The Blood Type Diet
The Blood Type Diet became famous after Dr. Peter J.
Adamo wrote "Eat Right for Your Type".
Dr. Adamo states we should look at our blood type to
determine which foods we should be eating. He says when we eat foods
that "agree" with our blood type, we reduce the risk of serious
diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, infections, and
liver disease.
He works on the premise that type A people had
ancestors that were farmers, therefore they should be vegetarian and
avoid meat and dairy products. Type B's ancestors were nomads, and
therefore type B should eat red meat and fish. Type O had ancestors
that were hunters and gatherers, therefore type O should eat plenty
of animal protein and few carbohydrates.
Type AB, had mixed ancestry, therefore should eat a
combination of Type A and B foods.
As a "type A" I should eat a vegetarian diet as my
ancestors were apparently farmers
You don't need to follow the
blood type diet 100% of the time for it to work. Dr. D'Adamo
suggests 75%-80% should be sufficient for the diet to work for most
people. So you can have disallowed foods now and then.
There is no portion control on the blood type diet.
You may eat as you wish, and snack beween meals.
Instructions for The Eat Right For Your Blood Type
Diet
| Blood Type : O |
The
Hunter - strong, self reliant, leader |
| STRENGTH |
WEAKNESS |
|
RECOMMENDED
DIET |
WEIGHT LOSS
KEY |
|
| Hardy digestive tract
Strong immune system
Natural defenses against
infections
System designed for efficient
metabolism and preservation of nutrients |
Intolerant to new dietary, environment
conditions
Immune system can be overactive
and attack itself |
|
High protein : meat eaters meat, fish, vegetables,
fruit
|
Avoid : wheat, corn, navy beans, kidney beans,
lentils, cabbage, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, mustard
greens
Opt for: kelp, seafood,
salt, liver, red meat, spinach, kale, broccoli |
|
| Blood Type : A |
The Cultivator - Settled, co-operative,
orderly |
| STRENGTHS |
WEAKNESSES |
|
RECOMMENDED
DIET |
WEIGHT
LOSS |
|
| Adapts well to dietary and environmental changes
Immune system preserves and
metabolizes nutrients more easily |
Sensitive digestive tract
Vulnerable immune system, open to
microbial invasion |
|
Vegetarian
Vegetables, tofu, seafood,
grains, beans, legumes, fruit |
Avoid : meat, dairy, kidney beans, lima beans,
wheat
Opt for : vegetable oil, soy
foods, vegetables, pineapple |
|
| Blood Type : B |
The Nomad : balanced, flexible,
creative |
| STRENGTHS |
WEAKNESSES |
|
RECOMMENDED
DIET |
WEIGHT LOSS
KEY |
|
| Strong immune system
Versatile adaptation to dietary
and environmental changes
Balanced nervous
system |
No natural weaknesses, but imbalance causes tendency
toward autoimmune breakdowns and rare viruses
|
|
Balanced omnivore : meat (no chicken) dairy, grains,
beans, legumes, vegetables, fruit |
Avoid : corn, lentils, peanuts, sesame seeds,
buckwheat
Opt for : greens, eggs, venison,
liver, licorice, tea |
|
| Blood Type :
AB |
The Enigma : rare, charismatic,
mysterious |
| STRENGTHS |
WEAKNESSES |
|
RECOMMENDED
DIET |
WEIGHT LOSS
KEY |
|
| Designed for modern conditions
Highly tolerant immune
system
Combines benefits of Type A and
Type B |
Sensitive digestive tract
Tendency for over-tolerant immune
system, allowing microbial invasion
Reacts negatively to A-like and
B-like conditions |
|
Mixed diet in moderation : Meat, seafood, dairy, tofu,
beans, legumes, grains, vegetables, fruit |
Avoid : red meat, kidney beans, lima beans, seeds,
corn, buckwheat
Opt for: tofu, seafood, dairy,
greens, kelp, pineapple |
|
The information given here on the Blood Type
Diet is obviously limited, in his book Eat
Right for Your Type Peter D'Adamo gives a full list of foods you
are advised to eat, recommended supplements for each blood group,the
exercise regime each group should follow, and the medical problems
most likely to face each group.
If you are interested in The
Blood Type Diet I recommend you read the book before starting.
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