Rachel Jones is a nutritionist at the University of Utah, and she explains which foods are the best energy foods for each body type.
Mesomorphs or Pitta body type tend to have strong bodies and strong digestion
Eat about the same calories for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Include a good balance of whole grains, veggies and lean protein for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Avocados, and fruits in season are great for this body type
Whole grains like rice, oats, whole wheat pasta
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage
Chicken and turkey are great protein sources
A small amount of natural oils added to vegetables to flavor them
Ectomorphs or Vata body type tend to be thin, have drier skin and hair and complain of more irritation from foods and spices
Make breakfast significant
Whole grains like rice, wheat and oats
Heavy, wet, sweet fruits like mangoes, peaches and bananas
Warmer foods that are steamed or cooked settle well
Plenty of good fats and oils from olives, avocados and nuts, and seeds
Steamed and cooked vegetables like pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, zucchini
Meats and dairy products work well with this body type
Spices to warm the flavors of food
Endomorphs or Kapha body type tend to have more body fat and oilier skin
Wild rice, whole grains, oats
Black beans, pinto beans, etc.
Crispy, high water, high fiber fruits like apples, pears, apricots, etc.
Steamed or crisp vegetables
Smaller portions of grilled or steamed chicken or fish
Take a break from heavy, greasy foods and processed fatty meats
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