The best foods for who we are may depend on the speed of our metabolism. The following questionnaire will give you information to help you determine your metabolic rate.

Circle yes or no.
	1. Are you somewhat laid back and even-tempered? yes no

2. Do you consider yourself high strung, hyperactive yes no

3. Does red meat feel heavy in your system? yes no

4. Do you feel better after eating a steak than after eating chicken? yes no

5. Can you skip breakfast without losing energy or getting hungry? yes no

6. Do you enjoy a hearty high-protein breakfast? yes no

7. Do sweets like candy and fruit give you a quick pickup? yes no

8. Do you reach for a salty or heavy snack when stressed out? yes no

9. Do you prefer a light meal or salad to steak and potatoes? yes no

10. Are avocado, cheesy sauces and full-fat dairy products satisfying to you? yes no

11. Do avocado, cheesy sauces and dairy products make you sluggish? yes no

12. Do you feel better after eating full meals every two to three hours? yes no

13. Do you still feel full three or four hours after a full meal? yes no

14. When you eat sweets like cakes and cookies do you burn out quickly after a short burst of energy? yes no

15. Does coffee start your morning off just right? yes no

16. Does drinking coffee make you nervous? yes no

17. Do you feel you get a boost from spices like mustard, cayenne and salsa? yes no

18. Do you prefer bacon on your sandwich as opposed to jam? yes no

19. Do you prefer taking problems one at a time as opposed to juggling a lot of things at once? yes no

20. Do you have a hearty appetite? yes no

When adding up your score: if you have more yes answers to the even numbered questions 2-4-6, etc., you’re a fast metabolizer. If you scored more yes answers on the odd numbered questions, you’re a slow metabolizer. If you scored close to equally in both even and odd numbers with yes answers you have a balanced metabolic rate.