Diets Based on Individual Metabolism

How to eat a healthy diet based on your own individual metabolism Sometimes when you're trying to get in shape, it can feel like working out is actually the easiest part. The trouble comes when you try to pick the right diet that works for you. Certain fad diets can actually be harmful, and you should always stay away from a diet that promises too-good-to-be-true results. But does that mean there's one perfect diet that works wonders for everyone who tries it? The answer, as you may have guessed, is no. People come in all shapes and sizes, and they also come with different metabolisms. Your metabolism is a general term for the chemical reactions that take place in your body, and your diet can govern how your metabolism functions. Like we said before, everyone is different, and people with different genetics may have different metabolisms. The trick is finding out your metabolic type, and then changing your diet to match it. People who eat right for their metabolic type may end up feeling better and improving their body composition. The initial step is finding out your metabolic type. There are several questionnaires you can take that ask about eating habits and can help you determine what category you fall into. They generally take some time to answer, and should ask in depth questions about your diet and habits. You'd be wise not to take a two-minute quiz that claims to tell you exactly what you need to eat to be healthy. But once you have your results, you'll fall into one of three categories. The three categories are the protein type diet, the carbo type diet, and the mixed type diet.

• If you belong to the protein type, you should eat a diet consisting of roughly 45 percent protein, 35 percent carbs, and 20 percent fats.

• If you fall into the carbo type, then your percentages will be closer to 25 percent protein, 60 percent carbs, and 15 percent fats.

• And finally, the mixed type will take a more balanced 30 percent protein, 50 percent carbs, and 20 percent fats.

These aren't exact percentages, and some estimates vary slightly, but they should give you a good idea of how you should loading your plate when it comes to mealtime. Now that you have an idea of what your diet should look like, you need to plan out your meals accordingly. When you serve yourself, mentally divide your plate into sections, and fill it accordingly. However, knowing your metabolic type and eating the correct diet is only half the battle. Your lifestyle is also important if you want to get, and stay, fit. Eating healthy is great, but pairing that with a sedentary lifestyle isn't going to get you the results you want.

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