Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Blood Type Diet

Theory : This diet regime is based on the evolution
of blood type in humans and the type of food consumed during
that point of time in history.

"O" group - 1st blood group
 - Lifestyle : Hunter-gatherer
 - Diet : High protein diet
   To eat freely : meat, fish, olive oil
   To eat in moderation : eggs, nuts, seeds, certain veg & fruits
   Avoid : dairy products, beans, cereals, bread, pasta, rice
   - Activity : Lots of vigorous aerobic exercise recommended

"A" group - 2nd blood group to evolve ~15 000BC
   - Lifestle : Agricultural/ farming
   - Diet : Vegetarian & grains
     To eat : nuts, seeds, beans, cereals, pasta, rice, fruit & veg
     Avoid : dairy products
   - Activity : Calming exercises are best eg yoga or golf

"B" group - Evolved ~ 10 000BC
   - Lifestlye : Normadic
   - Diet : Most food types are suitable
      To eat : Least restrictions (mosts foods are ok)
      Avoid : processed foods, nuts, seeds, and eat only a small
                 amount of carb-rich foods
   - Activity : Should include a mental component eg. hiking,
                    tennis, swimming

"AB" group
   - newest blood group, thought to evolved ~ 1000yrs ago
   - Combination of type "A" & "B"
   - Diet : Reccommended to follow a vegie diet most of the time
              with some meat, fish and dairy occasionally
   - Activity : Combine calming with moderatley intense activities