Blood Type Diet Flashcards
(19 cards)
Who created the Blood Type Diet and when?
Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo in 1996
(Eat Right for Your Type)
What is the core idea of the Blood Type Diet?
Your blood type determines the ideal diet, supplements, and influences your immune system.
How are foods categorized in the Blood Type Diet?
As highly beneficial (medicine-like), neutral, or to avoid (toxic-like).
What diet is recommended for Blood Type O?
High-protein, low-carb: Meat, poultry, seafood, certain fruits & vegetables.
What should Blood Type O avoid?
Wheat and most grains.
What are the health risks for Blood Type O if eating incorrectly?
Higher risk of ulcers and inflammatory diseases like arthritis.
What is the recommended diet for Blood Type A?
High-carb, low-fat: Fruits, vegetables, beans, most seafood.
What should Blood Type A avoid?
Meat, dairy, and wheat.
What are the health risks for Blood Type A with an incorrect diet?
Increased risk of cancer and heart disease.
What is the diet for Blood Type B?
Omnivorous: Meat, beans, fruits, vegetables, some dairy.
What should Blood Type B avoid?
Chicken, pork, and wheat.
What health issue is linked to Blood Type B’s incorrect diet?
Risk of slow-growing viruses affecting the nervous system.
What is the diet for Blood Type AB?
Seafood, dairy, fruits, vegetables; minimal red meat.
What makes Blood Type AB unique in this diet model?
Regarded as having the “friendliest” immune system.
What are lectins and why are they important in the Blood Type Diet?
Plant proteins thought to interact with blood types, potentially causing negative effects.
What issues are lectins claimed to cause in the Blood Type Diet?
Agglutination, liver cirrhosis, kidney failure
(e.g., milk in Type A)
Where are lectins most concentrated?
Raw legumes and grains.
How can harmful lectins be reduced in food?
Soaking, boiling, and sprouting.
What nutrients do legumes and grains provide despite lectin concerns?
Protein, fibre, B vitamins, and sometimes antioxidant properties.
