Body Type diet
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Be aware: this is only the goal of this diet, not necessarily its outcome. Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any other) diet.
The Body Type diet states that you should adapt your diet to your body type. The creators of the diet give dietary advice for 4 different female body types (rectangle, apple, pear and hourglass). It is not clear on which information the diet per body type is based or what you can achieve with it.
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The authors recommend adding healthy products to your diet, such as avocado, almonds, salmon and vegetable proteins. Sweets, fatty products, salted nuts, soft drinks and bakery products are not recommended.
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Here, the authors recommend eating small portions 6 times a day. Fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products and products high in fibre are mentioned as good options. Cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage are not recommended as they would cause gas and bloating. To lose weight, eating few carbohydrates is recommended.
The authors recommend these women to eat meat, fish, eggs, dairy, seafood, vegetables, tomatoes (juice), watermelon, pineapple and lots of protein. They recommend eating less white bread, white noodles and white rice. Whole grain products are good here and green tea is also recommended.
The authors recommend eating 5-6 small meals per day. They also state that women with this type should be extra careful with high blood sugar levels. They therefore recommend products with a low glycaemic index (these are products with carbohydrates that are slowly digested in the intestines and enter your blood as glucose).
In addition, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and lean meat are recommended. White bread, white noodles and white rice are not recommended, while whole grain products are regarded as good.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any) diet.
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An example of another diet that gives advice based on a physical feature is the Blood Type diet.
Elliot Abravanel and Elizabeth King wrote the book 'Dr. Abravanel's Body Type Diet and Lifetime Nutrition Plan' on this diet.
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As you see fit
The bases for these different eating patterns depending on body type are not clear to me as a dietitian. I will therefore not advise this. If you do want to try this diet, depending on your body type, make sure that your total diet contains sufficient nutrients and preferably have a dietician guide you as to the completeness of your diet.
With the professional help of a dietitian it should be easier to reach your goals. Please contact a dietician in your area or talk to a doctor before starting any diet.
Please take note that most diets do not have a scientific basis.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting a diet, especially if you have a chronic condition like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung disease or kidney disease.
If you think you might have an eating disorder (like anorexia or bulimia), it is important to look for professional help. Contact your (house) doctor or find help elsewhere. Here you can find a list of several websites that can provide (online) help. These sites also provide information for people that know someone with an eating disorder.