Are you wondering why some diet plans are effective on other people but are not so much on you? This is because each of us is genetically different. According to Dr. Peter D’Adamo, author and creator of the Genotype Diet, by taking the measurements of your body, you can determine which of the six different lifestyle groups you belong. The Genotype Diet is based on the research that the environment in which a person lives can change 70% of their genes.
The Genotype Diet is backed up by scientific research, not to mention that Dr. Peter D’Adamo is a much respected nutritionist for many years. Like most diet plans, the Genotype Diet will require you to replace meals, avoid food, or do some exercise. What makes the Genotype Diet unique, though, is that the diet and healthy plan it will give you is custom-fit to your individual needs, which depend on your body type. The Genotype Diet claims that each person is unique and so their diet plans should be different from one another other too. Exercise is also encouraged by the Genotype Diet. But, just as diet should be unique for every type of person, exercise plans and routines should also be specifically fit for each person.
The Genotype Diet uses family history, blood type, fingerprint analysis, measurement of jaw angle, and many more simple diagnostic tools to get your specific and unique genetic makeup which will determine which of the six genotype plans is fit for you. Here are the six genotypes to which you can belong:
* Hunter – tall, thin, and intense, with an overabundance of adrenaline and a fierce, nervous energy that winds down with age, the Hunter was originally the success story of the human species. Vulnerable to systemic burnout when overstressed, the Hunter’s modern challenge is to conserve energy for the long haul.
* Gatherer – full-figured, even when not overweight, the Gatherer struggles with body image in a culture where thin is “in.” An unsuccessful crash dieter with a host of metabolic challenges, the Gatherer becomes a glowing example of health when properly nourished.
* Teacher – strong, sinewy, and stable, with great chemical synchronicity and stamina, the Teacher is built for longevity – given the right diet and lifestyle. This is the genotype of balance, blessed with a tremendous capacity for growth and fulfillment.
* Explorer – muscular and adventurous, the Explorer is a biological problem solver, with an impressive ability to adapt to environmental changes, and a better than average capacity for gene repair. The Explorer’s vulnerability to hormonal imbalances and chemical sensitivities can be overcome with a balanced diet and lifestyle.
* Warrior – long, lean, and healthy in youth, the Warrior is subject to a bodily rebellion in midlife. With the optimal diet and lifestyle, the Warrior can overcome the quick-aging metabolic genes and experience a second “silver” age of health.
* Nomad – a Genotype of extremes, with a great sensitivity to environmental conditions especially changes in altitude and barometric pressure, the Nomad is vulnerable to neuromuscular and immune problems. Yet a well-conditioned Nomad has the enviable gift of controlling caloric intake and aging gracefully.