Look at the characteristics of each category and see which ones you identify with. This will help you find what macronutrient ratio is right for you.
| Protein/Fat-Balanced | |
| Live to eat, not eat to live | |
| Have strong feelings about food, often think about food | |
| Get moody, grumpy, shaky, when hungry | |
| Really love sweets, lack control with sweets, carbs, and food in general | |
| Relish meats and fatty foods, and feel energized by these foods | |
| Have little interest in or may even dislike vegetables | |
| Carbohydrate-Balanced | |
| Eat to live, rather than live to eat | |
| Have a relaxed attitude about food | |
| Be able to go long periods without food, even forget to eat | |
| Can easily control consumption of sweets and carbs | |
| Relish fruits and vegetables and feel energized by those foods | |
| Have little interest in or even dislike meat | |
| Variety-Balanced | |
| Relish variety | |
| Enjoy a wide range of foods | |
| Share characteristics with both sides of the spectrum | |
| Or may not share any characteristics | |
| Enjoy dishes with a mixture of veggies, meats, fish, fruits, nuts, etc |
