The Blood Type Diet
It’s In Your Blood
The Blood Type Diet gained its newfound popularity in 1997 with the publication of the book, “Eat Right 4 Your Type” written by Dr. Peter D’Adamo. This diet was created by years of research on blood by his father, and also his own research and testing.
Eat for Your Blood Type
Followers of the Blood Type Diet believe that each type of blood, A, B, O and AB each have different requirements to function at their peak.
> Type A needs a diet high in vegetables and low in meats.
> Type B can withstand high dairy content.
> Type AB is a mix of the two.
> Type O must follow a high meat content diet.
How the Blood Type Diet Works
D’Adamo claims that lectins, a component of blood, react with food you eat. Depending on the blood type, different levels of lectin are present, and if you don’t eat the right foods, they deposit harmful residue in your muscles, joints, etc. By following the correct foods, you will be at optimal functioning. Eating for your blood type improved 8 out of 10 people’s lives.
Not Everyone’s a Believer
This diet is fairly new and has been met with much criticism, as does any new product. The author says extensive research and studies have been conducted and their results point to the truth behind their hypothesis. However, nutritionists and scientists say the scientific evidence is lacking, and potentially detrimental to people’s health. The author makes blanket statements about groups of blood types and what they can and cannot tolerate.
The Inside Skinny
The Blood Type Diet seems fairly easy to follow, as long as you like the foods your blood type is “assigned.” No special potions, lotions or exercise is needed. As with any diet, get your doctor’s advice before proceeding.
Resources for the Blood Type Diet
Buy the Book - Eat Right 4 Your Type >>>
Eat Right 4 Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Acheiving Your Ideal Weight (Hardcover)
If you’ve ever wondered why the latest fad diet doesn’t work for you… well, there are lots of reasons, mostly the fact that it’s a fad diet.
But it could also be that you’re the wrong blood type for the kinds of foods the diet recommends. Peter D’Adamo makes a persuasive argument that your blood type is an evolutionary marker that tells you which foods you’ll process best, and which will be useless calories.
He covers the entire range for each of the four blood types, from entrées to condiments and seasonings, and also makes type-specific exercise and lifestyle recommendations.
