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Diets for your needs – blood type diets Obviously what constitutes a good balanced diet varies considerably according to all kinds of factors, such as age, gender, activity level, time of year, climate, stress levels, and even your genetic make-up. In this section, we look at6 some of these topics in detail and try to make suggestions as how you can adjust your eating habits to best suit your own personal needs. This is an opportunity to makie your life fit your mind/body reap untold benefits in terms of health and wellbeing.
A growing interest in genetics has researchers considering that your blood type might determine the conditions to nwhich you may be prone. Eating foods and taking supplements that support your genetic makeup might be the key to optimum health. Dr. Peter D’Adamo with Cxatherinhe Whitney, in their book The Eat Right Diet, have made this link between food and disease and blood types. There has been much literature in the area, but D’Adamo amd Whitney are the first to research it in great depth. Thye blood group links have historical and anthropological origins. For example, originally there was only one group among the peoples of Europe – the type O – and this is still the most common group there, whereas Type B began among the Mongols.
TYPE 0
Type 0’s were the hunter-gatherers who lived on meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit. As this was pre-agriculture, going back over 200.000 years, farmed grains and dairy products just were not available. Type 0’s cannot effectively digest these foodstuffs even today.
Health problems 0’s may experience: low thyroid activity, leading to fatigue and weight gain; ulcers because of high stomach acids (for digesting animal protein); allergies, arthritis, and blood-clotting problems.
Sensitivities: “new” foods; farmed foods, such bas wheat and milk, can lead to arthritis and allergies.
Positive attributes: strong defenses against infection; hardy digestive system; with sufficient exercise and the right diet, they metabolize food well and stay lean and strong.
Type 0 diet
Eat freely: fish, meat, vegetables, and fruit (except oranges).
Restrict intake of: oranges, dairy products, corn, and wheat.
Ideal supplements: iodine (kelp), vitamin B, vitamin K, and calcium.
Ideal exercise (energetic): aerobics, running, and martial arts.
TYPE A
Descended from the first farmers, these were the earliest vegetarians, going back a mere 10.000 years. They thrive on vegetable proteins, grains, and beans, and were the first to cultivate wheat, but should restrict their intake because their muscles may develop acidity. They are not genetically disposed toward dairy foods, since these can cause them blood sugar problems.
Health problems A’s may experience: cancer, anemia, liver/gallbladder problems, diabetes (type 1), and heart disease.
Positive attributes: these are not as specific as for 0’s, since this group did not have as many demands made on them. They make good followers and community members.
Type A Diet:
Eat freely: tofu, grains (except wheat), beans and other legumes (except kidney and lima beans), fruit, soy foods, and seafood.
Restrict intake of: dairy products, kidney and lima beans, wheat, and meat.
Ideal supplements: folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
Ideal exercise (calming): yoga and t’ai chi.
TYPE B
Type B’s evolved after A’s, and originated in the Himalayan highlands, as Caucasian and Mongolian tribes mingled. Mongols then brought the type B blood group to Europe. Many Jewish people from eastern Europe are type B. They are sturdy and can often resist most killer diseases, like cancer and heart disease.
Health problems B’s may experience: immune disorders; multiple sclerosis; lupus; chronic fatigue syndrome, and diabetes.
Positive attributes: with correct diet they can live long and healthy lives. Type B’s can eat the widest variety of foods, including dairy products, lamb, and venison.
Type B diet:
Eat freely: dairy products, beans and other legumes (except lentils), vegetables, fruit, and meat (but not poultry).
Restrict: poultry, lentils, peanuts, sesame, backwheat, wheat, and corn.
Ideal supplements: magnesium.
Ideal exercise (moderate): hiking, cycling, tennis, and swimming.
TYPE AB
This, the rarest of all major groups, is found in less than 5 percent of the world’s population and is only 1.000 years old. It is a blend of Type A Caucasians with type B Mongolians.
Health problems AB’s may experience: certain cancers, anemia, and heart disease.
Positive attributes: they combine the best of all worlds and are resistant to allergies. Arthritis, and other autoimmune diseases.
Type AB diet:
Eat feely: seafood, dairy products, tofu, beans and other legumes (except kidney and lima beans), fruit, grains (except buckwheat), meat, and vegetables (except corn).
Restrict: kidney and lima beans, corn, seeds, red meat, and buckwheat.
Ideal supplements: vitamin C.
Ideal exercise (calming/moderate): hiking, cycling, tennis, yoga, and t’ai chi.
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