Glandular Types
From: Dr. Abravanel’s "Body Type Diet and Lifetime Nutrition Plan"
Attached is the questionnaire to determine your body type - please let us know if you would like some help to determine your type.
The 4 basic glandular types based on the most prominent endocrine gland used by the individual for energy: Adrenal, Thyroid, Gonadal, Pituitary
For all groups: No snacks between meals if overweight.
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The basic strategy for A-type
Much less red meat; proteins from primarily fish and poultry; lot of fresh vegetables; whole grains & fruit; lots of light dairy (not cheese); small amounts of caffeine & sugar O.K.
Eat light breakfast & lunch; dinner is main meal.
Helpful: Parsley tea
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The basic strategy for T-type
Eat eggs every day; lots of protein from fish and poultry; a moderate amount of red meat; a small amount of carbohydrates from whole grain sources; lots of fresh vegetables and salads; no fruit.
Eat three equal meals a day.
Best snack: 1/2 a hard boiled egg for snack if necessary.
Helpful: Raspberry tea
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The basic strategy for G-type
No red meat, a minimum of fat & oil, lots of fruit & fresh vegetables, plenty of light dairy products, a small amount of sugar & caffeine, a moderate amount of carbohydrates, mostly from whole grains and no stimulating spices
Eat very light breakfast, light lunch and substantial dinner.
Best snack: small portion of fruit.
Helpful: Red clover tea
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The basic strategy for P-type
No diary products; plenty of protein from animal sources(particularly beef and organ meats with chicken & fish for variety); carbohydrates in moderation but from whole grain sources only; fruit in moderation; no sugar or white flour; no caffeine & plenty of vegetables, both cooked & raw.
Eat substantial breakfast with meat, include protein with lunch, have light dinner. Best snack: meat
Helpful tea: Fenugreek