How to Eat for Your Blood Type: Type B
- 1). Know your blood type. If you have ever had blood work done at a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital, they have your blood type on file. If you've ever given blood, blood banks also make note of blood type. Home kits for blood typing are also available at drugstores.
- 2). Know what can cause you to gain weight and derail healthy progress. According to D'Adamo's website, people with Type B blood need to be careful when eating corn, wheat, tomatoes, buckwheat, peanuts, sesame seeds and lentils. These foods can affect people with Type B blood by limiting metabolic efficiency, causing fluid retention, decreasing blood sugar levels and causing fatigue.
Dr. D'Adamo also recommends limiting chicken consumption for people with Type B blood. Due to levels of agglutinating lectin in chicken, consuming the meat can lead to an increased risk of stroke and immune disorders. Wild game, such as venison or rabbit, as well as lamb or mutton can be substituted for chicken in a Type B diet. - 3). Know what foods work best for people with Type B blood. According to the Blood Type Diet, eating foods that work with your blood type will help regulate blood sugar levels. Beneficial meats, such as rabbit, venison and lamb, are recommended for Type Bs. D'Adamo also touts eggs, low-fat diary, and green vegetables such as collard greens and broccoli to help regulate weight in people with Type B blood.
- 4). Know how much to eat to benefit Type B blood. According to the Natural Health Place, women and children need different portions than men. See the resources below for a detailed look at portion sizes and meal frequency for Type B-beneficial foods.
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