Eat Right for Your Metabolism Type

Added to Articles on Sun 09/16/2012


Metabolic Type C

If you are unable to determine whether you’re are a Type A or B and like both sweet and salty foods equally, you’re probably a Type C. Type C’s are mixed types who have fluctuating appetites, can experience fatigue, anxiety and nervousness, may suffer aches and pains, and have little trouble with weight control.

  • Fluctuating/unpredictable appetite
  • Crave sweet and salty foods
  • Fatigue
  • Anxious, nervous
  • May suffer aches and pains
  • Little trouble with weight control

How to Eat:

Type C’s have the ability to metabolize proteins, fats and carbs equally, which is why you crave both salty and sweet foods. Your mealtime plate should be divided into thirds:

  • 33% protein
  • 33% fats
  • 33% carbs

As a Type C, you’re allowed to put the most fats on your plate. Choose a mixture of low- and full-fat foods such as low-fat cheese, yogurt, olive oil, etc.

Mix and match dark and light proteins as well: light and dark meat poultry, beef, salmon, cod, kidney beans, soy, etc.


The last portion of your plate should contain good carbs, including various whole grains and healthy starchy vegetables: 100% whole-wheat breads and cereals, sweet potatoes, bananas, etc.


Take Dr. Oz’s Metabolic Type Quiz to determine how you should be eating.