Have you heard that you can eat for your blood type? I found out about this way of eating towards the end of 2013 and it fascinated me. I hadn't come across a way of eating that was so specific and individually catered. On the surface it seemed plausible, our blood holds so much information. So I read Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type  and even took a workshop where I discovered  that my blood type is O positive. What does that mean? 

For Type O: Focus on higher protein, eliminate grains, and perform energetic aerobic exercise
For Type A: Go vegetarian, exercise more mildly, and ease tension through meditation 
For Type B: Vary your diet with a diversity of food groups, and exercise moderately
For Type AB: You have most of the benefits and intolerances of Types A and B

Interesting, huh? So the workshop I attended also gave me a list of foods that I should eat and foods that I should avoid based on my blood type. I was surprised because my blood type is supposed to thrive on meat eating, since it's the oldest and therefore most "primal" of blood types. I really wasn't sure how I felt about that because although I've always been a natural athlete, I believe my body thrives when I stay away from meat. But the list also mentioned food items like Brazil Nuts as something I should stay away from. I found that interesting because I know that I can't eat Brazil Nuts, they always break my skin out. So, what does this all mean?

I've read numerous accounts of people swearing this is the way to eat because it cleared up some health issue that they had. Others believe it's bogus and far fetched. Is it another way to put us into boxes based on where we come from? Then again, there are people from all ethnicities who fall into the different blood types. I think there is something to this theory. I just don't think I could bring myself to consume meat the way it recommends for my blood type. 

Have you read about this diet or tried it for yourself? I'd love to read about your experience.

Eat Right 4 Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Achieving Your Ideal Weight By Peter J. D'Adamo

Blood Type Kit - Also Includes: 1 Eldoncard, 1 lancet, gauze, alcohol wipe, micropipette EldonCard

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