If you crave sweets or salty snacks, it may be due to your specific metabolic type, which affects your food cravings. Experts such as the popular American physician Dr. Mehmet Oz recommend a diet based on three types of metabolism. Understanding your own metabolism helps you choose the food your body needs, leading to a more balanced weight, more energy, and better health.

What is metabolism?

Metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy. This includes breaking down nutrients (catabolism) and building them into substances needed by the body (anabolism). The speed of metabolism determines how quickly the body burns calories – some people have a faster metabolism, while others have a slower one.

According to Harvard Medical School research, metabolism accounts for 60% to 75% of all daily calorie expenditure, depending on the individual. Factors such as age, gender, body composition, and genetics influence this.

Essentially, there are three metabolic types ...

TYPE A – Lover of salty and fatty foods

Type A often has a strong craving for salty and fatty foods, like chips, fried snacks, or burgers. These individuals are often prone to anxiety and fatigue. They have a strong appetite, are talkative, and energetic.

Type A metabolism quickly processes proteins and fats, but slower carbohydrates. Craving salty food is often a sign of protein deficiency.

Recommended meal breakdown:

• 50% proteins (meat, fish, eggs)
  
• 30% fats (avocado, nuts, olive oil)
  
• 20% carbohydrates (whole grains, fruits, vegetables)

Choose dark meat (beef, dark chicken, turkey), salmon, or tuna. These foods contain a high amount of purines, which help protect blood vessels.

TYPE B – Lover of sweets

Type B craves sweets strongly, such as ice cream, cookies, and pastries. They have a weak appetite, are organized, sensitive, and often stressed. They are often dependent on caffeine and struggle with excess weight.

Their body needs healthy carbohydrates that provide long-lasting energy.

Recommended meal breakdown:

• 70% carbohydrates (brown rice, whole grain bread, oats)
  
• 20% proteins (white poultry, fish)
  
• 10% fats (nuts, seeds)

Opt for white meat (chicken, turkey) and white fish (cod). Plant-based proteins such as lentils and chickpeas are also recommended.

TYPE C – Combination of sweet and salty

Type C equally loves sweet and salty foods. Their appetite is unpredictable, they are often tired and nervous, and at times struggle with excess weight.

Recommended meal breakdown:

• 33% proteins (chicken, salmon, beef)
  
• 33% fats (olive oil, cheese, yogurt)
  
• 33% carbohydrates (whole grains, bananas)

For a balanced diet, combine foods with varying fat contents and ensure a diverse selection.

Knowing your metabolic type helps you adjust your diet to your needs. This will improve your health, reduce body weight, and increase energy levels. Try the suggested eating methods and observe how your body responds. Your well-being is the best indicator that you are on the right track.