Adrenal hormones are made from cholesterol. When people experience stress or are sick, their bodies need more cholesterol and fat to build hormones.

Based on the results of your quiz, along with the other information we have covered, you should now have an idea of what body type you fall into. The following lists will give you additional specifics on each gland.

Vegetables

Liver: Consume lots of cruciferous vegetables, since they support liver function.

Thyroid: Consume lots of non-cruciferous vegetables, as cruciferous vegetables tend to deplete iodine (or add some sea kelp, dulse or alfalfa).

Adrenal: Consume lots of vegetables with vitamin C leafy greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, bell peppers, parsley, etc.

Ovary: Consume lots of cruciferous vegetables, since they are anti-estrogenic.

Protein

Liver: Start out with small amounts (25 grams) of easily digestible protein (fish, eggs). The liver does not do well on overly cooked or roasted foods.

Thyroid: Consume 25 grams of protein per day. The metabolic rate is slow and it can’t tolerate large amounts of protein.

Adrenal: Consume more protein and fat (50 75 grams), as this body type needs to replace the destruction of body proteins (muscles).

Ovary: Consume an adequate amount of protein (50 75 grams) to help trigger fat-burning hormones. Make sure meats are hormone free, since environmental hormones can affect ovaries.

Dietary Fat

Liver: A weak liver can’t tolerate fat; consume low-fat foods and use oils sparingly. Coconut oil is the easiest fat to digest and recommended for this type.

Thyroid: The sluggish thyroid can’t break down fat properly and many times these people have high cholesterol. Go light on fats.

Adrenal: Adrenal hormones are made from cholesterol. When people experience stress or are sick, their bodies need more cholesterol and fat to build hormones this is why you might crave fats when you are sick or stressed.

Ovary: The ovarian hormones, like the adrenal hormones, are steroids and are built from cholesterol. This body type can tolerate more fat and cholesterol. Make sure fats are hormone free (butter, cheese, cream, meats and milk).

Minerals

Liver: Since the Liver body type is a fluid-filled belly, which has excess sodium, consuming foods high in potassium is recommended; vegetables, especially cruciferous, have high potassium.

Thyroid: The Thyroid body type needs iodine. However, the diet recommended has enough iodine (in yogurt, eggs, meat, fruits and cheese). If you are concerned, consume sea kelp, dulse or alfalfa.

Adrenal: This body type is losing certain minerals calcium, potassium and sometimes sodium, depending on what’s happening with the adrenals. Consume high-potassium and high-calcium foods leafy greens are best. If you crave salt, eat some sea salt.

Ovary: The Ovary body type tends to have excessive bleeding during menstruation and the loss of blood depletes iron. Consume red vegetables like beets, red apples and bloodred oranges. The ovaries use iodine like the thyroid does, so it is also a good thing to add sea kelp, dulse or alfalfa to your diet.

There Are Four Different Body Shapes, Each Influenced by Hormones. Many people think that the shape of the body is purely genetic and there is nothing that can be done about it. But our bodies and our body shapes are actually controlled by hormones. Take the Body Type Quiz to determine your body type. Then chose the matching program to create a healthy body.