Blood Type DietThe Blood Type Diet came to light in 1996 with the release Peter D’Adamo’s book “Eat Right 4 Your Type”.
The Blood Type Diet is based on biochemical uniqueness of each individual and the need to tailor treatments and prescriptions to match that individuality. According to Dr D’Adamo our blood group determines how our bodies deal with different nutrients; that each blood group has its own unique code and this code is not compatible with certain foods, leading to all sorts of potential health problems. Also, he believes that levels of stomach acidity and digestive enzymes are linked with your blood type. So, by following a diet designed specifically for your blood type, your body digests and absorbs food more efficiently and you lose weight.
The blood types evolved at different times of history according to Dr D`Adamo, he believes we should eat a diet based on the types of foods our ancestors typically ate at the time when our blood type was first developed. Do Know What Your Blood Type is?Eat Right 4 Your Type Home Blood Typing Kit is available at amazon.
Blood Type O:According to the theory, the blood type O was first identified in 50,000 B.C., and so type Os need to eat a typical hunter-gatherer type diet as their digestive tract retains the memory of ancient times. The blood type diet recommends high-protein, low-carb diets that are currently popular such as the Atkins diet. Foods you can eat include meat, fish and olive oil. Moderate intake: nuts, seeds, eggs, certain fruit and vegetables. Avoid: dairy products, beans, cereals, bread, pasta and rice. Type of exercise: intense physical exercise such as aerobics, martial arts, contact sports, running.
Blood Type A:Blood type A evolved around 15,000 B.C. when our ancestors had settled into farming lifestyles, and eat lots of grains and vegetables but little meat. Those with blood type A, are more naturally suited to a vegetarian diet and foods that are fresh, pure, and organic. What food to eat: nuts, seeds, beans, cereals, pasta, rice, fruit and vegetables. What food to avoid: meat and dairy products. Type of exercise: calming exercise such as yoga and tai chi.
Blood Type B:Blood type B supposedly evolved around 10,000 B.C thanks to our nomadic ancestors. They left their farms and started wandering the land, constantly moving from place to place. Food recommended: a varied diet that consists of most foods including meat, dairy, grains and vegetables. Foods to avoid: processed foods, although nuts and seeds aren’t recommended and only small amounts of carb-rich foods should be eaten. Type of exercise: moderate physical exercise requiring mental balance, such as hiking, cycling, tennis, and swimming. Blood Type AB:Blood type AB, the most recent, in terms of evolution just 1,000 years ago! People with this blood type should eat a combination of the foods recommended for blood groups A and B, which is confusing as type B allows you to eat most foods, while type A suggests a vegetarian diet! Dr D’Adamo gets around this by suggesting that type ABs follow a veggie diet most of the time with some meat, fish and dairy products occasionally. Type of exercise: combine calming exercises with moderately intense activities.
Is the Blood Type Diet the Key to the Power Over Disease?According to Dr D`Adamo, type O's are the most likely to suffer from asthma, hay fever, and other allergies.Type B's have a high allergy threshold, and will react only if they eat the wrong foods. Type B's are also especially susceptible to autoimmune disorders, such as chronic fatigue, lupus, and multiple sclerosis.
Type AB's tend to have the fewest problems with allergies, while heart disease, cancer, and anaemia are medical risks for them.
Types A and B are the most susceptible to diabetes, while types A and AB have an overall higher rate of cancer and poorer survival odds than the other types.
Dr. D`Adamo says “While you cannot change your blood type, you can use knowledge about it to improve your health condition. Most of my patients experience some results (within two weeks of starting the diet plan)-increased energy, weight loss, a lessening of digestive complaints, and improvement of chronic conditions such as asthma, headaches, and heartburn."
Does the Blood Type Diet Work?The author claims that his recommendations are based on scientific evidence - but perhaps it is too early to make this claim. Metabolism and/or sugar/insulin sensitivity are probably key factors in deciding diet - not blood type. Two people can have very different metabolisms and have the same blood type.
Weight loss and other health improvements may occur on this diet - not so much because of blood type combinations, but because of a healthier diet! Also the diets included in the book are low calorie diets that will help you to achieve fast weight loss.
Peter D`Adamo wrote a series of books explaining health problems, medication, supplements, herbs and foods, recommending treatment to hundreds of health conditions (from sore throat to cancer) according to your blood type. The books are available at amazon.
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A second generation naturopathic doctor, Dr. D'Adamo has been practising naturopathic medicine for over 20 years, best known for his research on human blood groups and nutrition.
