How to do the Facial Analysis Diet

The facial analysis diet was created by Elizbeth Gibaud, and is quickly becoming a favorite among celebrities. It's based on German theories that claim the human face is particularly sensitive to internal problems; essentially your face is a key indicator to what's happening inside your body. By following the facial analysis diet you can get healthy, lose weight and have more energy just modifying your diet based on your unique facial characteristics.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. The first step you'll need to take will be to determine your face type. In her book, The Facial Analysis Diet, Gibaud says there are six face archetypes that most people fall under. With each face type there is also a list of foods to avoid and to eat frequently. That's it; the key to the facial analysis diet. Just modify your diet based on your face type and you should see results in no time. Use the following steps/guide to determine your face type and what foods you should avoid and eat.

2. Facial Analysis Diet TYPE A: Ruled by the thyroid gland. Dry skin, shiny nose, dull, fluffy hair, bulging eyes, cold hands and feet.
   
   Foods to avoid: Yeast products, chocolate, red wine, white flour, mango.
   
   Foods to eat: Apples, asparagus, oats, potatoes, cucumber.

3. Facial Analysis Diet TYPE B: Ruled by the liver. Yellow hue to skin, especially around the mouth, blue-ish or reddish nose, thick, furry tongue, red ears. Sufferers experience lack of motivation and concentration, and nausea.
   
   Avoid: Alcohol, coffee, bananas, curry, oranges.
   
   Eat: Apricots, garlic, potatoes, limes, cherries.

4. Facial Analysis Diet TYPE C: Suffers water retention. Bloated face, puffiness beneath the eyes, vertical line or groove under tip of nose, swollen ankles or fingers, lack of concentration.
   
   Avoid: Canned fruit, cheese, peanuts, red meat, soy sauce.
   
   Eat: Broccoli, fresh fish, onions, pineapples, spinach.

5. Facial Analysis Diet TYPE D: Prone to inflammation. Greasy forehead, nose and chin, large, open pores or very tight pores, sagging cheeks, horizontal lines across the forehead, smelly feet.
   
   Avoid: Alcohol, mayonnaise, pastry, shellfish, rice.
   
   Eat: Asparagus, turnips, berries, carrots, millet.

6. Facial Analysis Diet TYPE E: Prone to skin complaints.
   
   Avoid: Beer, eggs, raisins, strawberries, watermelon.
   
   Eat: Butter, cabbage, parsley, apples, oats.

7. Facial Analysis Diet TYPE F: This type only applies to men and is ruled by the prostate. Red forehead and top of ear, dark rings under the eyes, horizontal crease above the top lip, furred tongue.
   
   Avoid: Aubergine, blue cheese, red wine, vinegar, sweet potato.
   
   Eat: Courgette, lentils, peach, watercress, grapefruit.

Tips & Warnings

• Always choose brown pasta over white pasta
• Stick to the staples like oats and potatoes if you are prone to gas or bloating
• Go for unsalted butter over margarine
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day...8, 8 ounce glasses every day!
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol whenever possible

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[MyJB]

on 3/21/2009 I meant there "are" two thyroid types: hypothyroid and hyperthyroid.

[MyJB]

on 3/21/2009 I am the thyroid type but my eyes don't bulge. Actually, there is two thyroid types: hypo and hyper. The hyperthyroid individual will have eyes that bulge, but only if they aren't on medication. Otherwise the eyes will be unnoticeable. Your article is interesting. Thanks for sharing.