DIETING ACCORDING TO YOUR BLOOD TYPE

It’s a new week and I have some super information to share. Last week I learned something that is mind blowing about dieting. I took my research further and have decided to share with you guys. Now, when it comes to dieting what applies to A does not apply B based on our respective blood type. This theory was brought forward by Dr. Peter D’Adamo who is of the opinion that the same diet cannot apply to all. While he encourages people to eat certain foods, he equally discourages people from eating certain foods because our blood types affect our digestive system. Hence, what is good for a person with type A blood can be dangerous to a person with type B blood.

The food carts below shows what food to eat and what food to avoid for blood type O, A, B, and AB:

DIET FOR TYPE O

Representatives of blood type O have a good digestive system and easier cleave proteins of animal origin, so most are recommended to consume meat. Besides meat, they are advised to consume fruits and vegetables, and to reduce consumption of carbohydrates to a minimum. Best diets for blood type O are those that contain a lot of protein and little carbohydrate, and avoid the consumption of dairy products.

People with this blood type are susceptible to certain diseases like ulcers and thyroid problems. People in this group have much higher levels of stomach acid than others. They also, often suffer from fatigue, fluid retention in the body and weight gain.

Some believe that blood type affects the character. It is believed that representatives of this blood type are responsible, have leadership skills, organized, decisive, objective and practical. But when they are under stress, they show signs of anger, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

The chart below shows what is beneficial and harmful

BENEFICIAL	NEUTRAL	HARMFUL
MEAT: buffalo beef deer lamb sheep beef	rabbit goat turkey chicken pheasant	bacon ham pork smoked meat
FISH: trout snail mackerel	Shark shells	octopus frog barakuda caviar smoked salmon
MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS:	mozzarella butter feta goat cheese	cow cheese cow’s milk goat milk cheese cream ice cream cheese Parmesan Gouda
EGGS:	chicken duck	goose quail
VEGETABLES: broccoli okra Artichokes ginger onion lettuce (not with long leaves) hot peppers Rehn spinach Pumpkin chicory	cucumber celery carrot tomato zucchini	cauliflower aloe Alfalfa sprouts cabbage eggplants
FRUITS AND FRUIT JUICE: fresh and dried plums fresh and dried figs cherries blueberries blueberry juice	pineapple grape grapefruit apples strawberries pomegranate apricots pears lemon watermelon peach currants dates	oranges tangerines avocado melon blackberries Kiwi coconut
LEGUMES:	rice rye soy flour millet oatmeal starch	barley short-short popcorn wheat wheat bran wheat germ cornstarch
NUTS AND SEEDS: pumpkin flaxseed nuts	almond hazelnut sesame	poppy peanut sunflower
BEANS:	green beans black and white beans chickpeas soy	lens red beans
OILS: olive linen	fish almond walnut	sunflower corn castor peanut oil
DRINKS: sparkling water green tea	wine	liquor coffee beer carbonated beverages black tea
HERBS AND SPICES: curry tumerik	anise basil sage carnation thyme rosemary	black and white pepper cinnamon corn starch vanilla
TASTE ADDICTIVES:	yeast gelatin mayonnaise mustard sea ​​salt apple cider vinegar soya sauce	ketchup brine
SWEETNERES:	honey sugar molasses barley malt	dextrose fructose invert sugar

PHYSICAL EXERCISE

D’Adamo recommends people in this category to practice more regular exercise 3-4 times a week, because their physical and mental health depends more on it, compared with people of other blood types. For best results, representatives of blood type O should do aerobic exercises 30-45 minutes at least 4 times a week.

Besides diet and exercise recommendations, D’Adamo provides additional tips to people with blood group O on how can improve their lives:

·        Eat every meal sitting on the table and chew the food slowly.

·        Exercise regulary at least 3-4 times a week.

·        Whenever you are upset, start a physical activity.

·        Do not waste a lot of money and do not bring important decisions when you are under stress.

·        Make yourself clear concrete plan for stewardship (monthly plan, annual plan).

·        When making changes in lifestyle, make them gradually, not suddenly.

  

DIET FOR TYPE A

Those in this category are in their best when they practice vegetarian diet. They are advised to avoid meat and dairy products. People with this blood type have sensitive digestive system and it is difficult to process animal proteins.

The chart below shows what is beneficial and harmful:

BENEFICIAL	NEUTRAL	HARMFUL
MEAT:	turkey chicken	buffalo beef deer lamb beef pork smoked meat
FISH: sea ​​trout salmon snail sardine mackerel Pike carp cod	Shark marine snail tuna	shrimp shells octopus caviar herring frog squid
MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS: soy milk	yogurt goat milk mozzarella cream feta	Gouda cheese Emmental cow’s milk goat cheese chedar cheese Parmesan butter cream cheese ice cream cheese
EGGS:	chicken goose duck quail
VEGETABLES: aloe broccoli okra ginger garlic onion alfalfa lettuce Rehn Pumpkin spinach celery leek	black olives beets zucchini beet cucumber cauliflower	Shiitake mushrooms tomato cabbage potato eggplants peppers
FRUITS AND FRUIT JUICE: pineapple blueberries grapefruit lemon lime apricots plums figs cherries	avocado quince strawberries pomegranate Kiwi pears raspberries peach currants raisins mulberry grape apples	banana melon coconut mango tangerines Orange orange juice papaya
LEGUMES: oatmeal oat flour soy soy flour buckwheat	barley barley flour rice short-short popcorn wheat	wheat bran wheat germ
NUTS AND SEEDS: peanut pumpkin seed	sunflower sesame chestnuts Almond poppy seeds hazelnuts	Indian and Brazilian walnut pistachios
BEANS: lens soy strains granules green beans		chickpeas white and red beans
OILS: linen olive walnut	almond soybean oil sunflower fish	castor corn coconut peanut oil sesame oil
DRINKS: red wine coffee green tea	white wine	liquor sparkling water sodium beer black tea
HERBS AND SPICES: dry garlic aloe parsley	basil onion mint rosemary thyme cinnamon oregano	hot pepper red pepper white and black pepper
TASTE ADDICTIVES: soy sauce mustard	sea ​​salt yeast mustard	gelatin ketchup mayonnaise vinegar Brine
SWEETNERES: Barley malt	Sugar Honey

PHYSICAL EXECERISE:

According to D’Adamo’s theory, people in this category have higher levels of cortisol, so it is difficult for them to cope with stress. He recommends that they exercise at least three times a week for a period of 30-45 minutes. If they choose to do aerobic exercises with weights, then they should be careful not to overdo, because it may increase their stress levels.

D’Adamo also provides the following recommendations for people with type A blood:

·        Do not skip breakfast and eat more often but smaller meals.

·        Eat more proteins to start the day and less at night.

·        Do not eat when you are nervous and anxious.

·        Chew the food slowly to help the body to digest it quickly.

·        In order to avoid an increasing in cortisol levels and reduce mental fatigue, it is necessary to restrict residence in large crowds of people, to avoid noise, not to smoke, to stand away from strong odors from perfumes and do not watch movies and shows with violence.

·        Make yourself a daily schedule and stick to it. Determine what time you’re going to bed and every day by reference to the bedroom at the time.

·        Make at least two breaks of 20 minutes while you are at work.

DIET FOR TYPE B

According Peter D’Adamo, people in this category can eat many different types of food without any problems.

They have a good digestive system, but should avoid wheat, corn, buckwheat, lentils, tomatoes, peanuts and sesame seeds if they want to avoid pilling pounds. These products have a negative influence on the effectiveness of metabolism and contribute to the onset of fatigue, fluid retention in the body and decrease the level of blood sugar after meals. For this blood type chicken should be on the list of forbidden foods. The list of foods that encourage attenuation are green vegetables, eggs, “good” meats (lamb, rabbit, deer, sheep) and milks and dairy products with low fat.

People with blood type B are susceptible to certain diseases such as autoimmune disorders, lupus, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome. D’Adamo believes that representatives of this blood group more than the other can reduce the risk of disease and be in top form if they adhere to proper diet.

It is thought that people with blood type B are creative, innovative, flexible, communicative and subjective. They have a very strong intuition. 

BENEFICIAL	NEUTRAL	HARMFUL
MEAT: goat lamb sheep rabbit deer	buffalo beef turkey beef	chicken meat of quail pork smoked meat
FISH: caviar sardine mackerel pike cod sea ​​trout	tuna herring shark carp squid	octopus smoked salmon shrimp oysters all types of shellfish frogs’ legs
MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS: goat and cow milk mozzarella goat cheese feta cheese ricotta cheese yogurt	gouda cheese emmental cream parmesan cream cheese	blue cheese ice cream
EGGS:	chicken	duck goose quail
VEGETABLES: red and green peppers shiitake mushrooms ginger eggplants cauliflower carrot cabbage broccoli	spinach potatoes onion lettuce garlic cucumber celery	tomatoes pumpkin green and black olives aloe
FRUITS AND FRUIT JUICE: watermelon plums pineapple and pineapple juice papaya banana	apples strawberries peaches pears nectarines mango lemon lime kiwi grapefruit and grapefruit juice dried figs cherries apricots	coconut coconut milk avocado
LEGUMES: oats and oat flour	wheat flour soy flour white rice barley	rye flour popcorn corn buckwheat
NUTS AND SEEDS: nuts	almond chestnut	pistachios pumpkin sesame sunflower peanut
BEANS: red beans white beans	green beans	lens tofu chickpeas strains granules
OILS: olive	walnut almond linen	sesame soybean oil sunflower peanut oil coconut
DRINKS: green tea	white wine red wine tea coffee beer	sparkling water liquor carbonated beverages
HERBS AND SPICES: parsley curry	vanilla rosemary red pepper oregano carnation chocolate / cocoa chili powder basil	black and white pepper black pepper grains cinnamon
TASTE ADDITIVES:	apple cider vinegar wine vinegar sea ​​salt mustard mayonnaise baking soda apple pectin	soya sauce gelatin ketchup
SWEETENERS:	sugar honey fructose	invert sugar dextrose barley malt

PHYSICAL EXERCISES

People with blood type B have to practice physical exercises that simultaneously challenge both the mind and the body, ie need to find a balance between exercises and meditation intensive physical exercise. The stress is hard for them and they need more time to recover from stressful situations. That’s why meditation is very important. Also, it is good practice to do activities involving other people.

Recommended activities: tennis, martial arts, hiking, cycling and golf.

Besides diet and exercise recommendations, D’Adamo provides additional tips in how to improve the lives of people with blood type B. Here are some of them:

·        Make a sleeping plan (when you go to bed and when you get up) and stick to it. For example, every day I go to bed at 23 pm and sleep at least 7-8 hours.

·        Every day stating at least 20 minutes of creative activity that will take all your attention.

·        The best way to relax is meditation.

·        Be spontaneous.

·        Tackle daily crosswords or Sudoku and other small tasks that require concentration. This will train your brain and reduce the risk of developing memory problems.

·        Include yourself in charity associations or groups that will give you the feeling that you are useful to the society.

DIET FOR TYPE AB

According D’Adamo, 4-5% of people represents this blood type and they are extremely rare. It is the newest blood type. Most of the food that is bad for blood groups A and B is bad for blood type AB, but there are exceptions.

Tomatoes, which are not recommended for blood type B, can be used in the diet of group AB. People with blood type AB should avoid alcohol and coffee, especially in stressful situations.

If representatives of this group want to lose weight, then they need to eat more tofu, seafood, green vegetables and dairy products and avoid smoked meats.

People with blood type AB are emotional, friendly and passionate especially when it comes to their beliefs.

The chart below shows what is beneficial and harmful:

BENEFICIAL	NEUTRAL	HARMFUL
MEAT: turkey	lamb goat rabbit	chicken goose ducks beef bacon buffalo deer
FISH: tuna sardine salmon mackerel cod	squid swordfish Shark	shrimp octopus barracuda sea ​​trout oysters lobster frogs’ legs
MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS: yogurt ricotta cheese mozzarella goat milk and cheese feta cheese	skimmed cow’s milk Gouda cheese Emmental cream cheese chedar cheese	Parmesan whole cow’s milk butter brie cheese blue cheese cheese
EGGS: Chicken (white)	quail goose chicken (egg)	duck
VEGETABLES: garlic eggplants cucumber celery cauliflower broccoli beets	tomatoes spinach Pumpkin potatoes onion green olives lettuce ginger carrot cabbage asparagus zucchini	peppers black olives Shiitake mushrooms aloe
FRUITS AND FRUIT JUICE: watermelon plums pineapple lemon Kiwi grapefruit grape dried and fresh figs cherries and cherry juice	apples blueberries tangerines strawberries dried black plums pineapple juice pears peaches papaya nectarines grapefruit juice	oranges banana avocado apricots mango coconut and coconut milk
LEGUMES: rye flour and rye bread rice oatmeal oat flour	wheat wheat germ barley	popcorn corn cornstarch buckwheat
NUTS AND SEEDS: nuts peanut	sunflower almond pistachios flaxseed	sesame pumpkin hazelnut
BEANS: green lentils green beans soy tofu	soy granules red lentils white beans	red beans chickpeas
OILS: walnut olive	soybean oil peanut oil linen almond	sunflower sesame oil corn coconut avocado Oil
DRINKS: green tea	white and red wine beer	coffee liquor sparkling water tea
HERBS AND SPICES: parsley oregano curry	vanilla rosemary mint pepper Indian walnut carnation cinnamon cocoa / chocolate chili powder basil	white and black pepper
TASTE ADDITIVES:	brewer’s yeast and baker soy sauce sea ​​salt baking soda mayonnaise apple pectin	wine and apple cider vinegar gelatin ketchup
SWEETENERS:	sugar honey	invert sugar fructose dextrose

PHYSICAL EXERCISE

According to D’Adamo, exercising is very important to reduce stress and maintain emotional balance in people with blood group AB. For optimal results, they should combine calming exercises with more intense exercises. Example: three days a week aerobics and yoga two days. Practice 45-60 minutes of aerobics at least twice a week.

Recommended activities: aerobic exercises, cycling, running, yoga, Tai Chi.

Besides diet and exercise recommendations, D’Adamo provides additional tips that could make lives better of people with blood type AB. Here are some of them:

·        Eat several small meals throughout the day rather than a few large.

·        Avoid situations and events that are competitive.

·        Make all changes gradually.

·        Spend more time alone. Keep at least one hobby that you can do it independently of the other.

·        First visualize what you want to achieve, then take concrete actions.

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