Okay, so, the geno diet. Sounds fancy, right? Well, it kinda is, but not in the way you might think. It’s not about eating caviar and truffles, but about eating what’s supposedly right for your genes. I stumbled upon this thing a while back, and being the curious cat that I am, I decided to give it a shot. What did I have to lose, except maybe a few pounds?
I started digging around, trying to figure out what this whole “geno” thing was all about. Apparently, it’s based on your blood type and some other stuff, like your family history. They even look at your fingerprints and measure your jaw angle! I felt like I was in some kind of detective show, gathering clues about my own body.
So, the first thing I did was figure out my blood type. Turns out I’m type O. Then, I had to fill out this long questionnaire about my ancestors, where they came from, and all that jazz. It was like putting together a puzzle of my family tree. It actually made me learn some family history that I never knew. After that, I went to see a professional who measured my jaw angle and checked out my fingerprints. It felt a bit weird, but I went with it.
They gave me this list of foods that were supposedly good for my “genotype” which apparently was “hunter”. There were lists for vegetables, fruits, meats, and even oils. I had to look up which foods were good for me and which ones to avoid. It was a bit overwhelming at first, with all these categories like “leafy vegetables,” “starches,” and “legumes.” I mean, who knew there were so many types of food?
I started by cutting out the stuff that wasn’t good for me. Let me tell you, it wasn’t easy saying goodbye to some of my favorite snacks. But I was determined to see if this thing actually worked.
Then, I began incorporating more of the “good” foods into my meals. I started eating more of certain vegetables and fruits and switched up the type of meat I was eating. I even tried some new foods that I’d never heard of before. Some of them were actually pretty good! Others, not so much. But hey, that’s part of the adventure, right?
It took a while to get used to this new way of eating. I had to plan my meals more carefully and read food labels like a hawk. But after a few weeks, I started noticing some changes. For one thing, I felt more energetic. I wasn’t getting that afternoon slump anymore. And my digestion, well, let’s just say it was running a lot smoother. I could feel that my body was actually liking the food I was eating now.
Here’s what I did, step-by-step:
- Found my blood type.
- Researched my family history.
- Got my fingerprints and jaw angle measured.
- Looked up the foods for my “genotype.”
- Cut out the “bad” foods.
- Added in the “good” foods.
- Planned my meals.
- Started feeling better!
Now, I’m not saying this geno diet is some kind of miracle cure. And I definitely don’t think a DNA test alone can tell you everything about your health. But for me, it was a fun experiment, and it did make me more mindful of what I was putting into my body. I learned a lot about myself and my family history, and I discovered some new foods that I actually enjoy. So, if you’re looking for a new way to approach your diet, maybe give the geno diet a try. You might be surprised at what you discover.
The most important thing is I felt better. This change really worked for me. And I want to emphasize that this is my personal experience, and it could be different for everyone. It is all about how you feel at the end of the day.
