William Linz Wolcott | Trish Fahey
1 Everyone is Different - and this book takes that into accoun
Every one and their grandma is telling you what to eat. And they are all telling you exactly opposite things. So who do you believe? Who do you trust?
This book does NOT have a one diet for all program. This book realizes that everyone is different and actually helps you figure out your "metabolic type" so that you are eating food that is right for you.
Amazing. Actually helping people figure out what food is best for them instead of trying to tell everyone they should eat the same thing.
This book also comes with sample menu plans for the different metabolic types. So once you figure out what your metabolic type is you will know exactly what foods are best for you.
This book really takes all the guesswork out of knowing what food is right to eat for you.
It can be a little tedious and time consuming for some people though. For those who want less structure and more freedom there is another great book on eating food that is right for you.
The Creators Manual for Your Body not only teaches you how to know what food is right for you, but how to truly be healthy and free. It is one of my favorite books. And from all the raving 5 star reviews, it appears to be other peoples favorite book as well.
2 Cool book!
Definitely cool book! I bought this with Make Every Girl Want You and have been highly impressed by both! One book that takes a unique approach to dieting, and one that takes a unique approach to dating! This book is definitely very cool. It's about time someone realized that we're all different people, we all have different bodies, and what it'll take to lose weight is different for everyone! Personally, I'm a protein-type individual, which made the protein-focused diet very enjoyable to be on. Dare I say it - I actually found a diet that I enjoyed!! And, in turn, I lost 15 pounds in 2 months. This is great! It is a new way of looking at dieting, but the point is simple. If you're on a diet with food that you enjoy, and that fits your body type, you'll be more inclined to stick with it, and your body will, in turn, lose weight. I'm so happy I've finally found a diet I can stick with!!! This book is truly a gift to share with others. [...]
3 * Informative, Simple and Accurate! *
Based on my own research and practices (prior to buying this book) I had determined that I did better consuming proteins and complex carbs versus simple carbs and refined, pre-processed foods. I lost 50 pounds in 6 months through light daily walking, eating more proteins and complex carbs and consuming little to know refined foods or sugars. And I did NOT starve myself. Since I am still overweight and need to lose more pounds due to possibly developing type II diabetes, I decided to try a metabolic type diet. Much to my surprise and glee, I found out through this book that I was pretty much doing what I should have been doing. This book has given me a bit more information and given me more sources of proteins and oils that I need to incorporate into my diet. The book has explained me to a tee ... right down to how I feel after consuming different types of foods. It equally talks about the "carb types" and the "mixed types." Which type are you? Are you consuming foods that you think are healthy? They may not be healthy foods for you because of the metabolic type you are. I found out that citrus fruits and grapes are worse for my metabolic type than butter, beef and peanuts! Who would have thought that? While it does not tell me not to eat citrus fruits or grapes, it does say I should limit them because of alkalinity and how they breakdown in my system and effect my body. Whereas, not too ripe bananas and some apples are better for me.
The best $10 you'll ever spend. If you're ready, this is the book to consult for your "type" and to start getting yourself healthy. Interesting book with healing information!
4 skip the hype
I really worry over misleading advice like this.
The best advice is to eat a lean meat-free whole-carb based diet like our ancestors did. You wouldn't eat monkey meat, or drink monkey milk, or eat cheese made from monkey milk, so why would you think replacing the word monkey with the word cow makes it ok? No matter your body type, and in opposition to what this book alleges, there is no body that is "right" for too much protein, fat, or refined carbs. That advice will get you defunct kidneys, a bad heart, & a rapidly expanding waistline.
To find the real facts about nutrition without having to buy anything or pay for anything type in Dr. McDougall on your search engine, and ask the doctor a question. His advice is free & he'll email you back directly.
Believe me, it's a lot easier to give up cheese than to have open heart surgery.
Good luck everyone~
DP
5 There's a Better Book Out There
Although I enjoyed some of the book on Metabolic Typing, I believe that Dr. Stuart's audio and book combo "Nutrition For Your Body Mind & Spirit" is a thousand times better. Dr. Stuart states that there are at least 32 different body types. Finally someone who speaks the truth and knows not everyone is the same. She focuses on healthy weight loss or maintenance and health improvement. Infact she guarantees it! When you follow the programs that she guides you through, which includes charts and foods lists, stories and formulas then your health improves ...health problems seem to melt away. For me, I no longer have ulcers or sinus congestion PLUS I lost the fifty pounds . YES!!
I know this is a much better WEIGHT and Health Program and you can even listen to it all on CD without taking a single note.
Oh yes, she also answered my e-mails regarding my personal issues - something she offers to those who purchase the program. Too cool and I feel GREAT!!. Of course I thought some information in the Metabolic was useful but not completely geared to me. Sorry this Metabolic book although interesting, is also limiting.
6 Wonderful Book On Health
I loved this book. I've read so many books on health and weight loss, especially for women nursing infants. I'm also an avid weightlifter, trying to lose the excess weight that was gained from my high risk pregnancy.
I learned so much from this book about my body. It didn't do a one-size fits all eating plan for people, but helped you determine what was right for your specific body. It also explained the various body types in a reasonably easy-to-read format. The details helped me understand my body at a level that I haven't gotten in other books. Some books were way complicated, others just made too light of a tough subject.
Wolcott did a good job explaining the various systems in the body. I'm so interested in the biochemistry of the body that I'm thinking about going to graduate school to learn more.
I've been able to apply the things I've learned in Wolcott's book to determine my Metabolic Typing, which was a strong Protein. I never realized I needed as much protein as I needed, which would explain why my workouts were getting worse, and worse and why my milk production was not good. I also was always feeling internally tired, yet on the surface level, very high energy. This book was able to pinpoint the things going on in my body when I wasn't eating for my metabolic typing.
Once I started eating according to my metabolic typing, my body has been losing ~0.5% bodyfat per week for the past 2 months consistently. That's in the 1-2 lbs of bodyfat per week. I've been consistently regaining back my strength and still maintaining my lean body mass. My focus is back. I'm also able to gradually kick up my workout intensity.
As I lose more bodyfat, I'll probably have to adjust my macronutrient ratio. Wolcott's book explains how to do this. I've also been able to apply Wolcott's information in helping my 4 yr old daughter with her diet. It's the first time anything has really ever worked to help her with her severe eczema.
There's something to this. Eating what your body wants helps to bring the body to balance. Oh, forgot to mention, by eating my metabolic typing, I've been able to control my blood pressure without meds. I basically exercise regularly, reduce stress, sleep enough, eat what I thought was healthy but turned out the macronutrient ratio I was eating was all wrong for my body, which was causing my high blood pressure and heart condition. Now that I'm eating my metabolic typing, my heart is returning to normal along with my blood pressure.
Thank you Mr. Wolcott.
7 Follow up on January 2002 review
I've now been on the program since November 2001. Two-and-a-half years later, I'm absolutely convinced without a doubt that eating according to what your body needs is the way to go. There are some wacky negative reviews that are quite perplexing. It appears some people need 200 scientific double blind studies certified by the FDA to be believable. Give me a break . . .
Use your common sense. Wake up and eat a typical breakfast. Cereal & milk (carbs/sugar), toast & jelly (carbs/sugar), orange juice (sugar). Then an hour later ask yourself, how's your hunger & cravings? How's your energy? How's your concentration? How your mood? The next day eat the same, but add two scrambled eggs and cut out the OJ. Ask the same questions. Many people would feel better an hour later. Why? Added protein. How much should you add? That depends on what your body needs. Should everyone just add protein? Nope, we're all different. That's the whole point, but some people feel apparently feel threatened by this simple concept.
Who thought of it first? Who cares! William Wolcott has used about twenty-five years of data to help you zero in on a starting point; the rest is up to you.
As an endurance athlete (cycling coach), I can tell you that fueling your body is a huge key to success in sports. On the program I started eating more food, but better quality (whole/natural/organic . . . if I can't pronounce it, I try to avoid it). The result was dramatic. I've had clients follow the basic plan in the book and loose weight, but weight loss isn't the only goal. It is really a nutrition book, not merely a weight loss book. The nutritionist who I consult with always says that it is about "rebuilding your health."
Anyone who knows anything about physiology will tell you the body is an amazing and complex system that always strives for homeostatic balance. This program is about helping your body achieve that goal by fueling it with the macronutrient ratio (percent of carbs, protein, and fats), that is wants.
If you think this is about eating mostly animal protein, you're wrong. That is the Atkins diet; that some people do well on, some people don't change and some people do worse on. What explains that? Biochemical Individuality. How then do you figure out what to eat to balance your body? Eat according to YOUR OWN body's needs. Eat according to your metabolic type.
"Nothing is more important to your health than something you put in your body several times a day, every day of your life."
Want some common sense articles? Go to the chekinstitute.com site and look through the articles relating to eating. You want a more comprehensive plan? Buy Paul Chek's "How to Eat Move and Be Healty!"
If you want more detailed information about eating, check out Mercola.com. Buy Dr. Mercola's new book, "Dr. Mercola's Total Health Cookbook." Though I think his plan is sometimes more difficult, check out his credentials and tell me his opinion isn't worth considering.
If you want a wake up call, start reading the news about degenerative diseases, obesity, etc. There is a claxon bell ringing. If you don't hear it yet, you will.
What ever you do, don't let people with their own negative attitudes prevent you from spending $10 and having the chance to improve your life in dramatic ways. Rebuilding your health to be the best you can be is a journey and this is a great first step. The risk? $10.
8 ANY COMMENTS?
Found the quote below on Dr. Kelly's website. Would anyone like to comment?
"In the mid 1980's Mr. William L. Wolcott found a paperback edition of Dr. Watson's Nutrition and Your Mind. At the time Mr. Wolcott was an employee being trained by Dr. Kelley. Wolcott was unable to comprehend the Kelley Metabolic Typing Paradigm, his employment was terminated. Wolcott then appropriated Dr.Kelley's copyright name of "Metabolic Types." Wolcott furthermore produced a most defective nutritional program marketing it through Dr. Kelley's trained Physicians and Technicians. Nutritional Programs being promoted from Watson to William L. Wolcott and Dr. Harold J. Kristal, D.D.S. and a multitude of other con-artist are defective to their very core.
Like so many other establishment frauds, these creatures have tried to change the definition and meaning of Metabolic Typing originally developed and established by Dr. Kelley. Because of their limited mental capacities they cannot comprehend the total parameters of Metabolic Typing. These gentlemen want to rename and limit Metabolic Typing as Fast and Slow oxidation, which is a gross error."
at http://www.drkelley.info/articles/archive.php?artid=320
9 WARNING! WOLCOTT is NOT the originator of this diet!
The man whopo started the Metabolic Typing Diet was Dr. Kelley when he needed to cure his own pancreatic cancer, not Dr. Wolcott or any other person who infiltrated the Kelley program (sponsered by the pharmaceutical industry) Check Wolcott's credentials and you will see he does not have the knowledge or experience to improve the Kelley protocol.
In figuring out the metabolic nuances needed to treat and reverse his cancer, Kelley was able to come up with a protocol which enabled him to help many people cure their cancers too. The cancer/pharmaceutical industry caught wind of what he did and gave him a really rough ride(there's a suprise). In the end they couldn't stop him so what they did is a warning to everyone in this forum. They had several people infiltrate his organization, then start up their "new improved" systems which according to Kelley, were designed not to work. It was a way to use marketing and disinformation to cloud Kelley's successful work and results with a new improved method that WILL NOT WORK. Classic disinfo propoganda measures.
According to Kelley, William Wolcott is the main disinfo person who is now author of the best selling Metabolic Typing Diet which has lots of sexy, interesting notions in it but is designed to be off base(just enough to not be effective). Kelly wrote a letter explaining what I am saying here. I will track it down and post it along with Dr. Kelley's phone number so you can speak to him in person about it.
More on Kelley here:
http://www.drkelley.info/articles/archive.php?artid=269
10 I use it in my healing practice
Let me state up front that I am not undertaking the Metabolic Typing studies, nor do I intend to, just am incorporating into my healing practice the protocol of what is undoubtedly nutritional wisdom that many will benefit from. I am a registered nurse with a specialty in nutritional studies. Unlike the few reviewers who gave the metabolic test to their friends to take, and discovered they were all the "Mixed-Type" metabolic profile, I have used this method in my healing practice and so far have found the opposite: That the Mixed types seem to predominantly come from those who hail from Mediteranean or Oriental/Asian ancestry, and that there were a significant number of Protein types, whose predominant ancestry hailed from Northern Europe. I have come across only one Carb type so far, an individual whose ancestry is in tropical climates. So far the clients following their metabolic type diet are losing fat when they do follow it, (per skinfold caliper testing and inches lost) and gaining weight and feeling symptomatic again when they consume too many foods from the other meal plans for the other metabolic types. (Mostly when Protein Types are eating foods better suited to the Carb Types, and fail to consume enough protein on a regular basis.)
The book is well written, not difficult to follow at all, is designed for the lay-reader, and I have also followed up and bought the books by the other researchers whom Dr. Wolcott mentions either inspired his interest, or who started the ball rolling a century ago in this direction. Some of Dr. Wolcott's work is incorporated in Ann Louise Gittleman's nutritional works as well, and she cites him as one of the sources for her advocating increased protein in her "Your Body Knows Best" book. Her Fat Flush Plan also incorporates increased protein, though is not a spin-off of either any of the meal plans here or of any of the higher-protein and fat diets like the Atkins diet. ALG is another well-respected nutritionist in the field.
Current research is continuously showing that people can lose weight and not increase their cholesterol levels or blood pressure when following a higher protein meal plan. This means that for those whose metabolic type thrives on this type of diet, they will do fine following a plan for that. For those whose metabolic type thrives on a higher carbohydrate diet, there is a meal plan for that too, of course. The mixed type can eat from both plans, but there is tons of valuable information about how foods are metabolized, how different nutrients react in different people.
I did not find the research either skimpy or underreported. The change in diet is not so radical for those who typically eat what their cultural group or ancestors typically ate. Many ethnic groups eat what their families ate for generations.
The USA nutritional information on which they based the food groups block of years past, and the food pyramid currently in use, is from studies of an African tribe who did not display cardiac disease. Their diet was about 60-65% carbs, and little fat, small amounts of protein. It was assumed that Americans would thrive on this type of diet, but most Americans at that time hailed from Northern European ancestry, and we began feeding the nation too many carbs, too many flour-foods, (pastas, breads, refined cereals) and of course combined those flour foods with sugar, cakes, cookies etc. What this book shows is that many indigenous groups eating high fat or high protein diets, also have no cardiac disease, or diabetes, or cancer, as long as they are following the diet of their ancestors, within reason. When these indigenous cultures come to America, or begin eating a diet similar to the Western influences of increased carb, sugar, and flour, they too develop diseases similar to the rates of Americans.
We grain feed our livestock, rather than range feed, so that the meat contains far less Omega-3 fatty acids, and it is the Omega-3s that signal the brain that the satiety from a meal has occurred. Consequently in the US we consume far larger portions of meat that still do not provide a sense of fullness. Luckily there are farms now devoted to range-fed livestock, poultry, eggs, and bakeries producing sprouted-grain and whole grain products.
Dr. Wolcott's method is just the tip of the iceberg for getting people onto a healthy nutritious regimen for themselves and their families. The whole food industry needs revamping, and parents and educators need to become involved so that nutritious food can be served to our children at home and at school, as they will be the ones to ensure that the food industry makes progess in the future.
11 The real story behind The Metabolic Typing Diet
Having read all of the negative reviews on metabolic typing diet, I would like to shed some light on the criticisms of the book. I have, off and on, been studying customized nutrition for the last decade of my life. There are two critical questions to ask with regard to diet: 1) Is there a one-size-fits-all approach that works for everyone? And 2) If not, what is the best approach to customized nutrition?
To answer the first question one has to go no further than reading one of two books. Upon reading one of those books the open minded reader has no other rational conclusion to draw than the fact that everyone is unique and therefore there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The two books are Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston Price and Biochemical Individuality by Roger Williams.
The answer to the second question can be found by looking to see who has researched all of the available data on customized
nutrition and put together a program that the average person can follow. William Wolcott is by far the leading authority on
customized nutrition. He has read all of the recent discoveries and has also read what the pioneers in the field have written. In
addition, he studied under William Kelley (a pioneer in the field of customized nutrition). He has come up with the most
intelligible, comprehensive system available today for people to discover their metabolic type.
I am sure by now you are trying to reconcile the conflicting reviews on the book. Some criticize the book for lacking science or evidence for what is said in the book. Others say the book is excellent. I think a great deal of confusion lies in the assumption that his critics are making regarding the book's intended audience. His intended audience in the book is the masses of people in America. Those masses typically aren't very analytical or scientifically minded. If he had written the book to the scientifically minded he would have alienated a much larger audience, the average American. When I first read his book I was relieved to find that it was so easily understandable to a layperson. Yet when I dug deeper into William Wolcott and his organization Heathexcel I found the tremendous amount of science behind his work was second to none.
I highly recommend this book and believe the information in it to be absolutely life changing. If I had to choose this book or any other ten books combined on the subject of diet I would choose this book hands down. The book is worth every penny you will pay for it and more importantly it is worth the time you will invest reading it. There is more information on his web site healthexcel.com.
brettwbauer@hotmail.com
12 Addressing the Poor Reviews of This Book
I'd like to address some of the reviewers who rated this book poorly.
One reviewer writes: "And although the idea that we are genetically different may have plenty of merit, this book does not convincingly demonstrate that we are different to the extent that some people should eat a high-carb diet whereas others should eat a high-fat diet. That involves a radical genetic difference, indeed." Perhaps. But traditional and indigenous diets worldwide vary in fat content from well over 70% of calories (Aleutian natives) on down, and degenerative diseases are unknown among indigneous peoples. This suggests that there is, in fact, wide genetic variation in the diet requirements of humans. Secondly, there is not as much variation in the diets as Wolcott's names (Protein, Carbo, and Mixed) make it appear. There is a fairly large amount of carb in the Protein diet (more than, say, an Atkins or South Beach diet), and the Carbo diet includes a fair proportion of protein. Finally, all types are advised to avoid refined sugar and cut back on refined grains, which will aid in controlling insulin and blood sugar. The reviewer is critical of the book on this ground, but if he had read the book carefully, he would realize that these diets (because there are multiple diets presented in the book) *will* lead to improved insulin and blood sugar control.
To the vegetarian reviewer, and the reviewer with Epstein-Barr: I wonder if you followed Wolcott's tests properly. One of the major points of this book is that there is no one right diet for everyone. So, if you try one of Wolcott's suggested diets, and do not do well on it, perhaps you need to adjust it. That is exactly the point of the book. I'm having a hard time imagining why one reviewer writes that s/he did not do well "on all that animal protein," when only one diet in the book contains significant proportions of animal protein. The very fact that this reviewer found relief in a different diet, and that the vegetarian reviewer remains healthy on a vegetarian diet, only supports Wolcott's point that there is no one right diet for everyone.
13 Awesome!!
This book is incredible and a must read for anyone who eats. This book is so much more than losing weight. Actually weight lose is a by-product of the metabolic typing system, not the goal.
While I am in 'good' health and come from a long line of long livers I feel the changes in my life due to this book will vastly increase my chances of living a long and healthy life.
14 Save your money!
I bought this book on the recommendation of my physician. I'm glad if it was able to help others, but the amount of animal protein I had to consume on this diet made me ill after a week and I had to throw in the towel. The author totally ignores the ill effects of all that cooked meat and how it contributes to acidosis. As a sufferer of Epstein-Barr Virus/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, I ultimately found relief and help from raw foods, hydration, and less protein -- measures that alkalized my body.
15 a waste of money
the book tells you everyone is different
so you may have to eat differently
afterwards you will get a poorly set test (with no reason given to why and how your type is decided , just for so and so points you fall into so and so group but no reason given), after that you will realise that the majority of people will need equal/right amount of carb and protein-A balance diet.
Forget about the book
by the way, I am a vegetarian,people say i might not get enough protein but many veg do contain very high amount of protien so I just eat different varieties. I have not suffered from any cold or flu since undergrad, I am now doing my PhD. I try to reduce intake of refined sugar, dextrose , salt and artifical flavorings.
16 Exaggerated
...P>My criticism of this book primarily relates to the lack of references to scientific research. The authors do not analyze any research; they merely present a book based on one single concept: "Everybody is genetically unique." This concept is repeated on virtually every single page throughout the book, but the authors fail to make a sound case for this statement. Thus the book builds upon assumptions that are not convincing for the critical reader. And although the idea that we are genetically different may have plenty of merit, this book does not convincingly demonstrate that we are different to the extent that some people should eat a high-carb diet whereas others should eat a high-fat diet. That involves a radical genetic difference, indeed. For sound objective information that applies to every single human being, I strongly recommend "Natural Hormonal Enhancement" by Rob Faigin ...P>I feel that Dr. Wolcott exaggerates the need to individualize the diet according to one's metabolic type. Significant health improvements can be achieved for the majority of people merely by controlling insulin and blood sugar. To that end detailed personal protocols are likely unnecessary, at least for the majority of people.
Bottom line: Read this book critically and scrutinize the validity of Dr. Wolcott's arguments. They may seem convincing and logical but they may also seem exaggerated and weak if one looks beyond the "propaganda."
17 Just Another Diet Book
There were only about 100 pages of this book that were worth reading and then I discovered that everyone I gave the test to came up the same (Mixed-meaning balance of Protein and Carbs each day). Based on what I see the book is just promoting a health diet since everyone came up with the balanced diet and not either all protein or all carb. I was really disappointed by this book.
18 UNIQUE!!!
This book is really wonderful, mainly based on the foundation it is written on; that of Dr. Roger J. Williams. This theory is extremely eyeopening and mindboggling compared to the other ... theories that are thrown at us today. WE THE PEOPLE HAVE KNOWN THIS ALL ALONG!!! Imagine, actually saying that all people are different, and react in different ways to different things!!! The medical profession doesn't seem to have caught on to this yet. But every one (of us little real,peon people) can tell you that different things work for different people. Dr. Williams shows you why. And this book is a fantastic foundation for encouraging you to learn about your differences and how they affect you in the diet/nutrition arena. Those of us who have been through the medical zoo know that you have to take your health out of the medical professions' hands and into your own hands if you want to live and get well (and/or thin), and this book will help start you out. Your diet is the basis of your health and your health problems. Always go treat the source and not the symptoms. I also truly recommend all books by Dr. Williams; especially "Biochemical Individuality" (it's not as difficult as it sounds!) and "The World Within You," along with Jeffrey Bland's "Genetic Nutritioneering." I also recommend Dr. Mercola's absolutely free and highly educational newsletter at [his website], along with Doug Kaufmann's information at [his website]. Doug's new book on cancer, though expensive, is worth twice the money, and is just about as eyeopening as this book. The only doctors and medical personnel who will benefit from this book are the ones who truly want to help patients and their people. The doctors who are either brainwashed by the pharmaceutical agents who taught them in medical school or are out to make a buck will not be interested. The "industry" does not want people to learn for themselves, eat nutritious foods, take supplements or herbs that work with their bodies or otherwise make their bodies well and healthy. They want a bunch of mindless, totally bodily degenerated zombies who are dependent on them to keep them addicted to their "wonder" drugs and paying them astronomical prices for their drugs and body poisoning procedures. The same goes for their cohorts, the AMA, the FDA and the large "disease" associations who never listen to anything that helps anyone, only to their own pocketbooks. And the FDA is the worst of them all; they're supposed to be protecting people. Instead, these people are trying to crush everyone who makes a stand for real health. We all have to stand up for our own health, along with the few who are trying to help us, such as the authors of this book, and people such as Dr. Mercola and Doug Kaufmann. This book is a good, solid start. (Please note that the views expressed here are my own, and not from the book!!!!)
19 Extraordinary information
This is an extraordinary book. Within it, there is a test that will tell you what type of macro nutrient food mix (carbohydrate vs. protein) you will do best on. This takes out the guess work out of nutrition.
The author explains also how extremely different diets have millions of succesfull followers. Take Ornish high carbohydrate-low fat diet, and Atkins high protein-low carb diet; both have millions and millions of followers who swear their good health by these radically opposite diets. How could that be? It is pretty simple, the followers of a specific diet are individuals who thrive on this type of diet. In other words, their specific metabolic type corresponds closely to the guru diet they follow. But, this does not mean that one diet or the other is good for you. You first have to find out your own metabolic type, then you will know. This leads you from darkness into light, nothing less (at least as far as nutrition is concerned).
20 An Important Book
As a health professional, I feel qualified to state that if someone follows the guidance suggested in the book, chances are well over 85% that they will see dramatic improvements in their health.
Mr. Wolcott has done a great job synthesizing some of the greatest nutritional paradigms we have, as well as adding his unique contribution with the "dominance" distinction for autonomic and oxidative functioning.
I highly recommend this book.
21 Review of the reviews
Having just read 33 reviews of Wolcott and Fahey's book, I am amazed at the range of views. I even wonder if some reviewers read the book. The most favorable reviews came from those who tried the book's approach and had success. The most unfavorable reviews rant about generalities and blab on about science, but give no specifics. I found the book to give a well presented background of the theory, but when I tried the test I came out as about balanced (as did my wife). We later went to Dr Harold Kristal (who also has a book on the subject on this website) for a measurement-based typing and found myself to be protein oriented and my wife, vegetarian. Following separate diets, we both lost pounds and inches, as well as gained energy. Thus I know that the theory works. I would not recommend using a questionaire to decide one's type. But obviously, it seems to work for some people. Maybe they are more in touch with the effect of food on their body than I am. I also suspect that this book works best for people who have been eating far from their ideal diet for a long time, and change because of the information. It is worth reading, but I recommnend Dr Kristal's book more highly.
22 Not very original, but probably useful for many
The Metabolic Typing Diet recommends finding the optimal carbohydrate, protein, and fat intake for one's "metabolic type" based on a detailed survey and empirical results of the diet.
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The book contains a detailed survey which supposedly helps to determine one's type based on questions like "How do you feel about potatoes?" and "Do you have a lot of energy after eating meat?" I have not talked to anyone whose "metabolic type" based on the survey was other than "Mixed Type" so don't find the survey very helpful.
The Metabolic diet is primarily concerned with keeping blood sugar levels low, just as in Atkin's and The Zone. It is helpful in that, unlike these one-size-fits-all diets, one is instructed to find the percent of carbs, proteins, and fats that allows one's blood sugar to stay low. This can be higher than allowed on the Zone's strict 40-30-30 (carb/protein/fat) regimen and especially Atkin's. It might be 60/25/15 for a pure "carbo type" or 50/30/20 for a "mixed type." This makes the diet easier to follow and perhaps more effective for people whose blood sugar is already well regulated and does not spike that high from eating carbs.ΚΚΚ
After the metabolic type is determined based on the survey, one is instructed to follow a diet with limited carbs, then start raising the carb intake until the ideal ratio is determined as evidenced by the best energy levels, digestion, and well-being. If the diet is seemingly not producing benefit it then instructs one to follow Eat Right 4 Your Type - it even includes an abbreviated version of the ER4YT food lists.
23 Not very original, but probably useful for many
The Metabolic Typing Diet recommends finding the optimal carbohydrate, protein, and fat intake for one's "metabolic type" based on a detailed survey and empirical results of the diet.
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The book contains a survey which supposedly helps to determine one's type based on questions like "How do you feel about potatoes?" and "Do you have a lot of energy after eating meat?" I have not talked to anyone whose "metabolic type" based on the survey was other than "Mixed Type" so don't find the survey very helpful.
The Metabolic diet is primarily concerned with keeping blood sugar levels low, just as in Atkin's and The Zone. It is helpful in that, unlike these one-size-fits-all diets, one is instructed to find the percent of carbs, proteins, and fats that allows one's blood sugar to stay low. This can be higher than allowed on the Zone's strict 40-30-30 (carb/protein/fat) regimen and especially Atkin's. It might be 60/25/15 for a pure "carbo type" or 50/30/20 for a "mixed type." This makes the diet easier to follow and perhaps more effective for people whose blood sugar is already well regulated and does not spike that high from eating carbs.ΚΚΚ
After the metabolic type is determined based on the survey, one is instructed to follow a diet with limited carbs, then start raising the carb intake until the ideal ratio is determined as evidenced by the best energy levels, digestion, and well-being. If the diet is seemingly not producing benefit it then instructs one to follow Eat Right 4 Your Type - it even includes an abbreviated version of the ER4YT food lists.
24 Best Book I've Ever Read on Nutrition
After 8 years of reading health books, I've finally found the one that beats them all. This is a novel approach, a real paradigm shift. I'm very grateful to the author for cutting through all the confusion surrounding nutrition. It clearly explains why focusing on a patient's specific needs has to be the foundation of health care.
25 a MUST read for anyone interested in nutrition....
Absolutely life changing. As I learn more about nutrition, I find I need to learn even more. And this book helped me to understand how little it really takes to improve my overall well being. I was NOT reading it to lose weight, but as an added by product, I shed a few pounds and found a mental clarity (particularly in the afternoons) that I never knew before. I am now in the process of "living" this diet, and I absolutely can't believe the difference in how I physically feel. The one problem I have with it is that there is no way to identify the type and diet for children. You need to know how different food types make you feel physically and mentally, and children can't possibly understand it.
26 So-So book.
There are much better books on this same topic. This book seems to be written over the head of many instead of in a conversational tone. Don't get me wrong, the topic is a GREAT one... it's just that I think it would have much more credibility coming from someone knowledgable on the subject rather than a former encarcerated dentist. I highly recommend the topic, I just don't recommend this book. Spend your money elsewhere.
27 Unclutters your mind off conflicting ideas on food n health
You have to read this book from start to finish! You don't have to really, but that's what I ended up doing because it reads well and puts me at ease with the concept of food, nutrition, and health. I find this effect on me remarkable because various contradictory approaches to health have been dissected and exposed, as the author explains his approach with a nice tinge of history. Likewise, the author summarizes some complementary approaches to Metabolic Typing, and for this reason I find the book balanced and not self-serving. It is well-referenced and provides a good starting point to living a healthy food-centered lifestyle. After reading Fast Food Nation, I realize how important it is for use to invest our time in modifying our eating lifestyle. This book provides a more compelling reason for us to have a conscious determination of what we eat. Lastly, this book takes a big step in standing on its head medicine as it is commonly practiced, with its blockbuster silver bullet approach toward disease as a reactive palliative to an unhealthy lifestyle of fastfoods.
28 Nutritionist says this is the only "diet" book you need.
This book is so advanced in it's approach to diet and nutrition that all other so-called diet books are now obsolete. I have been using Wolcott's book and system in my practice as a medical nutritionist and have found that it addresses every single problem I encounter. His determination of a person's "type" is simple and direct and the results are fantastic. This book is the only book a patient or healthcare provider will ever need to understand individual nutritional needs. It is easy to read and understand and is a must-have for anyone who is interested in optimum health.
29 Life Changing
I read the book and signed up for the Advanced Typing program through the authors program (Healthexcel) and now have implemented the program for about a month and a half. Completely life changing. The book provides you with Basic Typing and something everyone everywhere should do, at least if you're concerned about your health. Not everyone is.
Amazon has the first 40 or so pages online, linked where the hardcover version is. Read this and get a sense of the theories and research behind the program. As an endurance athlete, I knew that diet was the next frontier to cross. If someone had told me to toss out the food pryamid and eat according to my own personal metabolic needs, I'd have looked at them funny. The truth is that it all makes far too much sense. The truth is this program is life changing.
30 One word.. YES!
After spending several hundred dollars on Nutrition books that were worthless, and spending several thousand dollars on Nutritional Supplements that were near useless, I have found THE book on how to eat right.
The main point that this book tries to get across is that we are not all the same internally, so we can not all eat the same diet and expect to be healthy and balanced. While some can thrive on a vegetarian diet, others will become emaciated, weak, and sick.
The 65 Question Test on how to discover your Metabolic Type was the most interesting part of the book. The questions were easy to answer. On most of the questions, the answers were pretty obvious to me.
When you find your Metabolic type, there is a Q&A section for each type, a section devoted to each type, and a bunch of graphs, charts, and other neat things to help you along the way.
This book is FAR better than others like it. I have read "Biobalancing", "Eat Right For Your Type", and various other acid/alkaline, how to eat right books. The food charts are pretty much the same in all of these books, but The Metabolic Typing Diet actually tells us WHY we need to eat this way, and really goes into depth. The author even goes into why we should eat organic, how to go about removing toxic metals from our teeth, water, and cookware. It's a wonderful read. I urge anyone reading this to give this diet a shot. It's a guarantee you will be feeling and looking better than you ever have after adopting the methods within.
31 the science is here
Yes its here, this concept that makes perfect sense individuals are just that, and each will be affected by foods differently.
I was first introduced to this through a amazing company called Mannatech who has used this information to go a step further and make the most amazing health foods for each metabolic type Wow!Not only that you should check out their Glyconutrtional immune support products, that are helping the body create the miracles we know its capable of.
yes very much worth the few dollars to improve your life style
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32 Wow, this book really makes a lot of sense.
This book really makes a lot of sense. My doctor recommended it to me, and he swears by it.
With this book, I've been able to identify my own metabolic type (it's not what I thought it was!) and I've realized some very important things about how my body works, and how it reacts to certain foods.
This is not a "simple" sort of fix. It takes some trial and error in the diet, to find out what is actually occuring with the body, and it's not as easy as Atkins or a low-fat diet. BUT, it's designed for each person's particular metabolism, and takes into account that some foods make some people sick, while they work well for others.
I recommend an interested person read through this book several times, and retake the test as you go along. I found that when I took the first test, I was not as aware of my body as I should have been. The results were different (and MUCH more effective) when I took the test again later, after working on the diet for a while.
I do think this is THE solution for people who have been struggling to find a diet that works.
33 I Almost Gave It a 5 Star Review
I would have given this book a 5 star review if the authors had started their narrative with the following words, "Once upon a time in the land of Make-Believe . . .." What the authors know about the link between metabolism and psychophysiological health could fill a thimble. If you are interested in rigorously derived information made understandable to the intelligent layman, I would suggest you read Dr. George Watson's books, Nutrition and Your Mind, and The Psychochemical Response; or the derivative book by Dr. Rudolf Wiley, BIOBALANCE: The Acid/Alkaline Solution to the Food-Mood-Health Puzzle. All 3 have unimpeachable references founded on double-blind placebo studies, as well as sections dedicated to metabolic rate kinetics and their determination of metabolic typing. As far as I'm concerned, I'll be seling my copy of Wolcott's book. It's material is great fodder for yet another talk-show host and the talking-head circuit.
34 Metabolic Typing-still ahead of its time??
As a natural health oriented clinician(DC) and nutritionist, I welcome the arrival of this book. Being familiar with the work of most of the doctors/researchers that were sources of reference & inspiration for Mr. Wolcott I am aware of the difficulty in distilling vast amounts of information into one volume. Admittedly, this is a book for the lay reader. As such, some concepts may appear simplistic and/or superficial. However this book represents a giant step in the direction of self-determination and responsibility regarding one's health. If the more "sophisticated" reader/consumer desires more in-depth analysis, he/she can visit Mr. Wolcott's web site at healthexcel.com and peruse the info and options. Although some reviewers attempt to discredit this work, and some cherished or pet beliefs seem to be tossed out, the bottom line is: Is this valid? Does it work? Is it safe?
My response is this: Give this program 90 days-your own health challenges probably took more than a few months to develop so to unravel it may require a little time-be patient-after 90 days you can always revert to previous methods or modes.
35 The future to optimum health
I would like to say that this book is excellent. It encompasses a whole range of alternative therapies that are around today. The book explains comprehensively how and why the metabolic typing works and also why it is different from the "typical" alternative and the orthodox treatment methods.
If you are debating whether you should read this book, you really have nothing to lose but alot to gain.
36 PEOPLE NEEDN'T DIE FROM THIS BOOK
I am shocked and disturbed that anyone seeking good health would put their trust in this book. A truely misleading approach to individual nutrition-from an author that has done no clinical research what so ever. Is Walcott a Doctor? NO! Is Walcott a Licensed or Certified Nutritionist? NO! Has Walcott studied at any reputable university or with a generally respected researcher? NO! Do yourself a favor and eat less, exercise more include fruits and veges,rarely eat animal fat or fat that is hard at room temp(butter,margarine) and stay away from this book and live!
37 DIET THERAPY!
A group of scientists and clinicians have identified specific dietary needs of individual systems, and called it metabolic typing. There's a simple multiple choice self-test to help determine your metabolic type:1. protein type2. carbo type3. mixed type Each type corresponds to a specific diet. In following the suggested options, you customize your diet according to your ever -changing needs. It is an attempt to demonstrate the body's superior capacity to regulate and heal itself, once it's given the right raw materials to work with. Eat according to your metabolic type. The book is clear, written in a simple easy to follow style. It includes, "frequently asked questions with answers", "fat burning vs weight loss". "getting adequate protein", "listening to your body", helpful tips on organizing and implementing your diet, as well as a troubleshooting test. This is not just another approach to diet and nutrition. Well worth reading.
38 TRIED IT DIDN'T LIKE IT
I was ready for something new so I bought this book.After 90 days I haven't lost a single pound and feel no different than before.It seems that the author misses the mark with his claims that this is the missing link to weightloss and good health.
39 Unsound
The diet recommended for me by this book practically guarantees either heart disease or cancer according to all leading authorities on nutrition. An interesting concept, but for pure entertainment only.
40 Wolcott is the only one who's got it right
As someone who has studied many approaches to health, diet and physical fitness, I think that Bill Wolcott is the only one who has a framework that makes sense and works. I have recently begun his program, and find that when I adhere to it, I lose weight and feel much better. Probably the most dramatic difference is when I have protein for breakfast, with a small amount of carbohydrate (appropriate for my type), I find that I feel so much better in the morning -- actually much calmer and more effective at the office. Although I would like to be a vegetarian, I always found that diet not to be effective for me -- I would feel weak, sleepy and not lose weight. Wolcott & Fahey are extremely articulate in explaining how diet and nutrition works, and why diets must be customized. He explains why in an era of so much low fat food, we Americans are more obese than ever. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to feel better or lose weight.
41 Wolcott is the only one who's got it right
As someone who has studied many approaches to health, diet and physical fitness, I think that Bill Wolcott is the only one who has an approach that makes sense and works. I have recently begun his program, and find that when I adhere to it, I lose weight and feel much better. Probably the most dramatic difference is when I have protein for breakfast, with a small amount of carbohydrate (appropriate for my type), I find that I feel so much better in the morning -- actually much calmer and more effective at the office. Although I would like to be a vegetarian, I always found that diet not to be effective for me -- I would feel weak, sleepy and not lose weight. Wolcott & Fahey are extremely articulate in explaining how diet and nutrition works, and why diets must be customized. He explains why in an era of so much low fat food, we Americans are more obese than ever. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to feel better or lose weight.
42 A Must For Anyone Wanting To Achieve Optimal Health
I just finished reading the book, and as far as I'm concerned it's worth every penny. It really helps make sense of all the conflicting dietary theories on the market today. It's a simple, direct guide on how to take steps to achieve optimum weight and health. The theme throughout the book is to stay focused on your body's own unique needs. It explains that we are all genetically unique in the way we process our foods and utilize nutrients, and describes why a diet that may work well for one person may have a very negative effect on someone else. The book has a variety of self-tests for determining one's Metabolic Type, and provides the corresponding diets in detail: the Protein Type, Carbo Type, or Mixed type diets. Thus there isn't any guessing as to what you should eat. Now that I am eating according to my Metabolic Type I feel more energized and less hungry. I particularly like the fact that the book is based on solid scientific research that has been around for a long time. It doesn't come across as a lightweight, trendy, pop science.
43 MISSES THE MARK
As a fitness enthusiast for 20 years I devour every book I can. This book was ok at best. Since I've never met Walcott or Fahey I don't know their motivation. When I read Andrew Weil I understand where he is coming from, not because I know him personally but because he makes his motivation obvious through his many excellent books. Please remember that sound nutrition is the basis of good health. The Metabolic Diet is a poor excuse for quality nutritional information. Its redeeming quality is the food choices are better than the typical American diet.
44 Excellent presentation of a new approach to building health
After years of struggling with chronic fatigue I was fortunate enough to find my way to this metabolic typing program. It has changed my life. Once the concepts and philosophy sink in, it is amazing to think that the entire medical establishment is built around the idea that a drug can be found to fix every symptom. Look around you - is this working? This book addresses the root cause of ill-health. YOUR body itself holds the key to true health. Cut out the junk and start giving YOUR body what it needs, and the results will amaze you. Thank you William Wolcott and Trish Fahey for having the courage to speak out against the conventional approach to nutrition and health.
45 NOT VERY GOOD
I bought this book because it was recommended by Amazon.com. Very poor. Confusing and full of pseudo science. I liked their recommendation of You Don't Have To Be Thin To Win. Good common sense book.
46 Compellingly Clear and Scientifically Accurate
There is a dizzying array of diet books, dietary crazes and nutritional concepts competing with each other out there. Experts hawk their own customized versions of universal-diet ideas, primarily to turn a profit. After reading this book, however, I feel that many of the so-called experts ought to be ashamed of themselves for not doing their historical research as thoroughly as Wolcott and Fahey did.
This amazing book cuts through all the hype, all the oversimplified theories, and frankly, all the nonsense. Its many conclusions make perfect sense. I have to wonder why no one realized all of this until now? Perhaps it was kept rather obscure because it may have been seen as a threat to the status quo. It makes other universal diet concepts look like Model-T Fords next to a modern-day Ferrari. Frankly, I'll take the Ferrari.
This book is so revealing, it is probably going to burn some onions out there. But then so many of the great truth-tellers throughout history were scorned by the authorities. Like the old-time astronomer who announced that the world was round and created quite a tizzy among the church and civil officials.
If you dare to read any part of this book-- especially the first couple of chapters--you will simply not be able to put it down. Except maybe to grab a bite of some highly nutritious food that your ancestral genes have been craving for a very long time.
47 Calories Don't Count ?
I eagerly bought Walcotts book based on the title and concept and I now believe its true, "you can't judge a book by its cover".The content was amazingly VOID OF THE BASIC LAWS OF NUTRITION. Theories abound in the nutrition field and this is another I would recommend you stay away from. CALORIES DO COUNT! No matter what food combinations you eat, if you eat to much you will get fat! There is no getting around this basic fact.I give the book 2 stars because of effort only, its alot of work to put together such a detailed theory.Try Larry Norths diet program if you want to be thin.
48 Lacking Kowledge of Basic Nutrition
Interesting concept-- but author lacks any nutritional credentials or the basic concepts of how food works in the body. Calories do matter! Ratios of fat, protein and carbs are not magic and offer no protection from obesity. If you want to weigh less, reduce calories and exercise. Its that simple! Richard Simmons can help more than this book, at least he is fun!
49 A helpful guidebook for your journey of self-exploration
After hearing about D'Adamo's "Eat Right 4 Your Type" blood typing diet from a colleague, I marched down to the brick 'n' mortar bookstore to find it...sold out, but I found this instead and am sure glad I did. And when I later surfed Amazon and saw there were 220+ reviews for ER4YT but only seven for this book - which in my opinion is much more comprehensive, and better written to boot - I was moved to take keyboard under fingers and scribe this, my first ever on-line review.
Like most people who'd be found browsing in the "Diet" section, I've been dealing with various (over)weight management issues for as long as I can remember. Previous seminal influences on my thinking about eating have been "Diets Don't Work" and Dr. Atkins - a program I've been following with moderate success for over three years (maintaining about 1/3 of my original weight loss even while deviating fairly frequently from Atkins' strict low-carb model). So in that sense it was not too surprising to take Wolcott's self test and learn that my answers overwhelmingly classified me as a "Protein Type."
Where this book adds tremendous value for me, aside from shedding light on why the Atkins diet worked well for me, is the customization aspect. Disdaining the "magic bullet" concept, Wolcott stresses that determining your ideal diet requires YOUR participation. Taking the self-assessment test in the book to determine your basic metabolic type is just the first step - you then need to fine-tune an ideal eating plan on your own. But you're given a step-by-step process as well as numerous useful tips for doing so.
Inspired by this book, I've started keeping a detailed food 'n' mood log and in just a few days have learned an absolutely amazing amount about my mind, body, and their dance with food.
Highly, highly recommended...no matter what shape your stomach's in.
50 Health by questionnaire.
The fallacy of this book is its completely unscientific stance on "metabolic" types, a psuedoscientific idea whose time has long come and gone, except by certain diet extremists, to whom this represents being "individualized." Most of the sources the authors cite have been long discredited by reputable nutrition authorities, and virtually all of their information is anecdotal. There is no reliance on published studies, or for that manner, any studies undertaken by the authors themselves. Their questionaire method of metabolic type determination looks convincing, but no rational person would believe that this could substitute for appropriate testing, expecially if you are the "high protein metabolic type" and have problems with cholesterol. Read and believe at your own risk.
51 An important contribution
THE AUTHORS HAVE CLEARLY EXPRESSED A UINFIED THEORY OF BIOLOGICAL INDIVIDUALITY AND HAVE SYNTHESIZED A PRACTICLE AND, TO MY KNOWLEDGE, UNIQUELY COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO APPLYING THIS MOST FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE TO WELLNESS. I KNOW THAT THEIR PROGRAM IS EFFECTIVE, ITS LOGICAL, ITS SIMPLE AND IT IS TOO IMPORTANT TO OVERLOOK. ANYONE INTERESTED IN FINE TUNING THEIR PERSONAL HEALTH PROGRAM, OR WHO IS A PROFESSIONAL IN THE FIELD, WILL FIND THIS BOOK INFORMATIVE, STRAIGHT FORWARD, AND IMMENSELY VALUABLE.
52 Really Helps You Learn What YOU Need to Eat
This book has been invaluable in helping me to understand my individual dietary needs. By taking the test provided, I discovered, for example, that I NEED to eat meat at breakfast-- not just any protein, but meat, specifically-- and that I should avoid citrus. I'd already been leaning toward a more protein/fewer carbohydrates plan, but this approach has really helped me to customize my diet. As a result, I feel MUCH better, and have been able to lose weight without a struggle.
53 Health and Weight Loss Problems Solved - finally
Has to be the most interesting Health/Weight Loss book I've ever read. Waiting for soft cover to come out so I can buy many and give as gifts. 65 questions to answer to determine your "type" and then follow the correct eating program to solve your own health/weight problems. Love it.
54 The Metabolic Typing Diet, by William Linz Wolcott
This book will be helpful for people who want to understand nutrition and metabolism in a way they can use. Instead of just saying "do this," Wolcott lays out a coherent system for understanding how people burn their food quite differently, and why "one man's meat" is literally "another man's poison." He offers a tool for finding your own spot on the playing field of metabolic functioning. Only then does he say, "If your body uses food in this way, do this; if your body uses food in that way, do that."
I am prejudiced; Wolcott's work saved my life. His program takes some effort to master and apply to your daily eating habits. The payoff is that you end up eating just the right things for YOU, and you will feel better than you thought possible.
I would expect that at first, this book will mainly be used by people working to recover from chronic illnesses or fatigue, on the one hand, and by athletes who need top energy production, on the other. In the big picture, it shifts our perspective from "one size fits all" nutrition to individual nutrition that really does fit. As this perspective spreads through the nutritional world, the average person is going to get much better advice, and everyone's health will benefit.
55 The Big Picture on Nutrition Comes into View!
At last! We're finally getting to see the big picture on nutrition.
Reading "The Metabolic Typing Diet" feels like parasailing over the morass of confusion that plagues one at every step while wading through health magazines, diet books, supplement ads--not to mention mounds of junk mail. Why parasailing? Because the book's approach is anchored to real, solid fundamentals (starting with one's own experience).
The concept is totally refreshing. Wolcott seems to be the guy who finally summons the courage to point to the emperor and bellow "he's got no clothes!" It's been totally obvious to anyone who has ever tried a diet that what works for others, alas, does not necessarily work for them. Wolcott seems to be the first to look around, believe what he and everyone else sees, and to dig deep right there. Brilliant breakthrough!
In Wolcott's estimation, the people rule! Our metabolic type dictates the foods that will serve us. No more trying to fit into the square holes of theoretical diets. To me personally tailored diets based upon metabolic type make perfect sense!
I have to hand it to Wolcott and Fahey. They've done an excellent job presenting the material-not because the information is so complex, but because it's so comprehensive. Simple and clear sums it up. The book has a rhythm and tempo that kept me alert, sparked my curiosity-answered my questions, and made me hungry for more. The weight loss chapter is masterful. It brings together all the pieces of the puzzle in a coherent picture that is immediately applicable.
The book is a relief and a must!
Leni Felton
56 AT LAST: THE MISSING LINK
AT LAST: THE MISSING LINK
The Metabolic Typing Diet, by William Wolcott and Trish Fahey, is truly the most important nutritional book one can read to begin finding true and lasting health. How do I know? I am fortunate enough to have been following Mr. Wolcott's program for many years. After trying everything I could find from water fasting to the Hippocrates diet, to the Atkins high protein diet, I finally realized there was a missing link--I needed to know how MY body metabolizes. Fortunately, I came across Mr. Wolcott and his work. The metabolic typing diet, as put forth in the book, not only, I believe, saved my life, but has led to ever increasing health and energy. At 57 years of age, I am stronger and healthier than I was at 20, and feel better and better as I watch my friends and family succumb to the ravages and aches and pains of aging.
Observing myself and others following the diet, I have seen both big and small health problems fade away as we balanced our body chemistry by supporting individual metabolic needs. No diet works for everyone, but the RIGHT diet for a particular individual does exist through metabolic typing.
The Metabolic Typing Diet is truly the missing link on the nutritional information scene. Mr. Wolcott's work has been available to a fortunate few for years. I am so grateful to finally see this wonderful knowledge made available to the public.
Read it. It will change your life.
Betsy Hannah email: bbhannah@earthlink.net
