The Blood Type Diet

Otherwise known as Eat Right for Your Type (ER4YT), the Blood Type diet offers four different plans, each tailored to individual blood types. Needless to say, the first thing you have to know is your blood type. Your doctor probably has that on file.

ER4YT offers a tremendous variety of choice but may surprise you with foods not available to all types. Based on extensive laboratory research, food groups are broken into three categories: Beneficial, Neutral and Avoid.

WHY IT WORKS

According to Dr. D’adamo, Beneficials are foods that act as medicine, Neutrals act simply as food and Avoids can actually trigger illness and weight gain. The science behind all of this is beyond the scope of this review but I recommend you consult Eat Right for Your Type for further information.

In short, food contains lectins which interact with your body in different ways, depending on your blood type. When you consume lectins which are not compatible with your blood type, the lectins interfere with digestion, metabolism and your immune system making you sick, tired and fat.

By simply sticking to Beneficials and Neutrals while following the Blood Type diet, you can control illness and maximize weight loss. In fact, only 90% compliance is necessary in order to get dramatic results.

By following the very extensive list of Beneficials and Neutrals, you will be able to select from many choices in all food groups. Unlike some diets, no food groups are forbidden; only certain choices within groups, depending on your blood type.

As well, regular exercise is encouraged and suggestions are made depending, again, on blood type.

Here’s a very brief summary of what to expect, based on type.

Type O

Foods that encourage weight gain: wheat, corn, gluten, nuts, beans, dairy, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.

Foods that encourage weight loss: kelp, seafood, liver, red meat, kale, spinach and broccoli.

Tips for Type O: emphasize animal proteins; focus on anger management; engage in aerobic exercise to reduce stress.

Type A

Foods that encourage weight gain: meat, dairy foods, kidney beans, lima beans and wheat.

Foods that encourage weight loss: vegetable oil, vegetables and pineapple.

Tips for Type A: vegetables are important; practice stress management (yoga); take naps or frequent breaks to help you stay focused.

Type B

Foods that encourage weight gain: corn, lentils, peanuts, sesame seeds, nuts, buckwheat and wheat.

Foods that encourage weight loss: green vegetables, meat, liver, eggs, low-fat dairy products and licorice tea.

Tips for Type B: vary your diet; focus on creative outlets; engage in walking and meditation to reduce stress.

Type AB

Foods that encourage weight gain: red meat, kidney beans, lima beans, seeds, corn, buckwheat and wheat.

Foods that encourage weight loss: pineapple, tofu, seafood, dairy, green vegetables and kelp.

Tips for Type AB: eat smaller, more frequent meals; focus n cultivating your spiritual tendencies; break up your day with physical activity to feel more energized.

BOTTOM LINE

The Blood Type diet can be a very effective plan for long term weight loss and good health. Mainstream medicine does not embrace this diet, but naturopaths are strong proponents. Combined with regular exercise, I have found it to be a good choice.

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