Eat right for your blood type???

staciekins

Studies find that different blood types metabolize and digest certain foods differently. Here are links to each blood type:

Type A - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_a.asp

Type B - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_b.asp

Type AB - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_ab.asp

Type O - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_o.asp

This is not a requirement for any blood type and each person may be different. It was just found by a doc who made connections from certain food to certain blood types. It is just a guideline. You don't need to eliminate foods from your diet. It merely suggests that you limit the use of certain foods. You can choose to believe it or not. It is your choice. It is just info.

helenium

Studies find that different blood types metabolize and digest certain foods differently. Here are links to each blood type:

Type A - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_a.asp

Type B - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_b.asp

Type AB - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_ab.asp

Type O - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_o.asp

From a scientific point of view, I think it's completely rubbish. Blood type has no effect on metabolism etc. and following a diet that cuts out certain foods is not healthy.

Blood groups refer to certain proteins that cover the surface of your red blood cells. They're determined by a couple of genes and they're not implicated in any other bodily functions, and certainly not metabolism or fat/carb oxidation.

Read Wikipedia's 'criticism' section on any proposed fad diet. Gives you an idea of the kind of reception from the scientific community.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_type_diet

Edit: Sorry, this may sound like I'm attacking you - by no means! I'm attacking the blood group diet, not you

MadeToCraveHIM

Good info! Thanks for sharing!

staciekins

Keep in mind, the first two pages of the articles are about your blood type, then it just goes into broad food choice tables.

Celo24

Sorry, not buying it. That website is a giant billboard that screams "SEND US MONEY SO WE CAN MAKE MORE WEBSITES TO MAKE YOU SEND US MORE MONEY!!!!"

stevemcknight

My thoughts are it works, because it restricts your intake of certain foods. In my experience as a trainer - I've found that shockingly, low carb works, low fat works, the zone works, primal blueprint works..... what doesn't work, is bouncing around. I've never read any convincing science that the Blood Type diet should work, yet I knew several people who have done it and found success.

I think it, as a by product, unrelated to the blood type, works because it puts people on a plan!

Pick something and stick with it!

staciekins

Studies find that different blood types metabolize and digest certain foods differently. Here are links to each blood type:

Type A - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_a.asp

Type B - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_b.asp

Type AB - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_ab.asp

Type O - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_o.asp

From a scientific point of view, I think it's completely rubbish. Blood type has no effect on metabolism etc. and following a diet that cuts out certain foods is not healthy.

Blood groups refer to certain proteins that cover the surface of your red blood cells. They're determined by a couple of genes and they're not implicated in any other bodily functions, and certainly not metabolism or fat/carb oxidation.

Read Wikipedia's 'criticism' section on any proposed fad diet. Gives you an idea of the kind of reception from the scientific community.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_type_diet

Edit: Sorry, this may sound like I'm attacking you - by no means! I'm attacking the blood group diet, not you

Eating by blood type does NOT mean completely eliminating certain foods from your diet, just limiting and portioning them. It is just a take on how people with certain blood types tend to metabolize/digest certain foods differently. It doesn't mean ALL blood types follow the same guidelines. Just that sometime certain blood types are more sensitive to some foods.

Barelmy

Oh hey look, type As are supposed to be vegetarian.

Seriously though, what studies? How were they conducted?

staciekins

Sorry, not buying it. That website is a giant billboard that screams "SEND US MONEY SO WE CAN MAKE MORE WEBSITES TO MAKE YOU SEND US MORE MONEY!!!!"

You don't have to "buy" anything. The website has a lot of free info and doesn't once ask for money to get the info.

staciekins

Oh hey look, type As are supposed to be vegetarian.

Seriously though, what studies? How were they conducted?

Type A's don't HAVE to be vegetarians. It just says they strive and flourish better.

nicolee516

Studies find that different blood types metabolize and digest certain foods differently. Here are links to each blood type:

Type A - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_a.asp

Type B - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_b.asp

Type AB - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_ab.asp

Type O - http://www.drlam.com/blood_type_diet/blood_o.asp

From a scientific point of view, I think it's completely rubbish. Blood type has no effect on metabolism etc. and following a diet that cuts out certain foods is not healthy.

Blood groups refer to certain proteins that cover the surface of your red blood cells. They're determined by a couple of genes and they're not implicated in any other bodily functions, and certainly not metabolism or fat/carb oxidation.

Read Wikipedia's 'criticism' section on any proposed fad diet. Gives you an idea of the kind of reception from the scientific community.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_type_diet

Edit: Sorry, this may sound like I'm attacking you - by no means! I'm attacking the blood group diet, not you

Eating by blood type does NOT mean completely eliminating certain foods from your diet, just limiting and portioning them. It is just a take on how people with certain blood types tend to metabolize/digest certain foods differently. It doesn't mean ALL blood types follow the same guidelines. Just that sometime certain blood types are more sensitive to some foods.

I actually have eaten by my blood type for about 9 years now. I actually think there is some merit to it. It actually requires you to listen to your body and it will tell you what is right for it. Because of the blood type diet, that is how I found out that I could tolerate gluten. The only reason I found that out was because it was eliminted from my diet...otherwise, I would have never put the 2 and 2 together. how do I know? I tried to eat it here and there, and I noticed a big difference. I am an O and my hubby is an A, and I know he feels much better when he doesn't eat animal protein. He still eats it though, but in moderation. I have the book and it states that the food lists are guidelines and every individual is different. So some foods on the lists may not affect you like it would another person, but people have to just be willing to notice the changes in your body after you eat those foods.....I think alot of people have a hard time noticing differences like that.

ChessRonin

Hah, it looks like Scientology for nutrition...no thanks, no need for your hokey, esoteric, apocryphal, unsupported theories Peter D'Adamo.

staciekins

Jeeze, I never thought everyone would take this all personally!!! Chillax! I only posted this because I found it interesting!!!

countrygirl_717

Frankly, while I don't usually buy into 'fad diets' I'm not looking at this as a fad diet. Its just some helpful info. I already know what I can eat and can't eat to feel good and lose weight, build muscle and not have digestive issues. I really was reading this solely to test it on what I already know about myself. Shocker!! - most of it was dead on!
If I eat grain products - I have problems
If I eat too much dairy - I have problems
If I eat coconut - I have problems
Many of the things he says I shouldn't eat, I either don't like in the first place, or I already have figured out that they bother me, or inhibit me in some way.
Many of the things that he says I SHOULD eat I've already figured out work best for me and help me perform at my peak. Of course I don't believe in completely cutting out any food group from your diet, but if you're a type O with the sensitivities that he says type O's can have, and that I DO have, cutting out those things that make you feel terrible and bother your digestive system is a no brainer!

kblau

I actually think it's not a too bad idea. I've always been interested in trying it! I'm actually a type A and I only eat lean chicken and fish and I've felt so much better since I started doing that. I also heard some success using this diet from a teacher at school. we also have a book at home called "eat right for you type" I'm not sure if it's the same guy though. thanks for posting this!

Lyadeia

Jeeze, I never thought everyone would take this all personally!!! Chillax! I only posted this because I found it interesting!!!

I don't think anyone's attacking you, so don't worry about. Don't take the posts personally because everyone is talking about the diet, not you. :flowerforyou:

I agree with most of the above that it's most likely a bunch of crap. I mean, according to my blood diet diet profile I should be cutting out pasta, rice, bread, and potatoes which, well, simply put is NO NO NO NO NO and more double NO. I don't have any sensitivities to gluten, wheat, starch, etc. and I eat these things everyday in good balance and conjunction with everything else yet still manage to lose weight and thrive and be healthy.

I was interested in this and read all about it before, but it just doesn't hold any water for me. Eating a well balanced diet that gives you a calorie deficit in conjunction with an exercise program that incorporates both strength training and cardio...that's good for every blood type and truly does work. :bigsmile:

staciekins

Frankly, while I don't usually buy into 'fad diets' I'm not looking at this as a fad diet. Its just some helpful info. I already know what I can eat and can't eat to feel good and lose weight, build muscle and not have digestive issues. I really was reading this solely to test it on what I already know about myself. Shocker!! - most of it was dead on!
If I eat grain products - I have problems
If I eat too much dairy - I have problems
If I eat coconut - I have problems
Many of the things he says I shouldn't eat, I either don't like in the first place, or I already have figured out that they bother me, or inhibit me in some way.
Many of the things that he says I SHOULD eat I've already figured out work best for me and help me perform at my peak. Of course I don't believe in completely cutting out any food group from your diet, but if you're a type O with the sensitivities that he says type O's can have, and that I DO have, cutting out those things that make you feel terrible and bother your digestive system is a no brainer!

Yes, It depends on the person. I have found dairy and carbs to cause problems with my stomach. Is it my blood type? I don't know, but it's worth checking into. Thanks for the input!

staciekins

Jeeze, I never thought everyone would take this all personally!!! Chillax! I only posted this because I found it interesting!!!

I don't think anyone's attacking you, so don't worry about. Don't take the posts personally because everyone is talking about the diet, not you. :flowerforyou:

I agree with most of the above that it's most likely a bunch of crap. I mean, according to my blood diet diet profile I should be cutting out pasta, rice, bread, and potatoes which, well, simply put is NO NO NO NO NO and more double NO. I don't have any sensitivities to gluten, wheat, starch, etc. and I eat these things everyday in good balance and conjunction with everything else yet still manage to lose weight and thrive and be healthy.

I was interested in this and read all about it before, but it just doesn't hold any water for me. Eating a well balanced diet that gives you a calorie deficit in conjunction with an exercise program that incorporates both strength training and cardio...that's good for every blood type and truly does work. :bigsmile:

Oh, I know it isn't a direct attck. I was just shocked at the negativity. And as I said before everyone is different. It says Type A's should not eat much meats and flourish on a vegetarian diet. Does this mean ALL type A's are like that? No, just that the studies show they are more prone to be sensitive to them...

emariec78

I read this book and tried the diet about a year ago. I found it restricted me from eating too many foods I enjoy, mostly peppers and spicy foods, so I gave it up after a few weeks. It does generally encourage you to eat a healthy well rounded diet without having to do anything that I would consider a fad diet, though, so I wouldn't see any issue with following it if you find the food choices acceptable. I'd recommend getting the book from the library if you want to learn more and save yourself the money!

What I took away about the science is that it is based more around what blood types are typically found within certain populations and the diets those populations typically eat. Its more of an anthropological study in eating than anything.

staciekins

I read this book and tried the diet about a year ago. I found it restricted me from eating too many foods I enjoy, mostly peppers and spicy foods, so I gave it up after a few weeks. It does generally encourage you to eat a healthy well rounded diet without having to do anything that I would consider a fad diet, though, so I wouldn't see any issue with following it if you find the food choices acceptable. I'd recommend getting the book from the library if you want to learn more and save yourself the money!

What I took away about the science is that it is based more around what blood types are typically found within certain populations and the diets those populations typically eat. Its more of an anthropological study in eating than anything.

Exactly! Thank you!

helenium

What I took away about the science is that it is based more around what blood types are typically found within certain populations and the diets those populations typically eat. Its more of an anthropological study in eating than anything.

That's a case of confusing correlation vs. causation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Correlation_does_not_imply_causation).

I'm also quite concerned about these 'studies'. Are they cited? Were they conducted well and published in good journals? Did they give similar results on repetition?

This particular diet is quite well known in the scientific community, but only because it's VERY good at duping people into believing it when it has not been fully tested and most likely has no physiological basis whatsoever.

It saddens me when people buy into these things and trust that every scientist can conduct science as well as any other... because there are good scientists and bad scientists.

ChessRonin

Frankly, while I don't usually buy into 'fad diets' I'm not looking at this as a fad diet. Its just some helpful info. I already know what I can eat and can't eat to feel good and lose weight, build muscle and not have digestive issues. I really was reading this solely to test it on what I already know about myself. Shocker!! - most of it was dead on!
If I eat grain products - I have problems
If I eat too much dairy - I have problems
If I eat coconut - I have problems
Many of the things he says I shouldn't eat, I either don't like in the first place, or I already have figured out that they bother me, or inhibit me in some way.
Many of the things that he says I SHOULD eat I've already figured out work best for me and help me perform at my peak. Of course I don't believe in completely cutting out any food group from your diet, but if you're a type O with the sensitivities that he says type O's can have, and that I DO have, cutting out those things that make you feel terrible and bother your digestive system is a no brainer!

The dairy is because you are lactose intolerant (like most adult human beings to some degree), the grains because you may be gluten intolerant, the coconut who knows, what problems do you have?

This is like a horoscope. "Oh my god, the psychic said that my forceful personality would cause me to get into an argument today because I'm an Aries, and it did!"

You should learn to rely on science, not hackery and esotericism that is contradicted by ample medical and scientific evidence, but supported by none.

ashleighlvschris

Im type O and I found that on the website the foods I don't eat to much are the ones it says not to eat alot of & the ones I crave alot it says are best for me. But im sure everyone is different.

Bridgetc140

Hahaha....it says that I should avoid pasta, rice, beans, cauliflower, cabbage and dairy products....all things I consume on a regular basis with no ill effects. I've made it 32 years without avoiding these foods...so, I think I'll be ok.

MakingAChoice

Oh hey look, type As are supposed to be vegetarian.

Seriously though, what studies? How were they conducted?

Type A's don't HAVE to be vegetarians. It just says they strive and flourish better.

Sounds like a fortune teller line to me. A generic line that can apply to 95% of people because people will read into it what they want to see.

Lisa__Michelle

Ummm. I am Type A and I would pretty much not eat anything after that list. I am skeptical of studies anyway because most studies are not correct unless the FDA agrees with them and formalizes it.

MakingAChoice

>> Nuts -These foods should in no way take the place of high-protein meats, and they are high in fat especially if you are overweight.

Yeah this makes sense, NOT! This guy is a quack pushing a fad diet, nothing more. Nuts are great for the body and a source of good fats that help you to feel full. They shoudl never replace protein, but to suggest overweight people should not eat them is just plain ridiculous.

The only 'studies' one should trust are ones done by an independent third party. Paying someone to study your program and then only picking and choosing what to release to the public is not a valid study. Even independent studies should have corroborating studies done to validate the data.

ahsongbird

personally I am a type A and this does fit me . I always feel aweful after eating meat , oranges do aggravate my stomache and dairy does seem to slow the weight loss process for me.

sunshine79

bump

JohnnyNull

It's completely rubbish.

Fixed.

FYI - Putting "studies show" adds nothing to an argument. I can probably find a study that shows cats can do calculus. This is make-believe, fraudulent "science".

TypeO

Just signed up here to post on this thread... the blood type diet is amazing IMHO. I'v read the "eat right for your type" book and been eatin more less like is recommended in said book, for about 5-8 years. I lost about 15-20 lbs. (not tryin or even wanting to), have felt physically AND mentally sharper, perform better and just all around, am better.
For those whom are spiting venom on here about it... well, your probably over weight and bitter about any diet b/c you like to think there's no way it could be "that easy" (simply knowin what is good, bad and what is needed for your body). You’d probably like it more if it wasn’t about self-discipline and more about the lack of knowledge ( I’v found the un-disciplined love to act “innocent” about knowledge)
Though i could be wrong (about how i feel) b/c someone smart hasn't done a study on it confirming my results... Please help me FDA !!! (the ones that claim responsibility for the most overweight population, that has ever been recorded in history)
For those who want better lives, look into it. For those that like proving someone wrong more then their own health, go ask the FDA (they'v approved thousands of drugs for you to consume )