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As you may know, REAL Metabolic Typing recognizes 24 different metabolic types. These types are based on the "settings" of your unique metabolism.nnThere are three primary systems involved in real metabolic typing. The first system, your nervous system (and more specifically, your Autonomic Nervous System or ANS) controls the organs and glands involved in processing your food. Your second system, the Oxidative System, performs the chemical breakdown of the food you eat.nnThes

April 24, 2009

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It seems like every week, I get at least one email that starts this way:nn"Hi Carole, I took a metabolic typing test, and I'm a mixed type. Can you tell if how I should eat to control my weight?"nnOr sometimes, it starts with:nn"Carole, I'm trying metabolic typing, and it doesn't work. I'm a protein type, and I've been eating mostly protein, but I've gained weight instead of losing it!"nnUnfortunately, I have to tell both these people, "No, I'm sorry. I can't help you, becaus

April 24, 2009

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A week or so ago, I received an email from one of my clients. While she was generally happy with the results of her metabolic nutrition profile and her customized food chart, she did have one complaint. "I'm disappointed that there are no provisions for vegetarians in this plan," she said.nnUnfortunately, that's a misunderstanding about metabolic typing. There are lots of provisions for vegetarians.nnAs a matter of fact, of the 24 Real Metabolic Types, the four types marked a

April 24, 2009

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You've probably seen the headlines: "Alkaline Foods: Healthy Eating for a Healthy Body"nnYou may have even read the article: "Nutrition experts agree - our diets are causing our pH levels to be too acid. We need to eat more alkaline-rich foods like dark leafy greens and drink more water to balance our pH levels to be our healthiest."nnOf course, I would hope that by now, you’ve learned to view these articles with a lot of skepticism.nnRepeat after me: "There is NO SINGLE DI

April 24, 2009

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There is no greater influence on your health than the food you eat. But genetic factors, such as your unique “body chemistry”, influences how you process what you eat. nnAs such, knowing your genetic make-up – how you process certain foods; what ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates is right for you; how certain foods react with your body chemistry – makes all the difference in health and longevity. nnSince you are a unique individual, how do you know if you are e

April 7, 2007

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Did you know that the body you were born with influences how you digest and process certain foods? And because of these genetic differences, a certain food can be healthy for one person, but unhealthy for another?nnWhile a link between genetics and nutrition was first discovered over 70 years ago, it has been confirmed today through cutting-edge research. Geneticists, biochemists, anatomists, and endocrinologists have certified that our genetic heritage – what passed do

March 22, 2007

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Of the following diets, which one would you say is the healthiest?nna. An all-organic, low-fat, vegetarian dietnnb. A high-protein, low-fat diet that includes chicken and seafood.nnc. A high-carb diet with pasta and grains.nnd. A high-fat, high-protein diet that includes red meat and vegetables.nnf. A diet that mixes carbohydrates, fat, and proteins in equal amounts.nnn** How a Low-Fat, Vegetarian Diet Almost Killed Me!nnFor almost two decades, I ate a low-fat diet with lots

March 20, 2007