Diet according to blood group

Although unproven from a scientific perspective, according to blood type diet has gathered many followers. Its principles are clear and precise, and its recommendations are not inconsistent with the health standards of food and yet to many it may seem ridiculous.

The only mandatory requirement in the diet is to match any food you put into your mouth with your blood type - AB, A, B or 0.



The diet was invented by Peter D'Adamo, who is a naturopathic their beliefs. He said blood group directly affects the digestive process and therefore for certain groups of people are good some foods, while others are harmful. He also believes that certain blood group may increase the possibility of developing certain diseases.

The main criticism of the regime are:

• The lack of sufficient scientific evidence (if such ever existed)
• Compliance with the diet can be quite difficult, especially if more than one family member Jan. respected and they have different blood group.
• Blood group diet can not taste any.

What foods can eat

To eat according to the principles of Peter D'Adamo, you should not only eat certain foods, but according to sport your blood type.

Zero blood type is considered the oldest. If you belong to it, then your digestive system (at least according to supporters of the diet) has not changed since ancient times. And as you might have guessed, our ancestors were hunters by nature. Therefore, if you are blood group 0 you will be most useful lean meats, fish and chicken. People who have a zero blood group should limit cereals, beans and bread. Their genes are the most suitable resistive (power) sports workouts in the gym.

If you do your blood type is A, it is best to follow vegetarian diets. The reason for this is that people with this blood type are inherited less than "hostile" genes of our ancestors. In this case, your diet should contain mostly grains, organic vegetables, and soy protein. For the genes of blood group A recommended sports activity that is low or moderate intensity.

Blood group B was characteristic of nomads. According to Peter D'Adamo to their digestive system is more modest. These people can consume dairy products, low fat, but also meat and crops. For them is not recommended consumption of wheat, lentils and corn. If you are in people with blood type B is recommended that physical exercise should be moderate in intensity and time.

People with blood type AB have a much more "sensitive" digestive system. Therefore, they should avoid the consumption of chicken, beef, and pork, but at the expense of their ideal tolerate seafood, dairy products, and agricultural products. For them, it is recommended that sports activities, which have a low load.

How does diet


The author of the diet according to blood group D'Adamo there is no universal diet. In his view there is no way a kind of diet have identical effects on a large group of people because they are unlikely to be of one blood type. Followers of the diet believe that the different blood groups have different lifestyles.
The diet is based on the principle that there are specific proteins in different foods, but they can not be processed the same people with different blood groups.

If a person consumes foods that are not suitable for his blood group, it can significantly slow down its metabolism to constantly complained of swelling, and even develop cancer. To avoid these consequences should follow a proper diet according to your blood type, author of the lock mode.

According to D'Adamo foods are classified into three categories:

• very helpful
• neutral
• which should be avoided

According to followers of the blood group diet foods act as a useful medicine, neutral - such as food, and those to avoid - like poison.

Expert opinion


According to David Groth, who is spokesman for the American Dietetics Association diet according to blood group encourages rational nutrition. It is never stated as to avoid healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. In his view, any diet that is based entirely on blood group is frivolous, since at this stage it is only a theory, unsupported by scientific evidence.
Critics reject the assertion of the D'Adamo, there is a connection between blood type, diet and disease. The reason for this are many surveys, none of which confirms the scientific theory.

Food for thought


Interestingly, this diet, though unproven, has gathered many followers. The reason for this is that many people diet is to understand and follow quite easily.

Before you decide whether you are for or against blood diet should not forget that it is not proven by scientific facts and evidence.