Okay, my brother Greg *aka fitness guru* has this book called 'Eat Right for Your Type'.
I'm no longer into 'fad diets' but I was curious to see what the book had to say about my blood type *Type A+* After reading the section on my blood type I was AMAZED at how accurate it was!
For those of you curious about the book, I will put information about each blood type on here:
Type A's
Meat is poorly digested and stored as fat which will increase digestive toxins. These individuals are biologically predisposed to heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
Eating dairy foods inhibit nutrient metabolism and increases mucous secretions.
Kidney & Lima beans interfere with digestive enzymes & slow metabolic rate.
Too much wheat will inhibit insulin efficiency & impair calorie utilization.
Foods that encourage weight loss are as follows:
Vegetable oils aid efficient digestion and prevent fluid retention.
Soy foods also aid in efficient digestion, metabolize quickly and optimize immune function.
Vegetables aid in efficient metabolism and increase intestinal mobility.
Pineapple increases calorie utilization as well as intestinal mobility.
Fish / Seafood beneficial for type A's:
Carp, cod, mackerel, red snapper, rainbow trout, salmon, whitefish, yellow fish and tuna.
Stay away from: anchovies, catfish, caviar, clam, conch, crab, flounder, halibut, herring, lobster, mussels, oysters, scallops, shrimp and bass.
Highly beneficial dairy: soy cheese and soy milk.
Neutral: feta, mozzarella, ricotta *low fat* string cheese, yogurt. *no other cheeses!!*
Proteins: Peanuts, peanut butter, pumpkin seeds, almonds, macadamia nuts, poppy seeds, chestnuts, pine nuts, sesame seeds, walnuts,
Oats: Oatmeal, oat bran, puffed rice, cornflakes, barley, buckwheat, cornmeal, cream of rice.
Bread: Rice cakes, wheat bread, soy flour bread, Ezekiel bread and Essene bread.
Brown rice, flat bread, rye crisps, gluten-free bread, wasa, oat bran muffins millet and corn muffins.
Green tea, ginseng, chamomile, echinacea and ginger teas are very beneficial to immune system and help decrease stress.
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Highly beneficial: COFFEE!!! *reg/decaf* and red wine.
SODAS *diet and reg* beer, black tea and liquor are detrimental to type A's,
Tai Chi, yoga and walking are very beneficial to these types.
Type O's
This type thrives on intense physical exercise and animal protein! Type O's must restrict their intake of grains, breads, legumes and beans.
A major health factor for type O weight gain is related to thyroid regulation. Type O's tend to have low levels of thyroid hormone *aka hypothyroidism* in which the body often exhibits low levels of iodine a chemical element whose sole purpose is thyroid hormone production. Symptoms include: weight gain, fluid retention, muscle loss and fatigue.
The following foods are restricted for type O's:
Wheat gluten & corn interferes with insulin efficiency and slows metabolic rate.
Kidney and navy beans impair calorie utilization whereas lentils inhibit proper nutrient metabolism. Cabbage/Brussels sprouts/ Cauliflower/ Mustard greens inhibit thyroid production.
The following are foods that encourage weight loss in type O's:
Kelp/ Seafood/ Iodized salt contain iodine and increases thyroid hormone production.
Liver is a great source of vitamin B and aids in efficient metabolism.
Red meat/ Kale/ Spinach/ Broccoli also aids in efficient metabolism.
Best exercise for this blood type are as follows:
aerobics/swimming/ jogging/ weight training/ treadmill/ stair climbing/ martial arts/ cycling/ brisk walking/ dancing/ in line skating/ roller skating.
Type B's:
You should have the most varied diet of all the blood types, one including red meat; yours is the only blood type that does well with dairy products.
Engage in exercise such as moderate swimming or walking.
Your risk for slow-growing viruses that attack the nervous system increases if you eat incorrectly for your blood type.l
Type AB's:
You have most of the benefits and intolerances of types A and B.
Engage in calming exercises and relaxation techniques.
You have the friendliest immune system of all the blood types.
