eating right for your blood type

[aloneinidaho?]

has anyone heard of this diet plan, I went to an iradologist in nov. she thinks everyone should eat according to their blood type, so I bought this book by dr. peter j.d. adams. I'm not sure if I can believe it but it says for type B which I have, that your body can't digest foods with lecitins. Like chichen, tomatoes, corn, blah, blah, blah, I don't know maybe its something to think about, but who can cut much more out of your diet. The naturalpath thinks I have a yeast over growth,and treating me for fungus and all the chemical sensetivities. the G.i. a$%$%%***%^ thinks nothings wrong. the natural hormon lady says its all hormon related. family doc says c.d. but he acts like no-one has ever come in with symptoms he could not just diognos. Years ago back surgon kept saying I needed a transplant from the neck down, don't go to him anymore! why is it so hard to check someone out, listen to their symptoms and dx them. My mechanic does it! hum, mayby I should go see him.
let me know what you think about this new book. carey
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Dear Lord, Please help me help my stupid self.

[jim]

I had never heard of eating right for your blood type before last week. My wife talked to a customer at work about me having celiac disease. He asked if I was type B blood type as he said that is more common with that type of disease. I think it interesting that your radiologist mentioned it? Maybe they read the same book you speak of? I googled type b blood and found something on auto immune disorders and type b blood. I don't know if I believe it either? I do know I like BLT's with tomattos and don't care to give those up . I read something on the yeast thing a while back and who knows on that either? I think drinking lots of water and less caffinated pop seems to help though. I guess thats true for anyone. Hows the book?

take care,

Jim

[dkad]

Yes, I have read the book and didn't think much of it. I do have 2 friends who are sold on it. Since I believe that we are a creation of God I just don't buy that he made certain foods for certain blood types. The book is interesting. I wouldn't recomend you buy the book but check it out at the library and if you think it is for you than buy it.
Donna

[CKiddings]

I read a pretty good book called [i]The Maker's Diet[/i]. but there is so much out there, sometimes I wonder, who am I suppose to listen too? I guess the key is to listen to your own body! The Lord knows I haven't been very good at that over the years. But today is a new day and I am getting better each day!

[NickisDragon]

I hadn't heard about Celiac's and the blood type B connection. I AM type B. I read the Eat Right for Your Type book quite a while ago. Actually, I thought it made sense but I wasn't willing to give up chicken--the protein I eat most--(or pomegranets, pine nuts ) . I don't remember it saying much about grains. Since all this started--maybe I need to read it again.
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Nicki

B-Day: January 18
DX: October 2005

[snowdon]

I have read the book and when I saw the connection between the type B and auto immune, I was intriqued. I read thru the whole book and found more interesting things. I checked with my naturopath and she said when she was in med school, they did believe that there was definitely something to it but that most people aren't strict with the diet. The author of the book suggests that trying to avoid the foods that react negatively to your type when possible is a good way to start. It doesn't mean you can never have them, buy I chose to follow many of the reccomendations. I have cut back significantly on most of the things that I should not have and also have stopped eating colors and flavors that are added to food as well as preservatives and additives and anything that is not natural, and of course gluten, and I have never felt better in my life! I have more energy and stamina and can think clearer than ever before. So it's probably a combo of everything, but I thing there is something to be said for the book.

[dkad]

At the time I had read the book I didn't know I had CD. I think my blood type is A pos. Just out of curiousity I will have to check the book out.
Donna

[NoahsWife]

I can't use this diet, my blood type calls for alot of meat products. Which make me very ill, that's why I'm a vegetarian.
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[sisuitl]

I read this book and lived with a family who followed it for a little while. Personally, I really think that blood type is not terribly relevant to dietary challenges. Why? Well:

1. The family I lived with had the following blood types.
Mom- A
Daughter- AB
Son- A
Father-O+

And me, O-. Out of all of us, the son, mother and I were celiac. And none of the celiacs in the household were blood type B!

Also, changing our diets didn't really help at all, mostly it just made grocery shopping and mealtimes very confusing.

Personally I think that any percieved connection between blood type and dietary needs is an illusion. Blood type is genetic, and so are the abilities of our bodies to handle certain foods with more ease than other foods. If you are going off of a limited test group, and the ones with the same blood type happen to be related, then that will contaminate your results. I do think our abilites to handle certain foods is inherited LIKE blood type, but not in conjuction with blood type.

The blood type diet has been very inconsistant between individuals of the same type in my experience. If it was really scientific fact, then there wouldn't be such huge inconsistancies. I think it was saying that O's should not eat dairy. Well sorry, but when I was recovering from celiac and weighed 95 lbs. at 5'11", ice cream and half & half were what saved my life. Seriously. Those were the only things my body could digest. I even threw up bananas at that point.

[Puffin]

My brother and his wife told me to forget Celiac disease and read this book. I went to this site and read the review.
http://www.quackwatch.org/04ConsumerEducation/NegativeBR/d'adamo.html


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Diagnosed 11/07/06

[Puffin]

Sorry the link did not work, Google Eat your blood type quackwatch
for the book review
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Diagnosed 11/07/06

[superdog]

Type A typesshould basically stick to fruits and vegetables (high carbs / low fat).

They have thicker blood than other blood types, a sensitive immune system,

and should not consume dairy products, animal fats and meats. They are at

a heightened risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.



Type B typesshould consume a balanced diet (fruits and vegetables, grains, fish, dairy, meat,

but avoid chicken). They have the best chance of bypassing or overcoming

everyday types of diseases, including heart disease and cancer.



Type AB typesshould consume a mostly vegetarian diet, and only on rare occasions some

fish, meat (no chicken), and dairy.



Type O typesshould basically stick to a high protein diet (including red meat), low carbs, and

enriched with fruits and vegetables. They should limit the intake of wheat germ,

whole wheat products, corn, and avoid dairy products and most nuts.

Type O types are commonly affected with hypothyroidism, high stomach acid

(leading to ulcers), and thinner blood with greater resistance to blood clotting.


i dont think that blood type has anything to do with it, but rather your bloodline where it came from. just my 2 cents but i copied the above from a website for anyone who might be interested in it.
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