The Blood Type Diet was developed by Dr. Peter D'Adamo, who says that foods interact differently with the various blood types, and that, because of this, your blood type should therefore be the basis of how you plan your diet. While some of D'Adamo's advice, such as avoiding processed foods, may be sound and could result in improved health, no scientific evidence exists to support that you should plan your diet based on hour blood type, according to the State of Georgia's health information site. Still, following the blood-type diet shouldn't do you any harm if you want to try it.
Step 1
Consult your birth certificate or other medical records to find out your blood type. You do not need to know if you are Rh+ or Rh-, just whether you are type A, B, AB or O.
Step 2
Adjust your diet, according to D'Adamo's blood type recommendations. If you have type A blood, avoid red meat and dairy products, increase your intake of fish and vegetables and exercise only lightly. If you have type B blood, cut bacon and chicken from your diet, eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products supplemented occasionally with fish. If you have type AB blood, eat smaller, more frequent meals of tofu, seafood, green vegetables and dairy, and avoid cured and smoked meats. If you have type O blood, you should avoid specific foods, such as Brazil nuts, oranges and avocados, eat a great deal of fish and meat, and limit your intake of carbohydrates and dairy products. D'Adamo also recommends that people with type O blood get a great deal of exercise.
Step 3
Take a daily multivitamin to ensure that your body still gets the vitamins or minerals it needs. Some of them may have been eliminated by the dietary adjustments recommended by the Blood Type Diet.
Things You'll Need
- Multivitamin supplement
