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Is it really true that you can
use your blood type to determine which foods you should be
eating? Some people and even professionals think when you eat
foods that "agree" with your blood type, you reduce the risk
of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, infections, and liver
disease. My 20 years of experience in health and fitness has
shown me that the blood type diets can be effective in some
people.
Type A people had ancestors
that were farmers, therefore they should eat a vegetarian type
diet and avoid meats and all dairy products. Type B blood
types had ancestors that were nomads, therefore they should
eat red meat and fish. Type O had ancestors that were hunters
and gatherers, therefore they should eat lots of animal
protein and very little carbohydrates. Type AB, had mixed
ancestry, therefore they should eat a combination of Types A
and B.
Like any diet there are Pros
and Cons. You determine what you feel is right for you. If
after reading the below content you are still not sure we can
definitely help design you the perfect program based on your
blood type, current health, and overall physical condition and
lifestyle.
Pros to Blood Type Diets.
"Eat Right For Your Type" isn't
just for those who want to lose weight. It also helps with
energy level, mood, and healing from chronic illness. Many
people who gave it a three-week trial are still on it after
several years, because they find that it improves their health
and overall well-being.
The blood type diet is really
not dangerous because you just eat natural, healthy foods - no
drugs, surgery, or starvation required. It must be one of the
safest options around.
There are some limitations on
food choices. (This is where the infamous "food lists" enter
into the picture.) For example, if you are a type O, you are
advised not to eat eggplant, corn, or cheddar cheese. But you
can eat zucchini, rice, and goat cheese. There are hundreds of
acceptable foods for each blood type, including a range of
fruits, vegetables, grains, fats, and lean proteins.
It has a scientific basis. Yes,
it all seems unlikely at first. But did you know that your
blood type is expressed in all of your body's cells, not just
in your blood? Or that it's been known for years that
different blood types have different risks of disease (e.g.
A's get more stomach cancer, while O's get more ulcers)? Or
that mainstream doctors are becoming more interested in the
role of lectins in food intolerances? People who think this
diet is "preposterous" should look into the scientific
evidence that's referenced in the book, and on Dr. D'Adamo's
web site.
It's also becoming apparent
(from media reports and anecdotal evidence) that different
diets work for different people. Some succeed on high-carb,
low-fat diets; others do better with high-protein, low-carb
diets. Some thrive on vegetarian diets, while others have a
harder time going meatless. But why? Eat Right gives a
plausible explanation.
No need to go hungry on a blood
type diet or for that matter any type of diet. You're allowed
to eat as much as you want (although meat should be limited to
4 oz. portions). You can also snack as often as you like.
Blood Type Diets are based on
all natural, fresh foods. These tend to cost more than
processed foods, which are made with wheat or corn fillers.
But you don't need to buy prepared meals, pills, or potions --
just good-quality groceries.
Cons to Blood Type Diets.
You'll need to cook most meals
from scratch, since processed foods tend to contain no-nos for
your blood type. But the amount of time and effort you put
into cooking depends on you. If you "eat to live", you can
survive very well on simple meals, like stir-fries or steamed
fish and vegetables. If you "live to eat", and miss your
favorite gourmet dishes, you can try adapting them with
substitute ingredients like rice flour and soy milk.
Social eating. This is likely
to be your biggest challenge. Many restaurant meals,
especially fast foods, contain ingredients that aren't right
for your blood type. Eating out will get easier as you learn
which dishes and ethnic cuisines are your best bets. (E.g.
salads and steak for O's; vegetarian and Indian for A's;
seafood and Japanese for everyone.)
Also worth noting: You don't
need to follow the diet 100% of the time for it to work.
75%-80% compliance for most people. So you can have
"forbidden" foods now and then. This makes family gatherings
and dinner parties a lot easier.
So many people try to lose weight on their own
and unfortunately suffer the consequences by negatively altering their
metabolism, thyroid, and hormonal function. When this occurs
weight loss becomes impossible and no diets
will work.
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