What to Eat for Your Metabolism Type: Excited vs Passive

If you've tried diet after diet without the result you hoped for, here's something almost nobody tells you: not every body works the same way. What suits one person beautifully can hold another one back. It's not a lack of willpower. Far more often, it's a lack of information about how your metabolism works.

Think of your body as an engine. Not every engine runs on the same fuel. And when you give yours the fuel it actually needs, everything starts to run more smoothly.

The two sides of metabolism

Within the NaturalSlim® System we talk about two tendencies of the metabolism. Knowing yours gives you clarity about which foods are worth prioritising:

• Excited metabolism: leans toward activity and a faster-running nervous system — that feeling of always being on the go, engine revved.
• Passive metabolism: leans toward calm and a steadier pace, and usually handles fats better.

Neither one is "bad." They're simply different starting points. And the good news is that the right way to eat for each can be learned.

What to eat if your metabolism is excited

An excited metabolism runs at high revs, so what suits it best is a way of eating that helps it ease down. The idea: less fat, more vegetables and lighter proteins, with good hydration.

Prioritise:

• Lean proteins: chicken, turkey, fish.
• Plenty of vegetables.
• Fresh salads.
• Vegetable juices.
• Eggs boiled or steamed.
• Good hydration throughout the day.

Cut back on:

• Fat intake.
• Too many nuts.
• Refined carbohydrates.
• Foods with added sugar.

Less fat, more vegetables and lean proteins, and enough water: that's what the excited metabolism appreciates to find its balance.

What to eat if your metabolism is passive

A passive metabolism runs at a calmer pace and generally handles fats far better than the excited one. Its food list looks quite different from the one above — and that's exactly the point: each engine asks for its own fuel.

Prioritise:

• Proteins with fat: beef, pork, tuna, seafood, salmon.
• Good fats: butter, coconut oil, nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios).
• Eggs prepared with oil.
• Good hydration throughout the day.

Cut back on:

• Refined carbohydrates.
• Sugars.

For someone with a passive metabolism, good fats aren't the enemy: they're part of the fuel that engine knows how to make use of.

The detail that changes everything: the 3x1 Diet®

Whatever your tendency, these foods fit inside one simple framework: the 3x1 Diet®. It isn't a diet of bans, but a proportion. On your plate, three quarters for Type A Foods (the ones that help you slim down: vegetables, salads, proteins) and one quarter for Type E Foods (the ones that tend to add weight: bread, pasta, rice, sweets).

When you combine the 3x1 proportion with the right foods for your metabolism type, you stop fighting your body and start working with it.

Supplements within the System

Nutrition is the foundation. Alongside it, there are a couple of nutrients that many people add to their daily routine as support for their general wellbeing.

MagicMag® provides magnesium, a mineral that contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal muscle function, and to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue. That's why many people make it part of their everyday care.

These nutrients support you; your eating habits are the foundation.

Not sure yet which metabolism type you are?

You don't have to guess. There are simple indicators that help identify your tendency, and a Certified Metabolism Consultant™ can go through them with you and guide you on which foods and which steps suit your particular case.

At NaturalSlim Europe you have a team of consultants at your disposal. There's nothing to buy to get started: the first step is simply to talk to someone who understands your metabolism. Small changes, with the right information, make a big difference.