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Each person, like each color of the rainbow spectrum, has unique characteristics and metabolisms. Human genetics endow each person with the ability to convert foods into living tissues. Most people have a balanced metabolism and do well eating vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, grains and some animal proteins. Some people on the extreme ends of the spectrum need a predominately vegetarian diet, others may need a higher fat and meat diet.
 For example:
There are "philosophical" vegetarians and "genetic" vegetarians. A philosophical vegetarian does not eat meat for philosophical reasons, but their genetic metabolism may or may not fully support that lifestyle. In time, problems such as fatigue, or in some cases, anemia, can arise due to the exclusion of iron contained in animal protein. Conversely, a person with a vegetarian metabolism who was raised as a child eating meats and continues to do so, may have poor health and would be better off on a vegetarian diet.
Another example:
A "Type A" personality may do well with the common ascorbic acid form of Vitamin C, whereas a "Type B" personality may get upset stomachs or diarrhea from large doses of ascorbic acid (it is acidic); they should switch to the ascorbate (non-acidic) form of Vitamin C.
One Size Does Not Fit All
Dietary lifestyle food plans need to be adapted to the individual rather than a person having to adapt to a pre-set diet. That is the best way to insure long-term success. Sage’s expertise can help you determine the optimal food.
Sage's holistic approach takes into account the numerous variables that play into your dietary needs:
Which metabolic type are you? What foods are best or worst for you? What are your optimal nutritional needs?
Sage can help you answer these questions and design a compatible diet suited to your individual needs that is still practical and effective.
If you're interested in a holistic approach to weight loss and nutrition and would like to learn more about The Rainbow Diet, contact Dr. Sage to schedule a consultation. |
