Eat Right For Your Blood Type

p>Ever wonder why that diet plan your friendoften good for people with this blood group.
swears by does nothing for you? Blame it onType A comes from our farmer ancestors. This
your genes! We are all characterized by the genesgroup needs more of vegetables, soy protein,
we carry, and the way we metabolize and utilizecereals and fruits like pineapples that improve the
calories from different foods also differs fromutilization of calories. This blood group is usually low
person to person. So how can you formulate ain stomach acids. Foods that this group should
diet plan best suited to your body?avoid to prevent weight gain include meats and
According to the blood type diet plan conceiveddairy foods and legumes like kidney beans. This
by Dr Peter J D'Adamo, the simplest way togroup also needs mild regular exercise to stay in
effective weight loss and better health is throughshape.
your blood group. By eating food that is right forType B individuals usually need a balanced diet
your blood group, you can ensure better health,that is low in fat and a mix of both animal and
more energy and less susceptibility to certainplant origin foods. They are more prone to insulin
diseases.resistance and fluctuations of blood sugar levels.
Broadly, human beings have one of these bloodThe type B group thrives best on dairy, lean
groups - A, B, AB or O. The very same genesmeat, green vegetables, eggs, liver etc. Corn,
that determine your blood group also cause yourwheat, lentils, peanuts or sesame seeds cause
digestive abilities to be different from those ofweight gain in this group. These carbohydrate rich
other blood groups. The foods that you eat arefoods can aggravate insulin resistance and worsen
essentially perceived as chemicals by your body.diabetes. Moderate exercise is often the best for
Depending on your blood type, your body maythe type B group.
accept or reject the specific proteins in your foodType AB is genetically the newest blood group.
called lectins. If lectins that are incompatible withThis group has good and bad effects of both A
your blood type are consumed, they tend toand B types. On one hand, they have lower levels
aggregate in various organs of the body andof stomach acids, and on the other they have a
cause damage to your digestion, immunity andtendency to secrete less insulin that causes lower
ability to metabolize foods.blood sugar levels after a meal. Soy foods like
Type O stands for the 'oldest' blood group in thetofu, green vegetables, fruits like pineapples and
human lineage. Thus the digestive system of thissea foods rich in iodine are good for this group.
blood group type bears the hallmarks andTo lose weight, this group should avoid smoked
memories of ancient times. In terms of diet,and cured meat, wheat, kidney beans etc.
people with O group blood need more proteinsFrequent and small meals are helpful for this
from poultry, lean meat and fish and fewergroup. Relaxing and calming exercises are also
carbohydrates from cereals, breads and legumes.beneficial.
Iodine-rich foods from sea fish etc. are also goodAlthough some scientists are skeptical about the
for O blood type. People with O blood group areblood type diet plan, Dr D' Adamo, physicians,
more prone to insulin resistance and weight gain.naturopathic doctors and nutritionists staunchly
This is often aggravated by the intake of cornstand by it - By eating right and sticking to a diet
and wheat. Legumes like kidney beans, lentils etc.plan that suits your blood type, you will be able to
can also hamper calorie utilization in this bloodsteer clear of diseases and live longer, that too in
group and cause weight gain. Vigorous exercise isgood health!