M Type 4


Metabolic Type IV

Mediterranean Diet

METABOLIC TYPE IV DIET PLAN

(EXCELLENT METABOLIZER)

Characteristics

Type IV people usually have a genetic background from and around the Mediterranean Sea
and do well on the Mediterranean diet.

Typically common among Spanish, Italian, Greek, Israeli, and Arabic populations.

This Metabolic Type

  • Burns sugar (carbohydrates) at a moderate rate and uses sugar for energy.
    Tolerates most carbohydrates, including those with a mid-range glycemic index (50–80).
  • Can eat mostly raw vegetables with limited amounts of fruit. Diet should be rich in salads,
    fresh uncooked vegetables, and fruits (as desserts), making up 40–50% of meals.
  • 50–60% of foods should come from the Alkaline Forming Foods Chart and
    40–50% from the Acid Forming Foods Chart (see About Your Blood Test manual).
    Limit red meats to 2–4 times per week. Use beans, fish, and fowl as other primary
    protein sources; nuts, seeds, eggs, and cheeses as secondary proteins.
  • Emphasize the following foods (A–F):

A Mediterranean-style diet with balanced carbs, healthy fats, and limited red meats works best for this type.