The GenoType Diet: What You Need to Know

There are now hundreds of weight loss programs and methods to consider when starting a diet, and diet books have led the market with new ideas and approaches for weight loss. Some people turn to holistic methods of weight loss where they follow a simple, natural food diet while others attempt to eat for their body type and choose only foods that complement their lifestyle and overall preferences. The GenoType Diet by Dr. D'Adamo offers a somewhat different approach; the book aims to ‘change your genetic destiny' by determining a 'GenoType' for each dieter dieter. This is based on a person's muscular structure, appearance, and key aspects of their personality.

The Different Classifications for The GenoType Diet

The GenoType Diet organizes people into six different classifications: The Hunter, The Gatherer, The Teacher, The Explorer, The Warrior, and The Nomad. These classifications are based on certain traits and characteristics, and are given a color and symbol to follow throughout the book.

Classifying dieters in this way is an attempt to narrow down a customized meal plan that will encourage weight loss; since everyone's metabolism is very different, the GenoType Diet offers meal recommendations, recipe ideas, and lifestyle changes based on the dieter's predispositions and health status.

The GenoType Diet Program

The GenoType book outlines all the specific details about each body type, and also offers suggestions for food choices. Dieters can also turn to online resources to help them stick with the program. The GenoType Diet online features a food log, nutrition guides, a daily meal planner, a shopping list tool, and even a personal recipe box to collect and organize recipes. This can make it easier for dieters who do not have a lot of time to research and collect recipes they need, and the online guides and message boards can help with motivation and committing to the program.

The GenoType Diet online program costs $5 per week, and dieters are given a user ID and registration information upon signup. This then allows them to join message board discussions, use a nutrition guide, and review Q&As about diet, fitness, and overall health from GenoType experts.

What's the Science Behind The GenoType Diet?

The GenoType Diet aims to counteract a person's natural genetic dispositions with a unique formula, and Dr. D'Adamo believes ‘we have the power to turn up the volume on good genes and turn down the volume on bad genes.' (Source: www.genotypediet.com).

However, the classifications rendered from the GenoType breakdown are mostly subjective. The methodology behind the classifications include a collection of data from Dr. D'Adamo's self-made computer programs that analyzed different blood types, fingerprint patterns, and statistical examinations t o find relationships between health and body type. The program also draws from data from the ‘40s and ‘50s, an era when scientists published information on how body measurements are linked to future health conditions and problems.

Ultimately, the diet rests on the theory of ‘Epigenetics.' This approach focuses on reducing the impact of environmental factors that often lead to disease, and providing the body and cells with quality nutrition that encourages growth instead. This means the diet does not attempt to change the structure of the DNA, but encourages healthy cell growth and metabolism instead.

Bottom Line: The GenoType Diet is not based on extensive clinical studies or research, and is a theory of one doctor who conducted the majority of research using his own computer programs. The ‘theory' behind this diet is very similar to diet programs that focus on analyzing the body type, personality, and general habits; still, it's up to the dieter to choose healthy foods and maintain a regular exercise program in the long-term.

If you're looking for a way to label yourself to learn about your health and choosing the ‘right' foods, this program may provide some tips and insights. The recipe ideas and meals offer some valuable tips for healthy cooking, but any dieter will need to consider dozens of factors before they can expect to lose weight with ease on this type of program.