As a protein type it is recommended to eat your protein first to help create a sense of balance within your oxidation or nervous system where applicable. With your protein first you will then set up this state of balance so you can properly utilize the part 2 of your meal plan. If you have the salad or soup first you are not doing anything to help create this balance. I will mention that it does not have to be a steak, it could be any of the high or medium purine meats. As a protein type it also does not mean that it always has to be a large quantity of protein. It has been recognized that some of our protein types do well even with 3 or 4 ounces of protein to start their meals. Experiment with this to find out what feels best.
Good Health,
Glen ND
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As a protein type the importance of the protein first would be in the form of a flesh protein. It is the medium to high purine levels that are the most important factor in creating your balance. Your reference to the green super food as alkalinizing is not an appropriate statement based on metabolic typing ideas. The food itself is neither acidic nor alkaline it is how it reacts in the individuals body that makes it acidic or alkaline. A protein type is actually pushed to alkalinity by protein and fat and would be the exact opposite for a carb type.
If all you can do at this time is the organic sausage or bacon that would be fine for now. Keep an open mind though as I have seen the tastes of many protein types change as they progress on their plans. You may surprise yourself at what flesh proteins you could be eating for breakfast months from now. I will add that if you seem to do fine on such a small amount of protein at breakfast that would be fine. I am also a protein type and I can do very well with much smaller amounts of protein at breakfast. Does anyone else have anything to add as far as protein amounts at breakfast as compared to other meals?
I always eat meat at breakfast & lunch because it is energizing to me. So at supper I frequently eat soft boiled eggs. I eat the whites first, then the soft yolks on Ezekiel toastsometimes with cheese added.
Jennifer
Hi Glen...
My question on the sequence of eating is this...
Ok..so I start my meal with the flesh protein. Can I take a bite of a veggie or cheese, etc while I'm eating the protein? Must it be regimented where you eat one item..finish it..then go on to the next, then finish that..then move on to part 3? Can we combine the items as we eat them?
Sharon
Hi Sharon,
It would be best to eat in the specific order and I would share that most protein types feel a difference when eating in this way. I would add that you definitely save the part 3 food for the end of your meal to aid in blood sugar stability.
I've been having Dr.Mercola's pro whey shake in the morning. Using the recipe that's on the video. I use whole milk plain yogurt(looking for a raw milk source) scoop of shake 2 eggs and flax.
Thanks,
Hi Glen,
I was diagnosed as a protien type 6 months ago, which wasn't a dramatic change in my diet because I have been on a low cab diet for years. I've always noticed that I thrive on a low cab diet but what came as a surprise to me was the restrictions to what veggies I could eat. At first I thought broccolli, squash etc weren't part of the protein type veggie choice because of their GI level. But after reading old replies on the forum I learnt it had also to do with purine, potassium etc.?
So have I got it right that a protein type ought to eat food high in purine; both proteins and veggies?
Should I as a protien type avoide broccolli bacause of the potassium level?
I think it is highly unlikely that I'll keep to the few veggie options provided. So could you please mention the veggies that I should try to avoid as a protien type so I at least don't eat the "worst" ones. I love to make woks and I use the following veggies broccolli, cauliflower, squash, peppers (red and yellow), kale, mushrooms, onions, tons of chilli, garlic and ginger. Which veggies are "no nos"?
I read your reply that protein flesh is the ideal breakfast. I have a Pro-optimal whey shake with half a banana, 2 raw eggs (organic and free range) and flax seed for breakfast. This keeps me full until lunch 4 hours later. What do you think?
For lunch I have oven baked chicken/turkey/duck/fish with spinich, avocados, cashew nuts and olive oil. I eat my protein first as recommened and then move on to have the fat and veggie. What I however notice is that I am full by the time I finish eating my protein and don't feel to eat anymore. Is there a risk that I might be missing out on vitamins if I do not have the veggies? I mean I do need to consum a certian amount of vegetable to get my mineral and vitamins right? Is there a risk of an inbalance if I eat only the few veggies recommened for protein types?
I must say since I started my protien type diet (it took me 6 months!) I feel fantastic! My energy level is stable and I can go for 4-6 hours without food. What I am however questioning is whether I am not been eating more like a mixed type or a protein type with "high" cab consumption rather than a "pure" protien type?. The reason is because for snack (3 hours after lunch) I eat about 200ml yoghurt and 100g cottage cheese with goji berries, shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, mixed nuts (cashew, maccadamian, almond, hassel). My energy level remains stable after this snack, however I usually feel bloated and need to go to the toilet almost straight after. This is believe is due to the dairy being pasturized and I think I'm lactos intolerant. I must add energy wise I feel good and not hungry after lunch. The reason I have the snack is because I go to the gym after work and lift weights or do spinning and I feel I might need a snack in between. Any other snack recomendation from you?
I always have a banana and protien shake straight after my workout to help my muscles recover quicker (?). And for dinner I usually have some meat/organ or fish from my 1st or 2nd choice protien with my 1st hand recomended veggies. I feel great on this diet. I even jogg (slowly) for 40 mins in the morning before breakfast, which I was told is great for burning fat and weight loss. So far I am loosing weight and it's working. I'm still having my green tea twice a day though.
So my question is Glen, am I doing well with that "much" cabs because I do a lot of exercise (spinning twice a week, weights 3 times a week and slow morning jogging 2-3 times a week) so I easily burn the cabs of or is the amounts of cabs I'm consuming "normal" for a protien type? Or can I actually be in between a mixed type and protien type?
By the way, is gojiberries ok?! I love it and eat a fair amount.
That as a long one. Thanks for your recommendation (to cut down on fruits, beans etc) a few months ago. I followed it half a year later ... and it's working great!
Really appreciate your input.
Vanessa
Hi Vanessa,
You are correct that purine containing foods overall are a benefit for protein types. Once you have been on only the recommended protein type veggies for long enough time period to felt that your body is reaching a state of balance you could start to slowly add in some other veggies while maintaining a sense of awareness to how you feel with these. Let your body tell you if you can tolerate the other veggies. As far as which would be worse to add, I would say anything with a higher G. I. would be worse.
I can share that each protein type is potentially slightly different and maybe you do not need the purines at breakfast so if your drink is providing long lasting energy physically, mentally, and emotionally you should be fine with this.
If you are full with your protein in itself I would recommend cutting back a bit on this to be able to consume the veggies with additional fat.
I would definitely suspect that you have a challenge with conventional dairy and would recommend raw dairy for you. Look at www.realmilk.com to see if there is a coop in your area.
You may actually be between a mixed and protein type and honestly that is where I am. Remember that being assessed as any particular type is just a starting point to help lead you toward fine tuning your individual nutritional needs.
The goji berries may be creating some blood sugar challenges but if you have them prior to exercise it won't be as significant of an issue. I would still recommend cutting back on them.
Hopefully I got everything. I am also happy to hear you are doing so well.
Hi Glen, and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us!
I am a protein type and find that if I skip having protein with a meal, I feel sluggish and can get digestion problems with headache. believe what you said earlier, that for protein types, fat and protein boost alkalinity and that carbs create acidity. I can have no protein or eat less protein at a meal, but must follow that with a meal of greater protein or I run into trouble and get very spacy. 3-4 oz can be enough protein at breakfast, but I need more for the other 2 meals; I actually crave it.