The Blood Type diet is a way of eating that relies
on an individual’s blood type (A, B, AB, or O) to
dictate one’s diet.
The Blood Type diet includes extensive lists of
foods that are beneficial for each blood type. The
food lists also include foods that each blood type
should avoid and foods that are neutral or benign.
D’Adamo divides all foods into sixteen food groups.
The food groups are:
-Meats and poultry, pork, and chicken
-Seafood-fish
and shellfish
-Dairy and eggs—milk, yogurt, ice cream, cheese, and
eggs
-Oils and fats—all oils such as peanut oil, linseed oil,
sesame oil, etc.
-Nuts and seeds—all nuts or seeds
-Beans and legumes—all beans and peas
-Cereals—oats, barley, cream of wheat, corn flakes,
puffed rice, etc.
-Breads and muffins—all baked goods such as loaf
breads, crackers, etc.
-Grains and pasta—all flour, buckwheat, all noodles,
spaghetti, etc.
-Vegetables—all vegetables, olives, peppers, and
avocado
-Fruit—fresh fruits, dried fruits, and canned fruits
-Juices and fluids—all fruit juices fresh and
concentrate
-Spices—all spices fresh and dried, syrups, miso, soy
sauce, and other sauces that are not dairy based
-Condiments—mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, jellies
and jams, pickles, pickle relish,and salad dressing
-Herbal teas—all herbal teas
-Miscellaneous beverages—coffee, black tea, green
tea, seltzer waters, colas, wine, beer, and liquor
Within each of the sixteen food groups, he
describes individual foods as foods that encourage
weight gain, foods that encourage weight loss, beneficial
foods, neutral foods, and foods to avoid. In this
way the diet is unique and individual for each blood
type.
For example, chicken is considered neutral for
individuals with blood type O and blood type A and is
found on the foods to avoid list for individuals with
blood type B and blood type AB.
Another example is
grains such as wheat. Dr. D’Adamo reports there are
no wheat products that are beneficial for people with
type O blood. They are to be avoided.
Similarly, he
advises individuals with type B blood to avoid wheat
as well. On the other hand wheat is highly beneficial
for people with blood type A and neutral for those
with blood type AB. There are recipes and sample
menus for each blood type as well.
In addition to specific and detailed dietary guidelines,
Eat Right for Your Blood Type also includes
advice for each blood type concerning the impact of
stress on the body and strategies for coping with stress.
Dr. D’Adamo outlines the best supplements for
each blood type and addresses the best form of exercise
for individuals of each blood type.
