
Food Charts for Blood Type A: Best on a Mostly Vegetarian Diet

Oz to learn more, and even test out your own Blood Type Diet to see how it makes you feel. D’Adamo’s book, listen to this fascinating interview with Dr. But, if you happen to be curious about it, you could get Dr. There are definitely plenty of experts who agree and disagree with the blood type diet theory. D’Adamo, these are also the very factors, along with low levels of intestinal alkaline phosphatase, that make it difficult for Type As to digest and metabolize animal protein and fat.” Low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and high intestinal disaccharide digestive enzyme levels permit the more efficient digestion of carbohydrates. These biological adaptations can still be observed today in Type A’s digestive structure. Over time the adaptations that produced Blood Type A were based on the need to fully utilize nutrients from carbohydrate sources. For the first time, people were able to forego the hand to mouth lifestyle of the hunter/gatherer and establish stable communities. “The cultivation of grains and livestock changed everything. But with the right foods, blood A types can have better mental clarity, greater vitality and increased longevity.įor people with type A blood, D’Adamo’s theory explains how our history plays into our biological makeup and digestive structure. Since the 1950’s, there have been at least 60 articles that prove people who have type A blood have a much higher risk of heart disease and cancer. Some believe that personality is influenced by blood type!”ĭoctor D’Adamo says there are more than 13,000 articles on Medline regarding blood type and disease. People who are A blood type have a different set of characteristics than people who are Type O – they are susceptible to different diseases, they should eat different foods and exercise in a completely different manner. The genetic information that resulted in their particular characteristics has been passed on to you. Even though you are living in the 21st century, you share a common bond with your ancestors. The key is genetic heritage – the story line of your life. It is also central to our exploration of blood types. “This is the question that is at the heart of the genetic puzzle. He answers the question, “what makes me me and you you?” D’Adamo’s website, he explains how our blood type and genetics stem from our ancestors, according to this theory.

Peter D’Adamo, author of the best-selling book Eat Right for Your Type. You’ve probably heard about the Blood Type Diet and how you can actually eat foods that are better for your blood type than others. By Ashley Steinbrinck on Januin Healthy Recipes
