Pros, Cons, and What You Can Eat

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The blood type diet is a fad diet sometimes used in alternative medicine to promote weight loss and fight disease. Alternative medicine typically aims to recognize an individual’s biochemical uniqueness and tailor treatment accordingly. The blood type diet is based on the theory that your blood type determines the foods you should consume in order to achieve optimal health.

The diet plan was developed by Peter D’Adamo, a naturopathic physician who theorizes that people respond to various foods depending on their blood type. The blood type diet was introduced in D’Adamo’s 1996 book “Eat Right 4 Your Type,” which was updated with a 20th Anniversary edition in 2016.

The four different blood types are one marker that can theoretically be used to determine the right diet for your health and vitality. The idea behind the diet is that eating foods with lectins (a type of protein) that are incompatible with a person’s blood type can cause blood cell clumping, called agglutination, and result in health problems such as heart or kidney disease or cancer. However, there is a lack of scientific evidence to support these claims.

D’Adamo also believes that a person’s blood type affects their ability to digest various foods due to differences in digestive secretions associated with the different blood types. People who are type O, for example, are thought to digest meat well due to high levels of stomach acid.

D’Adamo suggests that by following a meal plan designed for your specific blood type, you can digest food with greater efficiency, avoid the negative effects of certain lectins, and—in turn—lose weight and enhance your overall health.

What Experts Say

“Basing a diet on your blood type is not evidence-based and restricts many healthy foods. Nutrition experts do not support or recommend this diet for achieving nutrition or health goals.”

—Kelly Plowe, MS, RD

What Can You Eat?

The blood type diet emphasizes certain foods and exercise plans for different blood types. Regardless of blood type, the diet emphasizes eating whole foods and minimizing the intake of processed foods. Here’s a closer look at the prescribed plans:

• Type A: According to D’Adamo, people with type A blood are predisposed to heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, and do better on an organic, vegetarian diet with calming, centering exercise, such as yoga and tai chi.
• Type B: People with type B blood, according to D’Adamo, have a robust immune system and a tolerant digestive system, and are more adaptable than other blood types. He recommends moderate physical exercise and balance exercises, along with a “well-rounded” diet. According to the theory behind the diet, people with type B, however, are more susceptible to autoimmune disorders, such as chronic fatigue, lupus, and multiple sclerosis.
• Type AB: People with type AB blood are more biologically complex than other types, according to D’Adamo. Based on this belief, these people supposedly do best with a combination of the exercises and diets for types A and B, though meat should be limited. It is believed that this blood type tends to have lower rates of allergies, but heart disease, cancer, and anemia are common. 
• Type O: Based on the blood type diet theory, people with type O blood do best with intense physical exercise and animal proteins, while dairy products and grains may cause problems. According to D’Adamo, gluten, lentils, kidney beans, corn, and cabbage can lead to weight gain in people with this blood type. Health conditions associated with type O include asthma, hay fever, and other allergies, and arthritis.

What You Need to Know

There is no specific timing for meals or fasting periods required on the blood type diet. However, the plan advises against drinking water or other beverages with meals because it will dilute the natural digestive enzymes and make it more difficult to digest foods.

What to Eat

• Type A: Mostly vegetarian including fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, legumes, nuts, and seeds

• Type B: Highly varied diet—fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, legumes, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy

• Type AB: Mainly vegan, but any foods recommended for A or B types may be consumed

• Type O: Meat with a moderate amount of vegetables, eggs, nuts, and seeds

• People with blood type A, who D’Adamo calls the “cultivator,” should follow a dairy-free, primarily vegetarian diet with a high intake of fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, legumes, and nuts and seeds.
• People with blood type B, who D’Adamo calls “the nomad,” should eat a highly varied diet including fruits and vegetables, grains, beans, legumes, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy, but avoid intake of nuts and seeds.
• People with blood type AB, who D’Adamo calls “the enigma,” can consume any food recommended for blood types A and B, although aiming for a mainly vegan diet is advised for this type.
• People with blood type O, who D’Adamo calls “the hunter,” should stick to a dairy-free and grain-free diet high in meat, low in grains, and with a moderate amount of vegetables, eggs, nuts, and seeds.

In addition to specific foods, D’Adamo recommends different supplements for each blood type, which are available on his book’s website. There is a specially formulated multivitamin, multimineral, lectin blocker, and probiotic/prebiotic blend for each blood type.

No foods are completely forbidden on the blood type diet, though not all foods are considered beneficial for different blood types according to D’Adamo.

Pros and Cons

Like all fad diets, the blood type diet has positives and negatives. Here’s a closer look at the pros and cons.

Pros

The blood type diet encourages exercise. Research shows that regular exercise combined with a healthy diet can lead to weight loss and promote weight management. However, there is no research to support the blood type diet as an effective weight-loss strategy.

Each blood type plan emphasizes choosing whole foods over processed foods, which is a healthy choice. The program also offers a wide variety of compliant foods for some of the blood types, which may make it easier to stick with.

Although each blood type comes with its own set of dietary restrictions, the program is not a low-calorie diet with unhealthy restrictions on calorie intake. Plans for types B and AB are more well-rounded and can provide most if not all of the necessary nutrients for a well-balanced diet. However, the plans for types A and O restrict certain healthy food groups, which is not a smart long-term eating plan for many people.

Cons

Eating for your specific blood type is not rooted in science. The available research on the blood type diet includes a study published in the journal PLoS One in 2014. For the study, 1,455 participants filled out questionnaires designed to determine how frequently they’d consumed certain foods during a one-month period.

In their analysis of the questionnaires, researchers found that following a diet similar to the diet prescribed for blood type A or blood type AB was associated with lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.

Following a diet similar to the diet prescribed for blood type O was associated with lower levels of triglycerides (high levels of this blood fat have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease), while no significant association was found for the blood type B diet.

Since these associations occurred independently of the participants’ blood types, the study’s authors concluded that their findings do not back up the overall theory behind the blood type diet.

Is the Blood Type Diet a Healthy Choice for You?

The blood type diet is based on theory; it isn’t rooted in scientific fact and its effectiveness has not been proven in clinical settings. The overall plan does emphasize whole, natural, and unprocessed foods, however, which makes it healthier than some pre-packaged meal plans or meal-replacement plans.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide recommendations for a balanced diet. The following nutrient-dense foods are considered part of a healthy diet:

• Vegetables of all types and dark, leafy greens (e.g., kale, spinach, broccoli, Swiss chard, green beans) 
• Fruits, especially whole fruits (e.g., apples, berries, melon)
• Grains, especially whole grains (e. g., quinoa, brown rice, oats)
• Lean animal protein (e.g., chicken breast, fish, turkey breast, eggs)
• Beans and legumes (e.g., beans, lentils, peas)
• Nuts and seeds (e.g., walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds)
• Dairy products (e.g., reduced-fat milk, cheese, yogurt, as well as fortified soy-based dairy-free alternatives)
• Oils, including oils found in foods (e.g., olive oil, avocado oil, nuts, seafood) 

Depending on your blood type, this plan may or may not meet the USDA’s definition of a healthy meal plan.

• The Type AB diet is the least restrictive and allows for the widest variety of foods to ensure adequate nutrition.
• The Type A diet prohibits meat and dairy, which have nutrients, namely protein, that can be found in other foods with careful planning.
• The Type B diet also offers a varied diet, with the exception of nuts and seeds, and meets most of the requirements of the USDA healthy eating plan.
• The Type O diet avoids dairy and grains, which are considered important parts of a healthy diet, according to the USDA. With careful planning, however, the nutrients found in grains and dairy can be made up by eating a variety of vegetables.

The USDA recommends a reduction of 500 calories per day for weight loss. On a 2,000-calorie diet, that’s around 1,500 calories per day—but this number varies based on age, sex, weight, and activity level. Use this calculator to determine the right number of calories for you.

The prescribed plans for each blood type in the blood type diet eliminate some foods that are considered crucial to good health. Depending on your blood type, the diet may or may not adhere to federal dietary guidelines and is therefore not a recommended eating plan for overall health or weight management.

Health Benefits

Proponents of the blood type diet claim that the program can help you burn fat more efficiently, increase your energy levels, support your immune system, and lower your risk of major health problems like heart disease and cancer. However, there is currently a lack of scientific evidence to support these claims.

In addition, there is no research to support that the blood-type diet is an effective weight-loss strategy.

Health Risks

Although proponents of the blood type diet suggest that the use of dietary supplements can help people following the diet plan meet their nutritional needs, such supplements are not regarded as a reasonable substitute for a healthy, balanced meal plan.

Since the diets prescribed for blood types A and O are restrictive, there’s some concern that individuals following these diets may fail to achieve sufficient intake of many vitamins and minerals that are essential for health.

In addition, a research review published in 2013 found that further studies are still needed to support any of the health claims associated with the blood type diet. In this review, scientists looked at 16 previously published reports on the blood type diet and concluded that “no evidence currently exists to validate the purported health benefits of blood type diets. “

A Word From Verywell

While the blood type diet may offer some benefits in certain cases, following a health regimen that combines sensible calorie restriction and regular exercise is generally considered the most effective strategy for weight loss. If you’re considering this diet plan whether for weight loss or overall health, be sure to talk with a functional medicine doctor or registered dietitian first.

Remember, following a long-term or short-term diet may not be necessary for you and many diets out there simply don’t work, especially long-term. While we do not endorse fad diet trends or unsustainable weight loss methods, we present the facts so you can make an informed decision that works best for your nutritional needs, genetic blueprint, budget, and goals.

If your goal is weight loss, remember that losing weight isn’t necessarily the same as being your healthiest self, and there are many other ways to pursue health. Exercise, sleep, and other lifestyle factors also play a major role in your overall health. The best diet is always the one that is balanced and fits your lifestyle.

Foods to eat and avoid

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Many people believe that their blood type, whether A, B, AB, or O, is only relevant in relation to blood transfusions. But discussions over recent decades have suggested that eating for a specific blood type may offer some health benefits.

Diets that are based on a person’s blood type have been supported by doctors, including the naturopath Peter J. D’Adamo.

However, there is a lack of supporting evidence to validate the proposed health benefits of following a blood type diet.

A review of data published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded: “No evidence currently exists to validate the purported health benefits of blood type diets.”

Despite the lack of scientific evidence, supporters of blood type diets claim to help people achieve overall good health and a lower disease risk through eating for their specific blood type.

More research is definitely needed, but here, we will learn more about the importance of the body’s blood type, and the purported benefits of eating for an A, B, AB, or O blood type.

Blood has an array of cells that are needed for proper body function. These include plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets.

Antigens are also present in blood and are responsible for triggering a response by the immune system to counter attacks from foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses.

One in three people in the United States has A positive blood type, making it the second most common in the country. As such, it can be a good type to have if a person in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion or wishes to donate blood.

People with A positive blood type can receive the following blood types:

• A positive
• A negative
• O positive
• O negative

A negative is rarer, with 1 in 16 people having the blood group, and able to receive only A negative and O negative transfusions.

The common blood types vary in different countries, so if you are outside the U.S. and need a blood transfusion be sure to check for the common types in your area.

Be sure to make the necessary arrangements if you are in a part of the world with fewer A positive donors, such as Asia, as it may be harder to receive the treatment you need.

Share on PinterestDifferent blood types are believed to have different reactions to certain foods. The blood type A diet is designed to provide the most benefits to those with blood type A.

D’Adamo argues that when the blood comes in contact with certain food components, a chemical reaction occurs, specifically with proteins called lectin.

Lectins, which are proteins found in food, have believed to have a direct effect on the blood and the digestive tract.

These proteins bind to cells within the body, causing them to clump together and potentially cause hormonal disruptions. This disruption has a similar effect on the body as a foreign substance might.

Certain foods are recommended for people with type A blood to eat, as well as avoid, in order to maintain optimal health. According to the diet, these are the foods that those with blood type A may benefit from:

Animal proteins

Although people with type A blood may be best suited to a vegetarian diet, some animal products are allowed, including:

According to the diet, people with type A blood may consume most kinds of seafood with the most beneficial being:

• carp
• cod
• grouper
• mackerel
• monkfish
• pickerel
• red snapper
• rainbow trout
• salmon
• sardine
• sea trout
• silver or yellow perch
• snail
• whitefish

Exceptions are on the “avoid list” of animal proteins further down this article.

Dairy

Digesting dairy is allegedly difficult for people with type A blood, but certain types of dairy may be acceptable, including:

• yogurt
• kefir
• cheeses, including mozzarella, feta, goat cheese, ricotta, and string
• cheese
• goat milk

Nuts and fats

Nuts are a great source of protein and healthful fats. People following the type A blood diet can typically have most nuts, except for the ones listed in the “avoid” list. The most beneficial nuts for people following the diet include:

The most beneficial fats for people following the diet to eat include flaxseed oil and olive oil. Other allowable fats include canola and cod liver oil.

There is a selection of peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts available for purchase online.

Beans

Share on PinterestBeans are an excellent source of protein, iron, and fiber, and most types are acceptable in a blood type A diet.

According to the diet, beans are well-tolerated by people with type A blood, and those considered to be most beneficial include:

• adzuki beans
• back and green beans
• pinto beans
• red soy
• black-eyed peas
• lentils

Grains

While most grains are well-tolerated by people with type A blood according to the diet, the most beneficial may include:

There is a selection of amaranth and buckwheat available for purchase online.

Allowable breads and grains include:

• essene, Ezekiel, soya flour, and sprouted wheat
• rice cakes
• oat, rice, and rye flour
• soba noodles
• artichoke pasta

Vegetables

Many vegetables may be well-suited to people following the diet. Some of the recommended ones include:

• garlic
• onions
• broccoli
• carrots
• collard greens
• kale
• pumpkin
• spinach
• artichoke
• chicory
• greens, such as dandelion and Swiss chard
• horseradish
• leek
• romaine
• okra
• parsley
• alfalfa sprouts
• tempeh
• tofu
• turnip

The exceptions to the vegetable rule are listed below.

Fruits

Similarly to vegetables, type A blood group individuals may be well-suited to fruits. Some of the recommended fruits for people following the diet include more alkaline fruits, such as:

• plums
• prunes
• figs
• grapefruit
• lemon
• pineapples
• cherries
• apricots
• most berries, including blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, and cranberries

Exceptions to the fruit rule are listed further down this article.

Spices and condiments

Spices and condiments that people following the diet are alleged to benefit from include:

• tamari
• miso
• soy sauce
• garlic
• ginger
• blackstrap molasses

There is a selection of tamari, miso, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and blackstrap molasses available for purchase online.

Beverages

Beverages that the diet allows include:

Listed here are some of the foods that type A blood group individuals are advised to avoid for optimum health, according to the type A diet.

Animal proteins

Share on PinterestShellfish, including shrimp, mussel, scallop, and oyster, are avoided by the blood type A diet.

The diet for A blood types recommends people to avoid consuming most animal meat products and certain seafoods, such as:

• beef
• pork
• lamb
• veal
• venison
• duck and goose
• anchovy
• barracuda
• beluga
• bluefish
• bluegill bass
• catfish
• caviar
• clam
• conch
• crab
• crayfish
• eel
• flounder
• frog
• gray sole
• haddock
• hake
• halibut
• herring
• lobster
• lox
• mussels
• octopus
• oysters
• scallop
• shad
• shrimp
• squid
• striped bass
• tilefish
• turtle

Dairy

The diet suggests that people should avoid dairy products, including all cheeses and milk not listed in the allowed list.

Nuts and fats

Certain nuts and fats should be avoided by people following the diet, including:

• Brazil nuts
• cashews
• pistachios
• corn, cottonseed, peanut, safflower, and sesame oils

Beans

Although beans are typically well-tolerated according to the diet, there are some that should be avoided, including:

• garbanzo
• kidney
• lima
• navy
• red
• tamarind

Grains

While most grains may be well-tolerated by people with type A blood, the diet suggests that some should be avoided, including:

• cream of wheat
• farina
• granola
• grape nuts
• wheat germ
• shredded wheat
• wheat bran
• durum wheat

Breads that the diet avoids include:

• English muffins
• breads, such as high-protein whole wheat and multi-grain breads
• matzos
• pumpernickel
• wheat bran muffins
• white and wholewheat flour
• pastas, including semolina and spinach

Vegetables

Although many vegetables are well-tolerated by people with type A blood according to the diet, it recommends that these should be avoided:

• peppers
• olives
• potatoes
• sweet potatoes
• yams
• cabbages
• tomatoes
• lima beans
• eggplant
• mushrooms

Fruits

According to the diet, people with type A blood typically tolerate most fruits very well, with potential exceptions being:

• melons, such as cantaloupe and honeydew
• oranges
• tangerines
• strawberries
• rhubarb
• mango
• papaya
• bananas
• coconut

Spices and condiments

Spices and condiments to be avoided include:

• vinegar
• peppers, including black, cayenne, and white
• capers
• plain gelatin
• wintergreen
• ketchup
• mayonnaise
• pickles
• relish
• Worcestershire sauce

Beverages

Beverages the diet avoids include:

• beer
• black tea
• distilled liquor
• seltzer water
• soda

While the blood type diet has gained popularity in recent years, it is important to bear in mind that there is a lack of evidence supporting its claimed benefits.

The diet can be restrictive and could get expensive, and it may be extremely time consuming to prepare meals from the provided food lists.

There has not been rigorous scientific study on the blood-type diet, as stated by D’Adamo himself, aside from a 2014 PLoS ONE study that concluded, “the findings do not support the blood-type diet hypothesis.”

As with any diet or exercise program, it is important to speak with a doctor before starting a diet for blood type.

Foods to eat and avoid

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Many people believe that their blood type, whether A, B, AB, or O, is only relevant in relation to blood transfusions. But discussions over recent decades have suggested that eating for a specific blood type may offer some health benefits.

Diets that are based on a person’s blood type have been supported by doctors, including the naturopath Peter J. D’Adamo.

However, there is a lack of supporting evidence to validate the proposed health benefits of following a blood type diet.

A review of data published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded: “No evidence currently exists to validate the purported health benefits of blood type diets.”

Despite the lack of scientific evidence, supporters of blood type diets claim to help people achieve overall good health and a lower disease risk through eating for their specific blood type.

More research is definitely needed, but here, we will learn more about the importance of the body’s blood type, and the purported benefits of eating for an A, B, AB, or O blood type.

Blood has an array of cells that are needed for proper body function. These include plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets.

Antigens are also present in blood and are responsible for triggering a response by the immune system to counter attacks from foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses.

One in three people in the United States has A positive blood type, making it the second most common in the country. As such, it can be a good type to have if a person in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion or wishes to donate blood.

People with A positive blood type can receive the following blood types:

• A positive
• A negative
• O positive
• O negative

A negative is rarer, with 1 in 16 people having the blood group, and able to receive only A negative and O negative transfusions.

The common blood types vary in different countries, so if you are outside the U.S. and need a blood transfusion be sure to check for the common types in your area.

Be sure to make the necessary arrangements if you are in a part of the world with fewer A positive donors, such as Asia, as it may be harder to receive the treatment you need.

Share on PinterestDifferent blood types are believed to have different reactions to certain foods. The blood type A diet is designed to provide the most benefits to those with blood type A.

D’Adamo argues that when the blood comes in contact with certain food components, a chemical reaction occurs, specifically with proteins called lectin.

Lectins, which are proteins found in food, have believed to have a direct effect on the blood and the digestive tract.

These proteins bind to cells within the body, causing them to clump together and potentially cause hormonal disruptions. This disruption has a similar effect on the body as a foreign substance might.

Certain foods are recommended for people with type A blood to eat, as well as avoid, in order to maintain optimal health. According to the diet, these are the foods that those with blood type A may benefit from:

Animal proteins

Although people with type A blood may be best suited to a vegetarian diet, some animal products are allowed, including:

According to the diet, people with type A blood may consume most kinds of seafood with the most beneficial being:

• carp
• cod
• grouper
• mackerel
• monkfish
• pickerel
• red snapper
• rainbow trout
• salmon
• sardine
• sea trout
• silver or yellow perch
• snail
• whitefish

Exceptions are on the “avoid list” of animal proteins further down this article.

Dairy

Digesting dairy is allegedly difficult for people with type A blood, but certain types of dairy may be acceptable, including:

• yogurt
• kefir
• cheeses, including mozzarella, feta, goat cheese, ricotta, and string
• cheese
• goat milk

Nuts and fats

Nuts are a great source of protein and healthful fats. People following the type A blood diet can typically have most nuts, except for the ones listed in the “avoid” list. The most beneficial nuts for people following the diet include:

The most beneficial fats for people following the diet to eat include flaxseed oil and olive oil. Other allowable fats include canola and cod liver oil.

There is a selection of peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts available for purchase online.

Beans

Share on PinterestBeans are an excellent source of protein, iron, and fiber, and most types are acceptable in a blood type A diet.

According to the diet, beans are well-tolerated by people with type A blood, and those considered to be most beneficial include:

• adzuki beans
• back and green beans
• pinto beans
• red soy
• black-eyed peas
• lentils

Grains

While most grains are well-tolerated by people with type A blood according to the diet, the most beneficial may include:

There is a selection of amaranth and buckwheat available for purchase online.

Allowable breads and grains include:

• essene, Ezekiel, soya flour, and sprouted wheat
• rice cakes
• oat, rice, and rye flour
• soba noodles
• artichoke pasta

Vegetables

Many vegetables may be well-suited to people following the diet. Some of the recommended ones include:

• garlic
• onions
• broccoli
• carrots
• collard greens
• kale
• pumpkin
• spinach
• artichoke
• chicory
• greens, such as dandelion and Swiss chard
• horseradish
• leek
• romaine
• okra
• parsley
• alfalfa sprouts
• tempeh
• tofu
• turnip

The exceptions to the vegetable rule are listed below.

Fruits

Similarly to vegetables, type A blood group individuals may be well-suited to fruits. Some of the recommended fruits for people following the diet include more alkaline fruits, such as:

• plums
• prunes
• figs
• grapefruit
• lemon
• pineapples
• cherries
• apricots
• most berries, including blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, and cranberries

Exceptions to the fruit rule are listed further down this article.

Spices and condiments

Spices and condiments that people following the diet are alleged to benefit from include:

• tamari
• miso
• soy sauce
• garlic
• ginger
• blackstrap molasses

There is a selection of tamari, miso, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and blackstrap molasses available for purchase online.

Beverages

Beverages that the diet allows include:

Listed here are some of the foods that type A blood group individuals are advised to avoid for optimum health, according to the type A diet.

Animal proteins

Share on PinterestShellfish, including shrimp, mussel, scallop, and oyster, are avoided by the blood type A diet.

The diet for A blood types recommends people to avoid consuming most animal meat products and certain seafoods, such as:

• beef
• pork
• lamb
• veal
• venison
• duck and goose
• anchovy
• barracuda
• beluga
• bluefish
• bluegill bass
• catfish
• caviar
• clam
• conch
• crab
• crayfish
• eel
• flounder
• frog
• gray sole
• haddock
• hake
• halibut
• herring
• lobster
• lox
• mussels
• octopus
• oysters
• scallop
• shad
• shrimp
• squid
• striped bass
• tilefish
• turtle

Dairy

The diet suggests that people should avoid dairy products, including all cheeses and milk not listed in the allowed list.

Nuts and fats

Certain nuts and fats should be avoided by people following the diet, including:

• Brazil nuts
• cashews
• pistachios
• corn, cottonseed, peanut, safflower, and sesame oils

Beans

Although beans are typically well-tolerated according to the diet, there are some that should be avoided, including:

• garbanzo
• kidney
• lima
• navy
• red
• tamarind

Grains

While most grains may be well-tolerated by people with type A blood, the diet suggests that some should be avoided, including:

• cream of wheat
• farina
• granola
• grape nuts
• wheat germ
• shredded wheat
• wheat bran
• durum wheat

Breads that the diet avoids include:

• English muffins
• breads, such as high-protein whole wheat and multi-grain breads
• matzos
• pumpernickel
• wheat bran muffins
• white and wholewheat flour
• pastas, including semolina and spinach

Vegetables

Although many vegetables are well-tolerated by people with type A blood according to the diet, it recommends that these should be avoided:

• peppers
• olives
• potatoes
• sweet potatoes
• yams
• cabbages
• tomatoes
• lima beans
• eggplant
• mushrooms

Fruits

According to the diet, people with type A blood typically tolerate most fruits very well, with potential exceptions being:

• melons, such as cantaloupe and honeydew
• oranges
• tangerines
• strawberries
• rhubarb
• mango
• papaya
• bananas
• coconut

Spices and condiments

Spices and condiments to be avoided include:

• vinegar
• peppers, including black, cayenne, and white
• capers
• plain gelatin
• wintergreen
• ketchup
• mayonnaise
• pickles
• relish
• Worcestershire sauce

Beverages

Beverages the diet avoids include:

• beer
• black tea
• distilled liquor
• seltzer water
• soda

While the blood type diet has gained popularity in recent years, it is important to bear in mind that there is a lack of evidence supporting its claimed benefits.

The diet can be restrictive and could get expensive, and it may be extremely time consuming to prepare meals from the provided food lists.

There has not been rigorous scientific study on the blood-type diet, as stated by D’Adamo himself, aside from a 2014 PLoS ONE study that concluded, “the findings do not support the blood-type diet hypothesis.”

As with any diet or exercise program, it is important to speak with a doctor before starting a diet for blood type.

Foods to eat and avoid

We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process.

Many people believe that their blood type, whether A, B, AB, or O, is only relevant in relation to blood transfusions. But discussions over recent decades have suggested that eating for a specific blood type may offer some health benefits.

Diets that are based on a person’s blood type have been supported by doctors, including the naturopath Peter J. D’Adamo.

However, there is a lack of supporting evidence to validate the proposed health benefits of following a blood type diet.

A review of data published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded: “No evidence currently exists to validate the purported health benefits of blood type diets.”

Despite the lack of scientific evidence, supporters of blood type diets claim to help people achieve overall good health and a lower disease risk through eating for their specific blood type.

More research is definitely needed, but here, we will learn more about the importance of the body’s blood type, and the purported benefits of eating for an A, B, AB, or O blood type.

Blood has an array of cells that are needed for proper body function. These include plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets.

Antigens are also present in blood and are responsible for triggering a response by the immune system to counter attacks from foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses.

One in three people in the United States has A positive blood type, making it the second most common in the country. As such, it can be a good type to have if a person in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion or wishes to donate blood.

People with A positive blood type can receive the following blood types:

• A positive
• A negative
• O positive
• O negative

A negative is rarer, with 1 in 16 people having the blood group, and able to receive only A negative and O negative transfusions.

The common blood types vary in different countries, so if you are outside the U.S. and need a blood transfusion be sure to check for the common types in your area.

Be sure to make the necessary arrangements if you are in a part of the world with fewer A positive donors, such as Asia, as it may be harder to receive the treatment you need.

Share on PinterestDifferent blood types are believed to have different reactions to certain foods. The blood type A diet is designed to provide the most benefits to those with blood type A.

D’Adamo argues that when the blood comes in contact with certain food components, a chemical reaction occurs, specifically with proteins called lectin.

Lectins, which are proteins found in food, have believed to have a direct effect on the blood and the digestive tract.

These proteins bind to cells within the body, causing them to clump together and potentially cause hormonal disruptions. This disruption has a similar effect on the body as a foreign substance might.

Certain foods are recommended for people with type A blood to eat, as well as avoid, in order to maintain optimal health. According to the diet, these are the foods that those with blood type A may benefit from:

Animal proteins

Although people with type A blood may be best suited to a vegetarian diet, some animal products are allowed, including:

According to the diet, people with type A blood may consume most kinds of seafood with the most beneficial being:

• carp
• cod
• grouper
• mackerel
• monkfish
• pickerel
• red snapper
• rainbow trout
• salmon
• sardine
• sea trout
• silver or yellow perch
• snail
• whitefish

Exceptions are on the “avoid list” of animal proteins further down this article.

Dairy

Digesting dairy is allegedly difficult for people with type A blood, but certain types of dairy may be acceptable, including:

• yogurt
• kefir
• cheeses, including mozzarella, feta, goat cheese, ricotta, and string
• cheese
• goat milk

Nuts and fats

Nuts are a great source of protein and healthful fats. People following the type A blood diet can typically have most nuts, except for the ones listed in the “avoid” list. The most beneficial nuts for people following the diet include:

The most beneficial fats for people following the diet to eat include flaxseed oil and olive oil. Other allowable fats include canola and cod liver oil.

There is a selection of peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts available for purchase online.

Beans

Share on PinterestBeans are an excellent source of protein, iron, and fiber, and most types are acceptable in a blood type A diet.

According to the diet, beans are well-tolerated by people with type A blood, and those considered to be most beneficial include:

• adzuki beans
• back and green beans
• pinto beans
• red soy
• black-eyed peas
• lentils

Grains

While most grains are well-tolerated by people with type A blood according to the diet, the most beneficial may include:

There is a selection of amaranth and buckwheat available for purchase online.

Allowable breads and grains include:

• essene, Ezekiel, soya flour, and sprouted wheat
• rice cakes
• oat, rice, and rye flour
• soba noodles
• artichoke pasta

Vegetables

Many vegetables may be well-suited to people following the diet. Some of the recommended ones include:

• garlic
• onions
• broccoli
• carrots
• collard greens
• kale
• pumpkin
• spinach
• artichoke
• chicory
• greens, such as dandelion and Swiss chard
• horseradish
• leek
• romaine
• okra
• parsley
• alfalfa sprouts
• tempeh
• tofu
• turnip

The exceptions to the vegetable rule are listed below.

Fruits

Similarly to vegetables, type A blood group individuals may be well-suited to fruits. Some of the recommended fruits for people following the diet include more alkaline fruits, such as:

• plums
• prunes
• figs
• grapefruit
• lemon
• pineapples
• cherries
• apricots
• most berries, including blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, and cranberries

Exceptions to the fruit rule are listed further down this article.

Spices and condiments

Spices and condiments that people following the diet are alleged to benefit from include:

• tamari
• miso
• soy sauce
• garlic
• ginger
• blackstrap molasses

There is a selection of tamari, miso, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and blackstrap molasses available for purchase online.

Beverages

Beverages that the diet allows include:

Listed here are some of the foods that type A blood group individuals are advised to avoid for optimum health, according to the type A diet.

Animal proteins

Share on PinterestShellfish, including shrimp, mussel, scallop, and oyster, are avoided by the blood type A diet.

The diet for A blood types recommends people to avoid consuming most animal meat products and certain seafoods, such as:

• beef
• pork
• lamb
• veal
• venison
• duck and goose
• anchovy
• barracuda
• beluga
• bluefish
• bluegill bass
• catfish
• caviar
• clam
• conch
• crab
• crayfish
• eel
• flounder
• frog
• gray sole
• haddock
• hake
• halibut
• herring
• lobster
• lox
• mussels
• octopus
• oysters
• scallop
• shad
• shrimp
• squid
• striped bass
• tilefish
• turtle

Dairy

The diet suggests that people should avoid dairy products, including all cheeses and milk not listed in the allowed list.

Nuts and fats

Certain nuts and fats should be avoided by people following the diet, including:

• Brazil nuts
• cashews
• pistachios
• corn, cottonseed, peanut, safflower, and sesame oils

Beans

Although beans are typically well-tolerated according to the diet, there are some that should be avoided, including:

• garbanzo
• kidney
• lima
• navy
• red
• tamarind

Grains

While most grains may be well-tolerated by people with type A blood, the diet suggests that some should be avoided, including:

• cream of wheat
• farina
• granola
• grape nuts
• wheat germ
• shredded wheat
• wheat bran
• durum wheat

Breads that the diet avoids include:

• English muffins
• breads, such as high-protein whole wheat and multi-grain breads
• matzos
• pumpernickel
• wheat bran muffins
• white and wholewheat flour
• pastas, including semolina and spinach

Vegetables

Although many vegetables are well-tolerated by people with type A blood according to the diet, it recommends that these should be avoided:

• peppers
• olives
• potatoes
• sweet potatoes
• yams
• cabbages
• tomatoes
• lima beans
• eggplant
• mushrooms

Fruits

According to the diet, people with type A blood typically tolerate most fruits very well, with potential exceptions being:

• melons, such as cantaloupe and honeydew
• oranges
• tangerines
• strawberries
• rhubarb
• mango
• papaya
• bananas
• coconut

Spices and condiments

Spices and condiments to be avoided include:

• vinegar
• peppers, including black, cayenne, and white
• capers
• plain gelatin
• wintergreen
• ketchup
• mayonnaise
• pickles
• relish
• Worcestershire sauce

Beverages

Beverages the diet avoids include:

• beer
• black tea
• distilled liquor
• seltzer water
• soda

While the blood type diet has gained popularity in recent years, it is important to bear in mind that there is a lack of evidence supporting its claimed benefits.

The diet can be restrictive and could get expensive, and it may be extremely time consuming to prepare meals from the provided food lists.

There has not been rigorous scientific study on the blood-type diet, as stated by D’Adamo himself, aside from a 2014 PLoS ONE study that concluded, “the findings do not support the blood-type diet hypothesis.”

As with any diet or exercise program, it is important to speak with a doctor before starting a diet for blood type.

Foods to eat and avoid

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Many people believe that their blood type, whether A, B, AB, or O, is only relevant in relation to blood transfusions. But discussions over recent decades have suggested that eating for a specific blood type may offer some health benefits.

Diets that are based on a person’s blood type have been supported by doctors, including the naturopath Peter J. D’Adamo.

However, there is a lack of supporting evidence to validate the proposed health benefits of following a blood type diet.

A review of data published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded: “No evidence currently exists to validate the purported health benefits of blood type diets.”

Despite the lack of scientific evidence, supporters of blood type diets claim to help people achieve overall good health and a lower disease risk through eating for their specific blood type.

More research is definitely needed, but here, we will learn more about the importance of the body’s blood type, and the purported benefits of eating for an A, B, AB, or O blood type.

Blood has an array of cells that are needed for proper body function. These include plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets.

Antigens are also present in blood and are responsible for triggering a response by the immune system to counter attacks from foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses.

One in three people in the United States has A positive blood type, making it the second most common in the country. As such, it can be a good type to have if a person in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion or wishes to donate blood.

People with A positive blood type can receive the following blood types:

• A positive
• A negative
• O positive
• O negative

A negative is rarer, with 1 in 16 people having the blood group, and able to receive only A negative and O negative transfusions.

The common blood types vary in different countries, so if you are outside the U.S. and need a blood transfusion be sure to check for the common types in your area.

Be sure to make the necessary arrangements if you are in a part of the world with fewer A positive donors, such as Asia, as it may be harder to receive the treatment you need.

Share on PinterestDifferent blood types are believed to have different reactions to certain foods. The blood type A diet is designed to provide the most benefits to those with blood type A.

D’Adamo argues that when the blood comes in contact with certain food components, a chemical reaction occurs, specifically with proteins called lectin.

Lectins, which are proteins found in food, have believed to have a direct effect on the blood and the digestive tract.

These proteins bind to cells within the body, causing them to clump together and potentially cause hormonal disruptions. This disruption has a similar effect on the body as a foreign substance might.

Certain foods are recommended for people with type A blood to eat, as well as avoid, in order to maintain optimal health. According to the diet, these are the foods that those with blood type A may benefit from:

Animal proteins

Although people with type A blood may be best suited to a vegetarian diet, some animal products are allowed, including:

According to the diet, people with type A blood may consume most kinds of seafood with the most beneficial being:

• carp
• cod
• grouper
• mackerel
• monkfish
• pickerel
• red snapper
• rainbow trout
• salmon
• sardine
• sea trout
• silver or yellow perch
• snail
• whitefish

Exceptions are on the “avoid list” of animal proteins further down this article.

Dairy

Digesting dairy is allegedly difficult for people with type A blood, but certain types of dairy may be acceptable, including:

• yogurt
• kefir
• cheeses, including mozzarella, feta, goat cheese, ricotta, and string
• cheese
• goat milk

Nuts and fats

Nuts are a great source of protein and healthful fats. People following the type A blood diet can typically have most nuts, except for the ones listed in the “avoid” list. The most beneficial nuts for people following the diet include:

The most beneficial fats for people following the diet to eat include flaxseed oil and olive oil. Other allowable fats include canola and cod liver oil.

There is a selection of peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts available for purchase online.

Beans

Share on PinterestBeans are an excellent source of protein, iron, and fiber, and most types are acceptable in a blood type A diet.

According to the diet, beans are well-tolerated by people with type A blood, and those considered to be most beneficial include:

• adzuki beans
• back and green beans
• pinto beans
• red soy
• black-eyed peas
• lentils

Grains

While most grains are well-tolerated by people with type A blood according to the diet, the most beneficial may include:

There is a selection of amaranth and buckwheat available for purchase online.

Allowable breads and grains include:

• essene, Ezekiel, soya flour, and sprouted wheat
• rice cakes
• oat, rice, and rye flour
• soba noodles
• artichoke pasta

Vegetables

Many vegetables may be well-suited to people following the diet. Some of the recommended ones include:

• garlic
• onions
• broccoli
• carrots
• collard greens
• kale
• pumpkin
• spinach
• artichoke
• chicory
• greens, such as dandelion and Swiss chard
• horseradish
• leek
• romaine
• okra
• parsley
• alfalfa sprouts
• tempeh
• tofu
• turnip

The exceptions to the vegetable rule are listed below.

Fruits

Similarly to vegetables, type A blood group individuals may be well-suited to fruits. Some of the recommended fruits for people following the diet include more alkaline fruits, such as:

• plums
• prunes
• figs
• grapefruit
• lemon
• pineapples
• cherries
• apricots
• most berries, including blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, and cranberries

Exceptions to the fruit rule are listed further down this article.

Spices and condiments

Spices and condiments that people following the diet are alleged to benefit from include:

• tamari
• miso
• soy sauce
• garlic
• ginger
• blackstrap molasses

There is a selection of tamari, miso, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and blackstrap molasses available for purchase online.

Beverages

Beverages that the diet allows include:

Listed here are some of the foods that type A blood group individuals are advised to avoid for optimum health, according to the type A diet.

Animal proteins

Share on PinterestShellfish, including shrimp, mussel, scallop, and oyster, are avoided by the blood type A diet.

The diet for A blood types recommends people to avoid consuming most animal meat products and certain seafoods, such as:

• beef
• pork
• lamb
• veal
• venison
• duck and goose
• anchovy
• barracuda
• beluga
• bluefish
• bluegill bass
• catfish
• caviar
• clam
• conch
• crab
• crayfish
• eel
• flounder
• frog
• gray sole
• haddock
• hake
• halibut
• herring
• lobster
• lox
• mussels
• octopus
• oysters
• scallop
• shad
• shrimp
• squid
• striped bass
• tilefish
• turtle

Dairy

The diet suggests that people should avoid dairy products, including all cheeses and milk not listed in the allowed list.

Nuts and fats

Certain nuts and fats should be avoided by people following the diet, including:

• Brazil nuts
• cashews
• pistachios
• corn, cottonseed, peanut, safflower, and sesame oils

Beans

Although beans are typically well-tolerated according to the diet, there are some that should be avoided, including:

• garbanzo
• kidney
• lima
• navy
• red
• tamarind

Grains

While most grains may be well-tolerated by people with type A blood, the diet suggests that some should be avoided, including:

• cream of wheat
• farina
• granola
• grape nuts
• wheat germ
• shredded wheat
• wheat bran
• durum wheat

Breads that the diet avoids include:

• English muffins
• breads, such as high-protein whole wheat and multi-grain breads
• matzos
• pumpernickel
• wheat bran muffins
• white and wholewheat flour
• pastas, including semolina and spinach

Vegetables

Although many vegetables are well-tolerated by people with type A blood according to the diet, it recommends that these should be avoided:

• peppers
• olives
• potatoes
• sweet potatoes
• yams
• cabbages
• tomatoes
• lima beans
• eggplant
• mushrooms

Fruits

According to the diet, people with type A blood typically tolerate most fruits very well, with potential exceptions being:

• melons, such as cantaloupe and honeydew
• oranges
• tangerines
• strawberries
• rhubarb
• mango
• papaya
• bananas
• coconut

Spices and condiments

Spices and condiments to be avoided include:

• vinegar
• peppers, including black, cayenne, and white
• capers
• plain gelatin
• wintergreen
• ketchup
• mayonnaise
• pickles
• relish
• Worcestershire sauce

Beverages

Beverages the diet avoids include:

• beer
• black tea
• distilled liquor
• seltzer water
• soda

While the blood type diet has gained popularity in recent years, it is important to bear in mind that there is a lack of evidence supporting its claimed benefits.

The diet can be restrictive and could get expensive, and it may be extremely time consuming to prepare meals from the provided food lists.

There has not been rigorous scientific study on the blood-type diet, as stated by D’Adamo himself, aside from a 2014 PLoS ONE study that concluded, “the findings do not support the blood-type diet hypothesis.”

As with any diet or exercise program, it is important to speak with a doctor before starting a diet for blood type.

Diet not working? Maybe it’s not your type

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Have you heard of the blood type diet? I thought it had been debunked long ago but patients keep asking about it, so I figured I should learn more.

What’s the Blood Type Diet?

In 1996 Peter D’Adamo, a naturopathic physician, published a book in which he described how people could be healthier, live longer, and achieve their ideal weight by eating according to their blood type. One’s choice of condiments, spices, and even exercise should depend on one’s blood type. Soon, the book was a best seller and people everywhere were finding out their blood type, revising their grocery lists, and changing how they ate, exercised, and thought about their health.

Here are some of the recommendations according to the “Eat Right for Your Type” diet:

• Those with type O blood should choose high-protein foods and eat lots of meat, vegetables, fish, and fruit but limit grains, beans, and legumes. To lose weight, seafood, kelp, red meat, broccoli, spinach, and olive oil are best; wheat, corn, and dairy are to be avoided.
• Those with type A blood should choose fruit, vegetables, tofu, seafood, turkey, and whole grains but avoid meat. For weight loss, seafood, vegetables, pineapple, olive oil, and soy are best; dairy, wheat, corn, and kidney beans should be avoided.
• Those with type B blood should pick a diverse diet including meat, fruit, dairy, seafood, and grains. To lose weight, type B individuals should choose green vegetables, eggs, liver, and licorice tea but avoid chicken, corn, peanuts, and wheat.
• Those with type AB blood should eat dairy, tofu, lamb, fish, grains, fruit, and vegetables. For weight loss, tofu, seafood, green vegetables, and kelp are best but chicken, corn, buckwheat, and kidney beans should be avoided.

As mentioned, the recommendations for the blood type diets extend well beyond food choices. For example, people with type O blood are advised to choose high-intensity aerobic exercise and take supplements for their sensitive stomachs, while those with type A blood should choose low-intensity activities and include meditation as part of their routine.

But does eating for your blood type work?

High-quality studies about the blood type diet had not been published in peer-reviewed medical literature. Even now, a search in the medical literature for the author’s name reveals no research pertaining to this diet. Studies published in 2013 and 2014 about the blood type diets are worth noting. The 2013 study analyzed the world’s medical literature and found no studies demonstrating benefit from a blood type diet. The 2014 study found that while people following any of the blood type diets had some improvement in certain cardiometabolic risk factors (such as cholesterol or blood pressure), those improvements were unrelated to blood type.

Does it make any sense?

The theory behind this diet is that blood type is closely tied to our ability to digest certain types of foods, so that the proper diet will improve digestion, help maintain ideal body weight, increase energy levels, and prevent disease, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Type O was said to be the original “ancestral” blood type of the earliest humans who were hunter-gatherers, with diets that were high in animal protein. Group A was said to evolve when humans began to farm and had more vegetarian diets. Group B blood types were said to arise among nomadic tribes who consumed a lot of dairy products. And since Group AB blood was supposed to have evolved from the intermingling of people with types A and B blood, type AB recommendations were intermediate between those for people with types A and B blood.

Each of these theories has been challenged. For example, there is evidence that type A was actually the first blood group to evolve in humans, not type O. In addition, there is no proven connection between blood type and digestion. So, in addition to a lack of evidence that the diet works, serious questions remain about why it should work in the first place.

So, what’s the downside?

It’s a fair question, especially since some improvements were seen in people who adopted certain blood type diets (see link above). Eating based on your blood type requires you to know your blood type and then follow a restrictive diet. Personal preferences might be a problem: a vegetarian with type O blood may struggle to stay on the assigned diet, and people who love red meat may be disappointed to learn they have type A blood. Recommended supplements are not cheap; neither are the recommended organic foods. And if you have certain health conditions, such as high cholesterol or diabetes, a nutritionist can make better evidence-based recommendations for you than those determined by your blood type.

Now what?

Advocates of blood type diets may say that while the ideal study has not yet been performed, the absence of evidence doesn’t prove they’re ineffective. And there’s also no proof that these diets are harmful. So, my guess is that interest in the blood type diets will not disappear any time soon. But there’s a reason that bookstores have rows and rows of books on diet, each claiming to be highly effective if not the best. We simply don’t know which diet is best for each individual person. And even if we did, sticking to any single diet is often challenging.

Stand by — it’s likely you’ll soon be hearing about yet another best diet. And my guess is that it won’t have anything to do with your blood type.

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Eat Right for Your Blood Type

Should you follow a specific diet and exercise plan based upon your blood type? That is what Dr. D’Adamo suggests in his book Eat Right for Your Blood Type. D’Adamo is a naturopathic doctor who feels that one’s blood type may determine which diseases and illnesses you may develop. It is an intriguing approach; however, no research has been conducted, and there are no studies that show blood type can be a predictor for the development of certain diseases.

That being said, if you are intrigued by the idea of eating according to your blood type, here is the basic premise of the diet: D’Adamo is that not everyone should follow the same diet, and that blood type and your race determines tolerance to what you should and should not eat. Based on this, there are 16 groups of food that are highly beneficial, neutral or should be avoided.

According to the blood-type diet, there are four blood types:

• Type O – the oldest blood type
• Type A – agrarian
• Type B – nomadic
• Type AB – modern

How Your Blood Type Determines Your Diet

What Determines the Amounts

Women would eat the lower amount per day. According to Dr. D’Adamo, these calculations are based upon your ethnicity. Within a blood type, you need to alter your intake of particular food groups if you are Asian, Caucasian or African American.

Food Groups and Blood Type

Type O should eat lean meat, poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables, limit grains and dairy, and exercise vigorously.

Type A should eat soy foods, grains, organic vegetables and do more gentle exercise.

Type B should eat dairy foods, meat, produce, corn or wheat and do moderate exercise. No beans.

Type AB should eat seafood, tofu, dairy, produce, limit chicken, beef, pork and do calming exercise.

Benefits of Eating According to Blood Type

Dr. D’Adamo recommends lots of fruits and vegetables, and eating enough protein through lean meats, poultry, soy foods, seafood and low-fat dairy. He also recommends consuming fat daily, and limiting sugar and alcohol. This is exactly what a registered dietitian would say too, with some caveats.

Potential Problems

The diet may be too low in particular nutrients, especially calcium for those groups that are told to limit dairy; or protein, especially for Type As that are not soy eaters; and potentially low in fiber in those types that are not to consume beans or lentils or grains. Most Americans fall short of calcium, fiber, potassium and, in some cases, protein. An eating pattern should not add to those deficiencies. That said, eating is never one size fits all; you have to personalize, customize and modify to make the plan your own.

Considerations

Is this an approach for everyone? Before you try, do some careful consideration and be as picky about your diet plan as you are about your car, wardrobe or shoes.

1. It takes a lot of work.
2. The diet is still one of restriction and you have to pay attention to portions.
3. You will lose weight because the calorie level ends up being close to 1200 per day, especially for women.
4. There are specific exercises for each blood type.
5. Be very careful if you have pre-existing allergies or food intolerances.
6. Think about your eating habits as well: where, when and how much you eat.
7. Does this eating plan work with your budget?
8. Is it a plan you could stay on for a long period of time?
9. Is it easy to follow and realistic for you?
10. Do you like the foods involved? If you don’t, you won’t stay on it for long.

Anyone can lose weight by paying attention to how much, how often, and what one eats. Your plate should have some type of protein-containing food: low-fat dairy, poultry, fish, lean meat or soy foods, vegetables and fruits, and a little grain. This adds flavor, texture and enjoyment to your meals.

Here is an example of the WANE plate (as opposed to a GAIN plate) for weight loss:

Protein, fruits and vegetables take up more room on the plate than the grains, but the grains are not OFF the plate.

Be selective, but eat within your calorie and monetary budget. Move more, but do the exercise you like, not just walking, running and swimming, but also dancing, gardening, cooking, and housework. Anything that gets you off the couch and on your feet is a step in the right direction.

If you want to give this plan a try, by all means do so, but realize that you should also take into account factors besides your blood type:

• Your cooking style
• Your eating style
• Your activity
• Your lifestyle

Take ownership of your eating and factor who you are into the choice, not just your blood type.

At the end of the day, if you move some, change what’s on your plate, and reduce your caloric intake (consume more earlier in the day), your body and your blood type will thank you.

90,000 Is the blood type diet effective?

As a specialist, I believe that the blood type diet is the last century. Nevertheless, many have heard about it and often ask questions. This nutritional system is based on recommendations depending on the blood group. As a result, all products are divided into three types: useful, unwanted and contraindicated.

But there is a pitfall that many patients complain about – it is not clear how to combine products and how much to use them.

In my practice, I have never used this diet.I cannot say that it is completely devoid of meaning. Probably, there is some logic in it: some type of blood appeared earlier and is adapted to one type of nutrition; some later, and something else suits her. However, in my opinion, it is wrong to prescribe individual recommendations for nutrition based on this test alone. There are many other more personalized and important analyzes that reflect the real picture of the state of the body. For example, a blood test for food intolerances. Using this method, it is possible to assess how at the moment the human immune system reacts to certain food components.

Patients often ask: “Why did someone of their acquaintances begin to follow a diet according to blood type and began to lose weight?” I believe this is due to the fact that a person, in principle, has thought about what and in what quantities he eats, has changed something. If you exclude harmful high-calorie foods, then, of course, the body’s response will follow in the form of weight loss. But I do not remember a single case when people came to me and said that they adhered to the recommendations based on the analysis of the blood group, and were able to lose a lot of weight, and then consolidate this result.

I believe that a person needs to draw up a detailed and detailed nutritional plan, so it will be easier to follow it. To do this, you need to pay attention to other indicators. For example, on protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism, glucose and cholesterol, intestinal microbiota. The latter is especially important, since a lot depends on what bacteria live in the intestines: whether you are thin or fat, allergic or not, whether you have good immunity. This flora can be influenced by nutrition.

At least once in a lifetime, everyone should think about their body and do the necessary tests to understand how to eat better.It is not necessary to wait for a weight of 150 kilograms or serious digestive problems. It is worth contacting a specialist who will not give general recommendations such as “Eat less sweets”, but will listen to you, carry out the necessary examinations and draw up a nutritional plan suitable for you. So you will find out that, for example, you can personally eat some products in any quantity during the day, and others only in the morning. Or that you need to combine foods in a certain way, or that you need to drink not the conventional two liters of liquid a day, but a slightly different amount.This information does not oblige the person to visit the doctor regularly. Usually, patients return only if something changes in their life: for example, a pregnancy occurs or a business trip occurs.

When I started to study dietetics and nutritional science seven or eight years ago, people had little interest in nutrition. With the beginning of the fashion for healthy eating, more and more people come. Many are satisfied with their appearance and just want to figure out how to improve their well-being. People have finally realized that diet is not only a story about losing weight, and it pleases.

Diet by blood group for weight loss: menu for all groups – minus 5 kg is easy

Losing weight without weighing each portion and counting calories daily is easy! A blood type diet will help you with this. Just make a menu of the products recommended for you and lose weight easily and deliciously!

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• Reviews of those who have lost weight

What is a diet for weight loss by blood group? As the name suggests, eating habits depend on your blood type.This concept was developed by the American Peter D’Adamo, relying on the fact that new types of blood arose in different eras of human development. At the time of their appearance, people ate certain foods that should be consumed on this popular diet.

One of the reasons for the rapidly emerging popularity is that losing weight according to a menu selected for your blood type does not need to be accompanied by counting grams and calories. The essence of the diet is close to the principles of proper balanced nutrition: it is not so important how much you eat, the main thing is what.

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Diet for the owners of the first blood group

The first group is designated as “I”, or “O”, it was it that possessed our most ancient representatives with the glory of hunters. At the moment, a third of the world’s population can boast of a blood connection with ancestors based on the blood “O”. During the period of determining the blood group, the presence of an antigen called the Rh factor is also checked. If not, then you have 1 negative blood type. Among Europeans, 85% possess this antigen.It doesn’t actually affect food digestibility, so whether you have 1 negative or 1 positive, the menus and nutritional tips are essentially the same.

People with the “O” group have strong digestive and immune systems, but the metabolic rate is reduced.

So that the eaten does not stagnate and is not deposited where it should not, adhere to the following recommendations:

• as a true hunter, eat red meat and liver daily;
• Forget about wheat products, beans, lentils and corn – they will completely stop your digestion;
• Cross out recipes with oat products and with all types of cabbage, not including broccoli – they have a bad effect on the thyroid gland and inhibit metabolism;
• love seafood and seaweed, replace regular iodized salt, eat vegetables and greens, preferably green (spinach, broccoli, lettuce) – you need more iodine.

When preparing a salad, season it with olive oil, the rest of the fats will be less digestible. To replenish the body with microelements, eat 2-5 walnuts, prunes with figs will be appreciated with a bang. If you are looking to buy bread, find a sprouted loaf that is low in gluten. Eat dairy products with a minimum percentage of fat, or even completely fat-free.

Most people living on a diet for the first blood group, judging by the reviews, think they are lucky.Maximum meat and fish ingredients will not let you go hungry, and greens and cereals will complement the diet.

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Vegetarian diet for the second blood group

When people began to cultivate the land, a sedentary lifestyle and an expanded diet led to the emergence of type “A”, which also sounds like group II. Persons with 2 positive and negative blood groups have underestimated acidity of gastric juices and delicate mucous membranes, which impose certain restrictions on food.

The diet used for weight loss with blood group 2 is fundamentally different from the diet for type “O”.Meat inhibits digestion and leaves a long-lasting feeling of heaviness, while vegetables and fruits are digested, energizing. Eggs and soy foods are good for getting the proteins you need. While studying the diet that is suitable for the second blood group, it was noticed that its description is similar to the vegetarian’s guide. This is close to the truth, because a minimum of animal ingredients should remain on the menu. It is permissible to occasionally cook poultry meat: chicken, turkey, chicken is best.

Regardless of the rhesus, avoid foods loaded with sugar and chocolate.From seafood, perch, carp, sardines, cod, mackerel, trout and snails will be beneficial. Red fish, shrimps, caviar and other delicacies are already in the zone of harmful ingredients. Among dairy products, yoghurts, kefir, goat’s milk and cheese, “Feta”, “Mozzarella” and “Ricotta” are acceptable. No cream cheese, dairy drinks, ice cream or butter! For dressing salads, it is advised to choose olive and flaxseed oil, they are useful for those who have the blood of farmers in their veins.

To avoid damaging the delicate mucous membrane, avoid sauces, pickles, sour fruits.Forget about orange and tomato juices, soda, cola, black tea. The most useful drink, and, according to reviews, also a favorite, will be plain water with lemon juice. It is permissible to drink green tea, black coffee, red wine. From plant products, will not be useful: cabbage (except broccoli), potatoes, tomatoes, greenhouse mushrooms, bananas, oranges, rhubarb, mangoes and tangerines.

The total menu of the owners of the 2nd blood group will be as bright and fresh as possible, because it will mainly consist of vegetables and herbs, fruits and berries.They will be joined by buckwheat, lentils, beans and asparagus beans.

Omnivorous Group 3

Having mastered agriculture, our ancestors went to study the world. While researching it, people ate all the available foods, which gave rise to a new type of blood “B”. The third group now flows through the veins of 20% of humanity. Due to the need to adjust to a constantly updated set of foods, people with this type have almost no restrictions in their diet.

The body of nomads does not react well to gluten produced by wheat.This enzyme interferes with normal digestion, and excess food turns into hated fat. Buckwheat, lentils, corn and peanuts have a bad effect on carriers of 3 negative blood. People with group 3 positive have the same reactions, because regardless of rhesus, these foods reduce the amount of insulin produced, and without it, the metabolism slows down.

Those who violated these simple recommendations note in the reviews quick fatigue, weight gain and alarmingly low blood sugar levels.There are also few prohibitions among drinks: strong alcohol, beer and tomato juice. So if you have Type B blood, feel free to experiment with your menu, even when traveling to new countries. The main thing is to limit sweet and white pastries, everything else will have a minimal effect on your strong stomach.

Rare group 4

Type AB blood arose last, already existing types (A and B), influenced by environmental factors, took part in its formation. The diet for the 4 positive group contains elements of diets for farmers and nomads, sometimes in the most unexpected combinations.Consider the basic recommendations for the mysterious owners of AB blood. By the way, this group is found in only 7% of humanity, and literally one and a half percent of people have 4 negative ones. Rhesus, as with other types, does not affect the lists of healthy and prohibited foods below.

Some features of blood types A and B overlapped so that you need to look for loopholes to expand your diet. For example, the owners of group 3 are omnivorous, take meat well, but carriers of group 2 suffer from low acidity of gastric enzymes.As a result, people – riddles with type 4 blood can eat meat, but not red.

Meat can be replaced with seafood, salmon, trout, tuna, mussels, sardines and mackerel are especially useful.

There are no restrictions on dairy products in the diet for group 4, they are even recommended for daily consumption. Products in this category serve as support for the thyroid gland, one of the main coordinators of metabolism. Soy products and all types of vegetables are also welcome. Getting a lot of fiber, the body willingly removes excess.Fruit is a little more complicated, you should not buy bananas, oranges, mangoes, persimmons, guavas and coconuts.

The “black list” includes buckwheat, corn, legumes and sesame seeds (sesame). Wheat products are acceptable only for those who are not struggling with excess weight. If there are any comments about your figure, it is better to switch to rye pastries. Be sure to minimize or even eliminate mushrooms and nuts from your diet. Among the drinks, black tea, coffee, orange juice and soda are considered harmful for type AB.

The final set is very similar to the Mediterranean menu: seafood, rice, cheeses, lots of vegetables and herbs. No matter how difficult the advice for correcting nutrition may seem initially, you can get used to everything. Judging by the reviews, the average duration of getting used to a new style of eating takes one to two weeks.

Frequently asked questions

How to choose a diet according to blood type? Get a blood type test and follow the appropriate recommendations. Find a convenient format for prohibited, neutral and healthy products and print the appropriate table or list.

What is the rate of weight loss on a blood type diet? It rather guides you on the path of a healthy, balanced diet, so do not expect very quick and noticeable results. There are completely different reviews of people who have lost weight with this diet: someone threw off 3-5 kg ​​in a month, and someone did not achieve much success in 3 months. In reviews of the results of studies of several thousand volunteers, they note that the success of the four diets described above is very different. The lowest results on weight loss are shown by people with group 3, who were almost not limited in anything.The most noticeable indicators are among the owners of the blood of the farmers.

Reviews of doctors are mostly positive, as their patients begin to better understand the needs of their stomach. After a month of following the rules of the blood group diet, metabolism improves, the digestive system improves.

I am on a sports diet, why should I eat according to blood type? In fact, there is no clear sports diet, as each sport has its own recommendations. She teaches to eat fractional, separate and varied, so nothing prevents you from combining the principles of two diets for greater effect.

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Diet according to the 3rd blood group for weight loss: effective menus, reviews – minus 4 kg easily

Supermodel Miranda Kerr has already experienced the effectiveness of the diet according to the 3rd blood group. Do you want? Find out why you are lucky with your blood type and what you need to eat in order to lose weight and avoid many diseases!

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Americans James D’Adamo and his son Peter D’Adamo, engaged in research in the field of naturopathy, have created a dietary method according to which food selection by blood group promotes health and the achievement of ideal weight.Famous supermodels Natalia Vodianova, Miranda Kerr and actor Matthew Perry have tried this power system on themselves. A diet according to blood group 3 is suitable for every fifth inhabitant of the planet – according to statistics, it is in this number of people that the antigenic characteristics of erythrocytes correspond to category B (III).

This dietary technique is not short-term and does not provide quick weight loss. Judging by the reviews, tangible results can be seen no earlier than two months later, and the recommended duration of the full course is at least six months.

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Essence

Human blood group (according to the international ABO system, there are four of them) are determined by antigens A and B, which are on erythrocytes. There are no antigens in the blood of group O (I), in A (II) – only antigen A, in B (III) – only antigen B, in the blood of AB (IV) both antigens are contained. James D’Adamo argued that in the human body it is better absorbed and is not stored in the form of reserves of fat food, which was consumed by his ancestors with the same blood group.

Since the author of the diet believed that the III blood group was formed during the period of intercontinental migrations, it was carried by both hunters, that is, meat eaters, and vegetarians who prefer plant foods. These people had powerful immunity and a good digestive system. Based on this judgment, a person with this blood group can consume, with few exceptions, almost any food without harm to the body. The D’Adamo food system divides all products into permitted and prohibited.A complete table of products by category is shown below.

Good to know. Father and son D’Adamo wrote in their writings that the blood type 3 diet is the easiest of all. People with blood group 3 are often forced to resort to weight loss diets due to their adherence to fried meat and sweet foods, especially chocolate. Avoiding such products is a major test for them.

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Sample Menu

In the book “Nutrition by Blood Type” Peter D’Adamo writes that neither Rh factor, nor gender, nor age do not matter when compiling a diet.However, his next bestseller, 4 Blood Types – 4 Pathways to Health, contains separate diets for 3 positive and 3 negative blood groups. True, they differ slightly.

For 7 days for group B III (+)

g of bread, coffee, coffee …

For 7 days for group B III (-)

3-day, low-calorie option

This diet option for people with blood group III is recommended if the goal is active weight loss. After achieving the desired result, go to the above standard menu. Serving weight – 250 g.

Getting out of the diet

The blood type diet can be followed throughout your life as it requires a balanced diet. But if the dietary regime is adhered to temporarily, the transition to the usual food system should be smooth. The diet menu should be maintained for at least a week, adding only a small amount of prohibited foods to it. As for the calorie content of the diet, it can be increased by no more than 10-150 kcal per day.

It is advisable to leave some products from the list useful for blood groups 3 on the menu forever. Those of the prohibited foods that have a high calorie content are best excluded from the diet forever. Exercise will help to consolidate the result of weight loss.

This is important! Almost all weight loss diets are recommended to be combined with physical activity. For people with blood group III, such sports as running and walking, swimming, exercise bike, tennis are suitable, yoga is also useful.

Contraindications

Diet according to the 3rd blood group is quite safe, the time of its use is not limited. Nevertheless, there are contraindications to this food system:

• infectious diseases;
• acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• cardiovascular pathologies;
• diabetes;
• the period of pregnancy and lactation.

Reviews and results of those who have lost weight

Tatyana Ivanovna, 42 years old

I have a third positive blood group.Weight has always been normal. Now I read about the blood type diet and I see that I adhered to it intuitively. I love exactly those products that are on the recommended list, I hardly eat those that are contraindicated. But I understand why this is so. For example, tomatoes contribute to the formation of salts in the body, and in people with 3+, the tendency to deposit salts in joints and kidney stones is increased.

Stanislav, 26

I must say that the food system invented by the father and popularized by his son D’Adamo is a myth.There is no clinical evidence that food acts on the human body depending on its blood group, I specifically read the literature. If you limit the diet of fatty meat, fatty milk, sweets and flour, and play sports, in any case, you will lose weight. And from the foods recommended in the diet, you can make a menu for both 1400 and 3500 kilocalories. In the second case, the weight will obviously rise, not fall.

Anya, 30 years old

I used a diet for a negative third blood group.I was very pleased with the result, in 3 months I managed to lose weight by 12 kg. Now I perceive such a diet as a new way of life, because it turned out to be very easy and comfortable for me to adhere to it – after all, everyone has a personal perception of the products, all the recommended ones suited me. Inspired by success, I completely eliminated sweets and animal fats from the diet, and I also go for a 20-minute run every morning.

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Reviews of doctors and specialists

Alexandra Petrovna Torchinskaya, nutritionist

The D’Adamo diet is one of the safest ways to improve the body’s health by eating healthy food and avoiding food containing a lot of carbohydrates and fats.But this has nothing to do with cereals of blood. The author of the diet did not conduct controlled studies, his reasoning is not justified on anything, if not far-fetched. So, Peter D’Adamo claims that the oldest is blood type O (I). In fact, there is evidence that the most ancient alleles are those encoding group A (II). Scientists at the University of Toronto have scientifically proven that there are no regularities that determine the relationship between a person’s blood group and the degree of digestibility of certain foods.

Ekaterina Belova, nutritionist

This diet, in fact, is not intended for weight loss, it is just a good system of healthy nutrition. And in order to remove excess weight, especially if it needs to be done quickly, there are other diets. If, on the basis of this technique, the calorie content of the diet is brought to 1200-1400 kcal, it is, of course, possible to remove a few kilograms, but this will already be a kind of low-calorie diet. Those who write that they lost weight on such a diet should understand that the effect was given by the restriction in carbohydrate and lipid products, that is, a decrease in energy value.

Food for people with III blood group: permitted and prohibited foods, menu for the week

Blood Type Diet – Photo Tips for an Unusual and Healthy Diet

Nowadays, a slender toned body thanks to the efforts of the media has become the cherished dream of many.Being overweight creates a lot of problems for a person. And it’s not just the aesthetic side of the issue.

Extra pounds are factors in the development of many diseases. But the struggle against these “enemies” is conducted in different ways.

Often people simply stop eating normally, bringing themselves to nervous breakdowns and attacks of anorexia. But such methods are unlikely to add beauty and health to you.

There are many gentle and painless ways to say goodbye to excess weight.To do this, you need to follow the advice of nutritionists and observe the main laws of proper nutrition.

The greatest achievement of modern nutritionists was the development of a diet based on the belonging of a person’s blood to a particular group. According to this theory, each group has its own prohibited, neutral and permitted food ingredients.

From one and the same product, the owners of one blood group acquire ideal forms, while the other – swell, “like by leaps and bounds.”

Now you do not need to scrupulously calculate calories or radically refuse dinner. You just need to study the blood type diet table and exclude some of the dangerous positions of your usual diet. Excess weight will immediately begin to go away without harming the body.

Diet by blood type for weight loss – food classification for each type

Initially, all the inhabitants of our planet had one blood group (I) and a rather meager diet.Further, as society improved, under the influence of natural selection, a person developed, and new blood groups appeared.

According to the theory of the American scientist Peter D’Adamo, it is more useful for a person to use those food groups that were relevant to his distant ancestors at the time of the formation of each currently existing blood category.

Group I – “hunters” are the oldest on the planet. More than a third of the world’s population belongs to this category.

Diet recommendations for “hunters” (group I)

Benefit: The basis of the diet of primitive hunters was animal protein. Therefore, even now their modern followers should pay active attention to red meat (lamb or beef), chicken, fatty fish, seafood.

Walnuts, olive oil, legumes will bring a lot of benefits. From vegetables it is better to give preference to green ones. Be sure to include sweet fruits, rye bread in the diet.

Harm: products containing gluten (wheat, oats). Dairy products (excluding fat-free). Pickles, as well as all products that cause the fermentation process. Hunters should give up pork, potatoes, citrus fruits and sugar in any form.

Group II – “farmers” was formed at the time when our distant ancestors learned to cultivate the land and began to consume its gifts. Due to the predominance of plant components in the progenitors of this group, their descendants (group II) tend to be vegetarian.

Nutritional recommendations for “farmers” (group II)

Benefit: vegetable protein is taken as the basis of the diet: cereals, soybeans, all kinds of beans. Feel free to include fish with vegetables (mostly green) in the menu. From fruits, preference is given to apricots, plums, figs and pineapples.

Harm: meat significantly slows down the metabolism of farmers, so it should be completely abandoned. It is also better to exclude citrus fruits from the diet (incl.juices), bananas, caviar, seafood, peppers, wheat flour products and potatoes.

Group III – “nomads” – was formed in the process of mass migration of the population. This group is considered the most omnivorous and unpretentious. Perhaps that is why representatives of this group rarely need to lose weight, because their weight, as a rule, is within the normal range.

For nomads, a blood type diet will be effective as a way to strengthen immunity.

Diet recommendations for “nomads” (III gr.)

Benefit: nomads can safely eat both meat and fish (especially seafood). Almost all cereals, eggs, most fruit and vegetable crops, various types of dairy products are suitable for them.

Harm: nomads should limit the consumption of pork, corn, buckwheat, wheat, and wheat flour products. Tomatoes, pumpkins and olives are excluded from the vegetable menu.

IV group – “combined type” is the youngest and “freshest” blood on the planet.It was formed relatively recently (about 15 centuries ago) as a result of the combination of groups I and II, incorporating both the strengths and weaknesses of its prototypes.

This type is the rarest on the planet – no more than 7% of people have the fourth group.

Diet recommendations for “combined type” (IV gr.)

Benefit: soy, sour milk, fresh fruits (non-acidic), vegetables. Fish should become an integral item on the menu. Limit the meat (in small quantities you can use turkey, lamb, rabbit meat).

Harm: pork, beef and any meat products. Citruses, corn, mushrooms, beans, buckwheat are prohibited for mixed consumption. We advise you to use seafood very rarely.

Blood Rhesus Diet. How does the positive and negative Rh factor in blood affect nutritional habits?

86% of the inhabitants of our planet have a positive Rh factor. According to the theory of Mr. D’Adamo, who described the principles of the blood type diet, a person’s Rh does not affect the ability to assimilate food.

This means that when choosing a diet by blood, you should rely only on the serial number of your group.

Sample meals and possible menus for a blood group diet

To make the start to the cherished goal easy and quick, we have developed diet examples based on the characteristics of each blood group.

Diet menu for 1 blood group

• Have breakfast – boiled egg, bunch of white grapes
• Snack 1- fresh fruit or vegetables
• Lunch – vegetable broth, baked cod with vegetable sauté
• Snack 2 – green apple
• Dinner: fried offal (liver, heart, stomachs), beet salad

Diet menu for blood group 2

• Have breakfast – apricot, grain bread with hard cheese
• Snack 1 – fresh carrot
• Lunch – red bean soup, buckwheat porridge
• Snack 2 – fermented baked milk
• For dinner – seafood cocktail, cottage cheese with sour cream

Diet menu for 3 blood groups

• We have breakfast – a boiled chicken egg, a slice of rye bread with plums.oil
• Snack 1 – grape juice
• Lunch – light chicken broth with croutons, trout with zucchini
• Snack 2 – unsweetened yogurt
• Dinner – fried liver with scrambled eggs, crab salad

Diet menu for 4 blood groups

• Have breakfast – prunes, strawberries, a piece of soft cheese
• Snack 1 – a handful of nuts
• Lunch – spinach puree soup, salmon with rice
• Snack 2 – grapes
• Dinner – stewed rabbit, beetroot with garlic

Blood Type Diet – General Tips

To achieve significant results on a blood type diet, follow these guidelines:

Avoid foods that are harmful to everyone! No one has yet lost weight from fast foods, soda, pastries and sweets.

These categories are excluded from the lists of allowed foods for all blood groups. Give them up and very soon you will feel how much easier it will become for your body.

Combine diet with exercise. Any diet will be much more effective if you exercise regularly. It is much easier for the body to convert fat into muscle than to get rid of it altogether. Jogging or exercising for half an hour will give you vigor and help you defeat extra calories.

Eat foods that are genetically appropriate for you. The fundamentals of healthy nutrition are embedded in the human genes.

No need to calculate the allowed grams – eat your fill, but only the food that suits your blood type.

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Developers of the blood type diet are trying to remove the term “diet” from their diet, claiming that a healthy diet, which, in essence, this diet is, can be used by a person for a long period of time.

The blood group diet is based on the principle that a person with one or another blood group should eat the food that people ate at the time of the appearance of this blood group.

The developer of this method – American naturopathic doctor Peter D’Adamo – says that the dietary pattern of this diet is prompted by nature itself.

Diet by blood group allows not only to get rid of extra pounds, but also to improve health: improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, normalize metabolism, strengthen the immune system, increase efficiency, a person becomes more energetic and resilient both psychologically and physically.

The essence of the diet by blood group

This diet is based on the fact that blood groups appeared at different times, exactly when the lifestyle of people and their diet changed:

1. Initially, all people had the first blood group, they ate meat at that time.
2. As the development of a new type of activity – agriculture – plant food began to enter the diet and the first “owners” of the second blood group appeared. Moreover, this blood group appeared precisely among the farmers.
3. The emergence of the third blood group is associated with two processes in human life: migration, as well as the domestication of animals and the emergence of a household. It was the consumption of dairy products that determined the appearance of the third blood group.
4. The fourth blood group appeared at the end of the migration process, it is a mixture of the second and third groups.

Diet for 1 blood group

Carriers of this blood group are “Hunters”.They have a strong digestive system and good immunity, but their bodies find it difficult to adapt to environmental changes, including a new diet. Their immune system is overactive, which turns against the body by the appearance of allergies. High acidity can cause ulcers and gastritis.

Recommendations for Diet Group 1

The diet for the 1st blood group is high in protein, since the “Hunters” are meat-eaters by nature.

• The basis of the diet is meat (except pork), seafood, fish, non-acidic vegetables and fruits, rye bread (in limited quantities).
• should limit the use of cereals, especially oat and wheat (as well as wheat products). You can eat buckwheat and legumes.
• it is recommended to drink green tea, herbal teas made from ginger, rose hips, mint, licorice, cayenne pepper, linden; seltzer water. Neutral drinks are beer, red and white wine, tea made from ginseng, chamomile, valerian, sage, raspberry leaf. It is not recommended to drink coffee, aloe, strong alcoholic drinks, senna, St. John’s wort, strawberry leaf, echinacea during a blood type diet.
• for weight control, corn and all products from it, wheat, potatoes, legumes, fresh cabbage, ketchup, pickles, citrus fruits, sugar, ice cream should be excluded from the diet.
• brown algae and kelp, iodized salt, fish and seafood, meat (especially lamb, beef), liver, salads and greens, broccoli, spinach, radishes contribute to weight loss.

Diet 2 blood groups

The owners of the second blood group are “Landowners”.They adapt well to changes in diet, the digestive and immune systems work quite effectively when following a vegetarian diet.

Weaknesses include a weak immune system and a sensitive digestive tract, increased sensitivity of the nervous system.

Recommendations for Diet Group 2

• ideal diet 2 blood groups – vegetarianism: vegetables, soy, green lettuce, legumes, cereals, fruits (excluding sharp tangerines, oranges, bananas, papaya, coconuts, rhubarb), fish (excluding flounder, herring, halibut, caviar , seafood).
• Of dairy products, only fermented milk and low-fat cheese, sugar in moderation.
• Suitable drinks are green tea, coffee, red wine, pineapple juice, carrot juice, cherry juice, grapefruit juice, water with lemon juice. It is better to give up black tea, orange juice, soda drinks.
• for weight control, dairy products, chicken and turkey meat, sugar, ice cream, all types of peppers should be excluded from the diet.
• helps to lose weight vegetable oil, vegetables, soybeans, pineapples.

Diet for 3 blood groups

The owners of the third blood group are “Nomads”. They are flexible in adapting to dietary changes and have a strong immune and balanced nervous system.

Since the adaptation to different types of food is very good, the blood group 3 diet can include any nutritional method. “Nomads” are omnivores: fish, meat, dairy products, eggs, legumes, cereals (except for buckwheat and wheat), vegetables (except for tomatoes, corn, olives, pumpkins) and fruits.

Recommendations for diet 3 groups

• it is better to give up pork, seafood, chicken
• It is good to drink green tea, herbal teas (sage, ginseng, licorice, gingko biloba, raspberry leaf), cabbage, cranberry, pineapple or grape juices. Wine, beer, orange juice, black tea and coffee are considered neutral drinks. You should give up tomato juice.
• for weight control, lentils, corn, buckwheat, peanuts, tomatoes, wheat, pork should be excluded from the diet.
• help to lose weight herbs, green lettuce, liver, eggs, veal, soy, licorice root.

Diet 4 blood groups

The owners of the fourth blood group are “Mixed type”, it is a combination of opposite types A and B. The weak points of this blood group are a sensitive digestive tract, a rather weak immune system.

Recommendations for diet 4 groups

• A moderately mixed diet is recommended: rabbit, lamb, turkey, dairy products, fish (but not seafood), cod liver, bean curd, cheeses, olive oil, peanuts and walnuts, cereals (excluding corn and buckwheat), vegetables (except for peppers, corn and black olives), fruits (but not sour or harsh).
• it is recommended to drink green tea, coffee, herbal teas from ginseng, chamomile, ginger, echinacea, hawthorn, rose hips. Neutral drinks: various wines, beer, herbal teas from dong qui, mint, raspberry, valerian, linden, senna and teas from them are not recommended.
• for weight control, ham, bacon, red meat, buckwheat, sunflower seeds, corn, wheat, pepper should be excluded.
• helps to lose weight fish, soybeans, dairy products, algae, green salads, pineapple.These products are recommended for fasting days.

Benefits of the Blood Type Diet

It can be seen that the diet for each blood group is advisory in nature. Those who want to use this diet for weight loss do not need to count calories or limit food intake, the main thing is to adhere to the list of foods recommended for their blood type.

Diet by blood group improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, normalizes metabolism, strengthens the immune system, increases efficiency, a person becomes more energetic and resilient both psychologically and physically.

Disadvantages of diet by blood group

It should be noted that the division of blood into groups occurs not only according to the ABO group system (by the presence of antigens A and B in the blood), but also taking into account the presence of the Rh antigen in the blood, which serves to determine the Rh factor. In addition, there are K and K antigens in the blood, for the absence or presence of which the blood is divided according to the Kell classification.

Depending on whether or not acetylcholinesterase is present in the blood, the blood group is determined according to the Cartwright classification.From this we can conclude that the compilation of a blood diet should take into account not four blood groups, but many more. This diet does not take into account all the groups by which blood can be classified.

Diet by blood type, reviews of which excite the minds of everyone who wants to lose weight, may not show such significant results if you do not turn out to be, for example, a classic representative of “hunters”.

Many of us are mixed types, so this diet may not be suitable for someone for weight loss, but it also cannot be harmful, since it does not imply strict restrictions, but is only advisory in nature.

This diet is one of the few that is actually based on the principles of a healthy diet, so everyone can use some recommendations to improve their diet.

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What is Hemocode?

Hemocode is a nutritional health program that takes into account the individual blood reaction to specific foods from your regular diet.

The program is implemented in six stages:

1) Initial consultation with a nutritionist, therapist and psychologist , determining your general health and taking anamnesis.

2) Bioimpedance analysis (on the device MEDASS) – assessment of body composition to determine the ratio of muscle tissue, water and adipose tissue.

3) Test “Hemocode” – a blood test for food intolerances, covering more than 130 foods from your usual menu.

4) Development of a rational and balanced nutrition system based on the results of analyzes.

5) Repeated consultation of specialists , at which, taking into account the research carried out, an individual nutrition scheme, recommendations and explanations for the products included in the prohibited list, as well as a recipe book are given.

6) Dynamic observation for half a year . Doctors of the Hemocode Center take control of patients’ health and do not leave them alone with a problem.During the course of the program, you can contact your doctor at any time for advice, help and support .

Who is the program for?

“Hemocode” – is not just a diet that allows you to get rid of excess weight. This is a wellness nutrition program and is therefore suitable for all age groups, including children over the age of five. First of all, we recommend passing the food intolerance test to all overweight people, as well as lactating women, children and the elderly, since their body is extremely vulnerable, defenseless and needs special care.

For what diseases?

• Obesity.
• Chronic fatigue.
• Arterial hypertension.
• Type II diabetes mellitus.
• Skin diseases of various etiology.
• Pathology of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
• Frequent colds.

What are the results?

• Losing weight and gaining a harmonious physical shape.
• Improvement of general well-being.
• Getting rid of allergic diseases.
• Normalization of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Strengthening the immune system.
• Natural cleansing of the body.
• Improving the condition of hair, skin and nails.

In an effort to get rid of excess weight, we try on ourselves all sorts of fashionable diets that do not take into account the physiological characteristics of our body.We experience a constant feeling of hunger, psychological discomfort and sometimes refuse products that are good for us, continuing to use those that are harmful to us.