Eat Right for your Type – find out what you are?

Everyone has different nutritional requirements. Krystie from Results Personal Training shares with you this questionnaire to help you determine which type you are. Should you be predominately eating fats and protein or would you do better on a higher carbohydrate diet? Find out below.

Eat for your Type Questionnaire

When answering the questions, please circle the answer that best describes the way you feel, not the way you think you should eat! If none of the answers suit a particular question, then don’t answer it. If answer A and B both suit you, ie. A suits you in the morning however not in the evening and B suits you other times, then circle both.

Protein and fat is anything with eyes eg. cows, sheep, birds and fish, however nuts, seeds and avocados are also fats.

Carbohydrates are vegetables, fruits and cereals

 Question 1:

I sleep best:

1. when I eat a snack high in protein and fat 1-2 hours before going to sleep
2. when I eat a snack higher in carbohydrates 3-4 hours before going to sleep

Question 2:

I sleep best if:

1. my dinner is composed of mainly meat with some vegetables or other carbohydrates
2. my dinner is composed mainly of vegetables or other carbohydrates and a comparatively small serving of meat

Question 3:

I sleep best and wake up feeling rested:

1. If I don’t eat sweet desserts like cakes, candy or cookies. If I eat a rich dessert that is not overly sweet, such as high quality full fat ice cream, I tend to sleep well
2. If I occasionally eat a sweet dessert before I go to bed

Question 4:

After vigorous exercise, I feel best when I consume:

1. Foods or drinks with higher protein and/or fat content, such as a high protein shake
2. Foods or drinks higher in carbohydrates (sweeter) such as Powerade

Question 5:

I do best-maintain mental clarity and a sense of well-being for up to 4 hours after a meal, when I eat:

1. A meat based meal containing heavier meats such as chicken legs, roast beef and salmon, with a smaller portion of carbs
2. A carbohydrate based meal containing vegetables, bread or rice and a small portion of lighter meat such as chicken breast or white fish

Question 6:

If I am tired and consume sugar or sweet foods such as doughnuts, candy or sweetened drinks without significant amounts of fat or protein:

1. I get a rush of energy, but then I am likely to crash and feel sluggish
2. I feel better and my energy levels are restored until my next meal

Question 7:

Which statement best describes your disposition towards food in general:

1. I love food and live to eat
2. I do not fuss over food and I eat to live

Question 8:

I often:

1. Add salt to my foods
2. Find that my foods are too salty for my liking

Question 9:

Instinctually, I prefer to eat:

1. Dark meat, such as the chicken or turkey legs and thighs over the white breast meat
2. Light meat such as the chicken or turkey breast over the dark leg and thigh meat

Question 10:

Which list of fish most appeals to you?

1. Anchovies, caviar, herring, mussels, sardines, clams, crab, crayfish, lobster, mackerel, oyster, salmon, scallops, shrimp, tuna
2. White fish, cod, flounder, haddock, sole, turbot

Question 11:

When eating dairy products, I feel best after eating:

1. Richer, full fat yoghurts and cheeses or desserts
2. Lighter, low fat yoghurts and cheeses or desserts

Question 12:

With regard to snacking:

1. I tend to do better when I snack between meals or eat more smaller meals throughout the day
2. I tend to last between meals without snacking

Question 13:

Which describes the way you instinctually prefer to start your day in order to feel your best and to have the most energy?

1. A large breakfast that includes protein and fat such as eggs with sausage or bacon
2. A light breakfast such as cereal, fruit, yoghurt, breads and possibly some eggs

Question 14:

Which characteristics best describe you:

1. In general, I digest food well, have an appetite for proteins, feel good when eating fats or fatty foods, am more muscular or inclined to gain muscle or strength easily
2. I am more lithe of build, prefer light meals and lower fat foods, am more inclined toward endurance athletics

 

Total 1 answers:                                             

Total 2 answers:

If you have more 1 answers, you are a Protein Type, more 2 answers you are a carb type and if you are 50/50, you are a mixed type

For a more comprehensive analysis on your results and to find out what foods you should be eating for your type, please contact us for details.