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EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR TYPE
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Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo and Catherine Whitney have written an interesting book that identifies foods leading to weight gain and other chronic symptoms like allergies. Based on blood type, certain foods are considered beneficial, some neutral, and others should be avoided. More research studies are needed to confirm the validity, but it is a good place to start. The recommended foods to avoid are consistent with high-risk allergy foods and foods that increase pain. Since its difficult to change dietary habits, make changes slowly. You'll be more likely to make lasting changes. I have recommended this book to people I work with for weight management and have seen good results. The Red Cross will do a blood type for under $20.00. Your can buy “Eat Right For Your Type” from bookstores, health food stores, and through Amazon.com.
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Some suggestions according to the authors are:
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O Type Blood
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- Eat meat (high protein, low carbohydrate)
- Cut out wheat and most other grains
- Engage in vigorous aerobic exercise
- Increased risk for stomach ulcers and arthritis with poor diet
- Drink club soda and seltzer water and stay away from dairy and coffee (drink green tea if caffeine needed)
- Focused, driven, sense of self-preservation nature
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A Type Blood
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- Nature's vegetarian (high carbohydrate, low protein)
- Engage in gentle exercise such as yoga or golf
- Meditate to deal with stress
- Increased risk for cancer, heart disease with poor diet
- Drink soy milk, coffee, red wine and green tea
- Cooperative nature
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B Type Blood (9% of US) Asian and Jewish population
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- Most varied diet including meat and dairy (no chicken)
- Engage in moderate exercise such as moderate swimming or walking
- Increased risk of slow growing viruses that attack nervous system (MS, Lupus, CFS)
- Drink milk, juices, and water
- Flexible and creative nature
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AB Type Blood (2% to 5% of the population)
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- Eat tofu, seafood, dairy, green vegetables, kelp, pineapple
- Engage in calming exercises and relaxation techniques
- Delicate immune system
- Drink coffee and green tea
- Diplomatic and sensitive nature
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