What is your blood type & what diet do you seem to do best on?

[scorpio1980]

I am curious to see if there are any correlations between blood type and diet. I stumbled across the blood type diet, and find it rather interesting. The proposed diet for my blood type seem to be the things I naturally liked anyways since I was a kid. The things it says I should avoid are the things that I never really liked that much. I have gravitated away from the way I used to eat for health reasons to only see my health get worse. Maybe there is something to the blood type afterall. I am a type o.

What is your blood type, and what diet do you do best with?

Also have you noticed changes from one type of diet to the next?

Thanks!!

[Clint Cora]

I'm O neg and have stuck to a low fat, well balanced diet for decades. No need to keep jumping around diets here and there once you've settled on a good one.

[scorpio1980]

I am o positive, and I have tried forcing myself into vegan, vegi, and raw over and over again. I always seem to get unhealthier when I eat a plant based diet. Growing up eating meat multiple times a day I was very healthy. I never liked grains much at all. Also never really liked eating alot of fruit. A couple pieces a day are all I enjoy, after that it is just too much. It turns out the way I always liked to eat, is the way an o blood type should eat. The stuff I shouldn't eat as an o is the stuff, like bread and pasta that I never much liked. I think I will be trying my old eating style again, and see how my health does. I am not saying the blood type diet is 100% factual. I am just saying that from what I have researched, and the way I have felt through my life points to the fact my body seems to do better on higher fat and protein.

So what does your diet look like that makes you feel the best?

[stanmrak]

I have A+. I seemed to have naturally steered myself to a diet very close to what is recommended, before the theory became known. I haven't used the Blood-Type Diet as a guideline, tho. My body always tells me what it wants in order to feel good. Nuts, raw vegetables, fish, yogurt, unprocessed, light and simple foods; no red meat or hot cheese. Bread and Coffee - my desert and comfort food all in one.

[Tigerlily]

Type 0. I feel best on loads of veggies, a bit of protein and minimal carbs.

[scorpio1980]

Interesting....both of you seem to be eating the way you should for your blood type. Have you changed from another way of eating, and if so how has the change affected you? Thanks.

[votoshka]

Well I'm O+ and vegetarian . I try and ignore the blood type diet .

[scorpio1980]

Originally Posted by votoshka

Well I'm O+ and vegetarian . I try and ignore the blood type diet .

Have you tried eating low grain more meat before? Just curious.

[Havard]

I am a blood type 0+

I have the most success when I eat plenty of vegetables and a fair amount of meat and eggs. I always eat plenty of meat, but I feel best when I up the amount of greens.

[ChrisGinsburg]

I forgot what I am sadly.

[scorpio1980]

Thanks for the replies. It does seem so far that most of you fit the prescribed diet for your blood type. I look forward to cutting back on the grains, and eating more meat. I grew up hating grains and felt very healthy. My diet was meat, and veggies some fruit in the summer. I have lowered my meat, ate more fruit and grains and things seem to have fallen apart for me.\

Anybody else?

[votoshka]

Originally Posted by scorpio1980

Have you tried eating low grain more meat before? Just curious.

I do try not to eat too much grain products... although I don't know if they have a negative effect on me or not! I used to eat meat, and to be honest, I don't think I feel all THAT much different now I've become vegetarian. Hard to tell though really.

[Solipsist]

I'm an O, and I'm living proof that the blood type diet works profoundly. A few years ago, I followed it, and got down to my ideal weight in a couple months (I lost 35 lbs.). But, I fell off it, after eating a slice of buttered sourdough toast.

When I last visited the doctor, I was told that I was clinically obese, and decided to hit the diet, again. It's now been about 9 weeks, and I've lost about 25 lbs. Moreover, I haven't even really started to exercise yet (when I lost the weight before, I had a dog, who kept me walking).

I swear by it. For type Os, that means eating like a cro-magnon: lean beef and chicken (and plenty of fresh salmon, if you can find it, or if it's not too expensive) and vegetables. Lots of vegetables. No bread, no dairy (except eggs, but in moderation), no beans (I've always been repulsed by beans, anyway).

Although I love and sometimes miss the bread, my biggest weakness has always been cheese. I really, really miss the cheese. I've learned to substitute cow's milk with almond milk, which I've learned to actually like better, anymore, but O! how I do so miss cheese.

[MightySunTzu]

I'm an O, and I'm living proof that the blood type diet works profoundly. A few years ago, I followed it, and got down to my ideal weight in a couple months (I lost 35 lbs.). But, I fell off it, after eating a slice of buttered sourdough toast.

When I last visited the doctor, I was told that I was clinically obese, and decided to hit the diet, again. It's now been about 9 weeks, and I've lost about 25 lbs. Moreover, I haven't even really started to exercise yet (when I lost the weight before, I had a dog, who kept me walking).

I swear by it. For type Os, that means eating like a cro-magnon: lean beef and chicken (and plenty of fresh salmon, if you can find it, or if it's not too expensive) and vegetables. Lots of vegetables. No bread, no dairy (except eggs, but in moderation), no beans (I've always been repulsed by beans, anyway).

Does anybody know if the science behind this diet has in any way been substantiated and in what way(s)... both by the original author (D'Adamo) and especially by any other researchers?

I can see anybody of any blood type becoming leaner and healthier by eliminating breads, cerials and other processed grains, especially wheat, as well as processed sugar... foods which i believe have a strong tendency to both under-satisfy and to ignite the appetite... and by eating beef, chicken, salmon and vegetables, foods which i believe have a tendency to both satisfy and quiet the appetite.

Any good links? A Denise Minger review would satisfy me completely.

[scorpio1980]

Originally Posted by votoshka

I do try not to eat too much grain products... although I don't know if they have a negative effect on me or not! I used to eat meat, and to be honest, I don't think I feel all THAT much different now I've become vegetarian. Hard to tell though really.

Are you vegetarian for ethical purposes? Just curious.

[scorpio1980]

Originally Posted by Solipsist

I'm an O, and I'm living proof that the blood type diet works profoundly. A few years ago, I followed it, and got down to my ideal weight in a couple months (I lost 35 lbs.). But, I fell off it, after eating a slice of buttered sourdough toast.

When I last visited the doctor, I was told that I was clinically obese, and decided to hit the diet, again. It's now been about 9 weeks, and I've lost about 25 lbs. Moreover, I haven't even really started to exercise yet (when I lost the weight before, I had a dog, who kept me walking).

I swear by it. For type Os, that means eating like a cro-magnon: lean beef and chicken (and plenty of fresh salmon, if you can find it, or if it's not too expensive) and vegetables. Lots of vegetables. No bread, no dairy (except eggs, but in moderation), no beans (I've always been repulsed by beans, anyway).

Although I love and sometimes miss the bread, my biggest weakness has always been cheese. I really, really miss the cheese. I've learned to substitute cow's milk with almond milk, which I've learned to actually like better, anymore, but O! how I do so miss cheese.

Wow. Well I would say you have found your ideal diet. I have really been thinking lately how the things I always disliked growing up seem to be the things that have given me less vitality. I still don't think it's a problem to enjoy your cheese every once in awhile. We just need to stay focused on the big picture. I appreciate your insight.

[scorpio1980]

Originally Posted by MightySunTzu

Does anybody know if the science behind this diet has in any way been substantiated and in what way(s)... both by the original author (D'Adamo) and especially by any other researchers?

I can see anybody of any blood type becoming leaner and healthier by eliminating breads, cerials and other processed grains, especially wheat, as well as processed sugar... foods which i believe have a strong tendency to both under-satisfy and to ignite the appetite... and eating beef, chicken, salmon and vegetables, foods which i believe have a tendency to both satisfy and quiet the appetite.

Any good links? A Denise Minger review would satisfy me completely.

I really would like to know if their is more scientific "proof" behind this diet as well. Although for the time being hearing individuals results is somewhat satisfying to me. Speaking of wheat I think that is probably the number 1 contributor to the health issues that have evolved within me the last few years. I would like to hear from Denise Minger as well.

[Solipsist]

Originally Posted by scorpio1980

I still don't think it's a problem to enjoy your cheese every once in awhile. We just need to stay focused on the big picture.

Yes, I agree, and think this is a very important point.

While I refrain from cheese in my daily diet, I think it's important to allow myself, once in a while, those luxury foods that I cherish, and I do so without much guilt. In fact, last weekend at a friend's house, I had some back ribs and a baked potato, loaded with sour cream and butter (gasp!).

But, I learned the hard way, that if I obsess about being true to the diet, then after I eat a meal like that, I'm likely to forego the diet entirely. It's a guilt thing, really. And, if I can forgive myself for that plate of lasagna while eating at a decent Italian restaurant, it is much easier for me to make, without temptation, my banana & fig smoothie the next morning.

As you say, keeping your eye on the big picture is key.

Thanks for starting the thread, though. I think the topic is important.

[lifetimelearner]

I am A positive and I like the chocolate diet

[lifetimelearner]

seriously though I do tons of research each week because I teach health classes to the homeless so I have read about this diet

but I have had it with all of these diets and diet books

If we could just eat very simply and exercise everyday we wouldn't need diets

but what I do like is this research so please take a look .........Angiogenesis Foundation

[Solipsist]

Originally Posted by lifetimelearner

I am A positive and I like the chocolate diet

A stands for "Agrarian," which means that, basically, you should become a vegetarian. You get your proteins from cheese and beans. Pretty much all meat makes you fat. Or so goes the Blood Type Diet.

That said, the oncologist who initially recommended the book to me was an 'A', and every day, she would munch on these chocolate-covered yogurt balls (or yogurt-covered chocolate balls--my memory gets fuzzier with age). She stayed fit, because her system reacted well to yogurt and dark chocolate.

Just something you might consider.

[Solipsist]

Originally Posted by lifetimelearner

seriously though I do tons of research each week because I teach health classes to the homeless so I have read about this diet

but I have had it with all of these diets and diet books

If we could just eat very simply and exercise everyday we wouldn't need diets

Ah, but what does it mean to "eat very simply"? Does that mean I can eat at McDonald's every day? That's simple enough!

but what I do like is this research so please take a look .........Angiogenesis Foundation

Though I can see the merits of a healthy circulatory system, I couldn't say that the diet qualifies as simple.

Besides, it conflicts with my Blood Type Diet

[hemahw]

My blood type is O+ and I do best on meat. Grains make me feel literally sick and tired. Vegetables are okay, but I'm always starving twenty minutes after I eat fruits. I tried going vegetarian/vegan/raw a couple of times before but had to stop because I simply couldn't function.

[scorpio1980]

Originally Posted by lifetimelearner

seriously though I do tons of research each week because I teach health classes to the homeless so I have read about this diet

but I have had it with all of these diets and diet books

If we could just eat very simply and exercise everyday we wouldn't need diets

but what I do like is this research so please take a look .........Angiogenesis Foundation

I have had it with all these diets as well, which is why I am looking for the final one way of eating that produces the desired results, and a diet based on my blood type looks promising. Noticing how when I eat the foods meant for my blood type I feel healthy, and when I eat grains, and what not I don't is very convincing.

Simple means so many different things to different people. What is simple to you? I took a glance at the site, and it looks interesting. I love research to, but I also realize research is what destroyed my health by having too many differing view points on diet. I now believe my nutrition research led me away from my old diet to diets that have took vitality away from me. That said thank you for the link I will go check it out more when I have more time.

[scorpio1980]

Originally Posted by hemahw

My blood type is O+ and I do best on meat. Grains make me feel literally sick and tired. Vegetables are okay, but I'm always starving twenty minutes after I eat fruits. I tried going vegetarian/vegan/raw a couple of times before but had to stop because I simply couldn't function.

Your post sounds like a post I would make. I eat fruit, and I lack energy, feel brain fog, bad complexion, etc. A few pieces of fruit per day are great, but when I was raw I would have to eat pounds of fruit per day. All that sweetness made me feel sick. I always find it amazing when I see raw foodist eat like 10 bananas in a meal, and love it. To me that is a torture.

The only times I have ever really liked grains were in some sort of desert or pizza. Other than that grains like bread make me gag. As a kid if I tried to eat a bread roll I would gag, and would throw up. Fruit makes me more hungry than when I started eating the fruit. 1 piece as a snack in between meals is nice though.

Growing up was so different. My meals were based around some sort of meat or fish, and veggies from the garden. How things changed for the worse as I started reading all the nutrition "gurus". They would say eat as much fruit as you can eat, get rid of the meat, eat a little grain, etc. Now I realize I may have been following a diet for a blood type A.

Am I 100% convinced diet should be based around blood type? No, but the evidence from my past as well as people here, and other places is starting to point that direction. Going back to my original diet can only make me healthier compared with all the fruit I have been eating. Not that fruit is bad, just too much for me is not a good thing.

Thanks for sharing your input.

[lifetimelearner]

okay so stating 'simple'-simply wasn't enough !
I should have stated that eating closer to nature -such as closer to a vegetarian diet and further away from processed foods is what I should have said !

yes I have read that I should gear my diet more towards vegetarian

and yes I do love chocolate !!!

thanks solipsist

-I am learning to like dark chocolate and I am trying to stay away from the more sugary sweets -although it was my Bday yesterday and I had chocolate chocolate cake and reeses pb cups

[Bunterhaperton]

I'm O Pos and I usually just have a normal diet of different variety of foods without specifically having to eat a particular type of food.

[Solipsist]

Originally Posted by hemahw

My blood type is O+ and I do best on meat. Grains make me feel literally sick and tired. Vegetables are okay, but I'm always starving twenty minutes after I eat fruits. I tried going vegetarian/vegan/raw a couple of times before but had to stop because I simply couldn't function.

I can most definitely relate to this.

D'adamo (the author of the Blood Type Diet) explains that, for example, rice is okay, but whenever I eat rice (or at least white rice), just as with all grains, all I want to do is go to sleep.

Which really touches on something that isn't in the diet, yet something that I think is important: if you can, listen to what your body is telling you. For example, for a long time, I put Italian salad dressing on my salads, thinking that was healthiest. But D'adamo explains that vinegar has bad things in it for type Os, so I started making my own dressing without vinegar, and guess what? Sure enough, my stomach didn't have that slightly upset feeling, afterwards. Since then, I've really tried to pay closer attention to what happens with my body after I eat something.

Originally Posted by lifetimelearner

okay so stating 'simple'-simply wasn't enough !
I should have stated that eating closer to nature -such as closer to a vegetarian diet and further away from processed foods is what I should have said !

yes I have read that I should gear my diet more towards vegetarian

and yes I do love chocolate !!!

thanks solipsist

-I am learning to like dark chocolate and I am trying to stay away from the more sugary sweets -although it was my Bday yesterday and I had chocolate chocolate cake and reeses pb cups

mmmmm... Reese's Peanut Butter Cups...

*drool*

[DoggyLady]

does the book say anything about two alleles ?

for example, I'm not just A + blood type. I'm AO+. because I got one A from dad and one O from mom, who is O+ blood type.

HOw does the book explain that?

So do I eat like A blood type or half A half O ?

[MightySunTzu]

Originally Posted by DoggyLady

does the book say anything about two alleles ?

for example, I'm not just A + blood type. I'm AO+. because I got one A from dad and one O from mom, who is O+ blood type.

HOw does the book explain that?

So do I eat like A blood type or half A half O ?

Hi Doggylady,

Hopefully the following will clear up any confusion. In short there is no such blood type as AO. If the genotype is AO then the blood type is A since A is dominant and O is recessive.

Everyone has two copies of the ABO human gene (chromosome 9). If both of them are the A allele then your genotype (genetic makeup) will be AA. If both of them are the B alleles then your genotype will be BB. A person could have one A and one B in which case his (or her) blood genotype will be AB and if an individual has neither A nor B, their genotype will be OO. Each of the alleles A or B are dominant with respect to the allele O (which is recessive). A and B are co-dominant, which means that if both are present neither of them dominate over the other (both show up in the phenotype).

Blood Type Inheritance

A child's blood type can be predicted with a high degree of certainty from the parent’s blood types. To do that a “Punnet Square” is constructed. In a Punnett Square the alleles from one parent are listed on one side and the alleles from the other parent are listed on the top. Let’s suppose the we have a parent with A type blood (and genotype AO) and the other parent with O type (OO genotype). Then the Punnet square will look something like this:

....O....O

A..AO..AO

O..OO..OO


You can see that there is a 50% chance of a child born to these parents having an AO blood genotype (type A) and a 50% chance of type O (OO genotype).

from: What determines blood types? It's all genetics: the ABO blood types and genetics

another good source: Sandwalk: Genetics of ABO Blood Types