The four blood types and diet

Blood types are a basic typology. There are only 4 blood types in existence today with O being the oldest one, A following it as we developed through the ages, then B appearing in fairly recent times, and AB the newest one of the four.

Knowing your blood type can help you choose the most beneficial foods and will also list the foods that are not all that great for you. These choices are bvased on the way food constituents impact your blood and the absorption of nutrients.

Healthy people can use these guidelines if they want to increase energy or lose weight and stay in shape. When we are healthy we can take on the challenge of eating foods that are harder to digest because our body has the strength and resources to do so. It may cause us to feel drowsy, for example, but we will be able to eat everything in moderation without much of a bad effect.

When we are ill, any little bit of energy we can use for healing will help us feel better. Diet can help us at such times and it may be a good idea for to consider eating based on our blood type. The effect is felt within a week or two of starting to eat that way.

If you are suffering from a debilitating condition, you may want to discuss the implications of changing your diet with your therapist. Sudden changes in diet can shock the system and cause more damage than good. If too many changes will be required to eat based on your blood type, then it is advisable to start slowly, with the introduction of “Beneficial” foods you already like, but forget to eat, and ceasing the consumption of foods that are on your “Avoid” list and which you would anyway avoid. Then slowly continue shifting your diet to cover more of the blood type suggestions.

These are two easy to read websites listing the best foods for each blood type.
http://er4yt.beggerlybend.com/contents.html

For more detailed explanation of Dr. D’Adamo’s blood type observations:
http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/index.cfm

For non-caucasian types: http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~sshapiro/ER4YT/FoodLists_TOC.html

And Dr. D’Adamo’s official site: www.dadamo.com

Here's a short description of all four types:

• TYPE O'S The Original Blood Type

  • The original blood type diet of the Earth are the "hunter-gatherers".
  • Eat Meat (High Protein, Low Carbohydrates)
  • Cut out Wheat and Most Other Grains
  • Engage in Vigorous aerobic Exercise
  • Your risk factors for ulcers and inflammatory diseases such as arthritis if you eat incorrectly for your type.

• TYPE A's Agrarian Blood Type

  • A's appeared on Earth with the advent of agriculture.
  • You should be a vegetarian (High Carbohydrates, Low Fat)
  • Engage in gentle exercise such as yoga or golf.
  • Meditate to deal with stress.
  • Your risk factors for cancer and heart disease increase if you eat incorrectly.

• TYPE B's Balanced Blood Type

  • A combination of A and O.
  • You should have the most varied diet of all the blood types, including meat.
  • This is the only blood type that does well with dairy products.
  • Engage in exercise such as moderate swimming or walking.
  • Your risk factors for slow-growing viruses that attack the nervous system increases if you eat incorrectly.

• TYPE AB's Modern Blood Type

  • Emerged only in the last 1,000 years as a result of the intermingle of disparate groups such as Type A Caucasians with Type B Mongolians. Less than 5% of the Earth's population has this blood type.
  • You have most of the benefits and intolerances of types A & B.
  • Engage in calming exercises and relaxation techniques.
  • You have the friendliest immune system of all the blood types.

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