1. Anger and Irritability
Sometimes we
all get angry "for good reason." But for some people,
feelings of anger or irritability occur frequently or even
daily, and are specifically influenced by what is—or
isn't--eaten. Skip this question if you do not experience anger
or irritability that is affected by food.
A. When I feel angry, eating meal a fatty food seems to
make me worse.
B. Sometimes eating relieves my anger and it
doesn't really matter what I eat.
C. I often notice that feelings of anger or
irritability have abated after
2. Anxiety
Some people have a tendency to be anxious, apprehensive, or
worried. In many cases these feelings are increased or lessened
by the kinds of foods that are eaten. Don't answer this question
if you do not experience anxiety that is influenced by food.
When I feel anxious:
A. fruits or vegetables calm me down.
B. eating almost anything helps alleviate my anxiety.
C. heavy, fatty food improves the way I feel and
lessens my feelings of anxiety.
3. Ideal Breakfast
Some people say that breakfast is the most important meal of
the day. But this simply isn't true from a metabolic
perspective. Actually, every time you eat anything, what you eat
is very important, because your ability to function depends on
the kind of fuel you provide your "engines of metabolism."
What kind of breakfast gives you the greatest energy, sense of
well-being, peak performance, and satisfies your hunger the
longest?
A. either no breakfast or something light like
fruit; and/or toast or
B. eggs), toast, fruit
C. something heavy like eggs, bacon or sausage,
4. Meal Preference
Pretend it's your birthday and all rules and restrictions for
dieting and (supposed) good health are thrown out the window.
You're ready to cut loose and treat yourself to your favorite
foods and just have a good time. If you went to a sumptuous
buffet dinner tonight, what kinds of food would you choose?
A. I would choose lighter foods such as chicken,
turkey, light fish, salads,
B. I would choose a combination of foods from answers A
and C.
C. I would choose heavy, rich, fatty foods: roast beef,
beef Stroganoff, pork chops, ribs,
salmon, potatoes, gravy, few vegetables, or maybe a small salad
with vinaigrette or blue cheese dressing; cheesecake or no
dessert.
5. Climate
Climate, temperature, environment--all can make a big
difference in a person's sense of well-being, energy levels,
productivity, and moods. Some thrive in the heat, while others
wilt. Some come alive when it's cold, while others retreat and
"hibernate." For others, temperature and climate don't seem to
make much difference. Please select the choice that best
describes how temperature affects you.
A. I do best in warm or hot weather. Can't take the
cold.
B. Temperature doesn't matter that much. I do pretty
well whether it's hot or cold.
C. I do best in cool or cold temperatures Can't
take the heat.
6. Chest Pressure
Some metabolic types commonly experience "chest pressure," a
distinct sensation of pressure in the chest area. It often makes
people feel as though a weight is on their chest, and tends to
inhibit the ability to breathe. (There are no A or B answers for
this question
C. I have a tendency to get or have problems with chest
pressure
7. Coffee
Coffee, when organically grown, properly prepared, and not
misused, is an acceptable beverage for some metabolic types. Of
course, anything that is overdone can be bad for you, even
water. Nonetheless, coffee affects different people in different
ways. Please indicate how coffee affects you.
A. I do well on coffee (as long as I don't drink
too much).
B. I can take it or leave it.
C. I don't do well with coffee. It makes me jittery,
jumpy, nervous,
8. Appetite at Breakfast
Appetites vary dramatically from person to person, from
ravenous to normal to very little. Of course, your
appetite can vary from day to day to some degree, but what is
being asked about here is your overall tendency. A "normal"
appetite is to feel hunger around regular mealtimes (morning,
noon, and evening), but not to a noticeable extreme in either
direction.
My appetite at breakfast is typically
A. low, weak, or lacking. normal.
B. don’t notice it being either strong or weak.
C. noticeably strong or above average.
9. Appetite at Lunch
For many people, appetites can change from breakfast to lunch
to dinner. For others, it remains pretty much the same
throughout the day. Please circle the answer that best describes
your typical tendency--the way you are most of the time.
My appetite at lunch is typically
A. low, weak, or lacking.
B. normal. Don't notice it being either strong or weak.
C. noticeably strong or above average.
10. Appetite at Dinner
For many people, their strongest appetite is at dinner. For
others, it's just the reverse. How does your appetite at dinner
compare to your appetite at other times of the day? Choose the
answer that best describes your usual appetite
My appetite at dinner is typically
A. low, weak, or lacking.
B normal. Don't notice it being either strong or weak.
C. noticeably strong or above average.
11. Concentration
Concentration or intense mental activity actually uses up a
lot of energy and thus requires sufficient fuel. But it also
requires the right kind of fuel--to enable individuals to
maintain mental clarity and stay focused. The wrong kind of fuel
can make your mind hyper, causing a flood of uncontrollable
thoughts. Or you could feel spacey or sleepy, or experience
thoughts that seem to dissipate as soon as they arise. What
foods worsen your ability to concentrate?
A. meal and/or fatty food
B. no particular kind of food seems to disrupt my
concentration.
C. fruits and vegetables and grain-based carbohydrates
12. Coughing
Usually we think of coughing as something associated with
illness. But some people naturally cough, easily and often, and
do so every day, even when they aren't sick. Typically, the
cough will be a "dry" cough, and usually short in duration. It
often worsens at night or soon after eating. If you're one of
these people, circle answer C.
C. I tend to cough every day.
13. Cracking Skin
Some people have a problem with their skin cracking for no
apparent reason. This typically occurs on the fingertips or on
the feet, especially on the heels. The problem can show up any
time of year, but tends to happen more often in the winter.
C. I have a tendency to have problems with skin
cracking.
14. Cravings
Some people do not have food cravings, so answer this
question only if you do. Sugar is intentionally not listed as a
choice here because most people, when low on energy, will begin
to think of something sweet. Please indicate any other kinds of
food cravings you might have besides sugar.
A. vegetables, fruits, grain-based products (bread, cereal,
crackers)
C. salty, fatty foods (peanuts, cheese, potato chips, meats,
etc.)
15. Dandruff
Dandruff is the exfoliation, or shedding of skin, on the
scalp in the form of dry white scales. If you have a tendency to
have dandruff, please circle the answer to the right.
C. I tend to have problems with dandruff.
16. Depression
Like other emotional issues, depression can arise from many
possible causes. Yet depression is often alleviated or worsened
by what you eat. If you suffer from depression and have noticed
a connection to food, select the appropriate choice on the
right.
A. I seem to feel more depressed after eating
meats and fatty foods
C. I seem to feel more depressed after eating
fruits and vegetables
17. Desserts
Foods provide various combinations of the six tastes: sweet,
sour, salty, bitter, astringent, and pungent. We like to
experience each of these effects from time to time, and they all
have beneficial roles to play in our health. For example,
everyone likes sweet foods, but not to the same degree and in
the same quantity. What's your general feeling or attitude
toward having desserts after meals?
A. I really love sweets, and/or I often need something
sweet with a meal in older to feel satisfied.
B. I enjoy dessert from time to time, but can really
take it or leave it.
C. I don't really care for sweet desserts that much; I
may like something
18. Dessert
Preference
What are your
favorite kinds of desserts? Which would you choose most often?
Even if you don't particularly like desserts, if you were forced
to choose, which kinds would you gravitate toward?
(NOTE: Ice cream
is purposefully not listed in the choices, as almost everyone
likes ice cream, regardless of their metabolic type)
A. cakes,
cookies, fruit pies, candies
B. truly
no preference. I'd choose different kinds each day.
C.
heavier, fatty types like cheesecakes, creamy French pastries
19. Ideal Dinner
The right kind
of food at dinner can provide great energy and well-being for
the entire evening. Whereas the wrong dinner for your type can
leave you feeling exhausted, and initiate a strong case of couch
potato-itis. What kind of meal works best for you at dinnertime?
A.
something light like skinless chicken breast, rice, salad, maybe
a little dessert
B. most
foods work fine for me.
C. I
definitely do better with a heavier meat.
20. Ear Color
This query is
concerned with blood flow to the ears. In some Caucasians, the
ears are bright red, while in others, they're noticeably pale.
Darker or lighter ears can also be seen in people of color.
Please select the response that best describes your ear color.
A. My ears
tend to be pale, lighter than my facial skin tone.
B. My ears
tend to be the same shade as my face.
C. My ears
tend to be pink, red, or darker than my facial tone.
21. Eating
Before Bed
Eating before
bed helps some people sleep better, while it clearly disrupts
other people's sleep. For some, it depends on what they eat. For
others, eating anything at all is a problem. This question
concerns the latter.
Eating just
about anything before going to bed:
A
disrupts or worsens my sleep.
B. doesn't
seem to make a difference; I can take it or leave it.
C. usually
helps me sleep better.
22. Eating Heavy
Food Before Bed
Please indicate
what reaction you would typically have to eating heavy foods
before bedtime. "Heavy food" refers to protein foods or fatty
foods like meat, fowl, and cheese.
A It
prevents or disturbs my sleep.
B. It's
usually okay, as long as it isn't too much.
C. It
improves my sleep.
23. Eating Light
Food Before Bed
Please indicate
what reaction you would typically have to eating light foods
before bed-time. "Light food" refers to carbohydrates like
bread, toast, cereal, or fruit--perhaps accompanied by small
amounts of foods like milk, yogurt, or nut butter.
A. I
usually don't do well eating before sleep, but I definitely do
better with lighter food.
B. I can
take it or leave it.
C. It's
better than nothing, but I do better with heavier food.
24. Eating
Sweets Before Bed
People have
quite a range of reactions to sweets and sugars. Some can eat
sugar before going to
sleep and note
no ill effect; it does not keep them from sleeping or disturb
their sleep in any way. For others, sweets can cause insomnia,
prevent them from sleeping soundly, or cause them to wake up,
needing to eat something in order to go back to sleep. (Skip
this question if you know you have candida overgrowth problem).
A
Sweets don't interfere with my sleep at al.
B. Sweets
sometimes bother my sleep.
C I
clearly don't do well eating sweets before sleep.
25. Eating
Frequency
How often do you
eat each day? The answer to this question should reflect your
need to eat. For maximum energy and performance, some people
need to eat more than three times a day. For others, twice is
plenty. How often do you need to eat in order to maximize your
well-being and productivity?
A 2
to 3 meals a day and either no snacks usually, or light snacks
B. 3 times
a day and no snacks, usually
C 3
meals or more a day and snacks, often something substantial
26. Eating
Habits
Different types
of metabolizers have different feelings toward food. Some people
are very focused on food. They think about it a lot. They
imagine what they'll be eating long before mealtimes. They enjoy
talking about food, particularly about their likes and dislikes,
or recounting stories of great meals or restaurants. These are
the "live to eat" types. For others, food is almost the last
thing on their minds, even to the point of forgetting to eat.
They tend to view food more as one of life's unavoidable
necessities, as compared to one of life's real pleasures. Having
to eat is bad enough, but talking about food is an uninteresting
waste of time. They're the "eat to live" types. What's your
attitude toward food?
A. I'm
unconcerned with food and eating; may forget to eat; rarely
think about food; eat more because
I have to than because I want to.
B. I enjoy
food, enjoy eating, rarely miss a meal, but don't really focus
on food in any way.
C. I love
food, love to eat, food is a big or central part of my life.
27. Eye Moisture
Like most
functions in the body, eye moisture is something we really don't
notice unless it's out of balance. Everyone's eyes at some point
will feel too dry, or perhaps produce excessive moisture and
tearing. But some people have a noticeable tendency in one
direction or the other.
A. My eyes
tend to be dry.
B. I don't
notice one way or the other.
C. My eyes
tend to be very moist, even to the point of tearing
28. Skipping
Meals
Some metabolic
types hardly notice when they haven't eaten. They often just
happen to look at their watch and realize that it's long past
their mealtime. But other metabolic types don't do well at all
if they miss a meal. Their bodies let them know in no uncertain
terms that it's time to eat. If they miss a meal, their
performance drops dramatically. What happens to you when you go
four hours or more without eating or skip a meal altogether?
A. Doesn't
really bother me. I can easily forget to eat.
B. I may
not be al my best, but it doesn't bother me, really.
C. I
definitely feel worse, getting irritable, jittery, weak, tired,
low on energy, depressed, or other negative symptoms.
29. Facial
Coloring
The combination
of thickness of the skin along with blood-flow level can produce
variability in facial coloring. Increased blood flow can produce
a pink, red, flushed, ruddy appearance, while decreased flow can
produce a noticeably pale look. How would you characterize your
facial coloring?
A I
am noticeably on the pale side.
B. I have
average coloring.
C. I am
noticeably darker (not from sun} or pink, flushed, ruddy.
30. Facial
Complexion
Some people
simply have a very bright look to their face. The skin may
appear noticeably clear, translucent, shiny. Others can have the
opposite look: noticeably pasty, chalky, unclear, dull. Most
fall somewhere in between. How would you characterize your
facial complexion?
A. more dull or
pasty
B. average
C. bright,
radiant, clear
31. Fatty Food
Contrary to
popular opinion these days, fatty foods are not bad for
everyone. They're actually beneficial for certain metabolic
types.
How do you feel
about fatty foods?
A. I don't
really like fatty foods.
B. They're fine
in moderation.
C. I love them
or crave
32. Fingernail
Thickness
Fingernails have
a lot of properties: size, shape, moon or no moon, ridges or
smooth surfaces, and so on. They can even develop troughs or
they can curl. But this question pertains only to thickness. How
would you characterize the thickness of your fingernails?
A. My
nails tend to be thick, strong, hard
B. Seem average
in thickness
C. I definitely
tend to have thin and/or weak nails.
33. Fruit Salad
Lunch
How would you
tend to feel after eating a (large) fruit salad with a little
cottage cheese or yogurt for lunch?
A. It
satisfies me, I do well on it and I don’t get hungry until
dinner.
B. I do
pretty well, but usually need a snack before dinner.
C. Pretty
bad result. I usually get sleepy, tired, spacey,
depressed, anxious, irritable, and/or hungry as a result
and definitely need to eat something else before dinner.
34. Gaining
Weight
When you eat
foods that are wrong for your metabolic type, what usually
happens is that the food does not get fully converted to energy
but gets stored as fat instead. Which of the following options
best describes your tendency to gain weight?
A. Meats
and fatty foods cause me to gain weight.
B. No
particular foods seem to cause me to gain weight, but I'll gain
weight if I eat too much and don't get enough exercise.
C. I tend
to gain weight eating too many carbs (bread, pasta, other grain
products, fruits, and/or vegetables).
35. Gag Reflex
No one likes to
gag, but everyone has a gag reflex. However, sensitivity to the
gag reflex varies dramatically. Some people gag often and very,
very easily--at the dentist's, while brushing teeth and tongue,
even from eating. Others rarely, if ever, gag, and it takes a
lot for them to gag when they do. How would you describe your
gag reflex?
A. I
rarely, if ever, gag; it's hard to make me gag.
B. I
probably have a normal reflex.
C. I
easily gag and/or often gag.
36. Goose Bumps
The formation of
goose bumps is a reaction produced by the nervous system. They
often appear on the arms and legs as the result of fright, or a
sudden chill, or light brushing or touching of the skin. Some
people form goose bumps very easily and often, while others
rarely, if ever, seem to form them. Are you prone to goose
bumps?
A. I often
get goose bumps.
B. I
occasionally get goose bumps.
C. I
rarely, if ever, get goose bumps.
37. Energy
Boosters
Food is our fuel
for life. But different foods have different energy-boosting
effects on different metabolic types. Most people know how to
bolster their energy using either wholesome foods or quick
pick-me-ups like sugar or caffeine. What kinds of foods
generally boost your energy---and give you lasting energy?
A. Fruit,
candy, or pastry restores and gives me lasting energy.
B. Just
about any food restores lasting energy.
C. Meat or
fatty food restores my energy and well-being.
38.
Heavy-Fat-Meal Reaction
Liking fat is
one thing, but how you react to it is another. Let's find out
here. Note that this question concerns how you fee/after eating
fat, not whether you think fat is good for you. Please choose
the option that best describes how you would react to a high-fat
meal.
A.
decreases my well-being and energy, or makes me sleepy, or too
full, or causes indigestion
B. causes
no special reaction one way or the other
C.
increases my well-being; makes me feel good, energetic,
satisfied, like I “had a good meal”
39. Hunger
Feelings
Getting hungry
can produce a variety of symptoms, ranging from occasional
thoughts of food, to all-out hunger pangs, even to the point of
nausea. What kind of hunger signals do you typically get from
your body?
A. I
rarely get hungry or feel real hunger, or have weak hunger
feelings that pass quickly, or can easily go long periods
without eating, or can forget about food altogether.
B. I have
pretty normal hunger around meal-times or when I'm late for
meals.
C. I often
feel hungry; need to eat regularly and often; may get strong
hunger sensations.
40. Energy Drain
What kinds of
foods take your energy level down a notch or two instead of
giving you the boost you're looking for?
A. Meat or
fatty food generally makes me more tired, lowers my energy even
more.
B. No
foods in particular seem to make me down on a regular basis.
C. Fruit,
pastry, or candy makes me worse, usually giving me a quick lift,
then a crash.
41. Insect Bite
or Sting
No one likes to
get stung by a bee or bitten by a mosquito. But reactions can be
extremely varied, ranging from a very small or mild reaction
that disappears quickly to a very strong reaction (non-allergic)
involving itching, pain, bruising, or welts that take a long
time to go away, sometimes leaving discoloration for weeks or
months. How do insect bites or stings affect you?
A.
Reactions tend to be mild or weak and go away quickly.
B. Average
reaction.
C. Clearly
strong reaction, stronger than most (can involve above average
swelling, pain, itching, bruising, redness), and can take a long
time to go away, even leaving discoloration afterward.
42. Insomnia
There are many
kinds of insomnia. But with a certain type of insomnia, people
routinely wake up in the middle of the night for reasons other
than having to use the bathroom. Typically with this type of
insomnia, people need to eat something in order to fall asleep
again. With that in mind, do any of the following choices apply
to you?
A. I
rarely or never get this kind of insomnia
B. I
occasionally wake up and need Io eat in order to go back to
sleep.
C. I often
wake up and need to eat in order to go back to sleep. Eating
something before going to sleep helps this problem or shortens
the time that I'm awake
43. Itching
Eyes
From time to
time, everyone experiences itching eyes. This can happen when
you have a cold, or hay fever, or candida overgrowth, or
allergies. But for many people, itching eyes can be a common
occurrence even when the above conditions are not present. This
is the focus of this question.
C. I tend to get
itching eyes often, even though I don't have a cold, allergy, or
candida problem.
44. Itching Skin
This question
concerns itching skin that is not due to bites or stings.
Everyone's skin itches occasionally. But some people find that
their skin itches on a regular daily basis, typically the scalp,
arms, or calves. Because they're so used to it, they may not
even be conscious of their frequent scratching.
C. My skin
tends to itch often.
45. Meal
Portions
Most everyone
eats at least three meals a day. But the amounts at each meal
can vary dramatically. Some people eat a lot of food, and may
even have two or three helpings. Others eat very little but
still feel full as a result. If you're not sure, think of it
this way: When you eat out, do you usually eat less than others,
more than others, or about the same as others?
A. I don't
eat that much. Definitely less than average. Doesn't take
much to get me full.
B. I don't
seem Io eat more or less than other people.
C. I
generally eat large portions or food, usually more than most
people.
46. Nose
Moisture
Normally, we're
not aware of the moisture content of the skin inside our
nostrils. It's only when the nose becomes too dry or too moist
(runny, watery) that we're likely to think about it at all.
Please select the option that best describes the way you are
when you're not ill or not suffering from an allergic reaction.
A My
nose often seems too dry
B. I don't
notice my nose being too dry or too moist.
C. My nose
often tends to run.
47. Fruit Juice
Between Meals
If you're
hungry, say between meals, how does drinking a glass of orange
juice (or other fruit juice) affect you? Overall, is it a good
effect or a bad effect? Does drinking fruit juice satisfy your
appetite and leave you feeling well until your next meal? Or
does it result in some kind of adverse reaction?
A. It energizes
me, satisfies me, works well to nourish me
until my next meal
B. It's okay,
but isn't always the best snack
for me.
C Overall
bad result. Can make me light-headed, hungry soon after ,
jittery, shaky,
nauseated, anxious, depressed, etc.
48. Personality
People have
distinctly different personality traits, and many of these
traits are related to, or heavily influenced by, one's
biochemical makeup. Which of tile following choices best
describes your natural tendency in social gatherings, or
your preference with respect to day-to-day interactions with
other people?
A. I tend
to be more aloof, withdrawn, a loner, or introverted.
B. I'm
pretty average, neither introverted nor extroverted.
C. I tend
to be more social, a "people person," or extroverted.
49. Potatoes
Potatoes are a
wonderful food and they have many excellent nutritional
attributes. But they aren't the best food for all metabolic
types. Whether or not you think that potatoes are good for you,
how do you feel about potatoes?
A. I don't
really care for them that much or don't like them at all.
B. I can
take them or leave them.
C. I
really love them, could eat them almost every day
50. Red Meat
Contrary to
conventional wisdom, red meat is a healthy food choice for some
metabolic types. When you eat red meat--like steak or roast
beef---how do you normally feel after- ward? Here we are seeking
your reaction to red meat, not your belief as to whether or not
you think it's good or bad for you.
A. It
decreases my energy and well-being and can make me depressed or
irritable
B. I don't
notice one way or the other.
C. I
definitely feel good or better when I eat red meat.
51. Pupil Size
Your pupils are
the black, center portion of your eyes. The iris is the colored
portion that surrounds the pupil. This question concerns the
size of the pupil relative to the size of the iris. Average
means the pupil and iris are basically
The size of my
pupil tends to be:
A. Larger
than my iris
B. Average
The same size as my iris.
C. Smaller
than my iris
52. Salad for
Lunch
If you eat the
wrong foods for lunch, you're likely to tank in the afternoon.
Instead of being productive, you may find that you can barely
keep your eyes open, or that you need coffee or candy to try to
stay alert and focused. If you ate a large vegetarian salad for
lunch, what effect would it have on your productivity through
the afternoon?
A. I do
pretty well with that kind of lunch.
B. I call
get by, but it isn't the best type of food for me
C. Bad
result. Makes me feel either sleepy, tired, lethargic, or hyper,
nervous, irritable.
53. Saliva
Quantity
Many people have
had the experience of their mouth becoming very dry when
frightened or nervous, such as when they're about to give a
speech. In contrast, most of us have experienced our mouth's
"watering" when we encounter the aroma of good food. However,
for some people, these conditions are their natural tendency for
no apparent reason. Please select the option that most
accurately characterizes your saliva.
My mouth tends
to be
A. dry a
lot of the time.
B. I don't
notice that I have too little or too much saliva.
C. I tend
to have a lot of saliva, or I have a tendency toward drooling.
54. Salty Foods
Salt, like
sweet, is one of the six tastes. And like sweet, people have a
varied reaction to and interest in salt. Some people salt their
food heavily and seem to crave salt. Others really aren't that
interested in it and actually find that many prepared foods
taste too salty. Whether or not you feel that salt is good for
you, how do you feel about salt?
A. Foods
often taste too salty, or I like my food salted only lightly.
B. I don't
really notice salt one way or the other. Rarely seems like too
much or too little. Just use an average amount on foods.
C. I
really love salt, or crave it. Like a lot of it.
55. Snacking
Assume for this
question that you eat three meals a day. If this is the case, do
you typically need to snack, or to eat something between meals?
Or are those three meals all the food you need for peak
performance?
A. I
rarely if never want or need snacks.
B. I
occasionally want or need to snack between meals.
C. I often
want or need to snack between meals.
56. Snack
Preference
A good snack
should provide you with lasting energy and improve your
emotional well-being, in addition to satisfying your hunger. It
should also not produce a negative effect, such as a craving for
sweets. With this in mind, which of the following choices best
describes your preference for snacks?
A. I
generally don't need snacks, but ill do have one, I usually
prefer and do well on something sweet
B. I
sometimes need snacks and do well on
pretty much anything.
C. I
definitely want and need snacks in order to be at my best.
I Do poorly on sweets, but do well on protein and fat
(meat, chicken, cheese, hardboiled egg, nuts).
57. Sneezing
We usually think
of sneezing in connection with cold or flu. But some
people sneeze as part of their regular day, even when they are
not sick or have allergies.
C. I often
regularly tend to sneeze.
58. Sociability
Many people
believe that social tendencies are learned behavior. But one
need only look at siblings in a family to see that people have
innate tendencies with regard to sociability, even though these
tendencies are influenced to a degree by life experiences. How
would you describe your natural, innate tendency toward
sociability, apart from the way your family or friends may have
influenced you in this regard ?
A. I
tend 1o be a little "antisocial," in that I enjoy being alone,
feel awkward at social gatherings or parties, and usually prefer
to leave quickly or not to go at all.
B.
I'm in the middle—not really antisocial, but also not
particularly compelled to be with others.
C. I tend
to be very social, a "people person," and love company and to be
with others, prefer not to be alone.
59. Sour Foods
Sour, like sweet
and salty, is one of the six tastes. Some people really like,
love, or even crave sour foods like pickles, sauerkraut,
vinegar, lemon juice, or yogurt. Others have an aversion to sour
foods, or just don't like them all that much Which of the
following best describes your reaction to sour foods?
A. I
generally don't care for sour foods.
B. I don't
feel one way or the other, particularly. Don't like or dislike
them much more than any other food.
C I
definitely like (some) sour foods or crave them.
60. Physical and
Mental Stamina
Stamina refers
to physical endurance, or the ability to persevere or work long
hours without exhaustion. This capacity is greatly
dependent on what we eat. Some foods optimize physical and
mental stamina, while other foods noticeably reduce it. What
type of foods
My stamina is
better when I eat:
A. lighter foods
like chicken, fish, fruit, vegetables, grains.
B. pretty
much any wholesome food.
C. Heavy
foods, fatty foods.
61. Consuming
Sweets
There's hardly
anyone who doesn't like sweets from time to time. But this
question is not concerned with whether or not you like sweets.
Rather, how do you react when you eat something sweet all by
itself (e.g., cake, cookies, candy, etc.)?
A. Sweets
don't bother me even when I eat them by themselves. Generally
sweets satisfy my appetite and don’t produce bad reactions.
B. I'm
sometimes bothered when eating sweets by themselves, and then
they don't satisfy my appetite.
C. I
usually don't do well eating sweets by themselves. They usually
produce some manner of bad reaction and/or create o desire for
more sweets.
62. Meat for
Breakfast
In this
question, meat refers to flesh proteins like ham, sausage,
bacon, steak, hamburger, and salmon. How do you feel after
consuming meat for breakfast--as opposed to going without it?
Remember, this question does not include eggs, milk, or cheese
as a substitute for the other animal proteins listed above.
A. I don't
feel as well as I do without it. It tends to make me feel
more tired, sleepy, lethargic, angry, irritable, thirsty,
or causes me to lose my energy by midmorning.
B. I can
take it or leave it, varies
C. I feel
much better with it: more energetic, have good stamina, keeps me
going without getting hungry.
63. Red Meat
for Lunch
In this
question, red meat refers to flesh proteins like beef or lamb.
How do you feel after consuming some red meat at lunch, as
opposed to going without it? This question does not include
eggs, milk, or cheese as a substitute for the other animal
proteins listed above.
A. I don't
feel as well as I do without it. It makes me feel
more tired, sleepy, lethargic, angry, irritable, thirsty, or
causes me to lose my energy by mid-afternoon.
B. I can
take it or leave it, varies.
C. I feel
much better with it: more energetic, have good stamina, keeps me
going without getting hungry before dinner.
64. Red Meat
for Dinner
In this
question, meat refers to flesh proteins like beef or lamb. How
do you feel after consuming some red meat for dinner, as opposed
to going without it? This question does not include eggs, milk,
or cheese as a substitute for the other animal proteins listed
above.
A. I don't
feel as well as I do without it. Tends to make me feel more
tired, sleepy, lethargic, angry, irritable, thirsty, or causes
me to lose my energy.
B. I can
take it or leave it, varies.
C. I feel
much better with it: more energetic, have good stamina, keeps me
going without getting hungry before bedtime.
65. Dinner
Preference
Pretend you're
on vacation in the American West. It's nighttime and you're
driving across the Death Valley Desert. You just spotted a sign
that says DINER AHEAD. 10 MILES. NEXT EATING PLACE, 150 MILES.
You're hungry, so you decide to pull into the diner. There you
find that there are only three choices on the menu--Dinner
Plates 1, 2, and 3. Since you have a long drive ahead of you,
it's essential for you to eat the kind of food that will keep
you awake and energized. Which dinner plate would you choose to
give you the best stamina, energy, and alertness?
A. Dinner Plate
l-- skinless chicken breast, rice, salad. Apple pie.
B. Dinner Plate
2—a combination plate including a little of everything from
Plates 1 and 3.
C. Dinner Plate
3—pot roast cooked with carrots, onions, and potatoes, served
with biscuits and gravy. Cheesecake.
