Oh, the diet plan choices – they can be overwhelming!  One of the plans to choose from has to do with your blood type.

Peter D’Adamo has devised a diet plan which is based on your blood type. He is convinced that what you need as far as diet goes is dictated by what’s inside your veins. This is how his plan works.

The book entitled ‘Eat Right 4 Your Type’ tells us that the various blood types need different kinds of nutrition and by changing what you eat to fit in with these requirements you will be able to lose weight and get into tip top shape.

Detailed below are the four blood type groups, according to D’Adamo.

Blood Type A: People with this blood type have a sensitive digestive system.  They are advised to have more vegetables than other groups as well as eating fish of some kind on a daily basis. However, dairy produce should only be eaten in moderation and red meats should be avoided wherever possible. People with Type A blood should partake light exercise only.

Blood Type B: With such a strong immune system you can eat red meat and dairy products. Fruit, vegetables and fish consumption is okay too, but chicken should be steered well clear of.

Blood Type AB: Due to the fact that your immune system is relatively strong, you can happily combine the foods of Types A and B above.

Blood Type O:  Lots of protein and only a few carbs and dairy products are ideal for what you need. People with Blood Type O tend to be lactose intolerant.  You love exercise so go for it and make it as energetic as you like!

The diet details how the blood inside your body accounts for what goes on within.  The foods you like and dislike, the allergies you may suffer from and the foods best for you to lose weight are determined by your type of blood.

The book shows which foods should be consumed by the dieter depending on their blood group and close attention needs to be paid to everything they eat and drink when following the diet. It is strict and certain foods are forbidden. Preparing foods to set recipes may be found to be a little time consuming for those people who are constantly on the go.

Exercise is recommended depending on your Blood Type but unless you are a Group O Type, you can expect exercise to be light. The taking of vitamin supplements is encouraged along with eating particular kinds of foods.

As of yet there is no scientific proof that people using the Blood Type Diet lose weight because of their genetics as opposed to adopting a healthier eating plan. Let’s face it, we all know that making healthy choices about food and eating a well balanced diet will provide our bodies with the necessary nutrients to make natural repairs and boost our immune system. This can only lead to a longer, happier and healthier life.

What do I think about this?  Well, as I have had tremendous improvements in my well-being by identifying and eliminating my food intolerances through a blood test, I certainly believe that your blood can give you insight into what is good for you.  However, I do think this blood type diet is more strict than necessary.  Going through a period of eliminating certain foods can do your body good (such as a short-term detoxification diet), but after that point I think it is okay to reintroduce those foods but just on a less frequent basis.

With that said, any diet that encourages lots of vegetable and other natural food consumption, as well as some degree of exercise, gets at least one gold star in my book.  Those two principles form a good foundation for a healthy life.

To your health,

Kimberly