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The Blood Type Diet is based on a theory that people with certain blood types benefit from eating, or not eating, certain types of foods. For more information on the Blood Type Diet, read on.
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Introduction
- In 1999, naturopathic physician Peter D'Adamo released Eat Right 4 Your Type—a book which outlines an eating plan based on a person's blood types. D'Adamo claims that by following his plan of eating certain foods based on your blood type, you can lose weight and improve overall health.
Step 1: What Is the Blood Type Diet?
- The basic idea of the Blood Type Diet, according to D'Adamo, is that "you are what you eat." D'Adamo believes that by following an eating plan designed specifically for your blood type, you can:
- Lose weight
- Improve digestive function
- Reduce stress
- Improve mental clarity
- Boost energy levels
Step 2: Type O Diet
- According to the Blood Type Diet, those with type O blood can boost metabolism by eating:
- Lean meats
- Poultry
- Fish
- Type O's, who make up roughly 46% of the population, are told to restrict:
- Grains
- Breads
- Legumes
- Beans
Step 3: Type A Diet
- The Blood Type Diet advises that type A's, who make up about 39% of the population, consume a primarily vegetarian diet consisting of:
- Soy proteins
- Grains
- Organic vegetables
Step 4: Type B Diet
- D'Adamo's Blood Type Diet indicates those with type B blood—about 11% of the population—should consume:
- Low-fat dairy
- Meat
- Produce
- According to the diet, type B's should avoid:
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