Don't Go With A Crowd - Why Should You Opt For A DNA Based Diet Plan?

Isn’t it frustrating when you and a friend decide to follow a diet plan and exercise regimen only to see that you don’t lose as much weight as your friend? This is most probably due to you and your friend’s different DNA structure. Just as people put on weight in different ways, people also lose weight in different ways. Your DNA not only determines our height and the color of your eyes, but also the diet and workouts/sports best suited to you. Your DNA can also guide you to know your risk score toward lifestyle diseases such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. 

Our unique DNA structure determines how your body processes carbohydrates, protein and fats and what types of food your body can metabolize easily. Thus, some people can enjoy cheesy pastas without it affecting their weight while others need to avoid it completely. 

Unlike generic diets that typically have a 50-50 percent chance of success, a DNA based diet is customized to your body’s requirements and can help you, lose weight/fat, correct your blood parameters, and make your fitter and healthy. In a study involving over 150 obese people, following a diet plan customized to the individual’s DNA structure saw the participants lose 33% more weight than by calorie counting. This type of diet also reduced their BMI and increased their muscle mass. 

Getting started with this diet is easy. 

1. The first step is to send your saliva sample to a lab for testing. The results of this test can be broadly categorized as what kind of food; exercise regime is best suited to you. What kind of lifestyle disorders you are genetically at a risk. 
2. If your genes say that your body metabolizes carbohydrates easily, skipping out on carbs could drain you of energy. On the other hand, if your sensitivity to saturated fat is high, you will need to restrict your consumption of saturated fats. 
3. When speaking of exercise regimens, your genes determine whether it is better for you to practice short, high-intensity workouts or to practice low-intensity workouts for a longer duration. This can help you create the optimum workout schedule for yourself. 
4. Your health panel suggests which lifestyle diseases you need to be watchful about. 

So, don’t give up on losing weight, or correcting your blood parameters, or building your fitness level, just yet. Listen to what your genes are telling you and find an easy way to fit into your old jeans. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Dietitian/Nutritionist.