I have learned that our blood types are connected to how our bodies react to the food we eat.
For instance, several accounts say that when you have blood type A (like me), you are much fitted to be a vegetarian. If your blood type is O, you are better off as a meat-eater. If your blood type is B, you can be a balanced omnivore – you’re somewhere in the middle. And if you have the special blood type AB, you are so lucky because you can have a mixed diet in moderation.
Should we adopt the blood type diet?
Should you eat according to your blood type?
Facts About the Blood Type Diet
Peter J. D'Adamo created the brainchild of the blood type diet theory. He wrote in his book Eat Right For Your Type about dietary choices that people should adhere to. But public commotion has resulted from his lack of evidences that support his outrageous claims.
To paraphrase D'Adamo, if you’re blood type A and you drink milk, your body will reject it and blood will start the agglutination process in the vascular system immediately. He glues it to the fact that those who do drink massive quantities of milk suffer from stroke and emboli. But he offers no proof in pictures and people’s accounts based on scientific studies of doctors.
Another is Type B's are dairy-eating omnivores. But systems of blood type B people who are Asians (note the special race here) adjust whenever they take in dairy products. He recommends that they are lactase-intolerant, and there is normal disappearance of lactase enzymes in their intestinal cells. Those who consume too much lactase in will experience abdominal cramps and diarrhea. True or not?
For Type O’s, D'Adamo suggests that if you finish a bowl of bean chili or lentil stew, lectin proteins are deposited in your muscle tissues, thereby altering their functions and acidity. The result is that you’ll have a reduced capability for physical action. Scary much, huh?
Lectins, if you’re not aware, are sugar-containing proteins found on the surface of certain food that can cause various molecules and some types of cells to stick together. More serious effects, when taken in abundant amounts, are cirrhosis and kidney failure.
Yet again, D'Adamo’s research and speculations are not backed up with strong corroborating pieces of confirmation on his own or by the trusted health organizations.
For the hunter-caveman type (blood type O people), “your body does not tolerate whole wheat products at all,” he adds. But can you attest that you have actually fallen off the ground while eating whole wheat crackers or whole wheat bread? Have you vomited and suffered brain damage because of wheat consumption? Or do you know of anyone who can prove his points?
Facts About the Blood Type Diet
Peter J. D'Adamo created the brainchild of the blood type diet theory. He wrote in his book Eat Right For Your Type about dietary choices that people should adhere to. But public commotion has resulted from his lack of evidences that support his outrageous claims.
To paraphrase D'Adamo, if you’re blood type A and you drink milk, your body will reject it and blood will start the agglutination process in the vascular system immediately. He glues it to the fact that those who do drink massive quantities of milk suffer from stroke and emboli. But he offers no proof in pictures and people’s accounts based on scientific studies of doctors.
Another is Type B's are dairy-eating omnivores. But systems of blood type B people who are Asians (note the special race here) adjust whenever they take in dairy products. He recommends that they are lactase-intolerant, and there is normal disappearance of lactase enzymes in their intestinal cells. Those who consume too much lactase in will experience abdominal cramps and diarrhea. True or not?
For Type O’s, D'Adamo suggests that if you finish a bowl of bean chili or lentil stew, lectin proteins are deposited in your muscle tissues, thereby altering their functions and acidity. The result is that you’ll have a reduced capability for physical action. Scary much, huh?
Lectins, if you’re not aware, are sugar-containing proteins found on the surface of certain food that can cause various molecules and some types of cells to stick together. More serious effects, when taken in abundant amounts, are cirrhosis and kidney failure.
Yet again, D'Adamo’s research and speculations are not backed up with strong corroborating pieces of confirmation on his own or by the trusted health organizations.
For the hunter-caveman type (blood type O people), “your body does not tolerate whole wheat products at all,” he adds. But can you attest that you have actually fallen off the ground while eating whole wheat crackers or whole wheat bread? Have you vomited and suffered brain damage because of wheat consumption? Or do you know of anyone who can prove his points?
For the record, there has not been news or true stories that reported this.
Which Blood Type Are You?
Type A
Type A folks are more prone to have diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. They can particularly survive and live in good health if they are vegetarians. If your blood type is A, you will tend to be naturally thin. Even if you eat or binge on lots of food, you will not get fat easily. In the same way, even if you eat tons of meat, when compared to people with other blood types, you have the advantage of losing weight faster. This is because your system removes toxic from the food you take more efficiently.
The bad side of possessing blood type A is that the acid content in your stomach is low. This is the reason why you’re suited to be a vegetarian or a follower of vegan diet – you have a hard time in digesting meat and dairy products (including cultured and fermented ones)! You should avoid eating vegetables such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, yam, cabbage, tomatoes and pepper and fruits like mangoes, papaya and oranges. These food will only worsen the condition of your delicate digestive tract.
If you’re blood type A and happen to be a pretty faithful and solid carnivore, you have more metabolic slowdowns versus meat-eaters who have other blood types.
Type O
Having blood type O is almost synonymous to having a free ticket to eat meat healthily. This is because only type O’s have acidic muscle tissues. These people can metabolize meat as they have acidic stomachs. In contrast, they can hardly digest grains, beans, breads, legumes, and dairy products. These food get in the way with insulin which affect the metabolism rate.
If you’re a vegetarian who has blood type O, avoid eating the following vegetables: cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and mustard green. These food inhibit the thyroid function and weaken blood-clotting. To balance off the acidity in your stomach, eat alkaline-based fruits like plums and berries.
Type B
If you have blood type B, you are the luckiest! You are the least likely to encounter heart disease and cancer (opposite Type A). That is, if you live on a balanced and wholesome diet. On the other hand though, more likely you will not resist having all the immune system disorders: multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome and lupus.
To block off being inflicted with these diseases, avoid eating chicken and shellfish. Chicken (poultry) meat and shellfish disrupt your bloodstream and agglutinates lectin in your muscle tissues, attacking your immune system. Also not suggested for you to eat are nuts, seeds which hinder production of insulin in your body.
Type AB
Like the Type A’s, Type AB’s are best when are vegetarians because their bodies also are not programmed to metabolize and digest meat. Their stomachs have low acidity levels and their muscle tissues are slightly alkaline.
Which Blood Type Are You?
Type A
Type A folks are more prone to have diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. They can particularly survive and live in good health if they are vegetarians. If your blood type is A, you will tend to be naturally thin. Even if you eat or binge on lots of food, you will not get fat easily. In the same way, even if you eat tons of meat, when compared to people with other blood types, you have the advantage of losing weight faster. This is because your system removes toxic from the food you take more efficiently.
The bad side of possessing blood type A is that the acid content in your stomach is low. This is the reason why you’re suited to be a vegetarian or a follower of vegan diet – you have a hard time in digesting meat and dairy products (including cultured and fermented ones)! You should avoid eating vegetables such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, yam, cabbage, tomatoes and pepper and fruits like mangoes, papaya and oranges. These food will only worsen the condition of your delicate digestive tract.
If you’re blood type A and happen to be a pretty faithful and solid carnivore, you have more metabolic slowdowns versus meat-eaters who have other blood types.
Type O
Having blood type O is almost synonymous to having a free ticket to eat meat healthily. This is because only type O’s have acidic muscle tissues. These people can metabolize meat as they have acidic stomachs. In contrast, they can hardly digest grains, beans, breads, legumes, and dairy products. These food get in the way with insulin which affect the metabolism rate.
If you’re a vegetarian who has blood type O, avoid eating the following vegetables: cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and mustard green. These food inhibit the thyroid function and weaken blood-clotting. To balance off the acidity in your stomach, eat alkaline-based fruits like plums and berries.
Type B
If you have blood type B, you are the luckiest! You are the least likely to encounter heart disease and cancer (opposite Type A). That is, if you live on a balanced and wholesome diet. On the other hand though, more likely you will not resist having all the immune system disorders: multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome and lupus.
To block off being inflicted with these diseases, avoid eating chicken and shellfish. Chicken (poultry) meat and shellfish disrupt your bloodstream and agglutinates lectin in your muscle tissues, attacking your immune system. Also not suggested for you to eat are nuts, seeds which hinder production of insulin in your body.
Type AB
Like the Type A’s, Type AB’s are best when are vegetarians because their bodies also are not programmed to metabolize and digest meat. Their stomachs have low acidity levels and their muscle tissues are slightly alkaline.
But unlike the Type A’s, they can tolerate dairy food very well. If you belong to this group, it is advisable to consume vegetables which are high in phytocheicals and the more alkaline fruits, as you have a weaker immune system.
Like the Type B’s, Type AB’s should watch out on eating chicken meat and nuts, seeds and beans as well for the same reasons.
Blood Type Diet and Vegetarian Nutrition: My Say
I’m not a scientist, herbalist, any medical practitioner, or nutritionist or dietician. But I get the impression that the theory behind the blood type diet is grounded on myths and quaking info. Every one of us has different nutritional needs based on the activities we do and the lifestyle we are accustomed to.
Like the Type B’s, Type AB’s should watch out on eating chicken meat and nuts, seeds and beans as well for the same reasons.
Blood Type Diet and Vegetarian Nutrition: My Say
I’m not a scientist, herbalist, any medical practitioner, or nutritionist or dietician. But I get the impression that the theory behind the blood type diet is grounded on myths and quaking info. Every one of us has different nutritional needs based on the activities we do and the lifestyle we are accustomed to.
Bottom line is that I don’t believe that these differences are significantly determined by blood type. I think what’s important is to take note of the food, supplements, and other stuff that get through your stomach and see how your body reacts to them.
I have blood type AB+. I learned about the blood type diet noon pa that's why I eat more veggies and less meat.
ReplyDeleteOh. It's good to know that there are really people who follow the blood type diet. :) Stay healthy!
DeleteWow, the blood type diet! I should really have my blood type checked as I still don't know what my blood type is. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm type B so I am a bit luckier here with more food options.
ReplyDeleteI'm not really sure about this. I mean if this is true, there'll be many who will lack some essential nutrients only found on food for other blood type.
ReplyDeleteI still don't know my blood type.. too bad.. :(
ReplyDeleteWow! I didn't know that lectins can cause cirrhosis when taken in high quantities. That's scary! I have been on a lectin-free diet for a while now and it does have a lot health benefits. For me, I feel less bloated now. I've read this article about lectins before I started my diet and it really helped me a lot. If anyone is interested, you can check them out here: https://gundrymd.com/remove-lectins/
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