RED BODY TYPE
Morphology.
RED body types have the thyroid gland as their primary coordinating hormonal gland. The thyroid hormones regulate metabolic rate so this body type has leanness as it’s key feature. They are of average height, males 5ft6in—5ft8in (167cm –172cm) in height, females around 5ft5in to 5ft7in (165cm—170cm). They have long thin bone structure which is evident especially in the hands with the fingers being long and straight but often with knuckles present in the finger joints. The nails are hard and half moons pronounced.
They have lots of eye brows often meeting above the nose. Fine hair and small white teeth. They have a tendency to arthritis and skin problems.
The thyroid is stimulated by anything that raises blood glucose and thus they crave sweets, coffee, chocolate, juices and alcohol.
They do best on an early to bed and early to rise regime with breakfast being the most important meal of the day. Generally do best on a high protein, moderate fat and low carbohydrate diet making them natural carnivores.
Should avoid broccoli as it contains elements that inhibit thyroid function.
Health risks.
The main health risk for Reds is cardiovascular due to their genetic enzyme defects. They have a tendency to high levels of homocysteine (a known cardiovascular risk factor).
They have the APOE4 lipoprotein allele which gives them poor removal of cholesterol fragments and elimination of toxic metals specifically aluminium, and a propensity to convert glucose into triglycerides and cholesterol as their thyroids become hypoactive.
Spinning of the Kreb’s Cycle ( an important biological energy pathway in the body) depends upon thyroid hormones and the slower the energy cycle the more substrate is shunted into synthesising triglycerides and cholesterol
Ample intake of iodine is required not only for their thyroid glands but also their immune system and to balance their estradiol / estrone / estriol ratios.
Food intolerances.
RED body types are generally intolerant to wheat products and in particular whole wheat flour products. This is probably due to being both reactive to the lectin in wheat bran and also to the rancid fatty acids present in non freshly milled wheat.
Diet.
Breakfast most important meal of the day. High protein – red meat and fish Moderate fats Low carbohydrates
Avoid whole wheat unless freshly milled. Better on white flour products and pasta.
Avoid broccoli but cabbage is ok.
Responds well to the food combining approach to diet.(The Hay Diet or Food Combining Diet)
Supplements.
Vitamins.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Activated Vitamin B6 (P5P) Folic acid, Vitamin B12 (Hydroxycobalamin), Inositol
Vitamin C
Minerals
Iodine or Iodides, Manganese
Molybdenum, Selenium, Silica, Zinc
Should be taken in water 1-3 times a day with meals
Oils- Essential fatty acids.
(blend of Omega 3, 6 and 9 plant based oils) Flax seed oil Hemp seed oil Olive oil Pumpkin seed oil
All oils must be organic, cold pressed and taken with the evening meal.
Oils to be taken with evening meal.
Never cook with any of these oils.
Weight gain
Due to decreased thyroid hormone production. Generalised fatty deposition all over but not forearms and lower legs. Tendency to thickening of the neck, course hair and loss of the lateral third of the eyebrows.
RED body types are generally intolerant to wheat products and in particular whole wheat flour products. This is probably due to being both reactive to the lectin in wheat bran and also to the rancid fatty acids present in non freshly milled wheat.
Diet.
Breakfast most important meal of the day. High protein – red meat and fish Moderate fats Low carbohydrates
Avoid whole wheat unless freshly milled. Better on white flour products and pasta.
Avoid broccoli but cabbage is ok.
Responds well to the food combining approach to diet.(The Hay Diet or Food Combining Diet)
Supplements.
Vitamins.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Activated Vitamin B6 (P5P) Folic acid, Vitamin B12 (Hydroxycobalamin), Inositol
Vitamin C
Minerals
Iodine or Iodides, Manganese
Molybdenum, Selenium, Silica, Zinc
Should be taken in water 1-3 times a day with meals
Oils- Essential fatty acids.
(blend of Omega 3, 6 and 9 plant based oils) Flax seed oil Hemp seed oil Olive oil Pumpkin seed oil
All oils must be organic, cold pressed and taken with the evening meal.
Oils to be taken with evening meal.
Never cook with any of these oils.
Weight gain
Due to decreased thyroid hormone production. Generalised fatty deposition all over but not forearms and lower legs. Tendency to thickening of the neck, course hair and loss of the lateral third of the eyebrows.
