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If you’re having trouble losing weight, avoiding sickness, or tolerating certain foods, you might be eating wrong for your genetics—at least that’s what naturopathic physician Peter J. D'Adamo believes. In 1996, D’Adamo introduced his “blood-type diet” plan in his book Eat Right 4 Your Type. The widely published New York Times bestseller gained the attention of multiple celebrities, including Demi Moore and Elizabeth Hurley. However, as with many diets on the market – the blood type diet is not without its share of controversy. That’s why, today, we’re taking a closer look so you can make an informed decision for yourself!
D’Adamo claims that by eating—and limiting—certain foods based on your blood type, you’ll harness your body’s natural ability to digest nutrients, burn fat, fight inflammation, and achieve overall health and wellness. He also believes that individuals with different blood types are prone to different diseases and levels of stress. “Research indicates that your blood type is a key genetic factor that influences many areas of health and well-being,” his website states.
What’s the Diet For Your Type?
Type A
Individuals with Blood Type A, can be prone to heart disease, cancer, anemia, and liver and gallbladder problems. Known as the Agrarian, they benefit from eating a traditional vegan or vegetarian diet (or at least limiting meat and dairy) and reducing certain beans and wheat, while increasing their intake of soy, pineapple, and vegetables. Read on to learn more about the Type A individual.What makes Me Me and You You?
This is the question that is at the heart of the genetic puzzle. It is also central to our exploration of blood types. The key is genetic heritage - the story line of your life. Even though you are living in the 21st century, you share a common bond with your ancestors. The genetic information that resulted in their particular characteristics has been passed on to you.
People who are A blood type have a different set of characteristics than people who are Type O - they are susceptible to different diseases, they should eat different foods and exercise in a completely different manner. Some believe that personality is influenced by blood type!
Type A Diet
"When we discuss 'diet,' we are not talking necessarily about a weight loss plan, that's a side benefit to following this plan. We are actually discussing diet in the more traditional sense, meaning a way to eat," explains, Dr. D'Adamo. Type As flourish on a vegetarian diet - if you are accustomed to eating meat, you will lose weight and have more energy once you eliminate the toxic foods from your diet. Many people find it difficult to move away from the typical meat and potato fare to soy proteins, grains and vegetables. But it is particularly important for sensitive Type As to eat their foods in as natural a state as possible: pure, fresh and organic. "I can't emphasize enough how this critical dietary adjustment can be to the sensitive immune system of Type A. With this diet you can supercharge your immune system and potentially short circuit the development of life threatening diseases."
Type B
Someone with Type B blood may be more likely to develop autoimmune disorders. Referred to as the “Nomad,” they may benefit from a mixed diet of meat, certain legumes, and vegetables, with an increased focus on eggs, licorice tea, and certain meats, like venison. Foods like corn, lentils, chicken and certain grains should be limited.Read on to learn more about the Type B individual.Type B Diet
For Type Bs the biggest factors in weight gain are corn, wheat, buckwheat, lentils, tomatoes, peanuts and sesame seeds. Each of these foods affect the efficiency of your metabolic process, resulting in fatigue, fluid retention, and hypoglycemia - a severe drop in blood sugar after eating a meal. When you eliminate these foods and begin eating a diet that is right for your type, you blood sugar levels should remain normal after meals. Another very common food that Type Bs should avoid is chicken. Chicken contains a Blood Type B agglutinating lectin in its muscle tissue. Although chicken is a lean meat, the issue is the power of an agglutinating lectin attacking your bloodstream and the potential for it to lead to strokes and immune disorders. Dr. D'Adamo suggests that you wean yourself away from chicken and replace them with highly beneficial foods such as goat, lamb, mutton, rabbit and venison. Other foods that encourage weight loss are green vegetables, eggs, beneficial meats, and low fat dairy. When the toxic foods are avoided and replaced with beneficial foods, Blood Type Bs are very successful in controlling their weight.
Type AB
This is the most adaptable of all the blood types, with a combination of elements of both Type A and Type B. Dubbed the “Enigma,” it’s recommended that the diet of these individuals should be a mix of meat, veggies, dairy, fruit, and legumes, with a focus on moderation. Red meat, certain beans, seeds, and buckwheat are some items to be reduced. Read more about type ABEat Right for Wellness
Type AB reflects the mixed inheritance of their A and B genes. According to Dr. D’Adamo, “Type AB has Type A’s low stomach acid, however, they also have Type B’s adaptation to meats. Therefore, you lack enough stomach acid to metabolize them efficiently and the meat you eat tends to get stored as fat. Because type AB has both the A and the B blood type antigens, foods that contain chemicals called lectins are more likely to react with the tissues and cells of type AB than any of the other blood types.
Type AB should avoid caffeine and alcohol, especially when you’re in stressful situations. Dr. D’Adamo recommends that Type AB focus on foods such as tofu, seafood, dairy and green vegetables if you are trying to lose weight. “Avoid all smoked or cured meats. These foods can cause stomach cancer in people with low levels of stomach acid,” recommends Dr. D’Adamo. There is a wide variety of seafood for Type AB, and it is an excellent source of protein for Type AB. A few highly beneficial fish are mahi-mahi, red snapper, salmon, sardines, and tuna.. Some dairy is also beneficial for Type AB – especially cultured dairy such as Yogurt and kefir.
Dr. D’Adamo also recommends smaller, more frequent meals, as they will counteract digestive problems caused by inadequate stomach acid and peptic enzymes. “Your stomach initiates the digestive process with a combination of digestive secretions, and the muscular contractions that mix food with them. When you have low levels of digestive secretions, food tends to stay in the stomach longer.” Explains D’Adamo. He also suggests that Type AB pay attention to combining certain foods. For example, you’ll digest and metabolize foods more efficiently if you avoid eating starches and proteins in the same meal.
Stress and Exercise
Even though people have different capabilities for accommodating stress, we ultimately all have a breaking point. Given enough stressors of a high enough intensity for a long enough period of time, anyone will maladapt. For a Type AB, when it comes to stress hormones, you most resemble Type O in your tendency to overproduce catecholamines like adrenaline. Yet you also have the additional complexity of Type B’s rapid clearing of nitrous oxide, so you suffer the physical consequences of high emotions. Your greatest danger is the tendency to internalize your emotions, especially anger and hostility, which is much more damaging to your health than externalizing it. Exercise plays a critical component in stress reduction and maintaining a healthy emotional balance for Type AB. Dr. D’Adamo recommends a combination of both calming activities and more intense physical exercise to help maintain an optimal balance. For example, three days of aerobic exercise such as running or biking and two days of calming exercise such as yoga or tai chi.
Type O
Called the “Hunter,” this type is susceptible to problems such as high acidity, inflammation, and hypothyroidism. Foods like dairy, grains, caffeine, and alcohol should be avoided. However, lean high-protein foods, including seafood and grass-fed red meat, are recommended. Read on to learn more about the Type O individual.Live Right!
In addition to exercising and eating foods that are Right For Your Type, here are a few key lifestyle strategies for Type O individuals:
- Develop clear plans for goals and tasks – annual, monthly, weekly, daily to avoid impulsivity.
- Make lifestyle changes gradually, rather than trying to tackle everything at once.
- Eat all meals, even snacks, seated at a table.
- Chew slowly and put your fork down between bites of food.
- Avoid making big decisions or spending money when stressed.
- Do something physical when you feel anxious.
- Engage in thirty to forty five minutes of aerobic exercise at least four times per week.
- When you crave a pleasure releasing-substance (alcohol, tobacco, sugar), do something physical.
Dr. D’Adamo recommends that Type O, “Approach this program as a long term strategy. This is not a short term goal, rather a lifestyle that you adapt for a lifetime of health and well being. There is no doubt that there is a connection between the mind and the body. The knowledge that we can do something to change our genetic destiny is powerful.”
The Controversy
Although D’Adamo’s website is filled with glowing success stories, certain scientists have failed to see proof of this diet’s efficacy. A 2014 study of 1,455 individuals by researchers at The University of Toronto found no evidence to support the theory that eating for a blood type has benefits. Although some individuals showed markers of better health after following the diet during the study period, the researchers said the improvements weren’t necessarily related to the individual’s blood type. “The way an individual responds to any one of these diets has absolutely nothing to do with their blood type and has everything to do with their ability to stick to a sensible vegetarian or low-carbohydrate diet,” said researcher Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy. The results were published in Plos One.Of course, at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, we believe in bio-individuality, which means there is no one-size-fits-all diet, and it’s important to find the right way of eating that works for you. That’s why we teach the pros and cons of more than 100 dietary theories to help you find the foods and lifestyle that make you feel your best!
Sources
www.integrativenutrition.com and www.dadamo.com
The contents of this Web site are not intended to offer personal medical advice. You should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Web site.
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