THE BLOOD TYPE DIET by Peter D’ Adamo Since blood is the fundamental source of nourishment, perhaps some aspect of it can identify nature of people’s dietary differences. According to Dr. Peter DÁdamo, author of ' Eat Right For Your Type', a chemical reaction occurs between your blood and the foods you eat. This reaction is part of your genetic inheritance. This reaction is caused by a factor called Lectins. Lectins, abundant and diverse proteins found in foods, have agglutinating properties that affect your blood. So when you eat a food containing protein lectins that are incompatible with your blood type antigen, the lectins target an organ or bodily system and begin to agglutinate blood cells in that area. Different lectins target different organs and body system. Fortunately, most lectins found in the diet are not quite so life threatening, although they can cause a variety of other problems, especially if they are specific to a particular blood type. For the most part your immune systems protect you from lectins. Ninety-five percent of the lectins you absorb from your typical diets are sloughed off by the body. But at least five percent of the lectins you eat are filtered into the bloodstream and different reactions in different organs. Your blood type diet is the restoration of your natural genetic rhythm. Your blood type diet works because you are able to follow a clear, logical, scientifically researched plan based on your cellular profile. Each food groups are divided into three categories: Highly beneficial ( food that acts like Medicine), Foods allowed (food that are no harm to the blood type) and Foods not allowed (food that acts like a Poison) Below is a summary of the various Blood Type Diet and detail plan of each one according to Dr. DÁdamo. Simpler LIst Diet Profile Allowed Limited Food to avoid for weight loss purpose Food that help with Weight loss Type 0 High Proteins: meat eaters Meat Fish Vegetable Fruits Grains Beans Legumes Wheat Corns Kidney beans Navy beans Lentils Cabbage Brussels sprouts Cauliflower mustard greens Kelp Seafood salt liver red meat kale Spinach broccoli Type A Vegetarian Vegetables tofu seafood grains beans legumes fruit meat dairy kidney beans lima beans wheat vegetable oil soy foods vegetables pineapple Type B Balanced Omnivore meat (no chicken) dairy grains beans legumes vegetalbe fruit corn lentil peanuts sesame seeds buckwheat wheat greens eggs venison liver licorice tea Type AB Mixed diet in moderation meat seafood dairy tofu beans legumes greens vegetable fruit red meat kidney beans lima beans seeds corn buckwheat tofu seafood dairy greens kelp Categories Allergies Allergy - wheat, oats, barley, rye Asthma Celiac Disease Food Sensitivities and allergies Migrains Bones / Joints / Muscles Arthritis Gout Osteoporosis Cardiovascular and Blood Hhealth Anaemia Heart and cardiovascular health / artherosclerosis High blood pressure High Cholesterol Cleansing / Detoxification / Liver Health Detoxification Liver Cleansing Diet Liver Health Digestion / Gastrointestinal Health / Bowel Health Acid Reflux Constipation Gallstones Heartburns Hemorrhoids Irritable Bowel Syndrome Leaky gut Lower acidity through diet Energy Levels Chronic Fatigue Hypothyroidism / Hyperthyroidism Hair / Skin / Nails Acne Eczema Psoriasis Circulation Migraines Poor Circulation / Raynard's Syndrome Varicose Veins Infections / Colds / Flu's Colds & Flu's Cold Sores Pregnancy / Lactation / Baby Health Breast infections Colic Morning sickness</li> Subfertility Weaning tips Sleep / Stress / Mood Depression Insomnia Sugar Metabolism Blood Sugar Questionnaire Blood sugar problem / Hypogycemia Diabetes < Urinary Tract Cystitis Various Topics Ageing well naturally How to use Bach Flower remedies Breathing exercise Exercise - the benefits Hangover cures Meditation How do I stop smoking naturally? 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