Leegh Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I recently read a book on eating for your blood type, and I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge if there is any validity to eating for your blood type? Has anyone had success/failure with eating for your blood type? I am considering doing it, but I am undecided if it is worth the time. It makes sense, but on the other hand, I never hear much talk about it on health programs. Thanks for any info. Link to post Share on other sites
DannyMason Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Isn't a person's blood type just due to proteins on the surfaces of cells that helps the body distinguish itself from pathogens? If so, then I don't think people's nutritional needs will vary based on that. I think you narrowly avoided being scammed, Chick. Link to post Share on other sites
tman666 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I don't think there's much credible science behind "eating for your blood type". That said, you could always give it a shot and find out for yourself if it helps you reach your goals or feel better. Link to post Share on other sites
FitChick Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 If you've ever had blood drawn just ask your doctor's assistant what your blood type is for free. It should be in your chart or in the list of tests. Link to post Share on other sites
soccerrprp Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I recently read a book on eating for your blood type, and I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge if there is any validity to eating for your blood type? Has anyone had success/failure with eating for your blood type? I am considering doing it, but I am undecided if it is worth the time. It makes sense, but on the other hand, I never hear much talk about it on health programs. Thanks for any info. Pseudo-science. Just like the food combining bologna. But, if you've been convinced, try it and determine whether it's done anything for you. Link to post Share on other sites
EasyHeart Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 That diet was very popular 20-25 year ago. Some people swear by it, others think it's nonsense. However they're packaged, there are basically three types of diets that people advocate: -- High protein/low starch (eg, Atkins, South Beach, paleo, Type O diet) -- High starch/low protein (eg, American Heart Assn, US Government, Dean Ornish, vegans, Type A diet) -- Protein, fat, starches in roughly equal ratios (eg, The Zone Diet, 40/30/30 Diet, Type B diet) I don't think there is one single diet that is optimal for everyone in the world. Instead, I think that there are different types of people who feel better on different diets. The trick for each of us is to figure out which of those three diets best correlates with our body. D'Adamo associates those three kinds of diets with blood types. Whether that's true, I don't know. But I'd suggest you try the three basic diets and see which one makes you feel the best. Link to post Share on other sites
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