FAST OXIDIZERS
Fast oxidizers require foods with higher percentages of protein and fat than carbohydrates. Make sure there is protein in everything you eat including snacks. Your ideal macronutrient ratio is 20 percent carbs, 50 percent protein, 30 percent fat.
BALANCED OXIDIZERS
Balanced oxidizers need equal amounts of carbs, fat, and protein. The ideal mix is 40 percent carbs, 30 percent protein, and 30 percent fat. If you’re a balanced oxidizer, try to get a good mix of these foods:
Eating by oxidizer type can help you lose weight and stay energized. But please remember to watch out for your calorie intake when figuring out your meals. While these foods are listed for idea oxidizer type, some of them are quite high in calories, so figure out your serving sizes according to how many calories you’re aiming to take in.
Is muffin top a given once you've hit the big 4-0? Think there's nothing you can do to combat the inevitable? Think again!
The Truth: Sure, you can blame your excess weight and sluggish metabolism on your age, but the truth is that if you take a few precautions your body and metabolism can snap back into shape.
Metabolism, put simply, is the chemical process in which our body turns food into energy. The notion of a “fast” metabolism for our intents and purposes is one where you utilize more energy in a day, making you less likely to store excess energy from food in fat cells.
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