January 7th – Topic “Diets” ..Eat for Your Blood Type vs other diets; vegetarian, keto etc.
The “Eat Right for Your Blood Type” diet, created by Dr. Peter D’Adamo, suggests specific foods for types O (high protein/meat), A (vegetarian), B (diverse omnivore), and AB (mixed/pescatarian) based on ancestral diets.. little scientific evidence supporting these claims, with studies showing no benefit beyond general healthy eating from eliminating processed foods.
The core idea is that lectins (proteins in food) react with blood types, but research indicates blood type doesn’t dictate diet, and you’re better off focusing on balanced, whole foods and consulting a doctor, says Healthline.
• Type O (The Hunter): High-protein diet with meat, fish, vegetables, and fruits; avoid wheat, corn, dairy, and most beans.
• Type A (The Cultivator): Mostly vegetarian; focus on soy, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables; avoid meat and dairy.
• Type B (The Nomad): Diverse diet with meat, dairy, grains, fruits, and vegetables; avoid chicken, corn, peanuts, and wheat.
• Type AB (The Enigma): Mixed diet of seafood, tofu, dairy, grains, fruits, and vegetables; avoid chicken, corn, and buckwheat.
While the diet promotes fresh, unprocessed foods (which is good), the blood-type connection isn’t scientifically proven, WebMD notes.
Define the healthy, balanced diet that works best for everyone, regardless of blood type.