
If you find yourself to be a meat and potato loving type A blood group, you could support your body with digestive enzymes and ensure increased intake of green, leafy vegetables to balance your diet. Although we can’t apply a one-size-fits-all rule, this could be very effective for some people and less effective for others. There certainly is merit in limiting the foods that are not recommended or supporting your body if there are foods that you enjoy and still want to consume. Unfortunately, this type of thinking can be quite boxy and because we are individuals and we often have specific food preferences, it isn’t always easy to stick to what is recommended for our specific blood type. Exercises such as yoga or tai chi are recommended for Type A’s, whereas more vigorous aerobic exercises such as jogging, biking are suitable for Type O’s. The type of exercise one does can also be linked to blood type. People with type AB blood tend to have lower stomach acid. They should avoid caffeine, alcohol and smoked or cured meats. Type AB – should include tofu, seafood, dairy products and green vegetables.


Lots of green vegetables, eggs, some meats and low-fat dairy products are usually good for this blood type. Type B – should avoid corn, wheat, buckwheat, lentils, tomatoes, peanuts, sesame seeds and chicken. People with type A blood groups tend to have more sensitive immune systems. Type A – should ideally follow a meat-free diet and stick to fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes and whole grains. People with type O blood groups can tend to have digestive issues. They should go light on grains, beans and dairy products. Type O – can eat a high protein diet with good, lean sources of meat, poultry and fish as well as a variety of vegetables. The following list summarizes the suggestions according to the various blood types:

The blood type diet was created by a naturopath by the name of Dr Peter D’Adamo and his claim is that the foods we eat react chemically with our blood types and that following a diet more suited to your blood type will help you to digest your food more effectively, give you more energy and potentially prevent disease. The idea behind the blood type diet is that if you eat according to your blood type it could help you to maintain a healthy weight and to feel healthier overall. There are 4 different blood types, namely O, A, B or AB.
