The world famous naturopathic doctor James d'Adamo believes that human nutrition is closely related to his blood type. He even published the book “4 blood types - 4 paths to health”, which immediately became a bestseller and the reason for James to have supporters of his theory around the world. Today, many adhere to nutrition by blood type. What are its features and what these "diets" look like, now it is worth considering in detail.
General principles of diets
Before proceeding to consider the recommendations regarding nutrition by blood group, it is worth briefly telling about this whole system.
So, there are lists of useful and harmful products. For each blood type, they are painted separately. Food menus are tailored to fit these foods. The diet should be familiar to a person who decides to adhere to such a diet, there are no restrictions regarding the culinary processing of food.
The advantages of such diets include the fact that they are easily tolerated. Because they include large lists of permitted products. In any case, the restrictions are much less than with any other diets. Many people even decide to finally switch to food by blood type, as long-term compliance with its rules does not cause discomfort, but only benefits.
There are minor nuances. The main one is that the nature of the recommendations is general, and there are no guidelines regarding the compatibility of products. In the same way as information on how much they can be consumed. However, these are details - you can limit yourself to the standard daily calorie intake (2000-2300 kcal).
First positive
People with this group tend to have high immunity and a strong digestive system. But they also do not adapt well to new, unfamiliar products, and they also often have allergies. They are recommended the following products:
- Buckwheat porridge.
- Dairy products.
- Iodized salt.
- Beef and lamb.
- Brown algae and kelp.
- Spinach.
- The eggs.
- Broccoli.
- Figs
- Radish.
- Pineapples
- Liver.
Also, nutrition for 1 positive blood group implies the inclusion of cherry and pineapple juices in your diet. It is also recommended to drink mineral table water, herbal and green teas, decoctions. Especially useful are those in which mint, linden, rosehip and ginger are added.
But what should people with the 1st positive not use? It:
- Sugar.
- Wheat.
- Strawberry.
- Marinades.
- Citrus.
- Potatoes.
- Ice cream.
- Cabbage.
- Avocado.
- Champignon.
- Ketchups.
- Corn.
- Cottage cheese.
- Pasta.
- Cheese.
- Black olives.
- Peanut butter.
- Melon.
Compliance with nutrition for 1 positive blood group also implies the rejection of alcohol, coffee, apple juice, hot chocolate and decoctions based on senna, coltsfoot and St. John's wort.
First negative
People with this blood type have an active immune system. But they often have an increased acidity of the gastrointestinal tract, a predisposition to ulcers and problems with metabolism. This means that they need to abandon smoked, spicy and acidic foods, as well as foods enriched with vitamins E and A.
Nutrition for 1 blood group with a negative Rh factor should include:
- Heart, liver, kidneys (offal).
- All meat except pork.
- Mussels, seaweed, shrimp and fish.
- Non-acidic vegetables and fruits.
- Walnuts.
- Porridge: from rice, turnips, pumpkin, buckwheat.
It is best to drink herbal infusions of linden, chamomile and rose hips, as well as green tea and pineapple juice. It is also worth making drinks with the addition of ginger.
It is allowed to use a limited amount of low-fat ham, potatoes, goat cheese, butter and oatmeal. But if it is decided to observe nutrition for 1 blood group with a negative Rh factor, you will have to abandon such products:
- Lentils, cabbage, hot peppers, eggplant.
- Melon and wild strawberry.
- Raisins.
- Black olives.
- Ice cream.
- Cinnamon.
- Citrus.
- Ketchup and mayonnaise.
Still banned sour drinks, black coffee and tea, alcohol, infusions of Echinacea, Senna and St. John's wort.
Second positive
Its owners are distinguished by a very sensitive digestive system and reduced secretion. They also have a tendency to overweight. It is believed that for them the best option is vegetarianism. But if this does not suit the person, then you need to at least try to ensure that the nutrition for the 2 positive blood groups includes the following products:
- Chicken eggs.
- Rye bread.
- Low-fat, processed and curd cheeses.
- Dairy products.
- All fish except halibut and herring. Not too salty or smoked.
- Peanuts and pumpkin seeds.
- Fruits and vegetables, except prohibited (they are listed below).
- Olive and linseed oil.
- Beans and peas.
- Porridge: barley, rice, oatmeal, buckwheat, barley.
- Bay leaf, spices, dill, parsley, coriander.
From drinking natural black coffee, herbal and green teas, red wine and sweet juices are allowed. But, adhering to nutrition for 2 positive blood groups, you will have to forget about these products:
- Fat milk, cream.
- Macaroni and wheat.
- Meat of poultry and animals.
- Muesli, cereal, semolina.
- Caviar, scallops, mussels, shrimp and squid.
- Pistachios.
- Shop sauces.
- Crackers and white bread.
- Banana, kiwi, orange, mandarin, coconut, papaya.
- Eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage (cauliflower and white), rhubarb and bell pepper.
- Mushrooms.
- Black olives.
It is also recommended to forget about white wine, black tea, sour and citrus juices, as well as beer.
Second negative
People who have this blood flowing through their veins quickly and easily adapt to new products. Their stomach will carry everything. But these people often have problems with the venous system. With a negative blood group 2, nutrition should include the consumption of such products:
- Turkey and chicken.
- Cottage cheese, fermented baked milk, kefir.
- The eggs.
- Brynza.
- Cranberries, blueberries, apricots, lemons.
- Beans and soy products.
- Spinach and peas.
- Pineapples
The best drink for these people is juice from pineapple, carrots, celery, cherries, grapefruit, and also tea (except black), red wine and coffee.
If a person has a negative blood group 2, nutrition should not include such products:
- Sweet and hot peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, radishes.
- Ketchup and mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar.
- Quail and chicken eggs.
- Salty fish.
- Mango, pear, persimmon, guava, melon, kiwi, apples.
What about food. Blood group 2 with a negative Rhesus factor also implies the rejection of black tea, orange juice and soda.
Third positive
Almost every person with this blood group has a stable nervous system, powerful immunity and the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the diet and the environment. But at the same time, they have chronic fatigue, a tendency to diabetes and autoimmune diseases.
Nutrition for the 3rd blood group with a positive Rh factor implies the inclusion of the following products in the diet:
- Cod, mackerel, flounder.
- Rabbit and lamb meat.
- Goat cheese.
- Olive oil.
- Rice, oatmeal.
- Plums, pineapples.
- Parsley, white cabbage.
It is best to drink black natural coffee, as well as decoctions of ginseng, raspberries and licorice. But what foods should be avoided, adhering to nutrition on a positive blood group:
- Chicken and goose meat.
- Pork and beef.
- Shrimp, lobster, anchovies, eel.
- Offal.
- Corn, peanut, sunflower oil.
- Rye bread.
- Buckwheat.
- Tomatoes
- Persimmons and pomegranates.
You should also stop drinking soda, linden tea, tomato and pomegranate juices.
Third negative
The people who own it have the same “virtues” as representatives of the positive 3rd group. But the disadvantages should be added susceptibility to depression and stress, as well as a tendency to viral infections and colds.
Nutrition for blood group 3 with a negative Rh factor should be based on the following products:
- Beef.
- Vegetables and fruits.
- Greens.
- Liver
- Soya.
- The eggs.
- Fish
- Juices from orange, pineapple, cranberries, grapes and cabbage.
- Cereals (except wheat and buckwheat).
Oddly enough, beer and wine are included in the list of healthy products for representatives of the third negative. They can also drink coffee and green tea. As for the prohibitions in eating by blood group, the list of products not recommended for use looks like this:
- Peanut.
- Pork and chicken.
- Shellfish, crab, shrimp.
- Pomegranate and tomato juice.
- Lentils, potatoes, radish and radish.
- Olives.
If we talk about drinking, then it is recommended to refuse tea with coltsfoot and linden, as well as carbonated drinks.
Fourth positive
As a rule, people whose blood belongs to this group have weak immunity and a sensitive digestive tract. They are also at risk for cardiovascular disease and anemia.
With a positive blood group 4, nutrition should include products such as:
- Germinated grains, millet, oatmeal, rice.
- Lamb, rabbit, turkey.
- Seafood.
- Egg white.
- Tuna, trout, cod, herring.
- Goat cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, sour cream.
- Pineapple, kiwi, plum, grapes, figs.
- Cherry, cranberries, gooseberries.
- Millet, oat, rye, rice bread.
- Lentils and soy.
According to the recommendations regarding nutrition by blood type, people with the 4th positive should drink rosehip broth, ginger drinks, green tea, and also flaxseed, chamomile, echinacea and ginseng infusions. Juices from the above fruits and vegetables are also allowed.
But you have to abandon the following:
- Pork and goose meat, smoked sausage.
- Crayfish, crabs, hake, eel.
- Spicy spices.
- Beans
- Wheat.
- Salt.
- Hazelnuts, seeds.
- Avocado, capsicum.
- Fatty and salted cheeses, whole milk.
- Bananas, persimmons, mangoes.
Juice from orange, black tea, as well as linden infusion and coltsfoot decoction are considered harmful drinks for people with this blood type.
Fourth negative
Holders of this blood group have a pronounced tendency to anemia. Therefore, the menu must be built in such a way as to reduce the risk of its development to a minimum. Also a paradox: these people tend to be overweight, but they lose weight quickly.
Nutrition for 4 negative blood groups should include such products:
- Turkey, lamb, lamb and rabbit meat.
- Grape snails.
- Trout, sea bass, tuna, sturgeon, cod, mackerel, river pike.
- Yogurt, kefir, homemade cheese, goat cheese and milk, mozzarella, pressed cottage cheese.
- Fiber, millet, rice, oatmeal.
- Bread made from soy flour, brown rice, sprouted wheat, rye.
- Almost all vegetables, fruits and berries (prohibited are listed below).
Variety of food by blood group is allowed with natural coffee and green tea, various infusions and juices (from cherries, cabbage, cranberries, grapes and carrots). Prohibited foods include:
- Goose, chicken, duck, pork.
- Halibut, shellfish, shrimp, crayfish, oysters, anchovies, pike, herring, beluga.
- Blue cheese, butter, whole milk, parmesan.
- Corn and buckwheat.
- Baking and wheat bread.
- Capsicum, radish, avocado, artichokes, olives, golden and vegetable beans, rhubarb.
- Bananas, coconuts, oranges, persimmons, pomegranates, mangoes.
- Oils.
- Seasonings and spices.
Also, the owners of the 4th negative can not drink soda, alcohol, black tea and orange juice.
About performance
In fairness, it should be noted that the theory of Dr. d'Adamo after its nomination and publication of the book not only aroused public interest and identified supporters of this opinion. Many spoke out skeptically about this, believing that the compilation of the diet and the blood type were not related to each other.
However, opinions are always shared. In fact, many people start trying to switch to a diet that suits them, because they are interested in normalizing their body and eliminating excess weight. Some enthusiastically talk about the result, others claim that nothing has changed.
Be that as it may, every diet drawn up according to this principle has a significant minus. And it consists in the fact that the complete rejection of certain products leads to the depletion of the body by certain substances. So, for example, people with the first positive are forbidden citrus fruits. But this is a real storehouse of vitamin C. You can, of course, find a way out - start taking vitamin complexes, which will ensure a constant intake of substances that he does not receive with food. But this is a dubious solution to the problem. The body, of course, will receive vitamins and other useful elements, but the metabolic processes in it will still not be carried out in full.
What conclusion can be made? Since the nutrition system for blood groups did not find a response in the traditional medical community, doctors do not recommend getting involved in it. However, everyone decides how and what to eat. But even deciding to try a diet for a blood group, you should not switch to it sharply. Otherwise, it can turn into stress for the body.
And also, if a few days after the transition to a new diet, a person notices negative changes (worsening health, weakness, weakness, sleep problems, etc.), it is better to stop experimenting with the diet. If you want to help your body, it is better to start drinking mineral-rich water and give up sugar and salt. It will definitely benefit.