Just as each GenoType has amazing strengths, each one has health risks to watch out for too. Learn what health problems you're at risk for, and see how you can reduce this risk by eating the right foods for your GenoType.  

Hunter: You already know that without the proper diet you're at risk for inflammatory diseases like asthma and allergies, Hunter. But did you know that by following the GenoType Diet and avoiding mold-containing foods, fungi, and simple sugars, you're helping soothe your intestinal lining and thus warding off inflammatory gut problems too? Count it as one more reason to stick with your GenoType Diet.  

Gatherer: Gatherers are at risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes, but the risk of all three can be lessened if you maintain a healthy weight with the proper diet. Your GenoType Diet goes one step further in protecting you: When you avoid high-glycemic foods, your blood glucose and insulin levels stay in a healthy range.  

Teacher: Teachers face a high risk for breast cancer, especially later in life. And while Teachers rarely require hormone replacement therapy, you may discover that sensitivity needs to be restored to your own hormones. By following the GenoType Diet, you are ensuring that your anticancer defenses are on high alert, which may allow you to avoid any hormone-related therapy whatsoever. 

Explorer: Liver problems run in your GenoType, Explorer. But you can help your body clean up toxins by getting plenty of polysaccharide nutrients, which are found in the plant foods in your diet. You'll be promoting a healthy liver and bile ducts with this important detox component. 

Warrior: Rich sources of lignans (or phytoestrogens) like flaxseeds, sesame seeds, and fruit can help ward off a number of potential Warrior diseases. Breast and prostate cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and inflammation are just a few. Of course, your GenoType Diet is specially designed to steer you in the right disease-fighting direction.  

When Illness Is Looming

Letting up on dietary restrictions is acceptable once your genes have been successfully reprogrammed by following the GenoType Diet for a period of time. But when you start feeling ill, it's time to once again closely adhere to your Superfoods list while avoiding Toxins. Here's what to do when you start to feel under the weather. 

Hunter: A Hunter's GenoType Diet is all about getting your immune system back in harmony. You can control your body's tendency toward inflammation by sticking to clearing foods that will lessen your reactive response to allergens and lectins. Stick to your high-protein, low-lectin GenoType Diet to get back in good health. 

Gatherer: While your immune system is quite strong, an impending sickness could signal that you're consuming too many man-made chemicals. Detox by sticking to your high-protein, low-glycemic GenoType Diet and your Gatherer resilience will kick in right away. 

Teacher: When Teachers stray from their GenoType Diet, the genes that typically suppress illness-causing genes are turned off. To reactivate them, simply stick to your plant-based, low-bacteria-overgrowth GenoType Diet. Your defenses will be returned to tip-top shape. 

Explorer: The Explorer's key to staying healthy is to maximize foods that nourish the blood and bone marrow while helping detoxify and cleanse. Just follow your nutrient-rich GenoType Diet for an optimal immune system. 

Warrior: You have an above-average recovery rate when you do get sick, Warrior. But avoiding sickness altogether is a cinch when you stick to your plant-based, high-photonutrient GenoType Diet. The high concentration of lignans will protect you from disease. 

Nomad: By closely following the Nomad GenoType Diet, you'll regulate and produce the ideal amount of nitric oxide. NO helps many systems in your body run smoothly. And with the right low-lectin, low-gluten diet, you'll keep all your body's systems in peak condition. 

Beans, nuts and seeds have been a great source of protein for humans since the beginning of the species. But just which vegetable proteins are best suited for you depends on your GenoType. Find out here.  

Hunter: Choose your vegetable proteins well, Hunter, and you'll be sure to get the right mix of amino acids and proteins needed for genetic improvement. Your array of vegetable protein Superfoods include: black, garbanzo and fava beans; flax, hemp and sesame seeds; and almonds, pecans and walnuts. 

Gatherer: Protein is the name of the game for Gatherers. And you have several excellent choices in vegetable proteins, including: almonds, butter beans, carob, pinole, lupin seeds, peas, pecans, pumpkin seeds and bakers yeast. Aim for a half cup of nuts and seeds or two tablespoons of nut butter up to seven times a week. 

Teacher: Since a Teacher's GenoType Diet is plant-based, it's important to get protein in non-meat forms. Up to ten times a week try to eat a half cup of nuts and seeds and two tablespoons of nut butters. A few Superfoods to emphasize are: almonds, almond butter, fava beans, carob, flaxseed, peanut butter, peas, pecans, safflower seeds and walnuts.  

Explorer: Some grains, nuts and seeds can interfere with an Explorer's detox function. In order to keep your detoxification genes in top shape, stick with vegetable protein Superfoods like butter beans, carob, pinole, great northern beans, green beans, lentils, macadamia nuts, peas, pinto beans and snap beans.  

Warrior: As a Warrior, you should enjoy at least two daily servings of vegetable proteins in order to reprogram your thrifty genes. Choose from several options, including: adzuki beans, almonds and almond butter, fava beans, flaxseeds, peanuts and peanut butter, pecans, pine nuts and walnuts.  

Nomad: Nomads do best with a "little bit of everything" in their diet. And vegetable proteins are no exception. Aim to eat a half cup of nuts and seeds or two tablespoons of nut butter at least five times a week. A few Superfoods to emphasize: almonds and almond butter, butternuts, flaxseed, hemp seed, macadamia nuts, navy beans, pecans, walnuts and