing with low-impact sports such as swimming, yoga, pilates, golf, weight training.
The third genotype: The Teacher (the teacher)
Strong-bodied and small boned. This type has a low percentage of body fat, and tendons and ligaments are visible under the skin.
Pros: they have a good life balance, calm, and high levels of adaptation.
Weaknesses: obsessed with trivial details and tend to be irregular.
Diet plan: eat lots of seafood, vegetables, and fresh fruits.
Recommended food: tuna, salmon, eggs, cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, avocados, onions, carrots, berries, lemon, basil, honey.
Avoid or limit: veal, beef, duck meat, mozzarella cheese, palm oil.
sports: Practice a combination of Tai Chi or yoga, tennis, or brisk walking.
Four genotypes: The explorer (the explorers)
Muscular body. Most of this type are left-handed.
Advantages: the ability to heal themselves from disease, very good. Physical stamina high.
Weaknesses: hormones are often unbalanced. Sensitive to the stimulant substances such as caffeine.
Diet plan: foods rich in nutrients, plus fruits and fresh vegetables.
Food Recommended: low-fat meat, peas, brown rice, onions, melons, garlic, berry fruit juice.
Avoid or limit: cheese, foods containing coloring materials, coffee, caffeinated diet drinks, butter, peanut butter.
sports: jogging, basketball, football, or aerobics.
Fifth genotype: The Warrior (the warrior)
This type tends tall with long legs.
advantages: a strong and healthy, easy to recover from illness.
weakness: tends to store calories as fat, making weight loss easy ride.
Diet plan: fish, oil, grains, vegetables and fruits.
Food Recommended: salmon, tuna, almonds, brown rice, cauliflower, grapes, cucumbers, apricots, red grapes, peaches, whole grains, black tea and red wine.
Avoid or limit: red meat, chicken, margarine, cheese, white wine, and caffeinated beverages.
Sports: Golf, yoga, swimming, pilates, tennis, or walking. Meditation on a regular basis both to relieve stress.
Six genotypes: The Nomad (the wanderer)
This type tends to have a large bone with little body fat.
Advantages: handle stress well, tend to perform activities of meditation and relaxation, like yoga or meditation.
Weaknesses: sensitive digestion, can not tolerate gluten substances.
Diet plan: rich in variety and taste, ranging from the type of meat, fruit and vegetables.
Food recommended: tuna, egg, yogurt, olive oil, bok choy, eggplant, ginger, cabbage, asparagus, mushrooms, blueberries, and kiwi fruit.
Avoid or limit: potatoes, wheat, sesame oil, margarine, coconut oil, white wine.
Sports: swimming, pilates, yoga, and hiking.
