Dr. Oz's "Eat Right for your Metabolism"

jillica

I post this knowing there are passionate Oz-Haters out there: Please feel free to criticize the message, not the messenger. Thank you:-)

Check this quiz & info out from Dr. Oz -

http://www.doctoroz.com/quiz/quiz-what-your-metabolism-type

It says I am Metabolic Type A (strong appetite, crave salty foods) and recommends me to be 50% protein (darker meats), 30% fat, 20% carbs - VERY INTERESTING! I'm going to give it a try!

candace_ndiaye

I saw this and did the quiz as well, which (assuming I buy into it) would make me a Type B. The problem is, I've eaten like that before, and it wasn't enough protein or fat for me to feel good and have enough energy. I want to think this is a good idea, but I do have some hesitations, both with the A plan (he said the dark meat thing is a myth, but it's been proven taht you should limit your intake) and the B plan (70% carbs?!). I'd love to hear what you think about it

jeme3

The quiz was kind of silly. I was not "mostly" anything.

But, knowing myself and when I feel best, am definitely a type B according to this system, and my husband is a type A.

I currently have my carbs at 60, and protein and fat both at 20. Seems to be a good balance for me right now.

My husband does very well on a high protein/low carb/ low to moderate fat plan. But I don't. I feel hungry, anxious, and grouchy eating that way.

I've been trying to explain to him for YEARS why eating the way he prefers does not work for me. Maybe this will help make my point...

laarae

I had 2 C's, 1 A and 1 B I should eat 33% protein, 33% fat and 33% carbs so pretty much what I have been doing

jillica

I was ALL type A - I'm going to give it 2 weeks and will post back with you guys.

drmerc

I don't have anything to add
I just want to be a part of this thread

edit to add: Type C metabolism

3foldchord

bumps for reading later

AlsDonkBoxSquat

That was a rediculous quiz . . . of 5 really not at all scientific questions. I had 2 of one and than 1 of each of the others . . . so I wasn't really mostly anything.

mehaffeymk

Dr. Oz hater here! He only seems to perpetuate the "miracle diet" myth, not fix it. he has sooo many episodes about how to lose weight, each highlighting a weird trick or crap like this quiz. eat healthy, move more. done. he really gets my blood boiling. lol.

robin52077

I hate Dr Oz and everything he says and does....


That being said, I took the quiz anyways and I am a perfect C and it describes me to a T and the recommended macros ARE what I do best with....

My conclusion: HE did not come up with this, someone smarter must have, and just paid him to stick his ugly mug on the page....:laugh:

jillica

OK - well, Day 1 is a bust! WAY over on carbs already.
I'm going to need to tweak my regular foods if I'm going to hit my 20% carb/day goal this week.

ZoeLifts

That was a rediculous quiz . . . of 5 really not at all scientific questions. I had 2 of one and than 1 of each of the others . . . so I wasn't really mostly anything.

^^ This right here. 5 random questions with no real information.

Booksandbeaches

I could have picked two answers for some of the questions. And the diet I got wouldn't work for me. It's very heavy on the carbs. I feel better when I have more protein to carbs.

/not a Dr. Oz hater

chubby_checkers

I only got 4 questions and ended up between A & B. It's not going to be easy eating 20% carbs and 70% carbs at the same time.

poedunk65

He's a quack. I tried one of his herbal remedies and got really sick!!

Anyone on TV does not tell the truth. it's all geared toward them getting rich.

I live on Forks over Knives and am doing great on health/weight loss journey now.

lion94

According to the quiz, I am in the "B" group. I'm not going to even attempt to make my diet 70% carbs because that sounds ridiculous to me. Some good carbs are healthy for you, but I fail to see how making them such a huge part of my diet can be helpful. Then again, I'm also trying to lose 80 pounds that I put on eating the wrong things, so what do I know?

_stephanie0

I only got 4 questions and ended up between A & B. It's not going to be easy eating 20% carbs and 70% carbs at the same time.

did this for fun, i got the exact same. sounds 100% accurate to me

cutchro

I got 2-a's and 2-b's so which should I follow??

If you answered mostly A's, you have a Type A metabolism! You need more protein than people with other types of metabolisms, which is why you crave salty foods – salt is often found in proteins and fats. Your diet should be approximately 50% protein, 30% fats and 20% carbs.

If you answered mostly B's, you have a Type B metabolism! You crave sweets because your body easily digests and stores carbohydrates. Your diet should be approximately 70% carbs, 20% protein and 10% fats.

Espressocycle

I honestly can't see how your personality could be determined by your particular metabolic needs. Thus, I say Arrr, walk the plank, Doctor Oz

Crochetluvr

I did it out of curiosity. Supposedly I am a type C.

_Mimi_

I honestly can't see how your personality could be determined by your particular metabolic needs. Thus, I say Arrr, walk the plank, Doctor Oz

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