History
Blood Type A
Type A benefits from a
structured, rhythmic,
harmonious life
surrounded by positive
supportive community.
As can be very analytical
looking at the finer points
and details in life.
Type A can be introverted.
Blood type A are
vulnerable to internalising
stress which is prevalent in
the modern world. Stress
causes the over production
of cortisol in type A.
Expressing emotions
through art or writing can
be very beneficial for As.
These are observation made by
Peter J. DAdamo founder of the
blood type diet.
. they either see them as friend or as foe. If they see a
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Around 20 25,000 years ago the human race
progressed from hunter gather blood type O to the
beginning of horticultural practice of growing plant
crops near the community in which they lived. This
was due to the exhaustion of animal herds this saw
the development of blood type A. Today this blood
type is the second most dominant in the world after
blood type O, interestingly in some regions such as
Scandinavia A blood type is dominate. The blood
types evolved through to B that incorporated
agricultural and horticulture practices and then on
AB that is due to cultural mingling.
The blood type system was foundered by
Karl Landsteiner in 1900.
Blood type differences
Blood types are different due to the protein or lack
of protein molecule called an antigen that presents
on the outside surface of the cell, this is present or
not present so the body can recognise the blood cell
as self not foreign. This factor is essential so the
immune system does not eliminate the blood cells.
Blood type O has no antigen present. This antigen
difference decides what blood type are compatible
with each other during transfusion and organ
donors.
Food and blood type
In 60 70 % of all food have lecithin proteins within
them. These proteins interact with blood type
antigens (proteins on the cell surface) in two ways
friend everything is harmonious if foe (enemy) is
presented then the lecithin protein synthesises
antibodies to round up and eliminate the blood cells.
Therefore having a detrimental effect on health
according to Peter DAdamo.
This theory of blood type and the interaction with
lecithin proteins within food is the extensive works
of James and Peter DAdamo more detail can be
obtained from the book series Eat Right 4 Your Type
and http://www.dadamo.com/ .
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 Blood Type A Dietary Guidelines
Eat a predominantly organic
Eat frequently rather than large vegetarian diet
meals. due to type A digestive system having low
Larger Breakfast, moderate stomach acid (HCL) so is unable to process
lunch and small dinner works protein effectively.
well for Type A. Eat a diet that incorporates
beneficial oils,
Food that are beneficial
such as cold pressed extra virgin olive oil.
Red snapper Avoid the nightshade family of
Mackerel plants such as potatoes, eggplant and
Trout especially
Lentils
tomatoes.
Miso
Avoid animal protein, choose chicken
Black beans
Pinto Beans
or fish
Soy Milk (limit) 3 times a week.
Peanuts (limit) Avoid processed meats such as
Flaxseed bacon, ham
Buckwheat and salami.
Oats Limit dairy due to low HCL and
Stone ground wheat digestive
bread enzymes for protein breakdown in
Most vegetables avoid
milk.
nightshade family.
Fermented dairy are beneficial such as
Cold pressed extra
virgin olive oil
kefir, yoghurt and sour cream.
Pineapple Limit sugar
Blueberries Limit caffeine due to it increasing
Fermented foods cortisol
levels (a stress hormone).
Neutral (eat moderately)
Have calming herbs such as
Chicken chamomile tea
Eggs and lemon balm is very beneficial.
Corn meal

Avoid Life Strategies

Nightshade family
Construct a limited stress
especially tomatoes
environment.
Dairy apart from
Do calming exercises such as
fermented dairy
Red meat meditation and
Caffeine yoga on a regular bases.
Processed meats Keep in a routine.
Coconut Maintain the same sleep and waking
Banana times
Cabbage each day.
Eat at the same times each day.

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 Dont suppress emotion, reach out for
support.
Dont over schedule your day, learn to say
no to others.

For further information on the

Blood Type Diet
Book;
Peter J. D Adamo , Live Right 4 Your Type (2002), Penguin Books 2002, London, UK.
Peter J. D Adamo Website; http://www.dadamo.com/bloodtype_A.htm

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