The Blood Type Diet
The Blood Type Diet is considered to be a fad diet that was developed by Peter D’Adamo. Peter D’Adamo outlined this diet extensively in his book “Eat Right 4 Your Type”. The Blood Type Diet is based on the presumption that your blood type can be one of the most important factors in determining a healthy diet. While many have experienced some weight loss using this diet, most health professionals and critics have derided this diet due to the fact that it has no scientific basis.
Points Regarding the Blood Type Diet
According to Peter D’Adamo, lectins in food can have a different reaction to a person depending upon their blood type. He describes the idea of lectins which are substances in food that react to a person’s antigens in their blood. Some of these reactions can be smooth and productive, while other can be incompatible and harmful- therefore it is important to match your food with your blood type.
Match Your Blood Type with Specific Types of Food
There are 4 types of blood; following are a list of foods that should be eaten by those with a specific blood type:
Blood Type O
Peter D’Adamo believes that those with blood type O are part of the earliest humans- hunters. These people should eat a diet that is rich in meat.
Blood Type A
This group of people is classified by Peter D’Adamo as cultivators- farmers. He suggests that these people should eat a diet rich in vegetables and reduce the intake of meat in general (avoiding red meat).
Blood Type B
This group of people is classified by Peter D’Adamo as nomads. This group of people has the attributes of having a strong immunity and a relatively flexible digestive system. People with Blood Type B should eat a diet mainly of dairy products.
Blood Type AB
According to Peter D’Adamo, this group of people has the attributes of groups with Blood Types A & B. They usually do well with a diet high in dairy and vegetables and low in meat.
Blood Type Diet Cons
Unfortunately, many scientists and dieticians have seen no substantial evidence for this diet to be effective. While certain groups of people can do better with certain types of food, basing it on your blood type has not been proven significant. As always, before starting any diet, consult with your doctor.
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