Carbohydrate Profile Dietary Guidelines
Low-protein/low-purine/low-fat/high-carbohydrate diet

If you are a Carbohydrate Profile then your sympathetic (fight or flight) side of your autonomic nervous system dominates.  Here are the characteristics associated with your profile.  (Note that these characteristics are generalizations and that you may not identify with all of these traits.)

Physical Build:
  • Generally taller and thinner than other family members
  • Slim
  • Angular facial structure

Emotional Traits:

  • Impatient
  • High-spirited/highly motivated
  • Aggressive
  • Organized
  • Intellectual
  • Reserved/socially withdrawn
  • Analytical
  • Left-brained
  • Excellent concentration

Physical Traits:

  • Action-oriented
  • Exercise-oriented
  • Very energetic
  • Great stamina
  • More nerve energy put into energy production
  • Prone to tension or insomnia
  • Indigestion
  • Prone to constipation if stressed
  • Heartburn
  • Fast metabolism
  • Loses weight very easily/gains weight with difficulty
  • Low appetite
  • Thrives well on carbohydrates
  • High glycemic carbohydrates/sugar cause little weight gain
  • Low desire for animal protein
  • Difficulty digesting meat
  • Older appearance
  • Dry skin
  • Hypertension
  • High blood pressure

The Carbohydrate Profile oxidizes carbohydrates too slowly and as a result maintains a constant, steady supply of cellular energy in comparison to the other body types. Their bodies do not do well in converting food into stored fat, which is why people with this profile may actually have a bit of difficulty gaining weight.

Because the Carbohydrate Profile converts his or her carbohydrates into immediate energy and not fat, they tend to have an extra tolerance for consuming carbohydrates. It is not uncommon for a Carbohydrate Profile to eat high-glycemic carbohydrates (bread, pastries, cookies, cereal, and pasta) and not gain weight. (Although, high-glycemi foods are not encouraged.)

The Carbohydrate Profile requires a diet low in protein and high in good fruit and vegetable carbohydrates in order to feel energized and to maintain their weight. In fact, even though we are all omnivores, the Carbohydrate Profile could easily adapt to a vegetarian diet and be quite comfortable. However, a vegetarian or vegan diet is not recommended, as animal products provide vital nutrients not found in plant foods. Carbohydrate Profiles do require protein but should be careful not to go overboard with animal protein as they can begin to feel sluggish. The plate has been designed with a limited protein compartment for this reason.