If you have blood type B, you can enjoy a wide variety of foods on the blood type diet. This diet plan, which was developed by naturopathic physician Peter D'Adamo, is based on the theory that you'll live a healthier life and possibly lose weight by choosing foods according to your blood type. However, there is no independent research backing D'Adamo's claims.
Foods to Enjoy
In his book, "Eat Right 4 Your Type," D'Adamo says people with type B blood evolved after those with type O and type A blood, so they can eat foods that are good for both of those blood types. The blood type diet suggests people with type A blood follow a vegetarian-style diet, while people with type O blood follow a diet that leans more heavily on high-protein foods. So, people with type B blood can enjoy vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, legumes, poultry, fish, meat, eggs and dairy.
Foods to Avoid
The D'Adamo diet stresses that for each blood type, there are foods that should be avoided, too. For type B people, nuts and seeds are on the list of foods to cut from their diets. The diet contends that the biggest sources of weight gain for type B people are corn, buckwheat, lentils, peanuts and sesame seeds. For all blood type groups, D'Adamo also suggests giving up processed foods.
Exercise
In addition to foods, the D'Adamo diet plan makes suggestions for the types of exercises that best suit people of various blood types. If you're a type B, the blood type diet says you'll do best with exercises of moderate intensity. Take a walk or go for a hike. Play a game of tennis, or go for a swim. D'Adamo says Type B's do best with moderate activities that require mental balance.
Health
D'Adamo says his research indicates that people with different blood types also are prone to different medical conditions, and the blood type diet helps to address those medical issues. Type B's tend to have a strong immune system and a tolerant digestive system, so they can enjoy a diet with a wider scope. He says type B people have a high allergy threshold but are susceptible to autoimmune disorders such as lupus, multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue.
Warnings
The Centers for Disease Control stresses that all weight loss plans come down to one thing --- burning more calories than you consume. While this can be accomplished on the blood type diet, the Mayo Clinic notes there's a lack of scientific evidence proving that eating according to your blood type will produce better results than other diet plans.
References
- MayoClinic.com: Blood Type Diet: What is it? Does it work?
- The Doctors of USC: The Blood Type Diet
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Healthy Weight---It's Not a Diet, It's a Lifestyle!
- Dr. Peter D'Adamo: Eat Right For Your Type
- Vanderbilt University Psychology Department: Eat Right 4 Your Type
